Revenue Generating Showroom Changing The Game for STR Hosts

Optimize Revenue As a Four-Walled Influencer With Minoan

We’re thrilled to welcome Marc Hostovsky, the founder of Minoan — a brand that makes your property shoppable and helps you save up to 60% on furnishings. Minoan is a podcast sponsor and a longtime supporter of Thanks For Visiting. We use Minoan all the time to furnish and replenish our short-term rentals. They help us create beautiful, memorable experiences for our guests. 

In this episode, Marc tells us about something special the brand is launching — a new showroom that helps you showcase the amazing products you’ve curated for your property, so guests can purchase them for their own home. Minoan makes it easy to become a four-walled influencer. 

We chat with Marc about how you can grow your revenue and enhance customer loyalty as a four-walled influencer. We also discuss why you should invest in high-quality furnishings, how hosts can succeed in today’s attention economy, and the product recommendations that hosts rave about. 

(00:01:01) #STRShareSunday: @sandhollowsunrise_zionvacation

(00:05:27) Introducing Marc & Minoan 

  • Marc’s career background in e-commerce
  • The STR experience that inspired Marc to start Minoan 
  • GROHE shower systems 

(00:08:35) Where You Should Invest Most In Your Furnishings 

  • The importance of investing in areas where guests sit, sleep, and eat 
  • Why high-quality items are worth it 
  • Viewing the rental space as hospitality, not just real estate 
  • Empowering hosts to create unique experiences 
  • Fellow kettles 

(00:18:16) Brands & Products Hosts Rave About 

  • Quince sheets and robes
  • California Design Den sheets
  • Pura diffusers 
  • Creating a strong sensory experience for guests 
  • The rising popularity of saunas and cold plunges

(00:30:34) Become A Four-Walled Influencer With Minoan 

  • How hosts can succeed in the attention economy 
  • The new showroom product Minoan is launching
  • How hosts can build their own shoppable experiences 
  • Why brands should view hosts as marketing partners 

(00:40:39) Growing Revenue & Customer Loyalty As A Four-Walled Influencer 

  • How much revenue you can make as a four-walled influencer 
  • What can you put in your property right now that’s memorable? 

(00:46:25) Minoan’s Replenishable Amenities 

  • Public Goods
  • Method
  • FirstHand
  • When hosts miss opportunities to create moments that matter 
  • Creating aspirational experiences for guests

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@sandhollowsunrise_zionvacation

Today’s STR Share takes us to the breathtaking landscapes of Southern Utah with Sand Hollow Sunrise. Located near Zion National Park, this modern retreat is perfect for adventure seekers looking for luxury and comfort. With spacious bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and stunning views of the desert and mountains, this property offers an ideal escape. The outdoor pool and fire pit make it the perfect spot to relax after a day of exploring. The host’s attention to detail ensures a memorable stay in this desert oasis!

We would love to feature YOU! Submit your property for our next #STRShareSunday at strshare.com

Together, Annette & Sarah are the dynamic duo behind the wildly popular podcast Thanks For Visiting, co-creators of the Hosting Business Mastery Method, & seasoned short-term-rental hosts.

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