Uplevel: Make Money with Airbnb, Short-Term Rentals, Real Estate Investing, Passive Income Strategies

Ep 92: Roadblocks to Financial Independence Part 1... When It Feels Like Life Keeps Getting In The Way, Is FI Still Worth The Fight?

April 27, 2021 14:37 - 9 minutes - 8.23 MB

You know you're clear on the goal of attaining financial independence but sometimes when the rubber meets the road it can feel like life is just getting in the way of your goals! What then? Is it still worth the effort? In today's episode, I share with you a couple of my own experiences and want you to remember that I get it. If FI was easy, everyone would be, right? Spoiler alert: I absolutely think financial independence (and really what this provides) is worth the fight. Be enco...

Ep 82: Roadblocks to Financial Independence Part 1... When It Feels Like Life Keeps Getting In The Way, Is FI Still Worth The Fight?

April 27, 2021 14:37 - 9 minutes - 7.77 MB

You know you're clear on the goal of attaining financial independence but sometimes when the rubber meets the road it can feel like life is just getting in the way of your goals! What then? Is it still worth the effort? In today's episode, I share with you a couple of my own experiences and want you to remember that I get it. If FI was easy, everyone would be, right? Spoiler alert: I absolutely think financial independence (and really what this provides) is worth the fight. Be enco...

Ep 91: What?! How to Avoid Paying Capital Gains Taxes When You Sell Your Airbnb or Business! A Powerful Interview with Brett Swarts

April 23, 2021 15:08 - 33 minutes - 27.1 MB

You read that title right... I'm so excited to share this powerful conversation with Capital Gains Expert, Brett Swarts. While I spend a lot of time talking about how to get INTO a short-term rental property, it's incredibly valuable to think about how to realize the biggest gain possible when you do choose to sell it. You'll want to bookmark this episode because it'sa game changer. As you'll notice, I keep trying to find "the catch" for this powerful tax-saving method throughout the sho...

Ep 90: How to Move Toward Financial Independence Even In a Busy Season... How to Actually Get The Important Things DONE

April 20, 2021 14:52 - 11 minutes - 9.07 MB

Are you determined to achieve financial independence for yourself and your family but are in a very busy season right now? ESPECIALLY in busy seasons, this important goal can seem further away than it typically does. So, how do we gain ground? How do we make progress on this very important goal while we have all of the other demands at the same time? That's what today's episode is all about: Making progress on the IMPORTANT and NOT just the URGENT. RESOURCES REFERENCED IN TODAY'S EP...

Ep 89: Are You Still Trying to Decide WHERE To Have an Airbnb Rental? Two Simple Strategies to Help You Narrow Down Or Confirm Your Short-Term Rental Location

April 16, 2021 13:44 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MB

If you're excited about getting your first Airbnb online but don't exactly WHERE it should be, this episode was made for you! Today, I share two simple (yet powerful) strategies to help you narrow down - or simply confirm - where to invest in an Airbnb. LINKS REFERENCED IN TODAY'S EPISODE: AirDNA's Airbnb Calculator AirDNA's March 2021 Report The 6-Figure Vacation Rental Roadmap: How to Find, Furnish, and Fill a Profitable Short-Term Rental

Ep 88: These 3 Barriers to Entry Into the Airbnb Economy Have NEVER Been Lower... Is THIS Your Year to Build a Booming Short-Term Rental Business?

April 13, 2021 12:47 - 16 minutes - 13.2 MB

If you're considering a short-term rental as your next move to financial independence, you could NOT have picked a better time to do so! In today's episode, I unpack 3 barriers to entry that have held people up in the past and why I think they are lower now than ever before. Take a listen and if this is your year... If you're willing to be slightly more active than a sloth ;) then The 6-Figure Vacation Rental: How to Find, Furnish, and Fill a Profitable Short-Term Rental was made just fo...

