Thanks For Visiting

Thanks For Visiting

Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian

Episodes 575
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (586)
Since Feb 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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100%
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About This Podcast

Get actionable advice and the essential fundamentals of running a profitable 5-star Airbnb side-hustle or full on business. Annette’s extensive background in business operations and Sarah’s experience in high-end hospitality management and interior design make them a powerhouse duo that will deliver high impact content. With almost a decade of combined hosting experience they will not only share their own stories welcoming thousands of guests from around the world but also those of other Superhosts to deliver you a wide array of stories, insights, and profitable and creative ideas to make your listing rise to the top. Whether you’re experienced, new, or nervous to start your own Airbnb this podcast promises to be informative, fun, and from the heart.

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555. Never Turn On These Airbnb Settings (They're Costing You Bookings)

Jun 11, 2026 22m

Think your bookings are down because of the algorithm, seasonality, or increased competition? The real problem might be hiding inside your Airbnb settings.In this episode, Sarah and Annette break…

554. 6 Silent Mistakes Destroying Your Airbnb Reviews (And Costing You Bookings)

Jun 04, 2026 28m

If your Airbnb rating is sitting at 4.6, 4.7, or even 4.8 and you're wondering why bookings aren't growing, this episode is for you.The truth is that most review-damaging mistakes aren't obvious. In…

553. How to Make Your Airbnb Look Expensive Without Overspending

May 28, 2026 13m

You don’t need to spend more money to make your Airbnb look expensive. You need to spend in the right places.In this episode, we’re breaking down what actually makes a property feel elevated to…

552. The New Rules for Getting More Airbnb Bookings in 2026

May 21, 2026 14m

If it feels harder to get bookings right now, you’re not imagining it.The Airbnb landscape has changed and the hosts who are still operating the same way they did a year ago are starting to feel…

551. How Laura Wegner Built a High-Performing STR Brand in Whistler

May 14, 2026 54m

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…

550. From Weekend Side Hustle to 35% Growth: How One Host Optimized Before Scaling

May 07, 2026 40m

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…

549. From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Amy Ruocco Scaled Her Airbnb Business Without Losing Herself

Apr 30, 2026 49m

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…

548. Airbnb Changed the Fees Again… Here’s What Actually Matters

Apr 23, 2026 20m

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…

547. Steal Our Airbnb Title Formula to Get More Clicks and Bookings

Apr 16, 2026 16m

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…

546. The Pre-Arrival Inspection Checklist That Protects Your 5-Star Reviews

Apr 09, 2026 21m

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…

545. The New Rules of Buying Short-Term Rentals in 2026

Apr 02, 2026 47m

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…

544. Stop Guessing: Let Your Booking Window Tell You What To Do

Mar 26, 2026 28m

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…

543. The 3 Questions Every Smart STR Host Is Asking Right Now

Mar 19, 2026 31m

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…

542. How to Actually Hire a Five-Star Cleaner (Without the Headache)

Mar 12, 2026 34m

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…

541. Stop Leaving Money on the Table: The Pricing Mistakes Hosts Keep Making

Mar 05, 2026 24m

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…

540. World Cup 2026 Airbnb Strategy: How Hosts Can Maximize Revenue

Feb 26, 2026 22m

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the United States, and for short-term rental hosts, this is not just another busy weekend.It is a multi-week, multi-city revenue opportunity.In this episode, we…

539. Host Friendly or Host Risky? How Local Regulations Can Make or Break Your STR Business

Feb 19, 2026 25m

Where you host matters, but how you operate matters even more.In this episode of Thanks for Visiting, Sarah and Annette break down what it really means to host legally and responsibly in today’s…

538. How to Use a Virtual Assistant to Grow Your Hosting Business

Feb 12, 2026 29m

If the idea of hiring a virtual assistant feels overwhelming, or like something only “big hosts” do, this episode will change how you think about leverage.In this episode, we break down five…

537. The Airbnb Metrics That Actually Drive Bookings (And the Mistake Most Hosts Make)

Feb 05, 2026 23m

Many hosts say “I feel like my listing is buried.” But feelings don’t get bookings—data does.In this episode, we break down the four Airbnb metrics that actually impact bookings and show you how to…

536. Unconventional Ways Hosts Are Making Money Without Overnight Guests

Jan 29, 2026 21m

What if your short-term rental could make money without guests sleeping there?In this episode, Sarah and Annette break down unconventional — but proven — ways hosts are generating additional revenue…

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How many episodes does Thanks For Visiting have?

Thanks For Visiting has published 575 episodes since February 2019, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Thanks For Visiting still active?

Thanks For Visiting is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.

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