Are your Airbnb profits slipping and you don’t know why? Imagine waking up to a revenue model change that could make or break your short-term rental business.

In this urgent solo episode, Kenny Bedwell breaks open the truth behind Airbnb’s blockbuster reversal on host fees, the quiet switch nobody was supposed to notice, but every smart investor needs to understand today.

You’ll discover what’s really behind the fee flip, how it impacts your property’s ranking and bookings, and exactly how to adapt before the window slams shut. Don’t let another booking cycle pass you by while others get ahead.

If you care about maximizing profit and avoiding algorithm disaster, you need these exclusive, data-backed strategies right now. Only Cash Flow Positive gives you the real numbers, the pitfalls, and the playbook to WIN before the changes vanish again!

Timestamped Highlights

00:00 – The wildest podcast cold open yet—did Airbnb really listen to this show?
01:45 – The “split fee” is BACK: What it means and why it matters for your profit
05:40 – Insider data: What happened to hosts’ bookings and income after the single fee switch
08:30 – Why Airbnb claims hosts get “more bookings” (and why that’s a vanity metric trap)
12:55 – The one move you must make in your property management system to cash in
17:00 – The truth about algorithm rankings and dropping your fees (what Airbnb won’t say)
18:40 – Top-performing properties vs. average: Who really survives policy chaos?
20:00 – Exactly how to prepare for June’s next pricing reset and outsmart 90% of hosts

Mentioned Resources

VRBO (competitive shifts and booking volume)
Airbnb Host Fee Structures (split fee vs single fee)
Property Management Software (PMS)
Emile Sakhel (industry revenue manager)

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Cash Flow Positive is an original podcast hosted by Kenny Bedwell. Brought to you by STR Insights. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.

BIG NEWS: Airbnb listened to this podcast!