Ep 87: A Strategic Look at Valuing Your Short-Term Rental Business... What Could Your Airbnb Property Really Be Worth? An Interview with Charles Sunnucks

April 09, 2021 19:39 - 24 minutes - 19.5 MB

Are you looking for a long-term revenue stream that could also give you a way to maximize your returns when you sell it one day? This is yet another reason why I love the STR market and why I think you'll love today's episode. Today, I interview Charles Sunnucks, a professional investor and former fund manager who has a knack for simplifying the complicated world of company (or in this case) property valuation. Some of my favorite takeaways of our conversation are: 1. Look at the exi...

Ep 86: The Secret to Achieving Financial Independence (Bold Statement, I Know)... The Power of the Ripple Effect

April 06, 2021 15:01 - 14 minutes - 11.6 MB

The question I ask in today's episode could change your financial future... I know that's a BOLD statement but I believe it to be a true one. When we focus our actions down to those that have a ripple effect, that is an effect that reaches much further than the effort we put in, this is when we see a REAL transformation to our financial (and any other) situation. Are you looking to achieve financial independence? Do you want to spend more time with the people you love doing the things...

Ep 85: My Top 3 Never-Fail Tricks to Instantly Boost My Energy and Focus... In Other Words, How I Make the Most of Every Day

April 02, 2021 19:10 - 15 minutes - 12.3 MB

While this topic may sound like a slight departure from my typical episodes that are geared toward helping you launch a profitable short-term rental and live the passive income dream, I think this episode is a very important complement. If you always feel exhausted, how can you actually do the upfront work needed to have a lucrative Airbnb property (Or two, or three...)? If we don't have energy, we don't have much... So along those lines, I want to share with you my top 3 never-fail tr...

Ep 84: Can I Buy a Short-Term Rental with No Money Down? A Choose Your Own Adventure Perspective on the Right Funding Method For You

March 30, 2021 12:23 - 17 minutes - 14 MB

Are you considering the addition of a short-term rental to your income portfolio but aren't quite sure what your funding options are? Do you have to have a down payment to secure your property? Or, if so, how much? These are the questions I address in today's episode and I present the options in a choose-your-own-adventure style... You can select the option that works best for you, your situation, and your goals! So, now that you know it's possible, I want you to know there is a roadma...

Ep 83: How this 29-Year-Old QUINTUPLED Her Airbnb Business During COVID. An Interview with Tia Bailey

March 26, 2021 23:10 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MB

Are you wondering about what's possible in the "Airbnb Economy" during a worldwide pandemic? In today's episode, I interview Tia Bailey, who is sometimes referred to as "The Airbnb Whisperer." She started co-hosting Airbnb properties while she was still in college, but how she's developed a powerhouse of a business and is now in multi-state projects, AND she's redefining what it looks like to be a successful Airbnb host. The link referenced in this episode: natiivomiami.com Discover ...

Ep 82: How Can You Best Position Yourself and Your Short-Term Rental Business for the Upcoming High-Growth Season

March 23, 2021 16:00 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MB

There is already momentum building for the post-COVID economic recovery. And in today's episode, I share how I'm thinking about positioning myself and my business to take advantage of the growth that is to come. And what made me think about all of this was a family afternoon outside working on the property with Claire and Drew. Join me in this up-close-and-personal chat about preparing for the high-growth season. And if you're excited about positioning yourself to make the most of this...

Ep 81: True Passive Income Strategies... My Answer for How to Outsource the Lower Value Tasks So I Can Focus on the Ones That Move the Needle

March 19, 2021 10:36 - 17 minutes - 14 MB

Tell me if this sounds like you... your venture is growing... But you feel like you've reached an inflection point and you're becoming the bottleneck in your own business! This moment happened to me this past week when my daughter got sick (she's all better now!) and everything I was working on screeched to a halt. All I could think was "ENOUGH! This HAS to change!" So, here's my exact three-step process I'm using to free up my time and only focus on the tasks that really move the need...

Ep 80: How to Approach Maximizing Revenue Like a Business, AKA The Long Term Rental to Short Term Rental Challenge!

March 16, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 8.74 MB

Do you already have an investment property? Is it (most likely) a long-term rental? Are you frustrated that your LTR isn't generating as much cash flow as you'd like? Does it feel like it'll take you FOREVER at this rate to become financially free? If so, this episode was created just for you! We're simply approaching this issue as a business owner would... we're questioning the return on assets (Or ROA) this existing rental is providing. Want to grab the free resource I mentioned in...

