Get Paid For Your Pad is the go-to podcast for Airbnb hosts, short-term rental operators, and vacation rental entrepreneurs who want to scale smarter, earn more, and stay ahead of industry shifts. Hosted by Jasper Ribbers, Eric Moeller, and Kaye Putnam from Freewyld Foundry, this podcast delivers actionable tips on Airbnb pricing strategies, revenue management, direct bookings, listing optimization, and guest experience. You'll hear from real hosts, property managers, and industry pros who share behind-the-scenes insights, lessons learned, and the systems they use to grow profitable STR businesses. Whether you're managing one property or one hundred, you'll walk away with practical strategies to increase occupancy, boost profits, and build a sustainable short-term rental brand. Tune in weekly to learn how to thrive in today’s competitive Airbnb market, and get paid what you’re worth. Freewyld Foundry offers revenue and pricing management (RPM) services to the top 1% of STR hosts. Learn more and request a free Revenue Report: https://www.freewyldfoundry.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers kicks off our new RefUp Series on revenue management with one of the most overlooked levers in STR revenue: minimum night stay (MNS) settings.
Most hosts see MNS as a simple calendar setting, bu...
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What if the real ROI in your short-term rental business isn’t just pricing or operations, but design?
In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam sits down with Jordan McDonough, co-founder of Summerled Designs, to reveal how intentional design and branding transform STR properties into high-performing, unforgettable guest experiences.
Jorda...
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In this episode, Kaye Putnam joins Freewyld co-founder Eric Moeller to reveal the real strategies behind maintaining a top-rated Airbnb portfolio. Spoiler: it’s not just about having a beautiful property.
They break down the essentials every STR operator must master to win guest loyalty and out...
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In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Eric Moeller interviews Jasper Ribbers, co-founder of Freewyld and Freewyld Foundry, about the fast-growing world of revenue management.
Jasper shares how their team scale...
👉 Get Your Free Revenue Report: If you’re running $1M+ in annual STR bookings, you could be leaving serious money on the table. Apply for a complimentary Revenue Report and uncover hidden profits in your portfolio.
In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Jasper sits down with Jeremy Udovich, co-founder of Sheboygan Vacation Rentals, to talk about building and scaling a thriving STR business on the shores of Lake Mich...
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What’s the real difference between a hectic host and a high-performing CEO in the short-term rental space?
In this episode, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller break down how successful STR leaders escape the daily grind and create real business freedom. You’ll learn why systems, energy management, ...
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In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Kaye Putnam (Head of Marketing at Freewyld) is joined by Eric Moeller (CEO of Freewyld and F...
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In this episode of Get Paid For Your Pad, Jasper Ribbers sits down with Alex De Camp, founder of Great Stays in Detroit, Michigan. A former banker turned short-term rental operator, Alex shares his path from redeveloping properties in Detroit to managing a growing STR portfoli...
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In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller unpack the often-overlooked engine behind every thriving STR brand: operational excellence.
They explore how the best short-term rental operators use systems, processes, documentati...
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In this episode, Kaye Putnam joins Freewyld co-founder Eric Moeller for a candid conversation on what really drives long-term success in short-term rentals. Spoiler: it’s not just your pricing tool.
They break down the four non-negotiables every elite STR operator needs to master:
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In this episode, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller unpack the real power behind mastermind groups for entrepreneurs - why they work, what makes them fail, and how to get the most out of them. They break down the mindset and structure that drive true transfo...
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In this episode, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller dive deep into one of the most overlooked growth levers in short-term rental businesses: revenue management. Whether you're operating a few units or managing a large portfolio, understanding how to optimi...
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In this episode, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller pull back the curtain on the emotional and strategic journey behind Freewyld’s latest real estate acquisition. From the excitement of discovering a promising property ...
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In this behind-the-scenes episode, Kaye Putnam and Eric Moeller reflect on the unexpected rise of Freewyld, our design-forward cabin brand rooted in Idyllwild, California, and built to help guests disconnect from tech and reconnect to what matters.
From humble beginnings to building Wyldwood Park, they share the lessons, pivots, and breakthroughs that helped Freewyld evolve from a...
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In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, host Jasper Ribbers interviews Alisha Nelson, co-founder of Nestaide, a standout property management company based in Whistler, Canada.
Alisha shares how...
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In this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, host Jasper Ribbers sits down with Suzanna and Jared Styles of Pink Door BnB to unpack their inspiring journey in the short-term rental industry. From managing properties to running their thriving Airbnb business, this dynamic duo shares insights on scaling effectively, optimizing Ai...
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Email marketing is one of the most underrated tools in the hospitality industry, but when done right, it can dramatically increase direct bookings, guest engagement, and long-term revenue. In this episode, Jasper Ribbers and Kaye Putnam discuss actionable marketing ...
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In this episode, Jasper sits down with Troy Daily, founder of Elevated Rentals & Hospitality in Traverse City, Michigan. Troy went from managing a handful of short-term rentals with friends in 2017 to overseeing a growing...
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In this episode, Jasper Ribbers sits down with Kaye Putnam to dive deep into influencer marketing—specifically, how it can be used to boost direct bookings and grow brand awareness for travel brands like Freewyld.
They talk candidly about what actually moves the needle when partnering with influencers—hint: it’s not follower count. Kaye shares how ...
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