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471. Is Airbnb Just the Beginning? A Conversation with Phil Kennard of FutureStay

Thanks For Visiting

Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian

Places & Travel, Education, Investing, Society & Culture, Business, How To

4.9 • 589 Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2025

⏱️ 74 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

This week on Hosting Hotline, we’re joined by Phil Kennard, founder of FutureStay—a platform built specifically for rental-preneurs. Whether you're managing one short-term rental or a growing handful, Phil is here to help you take back control of your business and stop relying solely on platforms like Airbnb.

We dig into:

  • What it means to be a “rental-preneur”
  • The truth about Airbnb's off-platform policy
  • Why direct bookings aren’t as scary (or risky) as you think
  • How to use the “billboard effect” to drive bookings
  • Common listing mistakes that quietly hurt your ranking
  • The direct booking loop and how to build guest trust
  • Why even 10% direct bookings can change your bottom line

Whether you’re brand new or deep in your hosting journey, this episode will inspire you to think like a business owner—and start setting yourself up for long-term success.

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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,

1:10.6

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.

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