When David Bergmann joined our Legends X program in April 2021, he was a hectic host with 25 units and a dream to quit his full-time job.
18 months later, David manages a portfolio of 110 STR units and a neighborhood laundromat!
How did David scale his Airbnb business so quickly? And what did he learn along the way?
David is Cofounder of Heartwood Furnished Homes, a short-term rental management company out of Columbia, South Carolina.
On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, David joins me to explain how a solar eclipse inspired him to become an Airbnb host and why he started managing units for other STR investors.
David shares what he’s learned about hiring team members before you need them, adjusting systems that aren’t working and saying NO to clients who aren’t a good fit.
Listen in to understand why David bought a laundromat to support his STR business and learn how to save money by washing linens in-house as you scale.
Topics Covered
- How a solar eclipse inspired David to become an Airbnb host
- How David and his wife got started managing units for other STR investors
- Why David joined the Legends X program in April 2021
- The top 3 lessons David learned in the process of growing from 25 to 100+ units
- Investing in team members before you need them and hiring the right people
- What it looks like to adjust systems that aren’t working quickly
- Why it’s crucial to say NO to clients and guests who aren’t a good fit
- David’s experience with linens and why he decided to buy a laundromat
- How much David is saving by washing linens in-house
- When an Airbnb business might consider buying a laundromat
Resources
Email david@heartwoodfh.com
Review GPFYP on Apple Podcasts
Email team@overnightsuccess.io