Between a mountain of unanswered guest communications and reams of paperwork, hosting vacation rentals can be overwhelming. But sometimes you have to take a step backward to move forward.
To help you take stock, get inspired, and improve day-to-day operations at your short-term rental (STR) business, we’ve put together a list of the best podcasts to check out in 2023.
Hosted by industry veterans and packed with actionable insights, these entertaining shows will help you work more effectively, increase occupancy, and improve your guest experience.
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1. Get Paid for Your Pad
Get Paid for Your Pad has over 500 episodes to choose from.
The Get Paid for Your Pad podcast is hosted by Jasper Ribbers and features interviews with experts in the STR world twice a week. Jasper has rented properties on Airbnb since 2012 and recently came on our own podcast to chat about hosting remotely while living as a digital nomad.
What you’ll learn
The latest trends in the STR industry
How to use Airbnb for maximum ROI
Tips for scaling your brand
Episodes normally last 40-45 minutes
Publishes a new episode every Monday and Friday
Where to find it
2. The Hosting Journey
The Hosting Journey is divided into episodes for new and experienced hosts.
The Hosting Journey podcast is helmed by Airbnb Superhost and coach Evelyn Badia as she shares her high-level advice on STR life. Evelyn is a veteran of the business, having rented rooms on Airbnb since 2010 and is a popular speaker at events such as Airbnb Open.
What you’ll learn
Getting started with STRs
How to optimize your message flow for vacation rentals
Managing your team
Episodes normally last 15-20 minutes
Publishes a new episode weekly
Where to find it
3. Airbnb Investment Properties Podcast
David Leroux has been investing in real estate since he was 25.
The Airbnb Investment Properties Podcast offers bite-sized advice for real estate investors interested in buying, renting, or subletting Airbnb investment properties. The show is hosted by Airbnb Superhost David Leroux who owns 25+ properties in 5 different parts of the world.
What you’ll learn
STR success metrics
Episodes normally last 5 minutes
Publishes a new episode daily
Where to find it
4. Vacation Rental Machine
Vacation Rental Machine has a recent episode covering Airbnb’s AirCover feature.
The Vacation Rental Machine podcast is all about automating your STR business, allowing you to free up more time and money. It’s hosted by Julian Sage and Jon Bell, successful STR property owners who run Shortterm Sage, a training program with resources and strategies to get you started with short-term rentals.
What you’ll learn
STR updates and trends
Ways to automate STR management
The best smart devices to install
Episodes normally last 5-10 minutes
Publishes a new episode bimonthly
Where to find it
5. STR Unlocked
STR Unlocked started just 4 months ago yet already has 14 episodes under its belt.
The STR Unlocked podcast is hosted by April and Nathan, a power couple of Airbnb Superhosts who self-manage STR properties. The podcast focuses on their journey to becoming property managers and how you can get started. For example, their last episode discussed the surprises they faced when owning their first property.
What you’ll learn
How to overcome the challenges of starting an STR business
Pricing strategies
Managing guest expectations
Episodes normally last 25-30 minutes
Publishes a new episode weekly
Where to find it
6. The Short Term Show
Avery’s podcast is part of her STR acquisition company The Short Term Shop.
The Short Term Show podcast is hosted by Avery Carl, an expert in short-term rentals who started with one property and now has 42. On the show Avery, who last year made it onto our list of must-follow short-term rental influencers, interviews industry experts to help share their success.
What you’ll learn
How to optimize your taxes
How to expand your portfolio
Episodes normally last 40-50 minutes
Publishes a new episode weekly
Where to find it
7. BiggerPockets Real Estate
The BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast has been going strong for almost 10 years.
On the BiggerPockets Real Estate podcast, David Greene and Rob Abasolo interview real estate entrepreneurs and investors about their successes and failures. While the show’s in-depth conversations and news analysis are broadly focused on real estate, they often include super useful STR industry insights.
