Guest Favorite Over Superhost: What's Actually Moving the Airbnb Algorithm with Dan Rivers

"Take the cheat code — go find someone who's done it, who's done it well, and learn from them." — Dan Rivers

If you've been thinking about revenue management as a single lever you pull once in a while, this episode is going to shift your perspective. Dan Rivers has been in real estate since 2005, navigating everything from high-rise condo management on the beach to flipping homes to building a thriving short-term rental portfolio — and he's learned most of it the hard way.

Today, as co-founder of SynergyStays, a revenue management company serving STR operators in the U.S. and Mexico, Dan brings a no-fluff, results-first approach to how operators think about revenue, occupancy, and direct bookings.In this episode of Booked Solid, Dan and Gil go deep on what it actually takes to stop being just "good" and start being great at running a short-term rental business. You'll hear how Dan transitioned from acquiring more and more doors to building a scalable business designed around his lifestyle, why revenue management is far more than nightly pricing, and how pushing your clients toward direct bookings is becoming a non-negotiable part of any solid revenue strategy.