No Vacancy The Podcast with Natalie Palmer

Hosted by Natalie Palmer, Airbnb Host

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A show for Airbnb hosts, new and experienced! Every Wednesday Natalie takes listeners behind the scenes of what it’s really like to be a short-term rental host, how to make it easier, mistakes to avoid, and how to get more bookings at higher rates. As an Airbnb Ambassador and 26x Superhost managing 10 properties, all remotely from home while being a stay at home mom of two, Natalie knows what it takes to succeed as an STR host and make this business fit into your lifestyle, not the other way around.

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October 21, 202657 min

190. Don’t Sign Another Cohost Deal Until You Hear This! ⚠️ Interview with Lindsay Archuleta

Everyone's calling themselves a "cohost" right now, but do you actually know how much risk you're carrying? Lindsay Archuleta, owner of True North Management, joins me to break down the real difference between cohosting and property management, and how to protect yourself either way. You'll hear: - The line between co-host and PM most people get wrong - Where your liability exposure really comes from - Practical ways to reduce your risk (before something goes wrong) - The honest pros and cons of each model - How to know which setup fits YOU LEVEL UP YOUR LISTING SUMMIT 🌵 Returning to PHX, AZ March 21-23, 2027 🎟️ levelupyourlistingsummit.com Thank you to our sponsor ⁠Lodgify⁠ – Take 20% off Lodgify’s most powerful plans with code novacancy20! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 14, 202655 min

189. Get In Losers, We’re Buying Venues Now! Interview with Jonathan Aymin

Alright friends, today’s episode was a selfish one for me… As you know by now, I bought a sleepaway camp, and one of our biggest goals is to ramp up the amount of weddings we book. And today’s guest, Jonathan Aymin, host of the Venue Rx podcast, is THE guy to talk to on this subject.  Today we discuss all the good, bad, and ugly of what it takes to manage and/or own a venue. Jonathan breaks down the whole process from  - marketing a venue - booking an event - the lead up and pre-event communication  - staffing and executing the event - and all the BTS of venue maintenance Lastly, we chat on the ROI here and whether owning a venue is actually worth it?! This conversation was pure gold for me, and I still have a thousands more things I could learn from Jonathan! LEVEL UP YOUR LISTING SUMMIT 🌵 Returning to PHX, AZ March 21-23, 2027 🎟️ levelupyourlistingsummit.com Thank you to our sponsor ⁠Lodgify⁠ – Take 20% off Lodgify’s most powerful plans with code novacancy20! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 7, 202650 min

188. Who Knew Investing Could Be So FLIPPING Easy?! Interview with Michael Bull

Today I talk to land flipping guru, Michael Bull. If anyone out there has been feeling BURNT OUT trying to constantly flex your hospitality muscle and keep all your STR operations in check, this episode might be your saving grace.  Michael explains how, in his own words, he’s a “lazy investor”, and that’s why he swears by land flipping. No visiting properties in person ✅  No dealing with maintenance requests ✅  No managing cleaners ✅  No picky guests ✅  It almost sounds too good to be true, until you hear Michael break down the exact conversion rates and step-by-step formula he follows.  Calling all self-proclaimed lazy investors 🙋‍♀️ This one’s for you! Connect with Michael LEVEL UP YOUR LISTING SUMMIT 🌵 Returning to PHX, AZ March 21-23, 2027 🎟️ levelupyourlistingsummit.com Thank you to our sponsor ⁠Lodgify⁠ – Take 20% off Lodgify’s most powerful plans with code novacancy20! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 30, 20261 hr 8 min

187. Full-Time Doctor to Luxury STR Owner - Interview with Yash Bhatt

Today we welcome Yash Bhatt to the podcast, and he has an amazing story of how real estate got him out of being a full time physician.  Yash loved his career as a pediatrician, but quickly realized the burnout that can happen in his field. He made a decision to start creating other income streams, and STRs, BRRRs, and flips became the vehicle to do that.  Today he shares with us the step-by-step plan he followed, and what his next moves will be. If you’re drowning in your W2 and looking for the off ramp, this episode will show you exactly how to do that! LEVEL UP YOUR LISTING SUMMIT 🌵 Returning to PHX, AZ March 21-23, 2027 🎟️ Early bird tix on sale now! Prices go up TOMORROW! Thank you to our sponsor ⁠Lodgify⁠ – Take 20% off Lodgify’s most powerful plans with code novacancy20! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 17, 202648 min

186. "I Won $100,000 On HGTV!" - Interview with Tatianna Taylor-Tait

This week, I am so pumped to have back on my Level Up Your Listing co-founder, Tatianna Taylor-Tait, who amongst all her titles can now add WINNER OF RENOVATION RESORT SHOWDOWN SEASON 3 !!!!! Last time Tatianna was on, we had to tip-toe around the "secret project" she was working on at the time, but by now the secret's out and you can stream Renovation Resort Showdown S3 to see her show off her design chops over 8 episodes... and take home the ultimate prize! Tatianna gives us all the BTS today of what filming for 2 months in remote Ontario was actually like, and which moments you saw on TV that had some *producer magic* behind them. We also announce the HUGE change coming to next year's LUYL Summit, and right now you can get $100 off during our early bird sale! Don't wait, because prices go up on 10/1. LEVEL UP YOUR LISTING SUMMIT 🌵 Returning to PHX, AZ March 21-23, 2027 🎟️ Early bird tix on sale now! Save $100 till 9/30. Thank you to our sponsor ⁠Lodgify⁠ – Take 20% off Lodgify’s most powerful plans with code novacancy20! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 10, 202653 min