Ep 80: How to Approach Maximizing Your Rental Revenue Like a Business, AKA The Long Term Rental to Short Term Rental Challenge!

March 16, 2021 16:00 - 10 minutes - 8.74 MB

Do you already have an investment property? Is it (most likely) a long-term rental? Are you frustrated that your LTR isn't generating as much cash flow as you'd like? Does it feel like it'll take you FOREVER at this rate to become financially free? If so, this episode was created just for you! We're simply approaching this issue as a business owner would... we're questioning the return on assets (Or ROA) this existing rental is providing. Want to grab the free resource I mentioned in...

Ep 79: My Super Secret, Super Powerful Strategy for Getting More Done in Less Time... A Productivity Hack for Creating Passive Income

March 12, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 9.81 MB

Are you looking for a way to accomplish more things in your business than your industry peers? Do you KNOW that between you and your financial independence are a couple of projects that you can't quite seem to finish? Then, this episode was created just for you! In it, I share the exact strategy I use right now to get the important things DONE... the things that will move the needle in my business! Looking for that free PDF? Grab yours here: ginnytownsend.com/episode79 (No opt-in req...

Ep 78: Are Short-Term Rental the ANTI-Hustle-And-Grind? Why the Tortoise Beating the Hare Is A Great Roadmap for Your Financial Independence

March 09, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MB

Is achieving financial independence for you and your family a priory for you... but you're sick and tired of hearing about this Hustle-Hustle-Hustle entrepreneurial culture? Friends, I have a confession. I hate the Hustle Culture, too! It's showy, it's flashy, and it's all about the LOOK of success versus the actual success. So, today I wanted to share with you why I think vacation rentals are the perfect Anti-Hustle business and why I think it's the perfect passive income strategy. ...

Ep 78: Are Short-Term Rentals the ANTI-Hustle-And-Grind? A Simpler Way to Achieve Financial Independence

March 09, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 15.8 MB

Is achieving financial independence for you and your family a priory for you... but you're sick and tired of hearing about this Hustle-Hustle-Hustle entrepreneurial culture? Friends, I have a confession. I hate the Hustle Culture, too! It's showy, it's flashy, and it's all about the LOOK of success versus the actual success. So, today I wanted to share with you why I think vacation rentals are the perfect Anti-Hustle business and why I think it's the perfect passive income strategy. ...

Ep 77: What if You Could Know The Date You'll Become Financially Independent? A Powerful Lesson I Learned From the Show Billions

March 05, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MB

What if this was possible? I know I can't guarantee anything - because I can't guarantee your action - but what if you knew a very realistic, very possible date in which you would be officially financially free? Booya! Why would you not do everything you could do to reach that goal? This whole episode (AND the FREE resource I created just for you) was inspired by an episode of the show Billions... In the episode I reference, Chuck Rhodes, the antagonist or protagonist (depending on you...

Ep 76: 7 Reasons Why I Think Airbnb is the Perfect Side Hustle in 2021 and Beyond

March 02, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 17 MB

Are you looking for the perfect side hustle in 2021 and beyond? Great! I made this episode with you in mind. I truly believe Airbnb is the best side hustle and today I'm going to share with you 7 reasons why I think this is the case. Episodes I referenced: Ep 69: How I Accidentally Made $7,000/hr With My First Airbnb... A Breakdown of an Hourly and Annual Rate for Short-Term Rental Owner‪s‬ Ep 74: 5 Reasons Why Airbnb is One of the Most Simple Passive Income Strategies Available for ...

Ep 75: The Top 3 Reasons Why Short-Term Rentals Are the Perfect Investment for Busy Professionals

February 26, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 17.5 MB

Have you considered adding a short-term rental to your income portfolio but haven't because you're worried about needing certain skill sets? Or you haven't because you're worried that you'd be too busy to make it work? If so, take a listen because today's episode is for you! Today, I unpack the top 3 reasons why a short-term rental is a perfect investment for busy professionals like you. Resources I mentioned in today's episode: Airbnb.com Smartbnb.com And if you're ready to step ...

