447. How to Start an Airbnb Host Meetup (And Why You Should!)
Thanks For Visiting
Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian
4.9 • 590 Ratings
🗓️ 20 March 2025
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
If you want to be the go-to expert in your community, build strong local relationships, and grow your hosting network, starting a meetup for Airbnb hosts is a game-changer. In this episode, we’re breaking down exactly how to plan, promote, and run a successful short-term rental meetup, based on our own experience hosting packed events for hosts in Columbus.
We cover:
- Why hosting a meetup can help you land more co-hosting clients, connect with vendors, and even find real estate deals
- The key factors for choosing the right venue (and how to get one for free)
- How to plan and structure your meetup for maximum engagement
- Getting sponsors to cover costs (so you’re not paying for pizza and drinks out of pocket)
- How to attract the right attendees and get them excited to show up
- The most important things to do after your meetup to build momentum
If you’ve ever wanted to create a hosting network in your community or become a leader in the short-term rental space, this episode is for you!
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Want to know our best kept hosting secrets? They're all inside our STR must-haves master list, |
| 0:06.3 | our secret weapon that continues to transform ordinary host into extraordinary host. |
| 0:11.0 | The must-have's master list is a checklist that we've been perfecting for over 12 years. |
| 0:15.6 | Picture this, your guest checks in to your short-term rental, and they're instantly wowed by the thoughtful touches and |
| 0:21.2 | impeccable amenities. Why? Because you've got the TFB must-have master list by your side. |
| 0:27.2 | This checklist has all the insider secrets that even the best host didn't know they were missing. |
| 0:32.1 | We challenge you to take the checklist into your property today. See how many items you can |
| 0:36.8 | mark off of this list. |
| 0:38.8 | You didn't get them all? No worries. This is your chance to level up. So go to hostchecklist.com |
| 0:44.6 | and grab your free copy. That's hostchecklist.com to download our coveted checklist today. |
| 0:57.0 | You're listening to the Thanks for Visiting Podcast. |
| 0:59.9 | We believe hosting with Hart is at the core of every short-term rental. |
| 1:04.1 | With Annette's background in business operation. |
| 1:06.6 | And Sarah's extensive hospitality management and interior design experience, we have welcomed |
| 1:11.9 | thousands of guests from over 30 countries earning us over a million dollars and garnering |
| 1:17.2 | us thousands of five-star reviews. |
| 1:20.0 | We love sharing creative ways for your listing to stand out, serve your guests, and be profitable. |
| 1:26.7 | Each episode, we will have knowledgeable guests who bring |
| 1:29.3 | value to the short-term rental industry. Or we will share our stories of our own experiences |
| 1:34.2 | so you can implement actual improvements to your rentals. Whether you're experienced, new, or |
| 1:40.4 | nervous to start your own short-term rental, we promise you'll feel right at home. |
| 1:45.9 | Before we dive into the content, let's hear a word from our sponsor. |
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