From 8 to 50 Units in Less Than a Year

Do you see other short-term rental hosts as competitors or potential collaborators? It may seem counterintuitive, but connecting with other STR entrepreneurs for support can lead to opportunities for partnerships and additional income streams. And it’s that kind of abundance mentality that helped today’s guest scale from 8 to 50 units in less than a year.Aaron Kirkham is the Founder of Kirkham Kastles, a short-term rental management company based in Park City, Utah. He operates 50 properties in Washington, Idaho and Utah, leveraging a background in marketing and hospitality to scale his STR business despite a global pandemic. Aaron is also the creator of several STR service companies, including Rubbish Rollers and Vacation Rentals Cleaning.On this episode of Get Paid for Your Pad, Aaron joins me to explain how he grew from 8 to 50 units in 2020, discussing why travelers are drawn to the area and what new challenges he is facing as he scales. He shares his unique approach to solving problems in his business, describing how he collaborates with fellow STR operators and what companies he has started to support other hosts. Listen in for Aaron’s insight on managing your time as a ‘hectic host’ and get his top tips for managing units in other states.Topics CoveredHow Aaron grew from 8 to 50 units in less than a yearHigh demand in conservative area despite pandemicShow owners profit potential vs. long-term rentalWhy travelers are attracted to Utah, Idaho and WashingtonWorld-class ski resorts in winterConvention centers and Silicon SlopesWhat Aaron does to connect with other STR operatorsStart open Facebook group for help and referralsMastermind group to share processes, collaborateAaron’s approach to solving problems in his businessFind solution for selves, be resource for othersLeverage solution to generate new income streamWhat companies Aaron has started to support other hostsRubbish Rollers (trash to curb service)Vacation Rentals CleaningAaron’s insight on how to handle snow removal as a STR hostLandscaping companies transition to snow removalOutsource to cleaner or kid in neighborhoodThe new challenges Aaron is facing as he scales his businessFinding great team members, service providersGiving up element of controlAaron’s advice on managing your time as a ‘hectic host’Let clients go when low return on time investedCharge what you’re worth to make more doing lessHow Aaron manages units in three different statesNetwork in new location, join local groups on socialHave go-to person in place plus backup optionsConnect with AaronKirkham KastlesRubbish RollersVacation Rentals CleaningEmail [email protected] (208) 252-4123ResourcesAlta Ski AreaBrighton ResortSolitude Mountain ResortVisit Ski CitySki Resorts in Park CitySilicon SlopesDinosaur National MonumentSTR Profit AcademyLegends XGet Paid for Your Pad on YouTubeEmail [email protected] [Discount Code PAD] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.