Ep 74: 5 Reasons Why Airbnb is One of the Most Simple Passive Income Strategies Available for Entrepreneurs Today! (HINT: It's a Marketer's Dream)

February 23, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MB

Have you thought about starting your own business but are a bit concerned because you've never done any marketing? Or, have you launched a business before and know just how much time and effort marketing can take and are therefore nervous to launch a new income stream? Either way, I've made this episode just for you! Today, we discuss 5 reasons why I think the short-term rental market is a MARKETER'S DREAM! That means, there are 5 HUGE components to marketing that you don't have to eve...

Ep 73: Behind the Scenes with Two Successful Airbnb Hosts... How An Amazing Couple Pivoted to Profit With Short-Term Rentals in a Hot-Spot City

February 19, 2021 20:15 - 47 minutes - 38.4 MB

If you're considering the addition of a short-term rental to your income portfolio, you know I'd give you a high five! But did you know I encouraged my brother and his wife to do the same? Joining me today are the incredibly amazing Jonathan and Hannah! Other than being family, they've lived abroad for nearly a decade and after moving back to the States in 2019 took the plunge into real estate investment and added a short-term rental to their portfolio. We have a fun, honest, and transpa...

Ep 72: The 3 Magic Levers You Can Pull to Increase Your Short-Term Rentals' Profitability

February 16, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MB

Are you thinking about investing in a short-term rental but the idea of making sure it's profitable feels a bit daunting? If so, this episode was created just for you! Today, I discuss the 3 magic levers you can pull to make sure your vacation rental is as profitable as possible. You don't have to get into analysis paralysis with your property - these 3 numbers are the 80/20 (or even 90/10) of your profitability roadmap. Enjoy! Here's one site I referenced today: optimizemybnb.com ...

Ep 71: The Secret to Real Passive Income Strategies... And How Short Term Rentals Could be an Ideal Strategy for 2021

February 12, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 8.76 MB

Are you looking for more passive incomes strategies that could work for you in 2021 and beyond? This type of revenue is the dream, isn't it? Well, in today's episode, I unpack my unique perspective in setting up passive income strategies with short-term rentals. While this may not sound passive, I share why I think this approach could equal the keys to the kingdom. Also, as I mentioned at the top of the show... Do you have a question for me about adding a short-term rental to your inco...

Ep 70: How Short-Term Rentals Can 25x Your Monthly Cashflow... A Side-By-Side Comparison of Long Term Rentals to Short-Term Rentals

February 10, 2021 00:23 - 17 minutes - 14.2 MB

I'm sure you know the exact number it would take to deliver financial independence. I call that number the Freedom Number... Freedom from the rat race, freedom of time, freedom to be more present, freedom to take life to the next level. And utilizing real estate is a tried-and-true method for realizing this freedom. But if you've ever thought about how long it would take to gain financial independence with real estate, this episode is for you. Today, I compare cash flows from long-term...

Ep 69: How I Accidentally Made $7,000/hr With My First Airbnb... A Breakdown of an Hourly and Annual Rate for Short-Term Rental Owners

February 05, 2021 23:30 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MB

Ever wondered what an hourly rate of an Airbnb host actually is? If so, this episode is the one for you! Today, I unpack some of my hourly rates in our first short-term rental property... the one where I became an accidental 6-figure host. I had the idea while I was out running errands so you'll be joining me live as I work out these hourly rates. Enjoy and I hope you're inspired! Want to learn more about making a pretty impressive hourly rate on a short-term rental... or even just...

Ep 68: How to Make Money in the Airbnb Ecosystem Even if You Don't Have a Short-Term Rental

February 02, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 13 MB

Did you know you DON'T need to own a short-term rental to create great revenue streams in the Airbnb ecosystem? It's true! And today, I'm going to unpack 4 different methods I'm either already using or bringing into my business early in 2021. Enjoy and I hope you take undistracted action! Book referenced in this episode: Optimize Your Bnb Also… I’ve added a previously unannounced bonus to my early buyers… It’s called the Vacation Rentals Labs In it, I’ll unpack exactly how we’re ad...

