How to Collaborate with Local Artists & Creatives

Artists and creatives need space to work their magic, and a unique Airbnb can offer the perfect backdrop for a photo or film shoot, a podcast recording, or even a pop-up art show. But it can be costly to rent a listing overnight, especially if you only need the space for an hour or two. So, how can STR hosts collaborate with local creative entrepreneurs to make the most of the space available AND support the arts in their community?Sid Kosatsky is the founder and CEO of HostOften, a vacation rental property management firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Today, he joins me to discuss his new venture, CollabOften, a partnership with local artists and creative entrepreneurs. Sid shares the process he has developed to allow photographers, podcasters and filmmakers to use his units for free in the slow season and between guests.Sid also explains the value he gets from the collaboration, describing how local creatives have become brand ambassadors for HostOften. Listen in to understand how Sid manages the risk involved in hosting artists between guests and learn how you might collaborate with local creatives to make the best use of your Airbnb! Topics CoveredSid’s idea to host artists + creatives in his unitsAvailability in slow season and between guestsUse spaces to record podcasts, do photo shootsThe rules creatives follow to use Sid’s units for freeUse space after cleaning from 1 to 3:30pmComplete checklist (e.g.: no trash, clean sink)Submit photos to get security deposit backHow Sid thinks about risk managementBuild trusting relationships with creatives‘They don’t want to let us down’The value Sid gets back for collaborating with artistsThousands of listing, lifestyle photos of unitsFree advertising on Instagram (tag @hostoften)Part of creative community in HalifaxSid’s CollabOften page on the HostOften websitePhotos + videos of recent collaborationsTestimonials from artists, entrepreneursSid’s unique RetroBnB listing on HostOften1980’s theme (i.e.: video games, monitor TVs)Provides marketing boost, priced 15% higherConnect with SidHostOftenHostOften on InstagramCollabOftenRetroBnBResourcesSid on GPFYP EP248Sid on GPFYP EP193To subscribe to the podcast, please use the links belowClick Here to Subscribe via iTunesClick here to Subscribe via Stitcher (Android users)If you like the show, please consider leaving the show a review in iTunesor Stitcher. A couple minutes of your time can help the show immensely! Thanks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.