What you’ll learn
Future investment trends
How to spend less time managing your properties
Tips on building a better rental property portfolio
Episodes normally last 60-70 minutes
Publishes a new episode every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Where to find it
8. Techsplained with The Guest Innspector
The Techsplained podcast has featured representatives from Price Labs, Auto Host, and Jetstream.
The Techsplained with The Guest Innspector podcast takes a unique approach to STR podcasting and focuses on the software available in the vacation rental industry. Each week host Deborah Labi sits down with accommodation software and service providers to find out what they have to offer.
Not content with one value-packed podcast, Deborah has a second that explores eco-friendly vacation rentals called The Green Path podcast and she recently spoke to us about ways to make your STR business more sustainable.
What you’ll learn
The latest in STR technology
What to look for in accommodation software platforms
Ways to automate repetitive, time-consuming tasks
Episodes normally last 20-30 minutes
Publishes a new episode every Tuesday
Where to find it
9. Hosting Your Home
The Hosting Your Home podcast is all about the human side of STR hosting.
The Hosting Your Home podcast is run by Debi Hertert, STR owner and founder of Host2Host, a support network for the vacation rental host community. On the podcast, Debi interviews STR hosts and the odd industry expert about their stories and experiences.
What you’ll learn
Perspectives from under-represented groups in the industry
How to build your brand and engage guests on Airbnb
Advice for hosts starting out in the industry
Episodes normally last 25-35 minutes
Publishes a new episode monthly
Where to find it
10. Thanks for Visiting
Annette and Sarah also have a strong social media presence where they share short, informative videos.
Thanks for Visiting is an STR podcast co-hosted by Annette Grant and Sarah Karakaian. Sarah has six Airbnbs and her own boutique hosting business, Stay Awhile Hosting Co. Annette is an Airbnb Superhost who runs four short-term rentals. On the show, they share actionable advice for running an STR property and interview big-name guests.
What you’ll learn
Life hacks for doing your own housekeeping
Accounting and advice on growing your business
Health and safety tips
Episodes normally last 40-50 minutes
Publishes a new episode weekly
Where to find it
11. Short Term Rental Secrets Podcast
The Short Term Rental Secrets podcast started in 2020 and has since racked up 128 episodes.
Short Term Rental Secrets trains and mentors real estate investors so they can launch, automate, and scale their STR portfolios. The podcast, co-hosted by Mike Sjogren and Emanuele Pani, features interviews with leading voices in pricing, investment, and vacation rental management.
What you’ll learn
Pricing strategies
Growing your business with social media
How to make your listings stand out
Episodes normally last 35-45 minutes
Publishes a new episode weekly
Where to find it
12. The STRU Podcast
In 2016 host Richard Fertig made over $500,000 in rental income.
The STRU Podcast is hosted by Richard Fertig, founder of the Short Term Rental University (STRU) educational platform for rental businesses. Richard brings his experience as a former $4B hedge-fund manager to the STR world and shares his experiences with Airbnb.
What you’ll learn
Advice on listing your home while on vacation
How to rank higher on Airbnb
The ins and outs of STR insurance
Episodes normally last 45-60 minutes
Publishes a new episode monthly
Where to find it
13. The Property Podcast
The Property Podcast has over 880 episodes to its name.
The Property Podcast offers up news and practical resources for property investors and has been going strong for an impressive 10 years. Co-hosts Rob Bence and Rob Dix primarily cover the real estate industry but the podcast includes tons of useful information for STR hosts.
What you’ll learn
Regular market updates
How to expand your portfolio
Ways to finance STR businesses
Episodes normally last 20-30 minutes
Publishes a new episode biweekly
Where to find it
14. Sarah and T
Sarah and T was the first podcast made to cater specifically to professional vacation rental managers.
The Sarah and T podcast follows co-hosts Sarah Bradford and Tim Cafferty on their journey through the everyday challenges facing the professional STR manager. And these two have certainly seen it all—Sarah and Tim have founded companies that saw them manage over 500 properties combined.
