Episode Twenty-Five of Walk ’n Talk: The Business Behind Vacation Rentals podcast is live!
Welcome to the Walk ’n Talk podcast, hosted by Paul Waldschmidt and Chris Hynes, CEO and CTO of OwnerRez. Inspired by their weekly walks, the podcast lets you listen in as they debate ideas, talk through the business, and share lessons from years of building OwnerRez. Whether you’re a host, manager, entrepreneur, or just curious about the vacation rental industry, listen in for honest conversations and ideas you can apply to your own business.
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EP25 - Airbnb’s Policy Changes: An Opportunity to Reset
In Episode Twenty-Five, Paul and Chris discuss Airbnb’s recent policy changes and the state of the STR industry. Drawing from their decades of experience as hosts, they talk about property protection, the cost of making rules for the small percentage of guests who cause issues, and why the new policies may help reset expectations around hospitality.
You’ll hear about:
- Where they agree and disagree with Airbnb’s policy changes
- The opportunity cost of protecting against the few problem guests
- The limits of security deposits and renter agreements
- The impact of restricting access to guest phone numbers
It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Paul and Chris are thinking through Airbnb’s recent policy changes and the direction of the STR industry.
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