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Thanks For Visiting

Thanks For Visiting

By: Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian
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Get actionable advice and the essential fundamentals of running a profitable 5-star Airbnb side-hustle or full on business. Annette’s extensive background in business operations and Sarah’s experience in high-end hospitality management and interior design make them a powerhouse duo that will deliver high impact content. With almost a decade of combined hosting experience they will not only share their own stories welcoming thousands of guests from around the world but also those of other Superhosts to deliver you a wide array of stories, insights, and profitable and creative ideas to make your listing rise to the top. Whether you’re experienced, new, or nervous to start your own Airbnb this podcast promises to be informative, fun, and from the heart.Copyright 2026 Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian Economics Personal Finance Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • 544. Stop Guessing: Let Your Booking Window Tell You What To Do
    Mar 26 2026

    Are you lowering your nightly rates because your calendar looks empty? If so, you might be panic pricing and leaving money on the table.

    In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah and Annette break down one of the most overlooked metrics in short-term rental pricing strategy: your booking window.

    Your booking window tells you when guests actually start shopping and booking their stay. If you don’t understand this data, you may be discounting too early, waiting too long to adjust pricing, or reacting emotionally instead of strategically.

    The hosts share the two biggest pricing mistakes they see hosts make, how to identify your booking window, and a simple framework to divide your calendar into zones so you can make better pricing decisions.

    If you’ve ever stared at an empty calendar and felt tempted to slash your prices, this episode will help you replace panic with data and turn your calendar into a revenue tool.

    Remember: there is cash in your calendar, you just need the right strategy to mine it.

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    28 mins
  • 543. The 3 Questions Every Smart STR Host Is Asking Right Now
    Mar 19 2026

    If you’re hosting in 2026, chances are you’ve asked yourself at least one of these questions:

    Am I underpriced if my calendar is filling faster than everyone else’s?

    Should I switch to midterm rentals during the slow season?

    Why is my listing cheaper than the competition but still not getting booked?

    In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down three real questions from hosts inside the Priced and Profitable Bootcamp VIP coaching sessions—questions that many hosts are quietly struggling with right now.

    They unpack what these questions reveal about pricing strategy, market positioning, listing trust, and the mindset shifts required to actually build a profitable short-term rental business.

    You’ll learn why being the most booked property isn’t always a win, how slow seasons should really be approached, and why lowering your price can actually hurt your bookings instead of helping them.

    If you’re serious about optimizing your STR business in today’s market, this episode will help you ask better questions—and make better decisions.

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    31 mins
  • 542. How to Actually Hire a Five-Star Cleaner (Without the Headache)
    Mar 12 2026

    If your cleaner controls your calendar… this episode is for you.

    Today, we’re breaking down how to actually hire a five-star cleaner (not reactively, not desperately, and definitely not based on price alone).

    Because here’s the truth: You are not hiring a cleaner. You are hiring the guardian of your five-star brand.

    In this episode, we walk you through:

    1. The four hiring questions you must answer before posting a job
    2. How to turn operational pain into a magnetic job description
    3. Where to actually find professional short-term rental cleaners
    4. The exact interview questions that reveal mindset, not just skill
    5. Red flags to watch for (even if they “clean beautifully”)
    6. How to incentivize and retain A-player cleaning partners

    Your turnover team is the backbone of your business. If you get this right, everything else becomes easier.

    If you get it wrong? Chaos. Let’s fix it.

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    34 mins
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I really appreciate this episode! I've been interested in the mid-term rental space for a while and it was great to hear Jesse talk openly about all of the work involved and how it is a different situation than short term rentals.

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their varied experience and thoughtfulness shines through. im considering doing airbnb hosting and these ideas and information is very encouraging

cheerful intelligent advice

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This is the niche I was already planning on trying out. we are close to major research centers, here in Tampa. I'm so glad it is as needed as I thought it would be! Making travel accessible to more people is an amazing feeling!

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