Ep 67: The Number One Barrier Keeping You From Your Short-Term Rental Goals... A Rant + Some Takeaways

January 29, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 17.2 MB

WARNING: This episode is a bit of a rant. But it's a rant with your success in mind. Want to hear all about the one thing I see consistently keeping people from building the businesses they want to build? Join me on this rant-ride and I hope you feel inspired to ditch this barrier and move your Airbnb business forward today. Speaking of, if you know 2021 is your year to launch your first short-term rental but you DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START? If you know it's time to diversify your inco...

Ep 66: Not Ready to Buy Yet? How to Make Money on Airbnb Without Owning Any Property

January 26, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 17.1 MB

Do you know 2021 is your year to add a short-term rental to your income portfolio but you just aren't ready to buy yet? Well, if that's you, this is your episode! Today, I unpack 3 different strategies for gaining access to properties and listing them on Airbnb or VRBO without buying them. They are all proven to work, it's all about which one(s) work best for you! Do you want to get started in getting your first vacation rental live but don't know where to start? Do you want to div...

Ep 65: Is it Risky to Have a Long-Distance Airbnb? How I Approach Risks in Our Short-Term Rental Business

January 22, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 9.34 MB

Are you considering the addition of a short-term rental to your income portfolio but where you're looking is a few hours away? If you're worried about the "risk" of having an Airbnb or VRBO that's not in your city or town, this episode was created just for YOU! Here's my approach to risk in this (and every) business: I take a look at each risk, one by one, and do what I can to reduce or eliminate the risk altogether. Take a listen to learn more! Previous episodes I referenced today: ...

Ep 64: The State of Short-Term Rentals in 2021... And Being at the Right Place at the Right Time

January 19, 2021 23:56 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MB

Are you looking to see how things shake out in 2021 before entering the short-term rental market? If so, today's episode was made just for you. I love the famous Wayne Gretzky quote, “I skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.” While it's always wise to look at where the puck is NOW... It's incredibly important to look at where the puck is headed. Want to check out the report I referenced in today's episode? Here you go: https://www.mashvisor.com/blog/covid-19-vaccine-...

Ep 63: My Top 3 Reasons Why Starting an Airbnb During the Pandemic Can be a Profitable Move

January 15, 2021 22:41 - 11 minutes - 9.78 MB

Are you interested in launching your first vacation rental but are a bit hesitant to do so with the pandemic? If so, I created this episode just for you! Today, I share my top 3 reasons why I think investing in an Airbnb - even during a pandemic - can be a profitable move. The first one may really surprise you but I hope you take them all to heart.

Ep 62: How Your First Short-Term Rental Can Fund All the Others… Bringing the BRRRR METHOD to Airbnb and VRBO Investing

January 12, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 14.3 MB

If you're still on the fence of whether a vacation rental is right for you in your income portfolio, take a listen to today's episode. In it, I unpack how we as short-term rental owners, or STR owners, can utilize a strategy that's known and loved in the long-term rental world... the BRRRR Method. If you're not familiar with the BRRRR Method, I explain at a high-level what it is, and then dig into how each of the steps can apply to the STR world. Finally, I share an example with simpli...

Ep 61: How a $10k Investment Will Pay for my Daughter’s College Education

January 08, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MB

Wait, what?! You read that right. I'm so excited to share this plan with you today. If you've ever stressed about how you'll pay for your child's education, this one is made just for you. And if you're interested in learning more about HOW to actually bring a vacation rental into your life as a part of your income portfolio, I've created something else just for you. It's called The 6-Figure Vacation Rental Roadmap and I'm putting on the finishing touches right now! So, if you'd like ...

