Laura Wegner didn’t get into short-term rentals because it was trendy. She got into it because her business disappeared overnight during COVID.

What started as a way to survive turned into a highly strategic hospitality business in Whistler, British Columbia. Today, Laura owns and manages premium ski-in/ski-out rentals and is preparing to expand into boutique property management with a very specific vision.

In this episode, Laura breaks down:

• Why she stopped treating her STR like a side investment
• How understanding RevPAR changed her business
• The mistake she made with minimum stay requirements
• What finally clicked with PriceLabs
• How design, cleanliness, and hospitality justify premium pricing
• The exact mindset shift that helped her outperform competitors in the same building

She also shares the real numbers behind her growth and how Strategic Host helped her increase RevPAR dramatically year over year.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by pricing strategy, or unsure how to compete in a crowded market, this episode is a masterclass in using data with intention.

Resources Mentioned:

Join the Priced & Profitable Bootcamp Waitlist

Price Labs

Josh Peterson didn’t start in short-term rentals by chasing deals. He started by solving a problem.

After too many mediocre hotel stays visiting his daughter at UNC, he bought a home near campus. What started as a second home quickly turned into a high-performing short-term rental—and then a full-on business.

But here’s where it gets interesting.

Instead of rushing to scale, Josh hit pause. He went back, optimized his first property, and unlocked a 35% revenue increase and a major jump in occupancy.

In this episode, we break down:

• Why optimizing one property can outperform adding more
• The exact pricing shifts that increased weekday bookings
• How data, not instinct, changed his strategy
• What “champagne taste” looks like in a profitable rental
• Why niche markets (like college towns) can be a long-term advantage
• How to think about scaling without overextending

If you’re thinking about your next property, this episode might change how you approach it.

Resources mentioned:

Check out Josh's STR at: https://phdstays.com/

What does it actually take to scale a short-term rental business without burning out?

In this episode, we sit down with Amy Ruocco, founder of Hosted Guest, who went from running herself ragged in her business to building a more profitable, sustainable, and scalable operation.

Amy shares how she transitioned from instinct-based decisions to data-driven strategy, what finally helped her let go of day-to-day tasks, and how hiring the right team member changed everything.

We also dive into her journey from weddings to short-term rentals, the mindset shifts that unlocked major revenue growth, and how she’s on track to hit $1.4M this year without adding more properties.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to grow, this episode will show you what’s possible.

What you'll learn:

• How Amy scaled her business to nearly $1M and beyond
• Why instinct alone won’t grow your Airbnb business
• How to stop panic pricing and trust your data
• What finally helped her hire and let go of control
• How to train a team member to match your voice and standards
• Why your role as a host needs to evolve as you grow
• The importance of investing in yourself and your business
• How time blocking can reduce overwhelm and create balance

Resources mentioned:

Join our Strategic Host Coaching Program!

Airbnb changed the fee structure again… and most hosts are asking the wrong question.

Everyone is debating which option to choose, but almost no one is looking at what actually happened to their numbers after the last change.

In this episode, we break down what Airbnb quietly updated, the biggest mistakes hosts are about to repeat, and the four audits you need to run before touching a single setting.

Because this isn’t about opinions, it’s about your profit.

What You’ll Learn:

• What Airbnb actually changed with fee structures
• Why the “recommended” label matters more than you think
• The biggest mistake hosts made during the last fee switch
• Why copying someone else’s markup strategy doesn’t work
• The four key audits you must run before making changes
• How to evaluate your performance vs your market
• Why pricing is only one part of the equation
• How to make decisions based on data instead of panic

Resources mentioned:

• Submit your property for our next #STRShareSunday at strshare.com
• Join our Priced and Profitable Bootcamp!

Mentioned in this episode:

Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.

If your Airbnb listing is getting views but not bookings, your title might be the problem.

In this episode, we’re breaking down one of the fastest and most overlooked ways to improve your listing performance: your Airbnb title. Because your title isn’t there to describe your space, it’s there to win the click.

We’re sharing the exact prompts we use (and teach our students) to create high-converting titles using AI, plus the strategy behind why they work. From understanding the click-through funnel to aligning your title with real-time demand, this episode will help you stop guessing and start optimizing.

If you want more clicks, more visibility, and ultimately more bookings, this is where to start.

Resources Mentioned:

• Thanks for Visiting Bootcamp - Join the Waitlist!
• Strategic Host Coaching Program - Sign up!
• Download our Airbnb Photo Shoot Shot List

Mentioned in this episode:

Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.

