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Debi Hertert interviews short term rental hosts from Airbnb and other platforms to learn the human side of hosting your home.
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Now displaying: April, 2017
HYH-33 "We're Better, Working Together" Rod Fitts, AVROA (Host2Host 2017 Vendor series) 0
Apr 16, 2017
Debi Hertert interviews Rod Fitts from AVROA, in her series of Host2Host 2017 Vendor interviews.  AVROA stands for "Association of Vacation Rental Operators and Affiliates".  Rod began this company in 2008, when the recession wiped out his education business and he needed to reinvent himself.  The model of AVROA is to provide a free listing platform to members, so that owners can inexpensively gain exposure outside of shade cast by the large listing platforms.  You will hear Rod's obvious enthusiasm for his association and mission. Visit AVROA's website at www.avroa.org
HYH-32 "Keeping your Airbnb Clean" Becky Knecht, TBH Clean (Host2Host 2017 Vendor series) 0
Apr 16, 2017
Join Debi Hertert for her interview with Portland's Becky Knecht (pronouned "connect"), owner of TBH Clean, specializing in Airbnb-style homes.  Becky's company slogan is "Your Mess is Our Mission!"  Debi is working her way through interviews with hopefully all of the vendors who are attending the Host2Host 2017 conference in Portland on April 22, 2017. Becky cleans for Debi and several other local hosts.  She is so dependable that she hasn't ever missed a single clean for Debi, something Debi brings up in their interview.  Becky says "The condition of your property is the first impression for your guests.  TBH Clean takes pride in partnering with hosts to help maintain a clean space and make sure it's welcoming for guests, with all the small touches.  We grow by helping you grow, and are committed to make sure that every detail is to your satisfaction.  TBH Clean is ready to make Portland shine!"     You can find Becky's company info at www.facebook.com/tbhclean  
HYH-31 "Picture Perfect" - Carlos Rafael Photography (Host2Host 2017 Vendor series) 0
Apr 10, 2017
Airbnb host Debi Hertert of the HostingYourHome podcast interviews Carlos Rafael Camarena, a Portland, Oregon photographer who specializes in architectural photography and is expanding to add Airbnb and other short term rentals. Carlos is a professional photographer with a background in portraiture and real estate photography. In early 2015 he seized an opportunity to create images for and serve commercial architecture and interior design firms in Portland, which became a footing to make the move from Central California with his wife in late 2015.  Debi and Carlos met two years ago and when the Host2Host conference came into being, Debi remembered Carlos and asked him to participate.  He not only agreed to speak, but is doing photography for the day as well, and throwing in an amazing prize for a lucky participant. You can see images from the two Airbnb/VRBO homes he mentions in the interview: go to http://www.carlosrafael.photo/sellwoodairbnb  and http://www.carlosrafael.photo/p883172008 To see examples of his architectural photography, go to www.carlosrafaelphoto.com
HYH-30 "Are you inSUREd?" Geoff Dorn, Country Financial (Host2Host 2017 Vendor series) 0
Apr 8, 2017
Join Debi from HostingYourHome.com as she interviews many of the vendors who will attend the upcoming Host2Host 2017 conference in Portland, Oregon.  Vendor support is critical for Airbnb hosts who want to provide the best accommodations and hospitality for their guests. Insurance is a critical issue and not always understood by hosts.  But it does not have to be difficult, as we learn from Geoff Dorn.  Geoff  is an insurance agent with Country Financial in Portland and has been serving families and small business owners for ten years. He uses his experience to help his clients choose the right insurance solution to cover their Airbnb exposure.
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