A fully booked calendar can still mean you’re undercharging.

[Odoh Theophilus Tochukwu]

I once reviewed a listing that was fully booked for weeks.

At first glance, it looked successful.

But when we broke down the numbers:

• cleaning costs
• platform fees
• utilities
• time spent managing

…the host was barely making profit.

That’s when it clicked:

Occupancy feels good.
But profit is what actually matters.

We adjusted pricing slightly, not drastically.

Fewer bookings.
Better guests.
Higher profit.

That’s the difference between hosting…
and running a business.

[John Racine]

Quote from @Odoh Theophilus Tochukwu:

I once reviewed a listing that was fully booked for weeks.

At first glance, it looked successful.

But when we broke down the numbers:

• cleaning costs
• platform fees
• utilities
• time spent managing

…the host was barely making profit.

That’s when it clicked:

Occupancy feels good.
But profit is what actually matters.

We adjusted pricing slightly, not drastically.

Fewer bookings.
Better guests.
Higher profit.

That’s the difference between hosting…
and running a business.

 Could not agree more. I'll take 90% at $300/night over 100% at $250 every single month. It is nuanced but those who execute will absolutely thrive!