Ep 250 - Why Hosts Are Ditching Airbnb for Midterm Rentals with Furnished Finder CEO Jeff Hurst

Furnished Finder’s CEO Jeff joins us to break down why thousands of hosts are moving away from Airbnb and into the booming midterm rental space.

In this episode:

• Jeff’s journey from VRBO and Expedia to Furnished Finder

• Why monthly rentals are the most underserved niche in real estate

• How to price your MTR listings for max profit

• The 3 types of hosts who thrive on Furnished Finder

• Tech upgrades, new guest demographics, and the future of midterms

• Why most Airbnb hosts still don’t understand real returns

Whether you’re a casual host or a pro operator, this episode will help you rethink your strategy, lower your fees, and build a more resilient rental business.

Guest Bio:

Jeff Hurst is the President and CEO of Furnished Finder, a role he assumed in November 2023 at the invitation of the company’s founders. Prior to that, Hurst was the Chief Operating Officer of Expedia Brands and Co-Lead of Expedia Group Marketing. Before that, he was the President of Vrbo and Chief Strategy Officer of HomeAway, where he oversaw the company’s successful sale to Expedia, Inc. Before venturing into the vacation rental industry, Hurst worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company, collaborating with consumer brands on corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and pricing strategies. Hurst received his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and BA from the University of Texas at Austin.

00:05:00 - Game-Changing Insights: Luxury Brands in Vacation Rentals

00:10:00 - Unstoppable Leaders: CEOs Who Shaped My Philosophy

00:15:00 - Winning Balance: How I Prioritize Family, CEO Role, & Life

00:20:00 - Bold Moves: Why I Chose Furnish Finder Over Other CEO Jobs

00:25:00 - Secret Advantage: Choosing the Right City & Team First

00:30:00 - Proven Blueprint: Advice to My Son on Career & Leadership

00:35:00 - Power Tip: Best Way to Reconnect with Furnish Finder

00:40:00 - Ultimate Secret: #1 Tip for Short Term Rental Success

00:45:00 - Smart Hack: How Hosts Save Money by Reverse-Engineering Airbnb

Guest Link:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-hurst-atx

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