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AirDNA just dropped its biggest platform update in years, and if you’re not using these tools, you’re falling behind.From custom comps to Airbnb integration, this episode breaks down the new features, how to use them, and what they reveal about the 2025 STR landscape.What you’ll learn:<ul><li>How to use the new Rentalizer confidence score and custom comps</li><li>Why saved projections and expense tracking are game changers</li><li>The truth about 2025 booking trends (and who’s winning)</li><li>What AirDNA’s forecast says about rates, RevPAR, and smart investing</li></ul> If you’re serious about short-term rentals, you can’t afford to miss this.Want to get our Latest Deal Analyzer? Just click the link to our Instagram below and send 'Rentalizer'<a href="https://ig.me/m/mike.sjogren?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Captivate&utm_campaign=T013&utm_content=Contract" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ig.me/m/mike.sjogren?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Captivate&utm_campaign=T015&utm_content=Rentalizer</a> 02:35 – Why the Update Matters: Major Interface and Logic Changes05:10 – Data Model Shift: From Historical to Projected Revenue08:00 – The 3 Core Metrics You MUST Understand in the New Version11:00 – Updated Filters: Comp Selection and Market Targeting13:30 – Accuracy Considerations: What AirDNA Gets Wrong (and Right)16:45 – Real-Time Demo: Using the New Tool to Analyze a Property20:20 – How to Reverse Engineer a Successful STR Deal with AirDNA24:00 – Hidden Pitfalls: Common Mistakes People Make Post-Update28:10 – Strategic Recommendations for Using the New Rentalizer Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:<a href="https://group.strsecrets.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://group.strsecrets.com</a>

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AirDNA’s New Tools Just Gave Smart Hosts a Huge Advantage (Here’s What to Do) | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly |  Ep 15

Fouad spent 20 years in banking and 11 more consulting banks before walking away from corporate life when his wife’s income surpassed his.What happened next?A wild ride through the world of short-term rentals, driven by family, strategy, and a long-term vision few operators ever reach. In this episode, Fouad breaks down:<ul><li>How a personal medical emergency forced him to buy his first Airbnb</li><li>Why most operators price listings wrong—and how he uses math instead</li><li>The real difference between luxury and comfort STRs (and why he runs both)</li><li>His custom tech stack using Go High Level</li><li>And the real reason he’s scaling to $12M/year before exiting</li></ul> This one’s for the operators who want to scale smart, stay profitable, and build something sellable. What you’ll learn:<ul><li>How to scale with dual verticals (luxury + comfort)</li><li>Why you must reverse-engineer around your exit</li><li>How banking lessons apply directly to STRs</li><li>Why pricing = math, not emotion</li><li>How Fouad thinks about purpose and legacy</li></ul> Ready to build a business that banks would beg to fund? Fouad shows you how. 03:30 – Breaking the Golden Handcuffs: Why He Left Corporate07:00 – First STR Deal: Starting Small With Big Vision10:00 – Smart Risk: Learning to Bet on Yourself13:00 – From 1 to 10+ Units: Scaling With Confidence17:00 – Wealth Mindset: Thinking Like an Owner, Not an Operator20:00 – Cash Flow vs Time: Redefining Success Metrics24:00 – Building a Business, Not a Job: Systems and Team Growth27:00 – Lessons From the Field: What He’d Do Differently30:00 – Purpose-Driven Investing: Time, Family, and Freedom Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com