185. You Are Wrong About Paid Ads! Interview with Emily Lethgo

Today, we have social media strategist, Emily Lethgo, back on the podcast!  You already know her from episode 95, where we talked about how to get a fully booked calendar with just a few hundred followers, but today she’s back to share about paid ads strategies for hosts and influencer marketing.  Beyond sharing her marketing expertise with us, she also gives us insight into how she manages her schedule and work life balance as a homeschooling mom of 4 (UMM, I CAN RELATE).  If you’ve been struggling with how to optimize your social media and marketing strategy, and how to manage it without losing your mind, this episode is for you! Connect with Emily here:InstagramMarch Point Socials Save the date for LEVEL UP YOUR LISTING SUMMIT🌵 Returning to PHX, AZ March 21-23, 2027🎟️ Early bird tix on sale Sept 15th! Thank you to our sponsor ⁠Lodgify⁠ – Take 20% off Lodgify’s most powerful plans with code novacancy20! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 2, 202625 min

184. SOLO EPISODE! WE ARE SO BACK, BABY!

No Vacancy is BACKKKKK! 📢 After a completely unplanned hiatus, I am so happy to be back on the mic and fill you all in on where the actual heck I've been. This summer has kicked my butt hardcore, but in the best way. We bought a sleepaway camp on May 1st, and I was thrown into the busiest summer ever with inherited bookings, learning the ropes of operating this beast, watching hundreds of thousands be spent on deferred maintenance (with barely any income coming in yet 😬), building all new SOPs from scratch, and juggling a full rebrand and new marketing strategy...  All this to say, No Vacancy had to take the back burner, but looking back, this break was so needed. I have so many exciting episodes lined up for you all, and we're going deeper than ever on how to expand your portfolio and invest beyond short-term rentals. So excited for you to be on this journey with me, always learning... and always leveling up 😉🤠 Save the date for LEVEL UP YOUR LISTING SUMMIT 🌵 Returning to PHX, AZ March 21-23, 2027 🎟️ Early bird tix on sale Sept 15th! Thank you to our sponsor ⁠Lodgify⁠ – Take 20% off Lodgify’s most powerful plans with code novacancy20! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 20, 202654 min

183. The Secret Sauce That Made Us Viral and Secured Investors - Mike Sebastian & Jordan Holmes

This week I talk with founders and owners of The Hideaways, Mike Sebastian & Jordan Holmes. Mike & Jordan have built a truly unique portfolio across Red River Gorge, KY, and their properties feature hot tubs built on boulders, A-frames carved into caves, and cliff-side and riverfront views galore. In this conversation, they share about: working as partners and defining roles raising capital and working with investors who see the vision the marketing secret sauce that grew their socials over 100k followers tricks to capturing content that converts how they've achieved over 80% direct bookings Mike & Jordan dropped so many nuggets of wisdom and perspective shifts that I couldn't write down fast enough, so have your notebooks ready for this one! Thank you to our sponsor Lodgify – Take 20% off Lodgify’s most powerful plans with code novacancy20! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 13, 202650 min

182. What STR Hosts Get Wrong About Hospitality - Interview with Moira Sedgwick

This week we welcome hospitality guru, Moira Sedgwick to the show! Moira is a total hospitality badass, and has an incredible resume of working with some of the top hospitality brands, graduating from the CIA (Culinary Institute of America), and producing large scale events in the food and wine space. After years of cultivating her experience, she took the leap into short-term rentals and built A Chalet Collective, a boutique collection of properties in the Poconos that she manages and cohosts. If you're a hospitality nerd, you will love this episode that reveals what takes a short-term rental from a listing, to a memorable experience that your guests will be raving about long after the check-out. Thank you to our sponsor Lodgify – Take 20% off Lodgify’s most powerful plans with code novacancy20! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 25, 202638 min

181. Guests are Picking Hotels. Here’s How to Win Them Back. Interview with Bellhopt

Today on the podcast you’ll get to hear from the cofounders of Bellhopt, Alexander Ali and Milad Ghods. Bellhopt is a technology platform that’s bridging the gap between hotel-worthy concierge services and short-term rentals. After today’s conversation, you’ll be convinced your guests need this. Dare I say, you might even realize you need to become a Bellhopt vendor?!Alex and Milad were avid travelers who predominantly chose short-term rentals, but soon found themselves gravitating towards hotels more often. They loved Airbnb, but missed the concierge services and consistency of hotels, and just like that, Bellhopt was born. I can’t wait for you to hear how Bellhopt can elevate your guest’s experience (and help you earn more money 🤑). Make sure to say hi to the Bellhopt team at Level Up Your Listing next week! 🛎️ levelupyourlistingsummit.com Get on the Bellhopt Pre-App Launch Waitlist:https://bellhopt.com/concierge How It Works:https://bellhopt.com/how-it-works Thank you to our sponsor Lodgify – Take 20% off Lodgify’s most powerful plans with code novacancy20! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices