No Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer
Natalie Palmer, Airbnb Host
A show for Airbnb hosts, new and experienced! Every Wednesday Natalie takes listeners behind the scenes of what it’s really like to be a short-term rental host, how to make it easier, mistakes to avoid, and how to get more bookings at higher rates. As an Airbnb Ambassador and 26x Superhost managing 10 properties, all remotely from home while being a stay at home mom of two, Natalie knows what it takes to succeed as an STR host and make this business fit into your lifestyle, not the other way around.
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Oct 18, 2023 • 57min
79. Treehouses, Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins, & ADUs! Breaking Down the Coolest Portfolio Ever with Hanan Kim
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Hanan Kim with @TahoeLittleBlackCabins and her journey to purchasing and thriving in the short term rental industry.AITAH: “We felt uncomfortable in the house, like someone was trying to watch us sleep”Book a free call with STR Insights hereConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 11, 2023 • 41min
78. IS YOUR LISTING LOSING MONEY? YOU NEED THIS EPISODE.
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Today I cover 3 topics and deep dive into the 3 ways to improve your listing by:
Getting more bookings
Increasing the nightly rate on your bookings
Decreasing your expenses
I booked this Airbnb for my boyfriend's birthday but he's cheating on me. Can I get a refund?Book a free call with STR Insights hereConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 4, 2023 • 60min
77. How to Fit STRs Into Your Lifestyle, Not the Other Way Around - Interview with Bill Faeth
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Bill Faeth about key things that has made him succeed in business and his future plans for life and retirementA Day in the Life of an Airbnb Host *explicit*Book a free call with STR Insights hereConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29, 2023 • 27min
Airbnb Advice Column: Answering Your Cohosting Questions!
Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - NatalieApply for the 10-week mentorship here.Join Minoan for FREE3:11 - Heather:Finding cohosting clients when you have no hosting experience8:08 - Carly:Should I cohost or arbitrage?12:36 - Julie:I have so many mindset issues around selling myself as a cohost. What’s your advice for confidently pitching yourself to owners?15:14 - Hazel:I found a great owner and property to work with, but they are only interested in hiring me on for a flat fee per reservation. I really wanted commission, but am I being too picky?21:10 - Samira:Should I be looking out of state for my cohosting deals? I own and operate one already, and some neighbors have asked me to manage theirs, but I’m worried I’ll be competing with my own listing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 27, 2023 • 42min
76. How Much Do Design & Amenities Really Impact My Listing? Interview with Showplace CEO Justin Miller
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with CEO of Showplace, Justin Miller, on things you can do to elevate your listingButt sex or Baltic Sea?Schedule a call with Showplace hereBook a free call with STR Insights hereConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2023 • 55min
75. "We Made $100,000 Renting Our Pool" - Interview with Natalie Bykov
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Natalie Bykov and how she capitalized on making money with their backyard poolThis guest is DEMANDING an early check-in with a 10 hour notice.Book a free call with STR Insights hereJoin Natalie's Pool Hosting 101 Facebook Group:https://m.facebook.com/groups/poolhosting101/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFConnect with Natalie Bykov:theorangepool.cominstagram.com/theorangepoolinstagram.com/theorangelakehouseStart hosting on SwimplyConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 13, 2023 • 52min
74. Avery Carl Breaks Down Her Portfolio of 250 Doors & Did Amber Heard Stay in This Airbnb?!
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Avery Carl and picking her brain on scaling to her 250 doors!Someone take a LOAD off this host for this SHITTY situation.Book a free call with STR Insights hereConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 6, 2023 • 55min
73. AIRBNB CLEANER HORROR STORIES: Squatting, Threesomes, and Stolen Vacuums!
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Reading and reacting to all of YOUR worst horror stories— cleaning edition!Check out the first horror stories episode here!Book a free call with STR Insights hereConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 30, 2023 • 57min
72. How Do People Afford to Keep Buying More Property?! - Build Your Investing Strategy with Jeff Welgan
Welcome, and thanks for checking in today to No Vacancy The Podcast!On this week's episode:Interview with Jeff Welgan, investor financing strategist with BluPrint Home LoansNo Airbnb-hole?! What a sweet guest!Book a call with STR Insights here!Connect with Jeff Welgan:Jeff’s WebsiteJeff’s Instagram Email: jwelgan@mybploan.comGet free appraisal at closing when you mention No Vacancy the PodcastConnect:Show Notes | Start Your Airbnb InstagramPodcast Producer: Kelsey Tran | kelsey@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 25, 2023 • 26min
Airbnb Advice Column - Should I Buy a Dome? And the Sneaky Way I Handle Guests Who Block My Calendar!
Welcome to another Airbnb Advice Column bonus episode. Hope you enjoy! XOXO - Natalie1:30 - Denise:Blocking off the calendar for an off season but still keeping search placement and Superhost progress5:53 - Uzma:Leave it, or charge for it? Stained towels, ripped sheets, broken glass, etc...10:25 - Betty:Where can I buy a geodesic dome?13:57 - Shauna:Determining the lowest nightly rate you can go17:49 - Amanda:Convincing the owner to update their furniture you think they need to as a co-host20:57 - Omar:THE worst Airbnb feature- managing requests that are set to a waiting ID and lock your calendar for 24 hours!Join Minoan for FREE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