Ep 244 - From Banking to 96 STRs: Why Fouad Built a Bankable Airbnb Empire

Airbnb just rolled out its biggest update of the year, and if you’re a host, you need to know what’s coming.In this live breakdown, we cover:	•	The truth about Airbnb’s new “Services” feature and why it matters	•	What this means for photographers, chefs, massage therapists, and YOU	•	How Airbnb plans to monetize add-ons (and why you might not see a cut)	•	Major liability concerns Airbnb isn’t talking about	•	How this could affect your guest experience—and your reviews	•	Why this is really a pivot toward becoming the Instagram of Travel Plus: actionable strategies to get ahead of this change, build local service partnerships, and protect your property. TLDR? This update means more work for hosts, unless Airbnb starts paying us to help them grow. Watch this now so you’re not caught off guard. Want to get the summary of Airbnb's Latest Update? Just click the link to our Instagram below and send 'Update'<a href="https://ig.me/m/mike.sjogren?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Captivate&utm_campaign=T013&utm_content=Contract" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ig.me/m/mike.sjogren?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Captivate&utm_campaign=T014&utm_content=Update</a> 00:00 – Bold Shift: Airbnb’s 2025 Release Redefines the Platform01:30 – Major Update 1: Cleaning Services Now Offered to Guests04:00 – Major Update 2: Handy Services and Maintenance on Demand06:30 – Control at Risk: Services Can Be Scheduled Without Host Approval08:45 – Host Autonomy Undermined: Who Has Access to Your Property?10:30 – Guest Experience Prioritized: Host Voice Being Muted12:00 – Airbnb’s Strategic Shift: From Booking Site to Service Ecosystem13:30 – Host Action Plan: Communicate, Audit, and Prepare Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:<a href="https://group.strsecrets.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://group.strsecrets.com</a>

Airbnb Summer 2025 Update: What Hosts Need to Know About Services & Experiences | The STR Scale Show with Mike Reilly |  Ep 14

In this raw, no-fluff episode, Hostaway CEO Marcus Rader shares the hard-won lessons behind building a billion-dollar vacation rental software company, starting with zero industry experience.Marcus breaks down:<ul><li>Why most entrepreneurs aim too small and why it costs them everything</li><li>The mental and physical toll of building at scale (including 7 years without a dentist visit)</li><li>How he filters “good money” vs “bad money” when raising capital</li><li>The future of short-term rentals in a regulated, AI-powered world</li><li>Practical leadership advice for scaling teams without losing your mission</li></ul> Plus: his marathon training, travel hacks, and how to avoid becoming a micromanaged founder.Whether you’re a startup founder, STR operator, or tech junkie—this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to win big without burning out. Ready to scale? Tap into Marcus’s billion-dollar playbook now. 00:00 – Go Bigger: Why Playing Small Carries the Same Risk but Less Reward00:39 – Craft Over Hype: The Power of Repetition and Mastery02:04 – Be There: Why Leading Remotely Doesn’t Win Markets03:45 – Market Leadership: How Hostaway Beat Older, Bigger Players05:58 – Hiring Giants: From 50,000 Applicants to the Top 0.1%08:59 – Cost of Ambition: Health, Relationships, and the Real Price of Building12:29 – Go for Billionaire Moves: Why Medium Goals Aren’t Worth the Sacrifice15:31 – Choosing Good Money: Partnering with Investors Who Let You Lead17:23 – No Kitchen Rules: Keeping Creative Control While Scaling Up20:27 – Invisible AI: How Hostaway Uses Tech to Deliver Unseen Excellence23:00 – Review Intelligence: Turning Guest Feedback into Business Strategy25:30 – Tool Advantage: Hostaway’s Marketplace as a Growth Engine27:17 – Global Expansion: Owning New Markets One Continent at a Time29:33 – Regulation Shakeout: Why Strong Rules Are Good for Professionals32:50 – Reputation Reset: Cleaning Up the Industry with Standards That Matter Guest Bio:Marcus Räder is co-founder and CEO of Hostaway, the leading all-in-one vacation rental management software. Originally from Finland, Marcus has lived in many countries around the world including Sweden, Poland, and The Netherlands before settling in Canada. It was this passion for travel, real estate and his dedication to learning about the vacation rental ecosystem that enabled the creation of Hostaway. The company quickly grew thanks to the deep technological expertise of its founders, with over a decade of tech start-up success between them. Hostaway gives property managers all the tools needed to compete with hotels and other vacation rentals, including sales channel management, dynamic pricing and hospitality services. It now boasts preferred partnerships with Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com, in addition to a marketplace of over 100 integrated software partners. Guest Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/marketingmarcus/ Get FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:<a href="https://group.strsecrets.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://group.strsecrets.com</a>

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