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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: Jasper Ribbers
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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Stop Guessing, Start Pacing: Smarter Airbnb Pricing Strategies
Episode 656
Monday, 8 September, 2025
👉 Apply for a Free Revenue Review: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply here → https://www.freewyldfoundry.com/get-startedIn this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers (Head of Revenue Management at Freewyld Foundry) dives deep into one of the most misunderstood yet powerful concepts in STR revenue management: pacing.Hosts constantly ask:Why do short-term rentals slash prices last minute while hotels and airlines often raise theirs?What KPIs actually matter when tracking pacing?When should you pace behind, with, or ahead of the market?Using real-world examples, from Ibiza flights to Taylor Swift concerts, Jasper explains why STR operators can’t afford to blindly follow hotel or airline pricing models. He breaks down the Market Penetration Index (MPI) as the go-to KPI for forward occupancy, reveals how pickup trends should guide your pricing decisions, and shares exactly when it pays to undercut the market versus hold firm.You’ll learn:The key differences between airline/hotel inventory and STR inventoryWhy most operators panic and drop rates too quicklyHow MPI uncovers whether you’re pacing behind, in line, or aheadScenarios where “last man standing” pricing can win bigWhy seasonality and booking windows must shape your pricing targetsIf you’ve ever struggled with last-minute discounts, inconsistent occupancy, or uncertainty about whether you’re pacing correctly, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to approach revenue management with confidence.Takeaways:Treat pacing as a leading indicator of revenue performance, not an afterthoughtUse MPI + pickup together for smarter pricing decisionsSometimes pacing behind the market is the winning moveAvailability settings and timing can make or break your portfolio’s revenueKeywords:short-term rental, Airbnb pricing, pacing strategy, revenue management, occupancy rate, dynamic pricing, MPI, Freewyld, STR success, booking optimization Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
