After a short hiatus, I have returned to give my thoughts on why there is so much chatter from 1 to 5 listing (individual) hosts on occupancy dropping, and what will happen over the next few months. Email me at chris@turnify.com with your thoughts ..read more

Prep the Room - Airbnb Cleaning and Operations - Episode 10 - Perceived Value, Is Your Listing Overpriced?! - You may be wondering, what is the value score that airbnb collects? or maybe, you have what you deem is an amazing listing, but your guests satisfaction is lower than expected, what gives?! In today's episode, we talk about how a guest's perception of the value of your listing impacts overall revenue, return guests, and more! Sponsored by Turnify - the easiest way to find airbnb cleaners, available in the google play store and apple store or at www.turnify.com.  ..read more

Prep The Room Ep 9: Your Cleaning Checklist Sucks!   On today's episode, Chris stresses the importance of a concise checklist, effective communication, and cleaner focus. Looking for a 100 point cleaning checklist? Believe us, it's probably better off in the trash! Cleaners need to clean, not read a book every time. Guests can feel a home that is operated well  What do you think?   For more on airbnb cleaning and operations, visit www.turnify.com ..read more

Prep The Room Ep 7: Responsible Airbnb Hosting - With Thanks For Visiting!   On today's episode, Chris welcomes special guests Sarah Karakaian and Annette Grant, the founders of the Thanks For Visiting podcast and education series to talk about responsible hosting. From caring for your community, to putting guest safety first, this is a must listen!  For more from the Thanks For Visiting team, visit thanksforvisiting.me, or check out the podcast on all major streaming platforms!   For more on airbnb cleaning and operations, visit turnify.com ..read more

Prep The Room - Airbnb Cleaning & Operations   Ep 5: Managing 1000 Units (From Home) With Kasa!  On today's podcast, Chris hosts special guest Patrick Bartlett, Senior Housekeeping Manager from Kasa. Patrick is responsible for ensuring that they day to day housekeeping for over 1000 units in 50 cities goes smoothly. Patrick lends his insight on how the "big guys" view housekeeping and provides thoughtful tips for new and veteran commercial hosts alike.   For more about Kasa, visit them at kasa.com   For airbnb cleaning, check us out at turnify.com today ..read more

Prep The Room - Airbnb Cleaning and Operations Podcast Episode 4 - Top 5 Airbnb Guest Complaints (And How To React!)  In today's episode, Chris reviews a study on the top 5 guest complaints in traditional hotels and compares them to guest complaints in the short term rental space. PTR reviews how to prepare a strategy to cure a poor experience rather than paying guests for a good review.  For more airbnb cleaning tips or to automate your airbnb cleaning, visit:  www.turnify.com today ..read more

In todays episode, Chris talks about the options hosts have when it comes to hiring airbnb cleaners. From independents, to in-house staffing, to companies, and more, we talk all things hiring. Setting your model up for success early will be key to the longevity and profitability of your rental business. Subscribe for updates and future episode launches! www.turnify.com ..read more

In this episode, Chris hosts Don Dickinson, a national onboarding manager at Turnify who speaks with over 600 hosts per year, on how to set a proper cleaning fee. Chris and Don talk about what should be included in your cleaning fee, what shouldn't, and what Don sees new and existing hosts doing with their cleaning fees. Subscribe to get alerted to new episodes each week ..read more

In this episode, Chris talks about the state of the short term rental market in two ways: today vs 5 years ago (the year of the nomad), and today vs pre covid. We also cover the various types of hosts (single unit, multi unit, and more), and talk about some strategies for each.  ..read more

Chris Carlone introduces the Prep the Room podcast, which will include episodes featuring stories, tips, tricks, guests, and more, all from the experience of service over 1 million short term rental guests. Upcoming episodes include: the economics of a cleaning fee, tech stacks that work, team setup, and more. Listen now ..read more