Thriving Through the Pandemic in Newfoundland

Are you struggling to move out of fear and into action? Yes, the short-term rental (STR) industry took a hit in March when the Coronavirus forced most of us to shelter in place. But now, many Airbnb hosts are taking steps to generate bookings and some are even thriving through the pandemic. So, how do you get motivated to turn off Netflix and say YES to building your STR business?Gordon Martin is the CEO of People, Places & Things, a vacation rental and experiential tourism business based in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Gordon began his hosting career in August of 2017, listing his family cabin on Airbnb. Today, he represents 15 owners and 37 listings, aiming to ground his guests in PLACE, connect them with local PEOPLE, and provide the opportunity to do THINGS that will create lasting memories.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Gordon joins me to explain how he is thriving through the pandemic, serving his owner-clients, staff and guests. He describes the shell shock he felt when the crisis started and walks us through the steps he took to turn his STR business around—and even pick up several new properties! Listen in for Gordon’s insight around the importance of community in challenging times and learn how to get un-stuck and take action in YOUR vacation rental business.Topics CoveredHow Gordon got into AirbnbNeeded immediate cash in Fall of 2017Immediate bookings from listing cabinNow represent 15 owners, 37 listingsGordon’s initial reaction to the Coronavirus crisisFear, uncertainty and dreadTwo weeks watching Netflix and CNNHow Gordon turned his STR business aroundHire back VAs (operations + social media)Shift focus to staycations, rename listingsPositive press in traditional mediaHow Gordon picked up new properties in a pandemicReferrals from current owner-clientsShare success on social mediaHow Gordon transitioned out of stuck-ness into actionTake responsibility for situationChange environmentWhat Gordon learned through the COVID-19 crisisImportance of communityStay close to credible sources of infoLearn as much as possibleAccept situation and then respondGordon’s advice for STR hosts who feel stuckShare challenges with communityRemember your WHYConnect with GordonPeople, Places & ThingsPPT on FacebookPPT on InstagramPPT on LinkedInGordon on LinkedInGordon on AirbnbResourcesEric MoellerLandmark WorldwideTony RobbinsThe Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living by Ryan Holiday and Stephen HanselmanThe Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan HolidayEgo is the Enemy by Ryan HolidayBooks by Ryan HolidayAllan Cuevas’ Airbnb Empire Academy on FacebookMark Simpson’s Boost Hospitality Marketing PodcastSTR LegendsSTR Profit AcademyGet Paid for Your Pad on FacebookEmail [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.