Ep 60: How to Pick a Prime, High-Demand Location for an Airbnb or VBRO

January 05, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 17.4 MB

Is 2021 your year to add a vacation rental to your income portfolio? If so, I'm sure you're wondering HOW TO I CHOOSE A HIGH-DEMAND LOCATION for the rental... In today's episode, I share the two big filters that I value as critical when I'm looking at an area for a potential Airbnb or VRBO property. Additionally, I share a strategy (which I like to use as a secondary strategy) that ticks all the requirements but serves a specific audience. **NOTE** Are you looking to add a vacation r...

Ep 59: Why 2021 is the Best Year to Invest in a Vacation Rental (PS - Happy New Year!)

January 01, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 16.1 MB

Happy New Year!! Welcome to 2021, and let's hit the ground running to make this your best year yet. Are you considering the addition of a vacation rental to your income portfolio? If so, this may very well be your year! In this episode, I give you my top 3 reasons that 2021 is the right time to jump on in. And, in a nutshell, here are the reasons... 1. Basic economic principles: Airbnb's SUPPLY and DEMAND... There so SO MUCH ROOM for you in this market. And, as promised in this episode...

Ep 58: You Asked! "How to Make Sure My Airbnb is Paying for Itself?"

December 29, 2020 17:00 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MB

I received a great question the other day from someone who is considering an Airbnb property as their next step in developing an income portfolio. "How to Make Sure Your Airbnb is Paying for Itself?" Great question, right? In today's episode, I answer this question by breaking things down into two main categories... 1. What you can do to set yourself up for success before you actually bring your Airbnb or VRBO property online, and 2. Once you're live, how can you make sure your pla...

Ep 57: The 3 Unknown Expenses You Need to Plan For (And Can TOTALLY Avoid) With Having an Airbnb Rental Property

December 22, 2020 17:00 - 16 minutes - 13.9 MB

Are you thinking about bringing a vacation rental into your income portfolio but want to know if there are any pitfalls to avoid in the process? If so, this episode was created specifically for you! Today, I share 3 unknown expenses I discovered when I was a new Airbnb host. AND... here's the good news... Once you know these potential expenses are there, you can make plans to avoid them. It's rather simple once you're in the know. Learn from my experience and keep more of your profits ...

Ep 56: "How Much Money Can I Make with an Airbnb?" The Incredible Financial Benefits of Owning a Vacation Rental... Did You Know Monthly Cash Flow Was Just the Beginning?

December 18, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 8.55 MB

Have you ever wondered how much revenue you could generate month after month with a vacation rental? Well, what if I told you the front-end cash flow was just the beginning? In this episode, I discuss the multiple back-end sources of revenue and wealth-creation. They are powerful and they are readily accessible for individuals just like you! And if you’re curious about how much you could potentially earn with an Airbnb in your area, I can send you a free and pretty powerful tool to hel...

Ep 55: A Day in the Life of an Airbnb Host... Once Your Vacation Rental is Live, What Does Life Look Like?

December 15, 2020 18:00 - 11 minutes - 9.92 MB

If you're considering adding a vacation rental revenue stream to your income portfolio, I'm sure you've wondered, "What does daily life look like for an Airbnb host?" If so, this episode was created specifically for you. Bottom line? The day looks great. Once you've done the work of finding, furnishing, and filling your space, the ongoing work is a delight. If you're on the fence about investing in a vacation rental, I hope this moves you over the line to a YES. Also, if you do wan...

Ep 54: BONUS FURNISHED RENTAL STRATEGY... How Serving One Incredible Audience Can Generate Great Revenue AND Free Up 75% (or MORE!) Of Your Time

December 11, 2020 23:19 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MB

Are you still on the fence about adding a vacation rental to your income portfolio? Or, are you simply looking to have a secondary, or "back up" strategy, to ensure your place stays consistently booked? Well, this episode was created just for you! Today we'll discover one incredible group of guests that can not only generate great revenue but will also save you 75% of your workload (and frankly, there wasn't much of a workload to begin with!!). Often times, when people think about having...