What you’ll learn
Invaluable insights from industry conferences
Your questions answered live
How to select the right homeowners to pitch to
Episodes normally last 25-35 minutes
Publishes a new episode bimonthly
Where to find it
15. Vacation Rental Success
On a recent episode of Vacation Rental Success the host and her guest covered ecommerce and Google Analytics’ role in increasing STR revenue.
The Vacation Rental Success podcast is hosted by Heather Bayer, writer of Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit and CEO of a lucrative cottage rental agency. The show includes actionable insights into every aspect of the business and interviews with STR experts and vacation homeowners.
What you’ll learn
How to go above and beyond with guest hospitality
Ways to leverage analytics data to boost revenue
Turning lookers into bookers
Episodes normally last 45-55 minutes
Publishes a new episode monthly
Where to find it
16. Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor
This podcast features interviews with STR hosts but also flippers, brokers, legal advisors, and insurance providers.
The Rental Property Owner & Real Estate Investor podcast comes from the Rental Property Owner Association, which for 45 years has been providing support to real estate investors and rental property owners. Host Brian Hamrick, of Hamrick Investment Group, interviews special guests to provide you with tips on becoming a more confident rental owner and real estate investor.
What you’ll learn
Alternative STR strategies
How to deal with property damage
Ways to BRRR and flip properties for maximum profit
Episodes normally last 20-30 minutes
Publishes a new episode every Monday
Where to find it
17. Unlocked by Matt Landau
The host of Unlocked, Matt Landau, is also the founder of VRMB, a community for STR hosts
The Unlocked podcast lets you peek behind the curtain as VRMB founder Matt Landau interviews leading vacation rental professionals. The podcast aims to share STR best practices, with the latest episode seeing Matt interview Brian Olson about prioritizing the well-being of your team.
What you’ll learn
Changes to regulations and how they’re shaping the industry
The do’s and don’ts of outsourcing
Episodes normally last 40-60 minutes
Publishes a new episode weekly
Where to find it
18. Into The Airbnb
In a recent episode Into The Airbnb interviewed an Airbnb host from Tampa, Florida.
Into The Airbnb is a podcast from Airbtics, an Airbnb analytics platform, featuring interviews with Airbnb hosts sharing their personal STR stories. The show offers great advice for getting started in the business but also a ton of tips and insights for current hosts to improve their skills.
What you’ll learn
How to handle pet-friendly listings
Ways to overcome common hosting challenges
Episodes normally last 15-35 minutes
Publishes a new episode weekly
Where to find it
19. The No BS Short-term Rental Podcast
The No BS Short-term rental podcast focuses on inclusion and culture.
The No BS Short-term Rental Podcast does what it says on the tin and offers listeners straightforward advice for STR hosts. Co-Hosts Mateo Bradford and John Stokinger cover current news and affairs and frequently interview thought leaders from the industry.
What you’ll learn
The technology driving the future of vacation rentals
How to use social media and outside-the-box marketing to build your brand
Setting up liability insurance for amenities
Episodes normally last 40-50 minutes
Publishes a new episode weekly
Where to find it
20. Short Term Rental Riches
Short Term Rental host Tim Hubbard has successfully accommodated over 15,000 guests during his STR career.
In the Short Term Rental Riches podcast host Tim Hubbard, CEO of a seven-figure STR management company, shares insider tips you need to know to help you acquire, manage, and scale a successful vacation rental business. For example, in the latest episode, he unpacked the merits of Airbnb’s ‘Instant Book’ option.
What you’ll learn
How to get your negative reviews removed
Ways to get Airbnb Superhost status
How to deal with difficult Airbnb guests
Episodes normally last 10-20 minutes
Publishes a new episode weekly
Where to find it
Inspiration for the future of your vacation rental business
Whether you’re just getting started in the world of short-term rentals, are looking for ways to improve daily operations, or want to scale your portfolio, these podcasts are jam-packed with inspiration.
Take the actionable tips and insights that are right for your business and put them to practice for success in 2023 and beyond.
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