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SmartStay Show - Short Term Rental Counsel + Coaching | Airbnb Hosting TipsAuthor: Airbnb Superhost Jason Muth Rory Gill
Welcome to the SmartStay Show, your go-to podcast for mastering Short-Term Rentals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and beyond. For more Airbnb tips, visit smartstayshow.com and smartstaycoaching.com.Hosted by 30-time Airbnb Superhost Jason Muth and Real Estate Attorney Rory Gill, we equip you with the tools to launch, manage, and optimize your vacation rental like a pro.Unlike other shows, we specifically cater to owners of small-but-mighty portfolios who self-manage their properties. Each episode delivers expert insights, legal tips, and proven strategies from successful hosts across the U.S. Whether youre buying your first property, improving your listing, or looking to stay ahead of the competition, we offer actionable advice and real-life stories to help you thrive.From pricing strategies to guest communication, we provide the playbook to turn your property into a top-performing rental. Subscribe now and unlock your rentals full potential with the SmartStay Show! Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Now YOU Can Own Your Guest Info (NOT Airbnb) With This Simple WiFi Tool | Arthur Colker
Episode 295
Tuesday, 3 March, 2026
Short-term rental hosts are waking up to a hard truth: Airbnb and Vrbo bring the bookings, but they keep the guest relationship. In this episode, we sit down with StayFi founder Arthur Colker to unpack how Wi-Fi-based guest data collection can help hosts and property managers build their own brands, drive more direct bookings, and reduce reliance on OTAs. Arthur shares the origin story of StayFi, why Wi-Fi captive portals are such a powerful marketing entry point, and how their built-in email tools turn past guests into repeat, direct bookers. We also dig into real-world results from Pride Away Stays, the launch of StayFinder as a direct-booking meta search tool, and what the future looks like for hosts who truly want to own the guest experience from first click to check-out.Things we discussed in this episode:Hosts lose guest data and relationships when relying on Airbnb/VRBO.StayFi was created to capture guest info for direct bookings.Guests enter emails through a branded Wi‑Fi splash page.StayFi runs on UniFi access points or StayFi Express.Jason and Rory saw stronger Wi‑Fi and fixed a Schlage lock.They clarified why “not secure” Wi‑Fi warnings appear for guests.Automated emails help turn past guests into repeat direct bookers.Availability-based campaigns promote only properties open for specific dates.StayFinder shows OTA vs. direct prices and links to direct sites.StayFi plans managed email services and cheaper mesh hardware.Get in touch with ARTHUR:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/a.colker/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/a_colker/?hl=enWebsite - https://stayfi.com/#SmartStayShow #realestate #realestateinvestor #realestateagent #RealEstateInvesting #DirectBooking #BookDirect #EmailMarketing #GuestExperience #OwnYourGuest#StayFi #StayFinder #WiFiMarketing #HospitalityTech #PropTechFollow Us!Join Jason Muth of Prideaway Stays and Straightforward Short-Term Rentals and Real Estate Attorney / Broker Rory Gill for the first episode of SmartStay Show!Following and subscribing to SmartStay Show not only ensures that you'll get instant updates whenever we release a new episode, but it also helps us reach more people who could benefit from the valuable content that we provide.