Most hosts think once the cleaner leaves, the property is ready for guests. But that assumption is exactly where five-star reviews start to slip.

In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, we’re walking you through the exact pre-arrival inspection checklist we use across our properties to ensure consistency, elevate the guest experience, and protect our reviews.

We break down the difference between “clean” and “guest ready,” why relying on one person to do both jobs creates gaps, and how introducing an inspector role can completely transform your operations.

You’ll learn how to systematize your turnovers, catch the small details that matter most, and create a repeatable process that leads to better reviews, more referrals, and higher perceived value.

If you’ve ever felt like something small keeps slipping through the cracks—this episode will show you exactly how to fix it.

Mentioned in this episode:

Join us for our live Priced & Profitable Bootcamp.

The short-term rental market is shifting—and what worked even a few years ago won’t cut it anymore.

In this episode, we sit down with Kenny Bedwell to break down the new rules of buying short-term rentals in 2026. From changing demand patterns to increased competition and rising guest expectations, we’re unpacking what’s actually happening in the market—and how to adapt.

Kenny shares how he’s still finding profitable deals across the country, why average properties are falling behind, and what it takes to create a top-performing listing today.

They get into:

• Where STR investors should be looking right now
• Why drive-to markets are outperforming
• The biggest mistake people make when analyzing deals
• How to identify the right guest and design for them
• What separates top 10% properties from the rest
• How the industry is evolving and what to expect next

If you’re thinking about buying—or trying to stay competitive—this episode will help you rethink your strategy and move forward with clarity.

Are you lowering your nightly rates because your calendar looks empty? If so, you might be panic pricing and leaving money on the table.

In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah and Annette break down one of the most overlooked metrics in short-term rental pricing strategy: your booking window.

Your booking window tells you when guests actually start shopping and booking their stay. If you don’t understand this data, you may be discounting too early, waiting too long to adjust pricing, or reacting emotionally instead of strategically.

The hosts share the two biggest pricing mistakes they see hosts make, how to identify your booking window, and a simple framework to divide your calendar into zones so you can make better pricing decisions.

If you’ve ever stared at an empty calendar and felt tempted to slash your prices, this episode will help you replace panic with data and turn your calendar into a revenue tool.

Remember: there is cash in your calendar, you just need the right strategy to mine it.

If you’re hosting in 2026, chances are you’ve asked yourself at least one of these questions:

Am I underpriced if my calendar is filling faster than everyone else’s?

Should I switch to midterm rentals during the slow season?

Why is my listing cheaper than the competition but still not getting booked?

In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down three real questions from hosts inside the Priced and Profitable Bootcamp VIP coaching sessions—questions that many hosts are quietly struggling with right now.

They unpack what these questions reveal about pricing strategy, market positioning, listing trust, and the mindset shifts required to actually build a profitable short-term rental business.

You’ll learn why being the most booked property isn’t always a win, how slow seasons should really be approached, and why lowering your price can actually hurt your bookings instead of helping them.

If you’re serious about optimizing your STR business in today’s market, this episode will help you ask better questions—and make better decisions.

If your cleaner controls your calendar… this episode is for you.

Today, we’re breaking down how to actually hire a five-star cleaner (not reactively, not desperately, and definitely not based on price alone).

Because here’s the truth: You are not hiring a cleaner. You are hiring the guardian of your five-star brand.

In this episode, we walk you through:

1. The four hiring questions you must answer before posting a job
2. How to turn operational pain into a magnetic job description
3. Where to actually find professional short-term rental cleaners
4. The exact interview questions that reveal mindset, not just skill
5. Red flags to watch for (even if they “clean beautifully”)
6. How to incentivize and retain A-player cleaning partners

Your turnover team is the backbone of your business. If you get this right, everything else becomes easier.

If you get it wrong? Chaos. Let’s fix it.

If you feel like you’re working harder than ever but not seeing the profit you want from your short-term rental, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re breaking down the pricing mistakes we still see hosts making every single day and how those mistakes are quietly costing you thousands in missed revenue.

We cover:

1. Why seven-day pickup is the most underused pricing lever in your business
2. Why your base rate is not “set it and forget it”
3. Why relying only on Airbnb is putting your revenue at risk
4. And the real reason pricing guilt is holding you back

Here’s the truth: you are not “just an Airbnb host.” You are a business owner. And numbers are neutral.

If you want more bookings, better guests, and a more profitable year, it starts with understanding your data and pricing with confidence.

Stop under-earning. Stop guessing. Start charging what your market is already willing to pay.