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Jasper is joined by Dirk Minnebo, Founder of Iamb&b which is the largest short term rental management company in Amsterdam! Dirk’s company manages listings in both Amsterdam and Paris and he brings some valuable knowledge to this interview on the topic of optimizing your listing and creating a great experience for your guests.As many of you know, Airbnb is now limiting the number of nights a year hosts can rent out their place in Amsterdam, but surprisingly Dirk says this will help instead of hurt his business. Tune in for a great interview!Some of the topics coveredBackground of Iamb&b •Largest short term rental management company in Amsterdam •Founded by Dirk In 2014 •Manages 800 listings in Amsterdam and 100 in ParisRecent Airbnb enforcement of rental restrictionsWhy the restrictions will actually help Iamb&bWhy Airbnb is stepping up regulation enforcementDirk’s advice to Airbnb hosts •Be honest about your listing (mention the faults) •Remember that what is “normal” in your country might not be normal elsewhere •Make your listing personal •Focus on cleanliness •Use white linens and white towels •Remember that the details matter oSticker on the toilet roll oOne hair in the bed/shower will ruin the guest’s experience and your 5-star ratingThe flaw in Airbnb’s pricing algorithms •Conflict of interest between what’s best for the host and what’s best for the guest.How Iamb&b helps hosts maximize their pad's potential •Iamb&b can take care of the whole process from listing and renting to cleaningRecommended tools •Beyond PricingWhat’s next for Iamb&bLearn more about Iamb&bParis: http://iambnb.frAmsterdam: http://iambnb.nlResources mentionedbeyondpricing.com Use promo code: GP4YP for one FREE month and $60 in creditConnect with JasperEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.comTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPadInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpadThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is plenty of news to discuss this week in the world of Airbnb and Jasper is joined by Nicole Williams who is the Vince President of Strategic Partnerships at Hostfully!The biggest piece of news is that Chip Conley, Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for Airbnb, has decided to step down. Jasper and Nicole discuss some reasons behind his decision and what it means to Airbnb.Next is an article in the New York Times that mentions Jasper followed by an article regarding the tough regulations in Santa Monica CA. Enjoy the episode!Some of the topics covered:Chip Conley's decision to step down •Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy for Airbnb •Will remain an advisor to the company •His 'baby' was Airbnb Trips which recently launchedArticle: The Guide to Being an Airbnb Superhost (New York Times) •Tips and Strategies •Jasper is mentioned! •Only 7% of hosts are ‘Superhosts’ •The importance of honesty - Even about the bad stuff •Important to solve problems quickly •Check in after first night •Much more!Article: Public registration required for homeowners providing short term rentals (Santa Monica) •Santa Monica brought in 51 million USB from hotel taxes ( 1.8 million from Airbnb) •Tough regulations •How Airbnb is being blamed for the rising real estate pricesResources mentionedArticle #1: The Guide to Being an Airbnb Superhost (New York Times): www.nytimes.com/2017/01/11/technology/personaltech/the-guide-to-being-an-airbnb-superhost.htmlArticle #2: Public registration required for homeowners providing short term rentals: smdp.com/home-share-rules/159275Connect with JasperEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.comTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPadInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpadThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As your calendar fills up with bookings the constant emails to past and future guests can become overwhelming.Deborah and Josh Yuster join Jasper on this week’s episode to talk about their startup that solves this problem. AvivaIQ allows hosts to automate personalized messages, eliminating over 80% of manual messaging from host to guest!Jasper has been using this service for a few weeks now and he was so impressed by the service he brought the co-founders on to talk about it.Some of the topics coveredBackgrounds of Co-FoundersThe genesis of AvivaIQDeborah was feeling overwhelmed with the constant messaging that came with being a successful Airbnb HostThey build a simple tool for Deborah before releasing that others could benefit from it as well.Launch of AvivaIQ at 2016 Airbnb OpenHow AvivaIQ worksAllows host to create personalized, automated messagesVery simple, intuitive designConnects to your Airbnb listingComes with templates on app for: Confirmation, Check in, Booking extension, Checkout, Review requestComing functionality of AvivaIQMore flexibility for customizing messages and email send timesSupport for 26 different languagesHow you can sign up to use AvivaIQ (Beta)avivaiq.com406-662- AVIVA (8482)Must use a Gmail account to sign up (for now)FREE serviceResources Mentionedavivaiq.comConnect with JasperEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.comTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPadInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpadThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the astonishing growth of Airbnb there is almost a constant supply of news and updates to discuss. That’s why every Thursday, Jasper and a guest host will discuss the recent Airbnb news and the ways this will impact you as