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Hosted by Ray & Silvia Superhosts Down Under is a podcast that guides and inspires aspiring Airbnb hosts on how to successfully set up and run an Airbnb in Australia.
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Ep 67: If You Don't Own the Data, You Don't Have Anything, with Carlos Castillo (opens the original)
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This week Silvia and Ray open with a myth worth killing: that hosting and property management run on autopilot, and that anyone in the business is really just a rent collector. Ray goes back to collecting cash rent from a roofer at twenty one, Silvia makes the case that it is a job that takes real experience, and Carlos adds the line that frames the rest of the episode. Automation does not remove the work, it just moves it. The judgment layer is the real job. From there we turn to Carlos Castill
Ep 66: Running a UK Beachside Airbnb from 100 Miles Away, with Ruben de Bruin (opens the original)
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This week, we head to the other side of the world to meet Ruben de Bruin. For the past four years, Ruben has run Cozy Maisonette by the Sea, a one-bedroom beachside retreat in Boscombe West on the UK’s south coast—all while living in London. Ruben has turned long-distance hosting into a reliable system, combining a trusted local team, automation where it counts, and a personal touch where it matters. That same attention to detail also inspired a business: The Curated Host, which creates digital
Ep 65 - Why Top Hosts Earn 3x: Jeff Stibbard on Photos, Reviews and Pricing (opens the original)
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Jeff Stibbard has run the same training company for more than 30 years, and for the last decade he has pointed all of that systems and performance experience at short term rentals. He now runs six properties, four he owns and two on rent arbitrage, including a four bedroom home in Surry Hills that books at $1,000 a night while similar properties sit at $330. In this episode Jeff explains the three things that separate a top earning listing from an average one: photography, reviews and furniture.
Ep 64 - Why Booking 6 Months in Advance Might Cost Airbnb Hosts 30–40% of Their Guests (opens the original)
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Join us as Laura shares her journey from managing a few properties to running a thriving Airbnb business in regional Victoria. We dive into strategies for calendar management, expanding your portfolio, and building community connections—essentials for hosts looking to thrive in regional markets. The impact of calendar open periods on booking volume and revenue How seasonal events and local attractions influence pricing and occupancy strategies Managing growth from a family operation to a mid-
Ep 63: 12 Years of Home Sharing — Silvia’s Airbnb Story (opens the original)
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What began as an experiment with a spare bedroom has become an important source of income and a rewarding way to meet people from around the world. Silvia shares how home sharing has evolved, the practical systems she uses to live comfortably alongside guests, and how becoming more available helped lift her rating from 4.7 to 4.9. Silvia begins with Airbnb’s move towards simplified pricing. She explains her transition from paying a 3% host service fee—with guests paying an additional fee—to a ho
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