►EPISODE 170: Branding Short-Term Rentals with Thanks for Visiting

 
 

Ever wondered how to transform a mere Airbnb into a guest's dream escape? Join Annette and Sarah of Thanks for Visiting as they dish on the secrets to creating Instagram-worthy stays, reframing your property as a brand, and making every detail count. Whether you're dreaming of buying land or wanting to design properties, this is your go-to guide for creating spaces that guests can't help but rave about.

Sarah Karakaian co-founded Thanks For Visiting, a podcast and short-term rental education provider. She began her short-term rental journey with an Airbnb in NYC in 2012, turning a $475K investment into a $875K sale. Her STR designs caught the eye of HGTV, leading to her appearance on Beach Flip. Now, Sarah runs a boutique hosting business in Columbus, Ohio, and along with her co-founder Annette, reaches over 50k STR enthusiasts daily through their podcast with over 2M downloads.

Annette Grant is the co-founder of Thanks For Visiting, a short-term rental education provider and podcast. Before this, she transformed a small family-owned painting company into a franchise with 22 locations and expanded an apparel company to 5 retail locations, 120+ employees, and over $40 million in sales. A "host with heart," Annette believes in the importance of hospitality in the short-term rental industry. Alongside Sarah, she provides hosts with tips and education to elevate their businesses and guest experiences.

In today's episode, we cover the following:

  • Sarah and Annette's origin story

  • Where people get lost in marketing rental properties

  • How to be a step ahead of your clients

  • Creating memorable hospitality

  • Influencer Partnerships and Local Marketing Initiatives

  • Effective marketing strategies for short-term rentals

  • Optimizing your host profile on Airbnb

  • Short-term rental predictions

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To learn more about Thanks for Visiting, follow them on Instagram @ThanksForVisiting_ and Facebook @ThanksForVisiting and visit their website, ThanksForVisiting.com.

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 This episode was edited by Berta Wired

Theme music by: Eliza Rosevera and Nathan Menard

 
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