a host.This week jasper talks with Hostfully Co-Founder David Jacoby! David and Jasper talk about Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky’s latest tweets and some of the most requested Airbnb improvements for 2017.Jasper and David then discuss 3 news articles that are linked in the resources section of these show notes!Some of the topics coveredBrian Chesky twitter question: If @Airbnb could launch anything in 2017, what would it be?1000’s of repliesPopular answers included: Bitcoin payment, Guest loyalty program, Group payment optionsAirbnb’s recent investment in ResyAirbnb experiences expansionAirbnb host tools additions and improvementsArticle #1:The big reason why Airbnb terrifies the hotel industryArticle #2:Hotel and Airbnb Prices for Trump Inauguration See Big Jumps and Some DealsArticle #3:Airbnb Dives Into Live 360 Video on Twitter, PeriscopeConnect with David JacobyTwitter: https://twitter.com/davidjacobyResources mentionedBrian Chesky twitter: https://twitter.com/bcheskyConnect with JasperEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.comTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPadInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpadThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sell most of what you own and live the life of a digital nomad? Jasper’s guest this week is Eli David who has been a digital nomad since 2010. Eli says he lived a pretty “normal” lifestyle until life threw him a couple of curve balls. Eli was fired from a job and lost a serious relationship around the same time and it was then he decided to change his life in dramatic fashion.In the past 6 years, Eli has lived in over 30 countries while visiting more than 60! Because of this Eli has a unique perspective on what a makes a good Airbnb Pad and host. Listen in as Eli explains what he looks for when booking a place on Airbnb or other similar platforms!Some of the topics coveredEli’s Life before 2010Accountant“normal” life in one locationEli’s Transition to being a digital nomadFired from jobRelationship endedHis travel pattern todayStays in the same place for two monthsVisited more than 60 countries so far (lived in 30)The challenges of being a digital NomadWhat Eli looks for in a short-term rentalCo-working space nearbyFast InternetAt least one review (usually more)Eli’s experience with Airbnb, Booking.com & couchsurfing.comAirbnb tends to be the most expensiveWhy Eli doesn’t like to use couchsurfing.comWhat Eli looks for in a host and why the right fit is so importantConnect with Elibecomenomad.comResources MentionedBecome Nomad PodcastConnect with JasperEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.comTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPadInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpadThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people have achieved a greater level of financial freedom by renting out their Pads on Airbnb. However, most haven’t made the bold life decisions of this guest!Chris Black joins Jasper to talk about his journey from a programmer in San Francisco to owning a Bed & Breakfast in Bangkok Thailand! Chris’ Airbnb story starts when he quit his job, bought a boat and sailed the Caribbean for a few months while renting out his San Francisco pad on Airbnb. Chris’ journey is fascinating and he has some great advice on the importance to listening to your gut and achieving personal freedom using Airbnb.Some of the topics covered:Chris’ life in San Francisco•Programmer for an ad agency•Felt like he was missing out on a lot of experiences due to workChris leaving his job and buying a boat in the CaribbeanHow Chris got started rented out his place on Airbnb•Goal was to offset expensive rent•Found out he really liked hospitalityExperiences in the Caribbean•Took 6 months to adjust•Coding offered an “anchor” pointThe genesis of Kama bed and Breakfast•Wanted to replace programming income with passive income•Wanted to learn a new culture and languageAdvice for thriving on Airbnb•Communicate clearly•Set expectations•Focus on the guest’s experience•Find and use tools (technology)Learn more about Kamakamabangkok.comResources Mentionedsabeeapp.combitly.comConnect with JasperEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.comTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPadInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpadThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com and Everbooked.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered what a Superhost is doing that you’re not? This week Jasper in joined by world famous Superhost Mina from Shanghai. Mina is famous because she is currently featured on Airbnb’s Website. You can find her here, (2nd picture down).Mina has been a Superhost for nine straight quarters, so it’s clear that she’s doing something right and she is more than willing to share her tips for becoming and staying a Superhost on Airbnb.Some of the topics covered:Mina’s start with Airbnb•Allowed her to live where she wanted toMina’s current Airbnb situation•3 locationsTips for becoming, and remaining, an Airbnb Superhost•Check-in strategies•How Mina helps her guests once they are stayingAirbnb Open•Mina has been to all three so far!•Where Mina thinks the next Open will be heldMina' Airbnb plans going forwardLearn more about Mina:es.airbnb.comConnect with JasperEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.comTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPadInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpadThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com and Everbooked.