2024’s Most Loved Episodes: Profitable Strategies, Listener Favorites & Major Wins (Episode 421)

Join us as we highlight this year’s standout moments, sharing the strategies, stories, and successes that helped short-term rental hosts thrive in 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we’re celebrating the most impactful moments of the year on the Thanks for Visiting podcast. It’s been a year filled with incredible conversations, transformative insights, and inspiring stories from hosts just like you. Whether you’re mastering pricing strategies, embracing unique property themes, or optimizing your operations, this roundup of our top episodes is packed with actionable advice to elevate your hosting game.

Reflecting on 2024: Growth, Challenges, and Gratitude

2024 was an interesting year for hosting, shaped by election-year travel trends and shifts in consumer spending. Through it all, short-term rental hosts continued to innovate, adapt, and thrive. From niche strategies to scaling operations, this year’s standout episodes offer a blueprint for hosting success.

Top 7 Episodes of 2024

We’ve curated the seven most loved episodes based on listener downloads and engagement. Dive in to revisit your favorites or catch up on any you may have missed:

  1. Dynamic Pricing vs. Cleaning Fees (Episode 321)
    Featuring Monique DeLorenzo from PriceLabs, this episode tackles one of the most debated topics in hosting: how to structure fees effectively. Monique shares actionable insights to help you optimize pricing strategies and navigate the challenges of cleaning fee transparency.
  2. How To Make Facebook & Instagram Ads That Drive Bookings (Episode 333)
    Learn how to allocate your marketing budget effectively, whether it’s $100 or $10,000. This episode demystifies paid ads for small businesses, providing strategies to drive bookings and increase visibility.
  3. Pet-Friendly Airbnb Listings: Welcoming Dogs to Your Short-Term Rental (Episode 335)
    Sara Sokol shares how embracing pet-friendly hosting has transformed her business. From creative messaging to niche marketing, this episode offers inspiration for tapping into the growing demand for dog-friendly stays.
  4. We Fought Restrictive Local Hosting Laws (and Won) (Episode 339)
    Callie and Bob’s journey of overcoming local hosting restrictions is a must-listen for anyone navigating regulations. Their story highlights the importance of community engagement and proactive problem-solving.
  5. Optimize Your Supply Inventory as an Airbnb Co-Host (Episode 347)
    Streamlining operations is key to profitability, and this episode offers tips to help hosts master inventory management. Whether you’re a property owner or Co-host, you’ll find practical advice to save time and money.
  6. Revenue Management 101: How to Track Growth & Optimize Your Strategy (Episode 391)
    Colleen Prochaska dives into the metrics that matter most—ADR, RevPAR, and beyond. This episode is a masterclass in revenue optimization for hosts at any stage.
  7. Simple Strategy to Add Thousands to Airbnb Revenue (Episode 405)
    Discover the gap night strategy and how it can turn vacant nights into additional income. This straightforward yet powerful approach is a game-changer for maximizing revenue.

Celebrating Major Wins from Our Community

Inside the Hosting Business Membership (HBM), 2024 was a year of incredible growth and success stories:

  • Katie: Increased her revenue by $30,000 with just two properties by implementing targeted upgrades and optimizing her listing.
  • Michelle: Launched 19 properties as a Co-host, proving that thoughtful scaling is possible with the right systems in place.
  • Heatherly: Pivoted to long-term insurance bookings, leveraging relationships and market demand to fill gaps in her calendar.

Looking Ahead to 2025: Bootcamp Intensives Are Here!

We’re excited to kick off the new year with our Bootcamp Intensives, focused on helping you achieve specific goals in your hosting business. The first Bootcamp in January will dive into listing audits, equipping you with the tools to optimize your property for bookings and profitability.

Join the Conversation

Thank you for making Thanks for Visiting part of your hosting journey. We’re honored to be part of your business growth and can’t wait to bring you even more valuable content in 2025. Let us know your goals and challenges for the upcoming year by reaching out at hi@thanksforvisiting.com.

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