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Get Paid For Your Pad | Airbnb Hosting | Vacation Rentals | STR Revenue ManagementThe Definitive Show On Airbnb Hosting from Freewyld Foundry Author: Freewyld Foundry
Get Paid For Your Pad is the go-to podcast for Airbnb hosts, short-term rental operators, and vacation rental entrepreneurs who want to scale smarter, earn more, and stay ahead of industry shifts.Hosted by Jasper Ribbers, Eric Moeller, and Kaye Putnam from Freewyld Foundry, this podcast delivers actionable tips on Airbnb pricing strategies, revenue management, direct bookings, listing optimization, and guest experience. You'll hear from real hosts, property managers, and industry pros who share behind-the-scenes insights, lessons learned, and the systems they use to grow profitable STR businesses.Whether you're managing one property or one hundred, you'll walk away with practical strategies to increase occupancy, boost profits, and build a sustainable short-term rental brand.Tune in weekly to learn how to thrive in todays competitive Airbnb market, and get paid what youre worth.Freewyld Foundry offers revenue and pricing management (RPM) services to the top 1% of STR hosts. Learn more and request a free Revenue Report: https://www.freewyldfoundry.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Investing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Inside Freewyld: Building a Winning STR and Hospitality Culture
Episode 674
Friday, 14 November, 2025
🔥 Get Your Free Revenue Management Report: https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/reportIn this episode, Kaye and Eric celebrate Freewyld Foundry's first profitable quarter and reveal their unique approach to sharing success with their team. They discuss the three options for handling company profits and explain why they chose a profit-sharing bonus plan that incentivizes excellence while fostering a culture of ownership.Key Topics Covered:The Profit MilestoneAchieving the first profitable quarter after years of reinvestmentThe difference between revenue and actual profitWhy most entrepreneurs never see profit despite high revenueThree Options for ProfitReinvesting back into the businessOwners taking dividendsSharing with the team (the path Freewyld chose)The Bonus Plan StructureBased on tenure, performance KPIs, and seniority levelDesigned to attract and retain top revenue management talentFuture vision: allowing team members to invest bonuses into Freewyld real estate projectsBuilding Culture Through RitualsStarting every meeting with professional and personal winsImplementing "unreasonable hospitality" for B2B clientsCreating company-specific language (like "MIFA" - Make It F***ing Awesome)Communication & LeadershipLeading without ego in challenging conversationsApproaching problems as "us versus the problem"Over-communicating appreciation and celebrating client winsNotable Quotes:"We never really understand what profit is. We see top line revenue and we invest it, constantly keep growing the business.""By bringing the team members into the profit pool, it gives them a sense of ownership to what we're doing.""Culture is made up of rituals, emotional highlights, and how you communicate to each other."Connect with the Hosts:LinkedIn: Eric D. MoellerFollow Freewyld Foundry for more revenue management insights Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