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s no secret that cities around the world have been enforcing laws that have restricted Airbnb rentals. It was just recently that Airbnb announced that for the first time that they will restrict the number of days hosts can rent out their pads in two cities. One of those cities is Amsterdam where Jasper has his apartment. Because of this Jasper has made the decision to sell his place and buy multiple Airbnb’s around the world!In this episode, Jasper talks about what he will be looking for when purchasing property in 2017!Some of the topics covered:New Airbnb regulations impacting hosts in AmsterdamJasper’s decision to sell his apartmentConditions for a suitable padCondition 1: Price must be no more than 150 thousand Euros•This price range excludes many Airbnb hot spotsCondition 2: Friendly legal conditions toward Airbnb.•Are anti-Airbnb regulation likely to be enforced now or in the future?Condition 3: Jasper’s personal like or dislike for the location•Why a property in the Southern Hemisphere might be a good fitCondition 4: ROI (return on investment)•10% is optimal•7-8% is acceptableCondition 5: Real estate pricing outlook•Little upside in Europe or the United states (in Jaspers opinion)Condition 6: Jasper's existing contacts in the area•Help with buying and maintaining the placeCity in consideration: Santiago, Chile•Why Santiago checks all of the boxesJasper’s weekly video about his journey:•Follow on Facebook and YouTube•Book coming in 2017Connect with JasperEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.comTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPadInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpadThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com and Everbooked.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is your Airbnb listing as good as it could be? Even if you are a Superhost, chances are there are at least a few changes you could make to your listing to get more bookings.On this episode, Jasper talks with Daniel Rusteen, an Ex-Airbnb Employee and the man behind optimizemyairbnb.com. Daniel talks about a few things that almost everyone can do to improve their listing and even a couple of hosting tips that you won’t want to miss. Jasper recently took advantage of Daniel’s service and the changes he made produced ROI almost immediately. This episode is packed with actionable tips so listen in!Some of the topics covered:Personal update: Why Jasper is selling his apartment in Amsterdam•Watch for a new book!How and why Daniel started optimizemyairbnb.com•Worked at Airbnb before moving on to short-term rental management•Optimize lagging listings with great successTop 3, (or 4) improvements you should make to your listingTitle•Why you shouldn’t write “2 bed, 1 bath”•Don’t use descriptive words that everyone else is using•Put an amenity in your title e.g. Hot tub, rooftop balcony etc..Photos•The mistakes most people make with photos•What photo should come first and why•Other tips for optimizing your photosDescription•It’s all about standing out•Use short bullet points for quick/easy readingOther tips•Why you should consider accepting one-nightbookingsoJasper’s experiment•Why you should consider being pet-friendlyDaniel's service•Website produces 8-10 page report on how you can optimize your listing•Cost- $99•Additional $50 for Daniel to make the changes for you•Average ROI from Daniels service•FULL refund if you are not satisfied•Mention Jasper to get $10 off (refund after purchase)Resources mentioned:The Ultimate Guide to Your Airbnb Photo Sectionoptimizemyairbnb.com - Mention “jasper” to get a $10 off! (refund after purchase)Connect with JasperEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.comTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPadInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for your guests! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to planning for last minute travel, most people think of booking a hotel before booking a short-term rental via Airbnb or another platform. The founders at Overnight are looking to change that!This week Jasper talks with Overnight Co-Founders Asher Hunt and Diego Prats about their startup, which helps guests book last minute lodging and helps hosts fill gaps in their calendars. Although the company is currently promoting just four cities in the United States, they currently have hosts in over 110 countries! If you have an IOS device, download the app and check it out!Some of the topics covered:•What Overnight is trying to accomplish oLast minute bookings for short-term rentals•How Airbnb hosts can use Overnight to fill gaps in their calendar oCan sync Overnight calendar with Airbnb calendar oBetter listing positions for host that sync with Airbnb calendar•You don’t have to be a host on Airbnb to join•How Overnight works for travelers•IOS ONLY app (for now)•Where the service is currently offered•Some special features offered by overnight oHost can “boost” their listing, sending it to the top of the list oHost can list in private mode. oHow hosts get paid for bookings though Overnight•Special offer: oBOTH host and guest can use the code ‘GPFYP’ for a extra referral bonus oListen for details•Why you should list your pad even if you don’t live in a promoted areaResources mentioned:www.joinovernight.comOvernight IOS appConnect with JasperEmail: jasper@getpaidforyourpad.comTwitter: @GetPaidForUrPadInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpad This episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com where you can create a custom digital guidebook for you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.