Ep 53. Four Powerful Strategies for Finding Your Corner of the Airbnb Marketplace... A Marketer's Secret to Having a Vacation Rental That's Profitable Month After Month

December 08, 2020 23:56 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MB

Are you considering a vacation rental as an additional revenue stream? (Because despite this oddball year, furnished rentals outside of large cities have SOARED!) If so, this episode was created just for you! Today, I discuss the Airbnb marketplace from a marketer's mind... With that field as my background, I talk about the idea of creating "hooks" that catch people's attention. In this case, creating a "hook" is having a strategy to let your Airbnb listing get SEEN and BOOKED by potenti...

Ep 52: Looking to Make Money with Airbnb?... Simple Strategies for Mitigating Risk and Maximizing the Upside

December 04, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 16.7 MB

It can take some research, planning, and strategy to make the decision of becoming an Airbnb host... especially if you're looking to invest in a property solely for short-term rental purposes. As you're thinking through whether this kind of a revenue stream could be right for you, it's important to do what you can to mitigate risks and think about what you can do to maximize the upside. That's what this episode is all about... Today, I'm sharing a couple of my favorite ways to tackle t...

Ep 51: Can an Airbnb be Profitable in the Age of COVID? Plus, What Elevators a Hundred Years Ago Can Teach Us...

December 01, 2020 16:27 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MB

If you've been considering Airbnb as a potential next revenue stream, I'm sure you've asked this question... "Can an Airbnb be profitable in the age of COVID?" In this episode, I reveal what type of property is doing well despite the pandemic, how the overall short-term rental industry is performing, and I reveal the biggest lesson elevators a hundred years ago can teach us in this moment... As with any venture, there can be risk But being a savvy business owner (and I wold consider yo...

Ep 50: How to Make Money with Airbnb… Two Strategies That Prove Short-Term Rentals Could be the Right New Revenue Stream to Add to Your Portfolio

November 27, 2020 22:45 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MB

We've all heard most millionaires have 7 sources of revenue. With that in mind, are you considering short-term rentals as your next revenue stream? If so, this episode was made just for you! In it, I talk about the two initial strategies Airbnb hosts decide between when entering the game. There is no blanket "right" or "wrong" strategy here. It's all about what works best for your family and your situation. And it's all about what will help you achieve your unique goals. So, without fu...

Ep 49: Should You Pivot Your Business? 5 Questions To Help You Decide + My Story

November 24, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 14.5 MB

Have you considered pivoting in your business at some point this year? It has been #2020 and all, but regardless of the season, it's sometimes worth thinking through whether you're offering all... or what... you should be offering. In this episode, I share a recent pivot I made in my business as well as the questions I asked myself to make sure it was the right move. After having conversation after conversation about this one interesting topic, I asked myself if I should be talking more ...

Ep 48: Craving some TIME FREEDOM? A behind the scenes peek into how I just propelled my business forward with less time!

October 16, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MB

Before we get started, I want to share that I’m working on a couple of incredible resources for you… 1. The Anti-Hustle Blueprint: How to Consistently Make Money Online in Less Time Without Spending a Dime on Ads 2. A Community of like-minded entrepreneurs like you who not only value financial freedom but time freedom as well Now, why is time freedom so important? - our most valuable resource - It's non-renewable - financial freedom isn’t really freedom without time freedom attached...

Ep 47: Want Predictable Success in Business This Year? Here’s the Secret (P.S. It’s Not What You Think…)

October 13, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

As I referenced last time, business has most likely taken a permanent shift to online dominance. And again as I mentioned, this is not a bad thing. Business simplified: getting your offer in front of buyers. Successful business: getting your offer in front of buyers consistently A great concept by Myron Golden: Wealth is built when we can collapse time. What does that mean? He explained it this way: Say Susie makes $1M, would she be wealthy? What do you think? Depends. If she mak...

Ep 47: Want Predictable Success in Business This Year? Here’s the Secret (P.S. It’s Not What You Think…)

October 13, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

As I referenced last time, business has most likely taken a permanent shift to online dominance. And again as I mentioned, this is not a bad thing. Business simplified: getting your offer in front of buyers. Successful business: getting your offer in front of buyers consistently A great concept by Myron Golden: Wealth is built when we can collapse time. What does that mean? He explained it this way: Say Susie makes $1M, would she be wealthy? What do you think? Depends. If she mak...