Airbnb Revenue Flywheel: Better Ops, Better Reviews, More Revenue ft. Benjamin Vail & Ethan Layer

How Top Revenue Managers Use Customizations to Scale Pricing Strategies ft. Kyle Driskell

In this episode of RevLabs by PriceLabs, host Kyle Driskell breaks down the core revenue management settings that help short-term rental revenue managers scale smarter pricing strategies across their portfolios. From customization hierarchies to dynamic minimum stays, safety minimum prices, far-out pricing, and seasonal profiles, this session explores how to build a revenue strategy that balances automation with control. We walk through the key settings revenue managers should understand, when to customize them, and how they work together to protect revenue while improving occupancy. ✅ You'll learn how to: * Structure pricing strategies using account, group, and listing-level customizations * Fill more gap nights with Dynamic Minimum Stays * Protect inventory value with Safety Minimum Prices * Balance occupancy and ADR using Last Minute Pricing * Capture demand earlier with Far Out Pricing * Create seasonal strategies for high, low, and shoulder seasons Whether you're managing 100 listings or 500, this episode will help you build a more scalable and effective revenue management strategy. To learn more, visit https://www.pricelabs.co Join RevLabs Newsletter and get curated insights from Kyle, featuring the best podcast conversations, market trends, upcoming live sessions, and practical trainings to help you grow as a revenue manager, https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/NaBB1d Thinking of giving it a try?Sign up for a free 30-day trial period at https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up

Airbnb Revenue Flywheel: Better Ops, Better Reviews, More Revenue ft. Benjamin Vail & Ethan Layer

In this episode of RevLabs Masterclass by PriceLabs, we explore the operational side of revenue management, and why pricing alone isn’t enough to maximize performance in short-term rentals. Host Kyle Driskell is joined by Benjamin Vail (Founder & CEO, Housepitality) and Ethan Layer (Managing Partner, Leisr Stays) to break down how operational decisions directly impact reviews, visibility, occupancy, ADR, and long-term revenue growth. From cleaning quality and preventative maintenance to SOPs, automations, and owner communication, this conversation dives into the systems that create a true revenue flywheel for STR operators. ✅ You’ll learn how to: * Connect operations directly to revenue performance * Improve guest experience through better cleaning systems * Use preventative maintenance to protect reviews and occupancy * Build SOPs and automations that scale operational consistency * Communicate operational investments to owners effectively Whether you manage 100 listings or 500, this session will help you understand why the best-performing operators treat operations as a revenue strategy, not just a support function. To learn more, visit https://www.pricelabs.co Join RevLabs Newsletter and get curated insights from Kyle, featuring the best podcast conversations, market trends, upcoming live sessions, and practical trainings to help you grow as a revenue manager, https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/NaBB1d Thinking of giving it a try?Sign up for a free 30-day trial period at https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up

Learning from France’s Complex Short-Term Rental Market ft. Marie Fages

In this episode of RevLabs Insider by PriceLabs, we explore the unique dynamics shaping France’s short-term rental market — one of the most competitive, seasonal, and heavily regulated STR landscapes in the world. From Alpine ski resorts and Mediterranean beach destinations to Paris regulations and Olympic pricing lessons, this conversation breaks down what revenue managers and operators across the World can understand to stay ahead in their markets. Host Kyle Driskell is joined by Marie Fages, Senior Solutions Consultant at PriceLabs, who shares firsthand insights from working with property managers across France. ✅ You’ll learn how to: * Avoid common pricing mistakes during major events * Adapt to shorter booking windows and evolving demand * Maximize shoulder season revenue opportunities * Build smarter strategies in highly seasonal markets Whether you operate in Europe or manage properties in any competitive destination market, this episode offers valuable lessons on revenue management, market adaptation, and long-term STR strategy. To learn more, visit https://www.pricelabs.co Thinking of giving it a try?Sign up for a free 30-day trial period at https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up Check out our reviews on Capterra - https://www.capterra.com/p/158348/PriceLabs/

Scaling an Airbnb Revenue Management Company to 100s of Listings ft. Jake Cohen

In this episode of RevLabs Pulse by PriceLabs, host Kyle Driskell sits down with Jake Cohen, founder of Step-by-Step BNB, to explore what it really takes to build and scale a modern short-term rental revenue management company. Drawing from years of hospitality and STR experience, Jake shares practical lessons on pricing strategy, team building, owner communication, and the operational realities behind managing revenue at scale. You’ll learn: * Why low-season pricing matters more than most hosts realize * The pricing mistakes that quietly hurt occupancy and revenue * How to communicate pricing decisions to owners effectively * Why revenue management is “like solving a 1,000-piece puzzle” Whether you manage 50 or 500 listings, this conversation is packed with practical insights on dynamic pricing, revenue optimization, hospitality operations, and scaling sustainably in today’s market. To learn more, visit https://www.pricelabs.co Thinking of giving it a try?Sign up for a free 30-day trial period at https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up Check out our reviews on Capterra - https://www.capterra.com/p/158348/PriceLabs/

The 7 Revenue Leaks Costing Revenue Managers Thousands | April 2026 Masterclass

In this episode of RevLabs Masterclass, we break down the 7 hidden revenue leaks that cause inconsistent performance across short-term rental portfolios, even when pricing is optimized. From listing visibility to owner communication to forecasting gaps, these are the small, often invisible issues that quietly cost revenue managers thousands over time. Host Kyle Driskell is joined by Jon Latorre (Founder & CEO, Pacer) and Jack Zoppa (CEO, Haven Vacation Rentals) to bring together real-world patterns seen across markets and portfolios — and how top operators are fixing them. ✅ You’ll learn how to: * Identify why “well-priced” listings still don’t get bookings * Improve owner trust with better reporting and visibility * Protect margins with smarter pricing safeguards * Align pricing, marketing, and operations into one strategy Whether you manage 50 listings or 500, this session will help you uncover where revenue is slipping, and how to fix it. To learn more, visit https://www.pricelabs.co Thinking of giving it a try?Sign up for a free 30-day trial period at https://pricelabs.co/users/sign_up Check out our reviews on Capterra - https://www.capterra.com/p/158348/PriceLabs/