It’s Money-Making May—and today’s guest proves that revenue management doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

We’re joined by Wendy Doris, founder of Mostess and a powerhouse co-host based in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. Wendy manages a portfolio of 17 highly curated homes and has become a sought-after voice in the STR world for her detailed, data-driven approach to pricing and guest experience.

In this episode, Wendy walks us through her journey from “weekend pricing guesswork” to full-on revenue strategy. Whether you’re hosting one property or scaling your co-hosting business, Wendy’s lessons will inspire you to finally take control of your pricing—with confidence.

What we cover:

• Wendy’s transition from flipping homes to thriving as a design-forward co-host
• Why she ditched Airbnb smart pricing and what she uses instead
• How she uncovered thousands in lost revenue with one mindset shift
• The difference between pricing software and pricing strategy
• How calendar rules, booking windows, and stay minimums are part of revenue management
• Why weekly check-ins on your numbers are essential
• Wendy’s go-to reports inside PriceLabs and how she uses them to hit owner goals
• The surprising benefits of weekday promos and one-night stays
• How co-hosts can use pricing expertise to win and retain clients

This episode is a masterclass in practical pricing—without the overwhelm.

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• Learn more about Wendy’s hosting business: mostess.host
• Ready to finally price your property like a pro? | Join our May Bootcamp: Priced & Profitable

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Airbnb’s new Off-Platform and Fee Transparency Policy has left a lot of hosts wondering: Can you still use tools like StayFi to collect guest emails?

Today on the Hosting Hotline, Natasha calls in with a smart and timely question—and we bring in the best person to answer it: Arthur Colker, CEO of StayFi.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Airbnb’s updated policy affects communication and guest data collection
• What it means to have guests “opt in” under the new rules
• Why StayFi’s WiFi marketing and email tools are still compliant (and important!)
• How to use this moment as an opportunity for a full business compliance check
• Our own experience continuing to use StayFi for both our urban STRs and new glamping property

If you're focused on building your direct booking strategy while staying fully compliant, this is an important conversation you won't want to miss.

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• Airbnb Off-Platform and Fee Transparency Policy
• Learn more about StayFi and get 50% off your first 3 months

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We’re hearing it from hosts everywhere: “I want more bookings.”

But when we look behind the scenes, a big reason you’re missing out is your minimum stay requirements. You’re unintentionally telling guests “no” and pushing them to book with your competitors.

This episode is a deep dive into how your calendar settings might be working against you—without you even knowing it.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why Airbnb (and other OTAs) reward availability
• How your minimum stay rules create unbookable calendar gaps
• Choosing profitability over convenience (with action steps)
• Using dynamic pricing instead of stay restrictions to manage demand
• The mindset shift: You don’t set the rules—the market does

Your calendar should work for you—not against you.

Let’s make sure you’re not blocking bookings with outdated settings.

Resources:

• Subscribe to our YouTube Channel | 3 Genius Ways to Make Your Airbnb Stand Out & Get More Bookings!
• Try PriceLabs (our preferred dynamic pricing software) | Free 30-day trial

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Hostfully | Go to https://www.hostfully.com/tfv and use TFV500 to get $500 off your subscription.

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