Hosting Crash Course

If you’ve thought about hosting in your home, now’s the time.

Here’s what our Hosting Crash Course will do for YOU:

  1. Prepare you to be the best host
  2. Connect you with local services
  3. Advise on how to handle critical issues
  4. Set you up for success

We’re brought together leading industry authorities to Kansas City for a 2 day event TWICE and recorded it all so that  you can access the knowledge at any time.

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Recorded November 14-15, 2025 and February 6-7, 2026 at the live event Hosting Crash Course in Kansas City, Missouri.

Please allow up to 48 hours after you register for the video course personal link to be sent to you.

1. Prepare you to be the best host

💰 how to price your place
📌 what regulations you must follow
👀 how to get more eyes on your listing
✅ how to be a Good Neighbor
🌟 how to get 5 star reviews

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2. Connect you with local services

🧽 cleaners
🤝 co-hosts and managers
🏃‍♂️ task runners
🧰 maintenance

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3. Advice on how to handle critical issues

🧯 safety
⚠️ human trafficking awareness
🌪️ insurance
💸 taxes

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4. Set you up for success

🫖 hosting-in-a-box supplies for beds, baths, kitchens
🖼️ design ideas
💰 exclusive discounts and promos

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What’s in the course

Operations
  • 🧼 Art of Cleaning
  • 🛏️ Buy or rent your linens
  • 🏆 Elevating the Guest Experience
  • 🌟 Guest communication
  • 🫖 Stocking 101
  • ⚡️ Technology in your home (to be uploaded)
  • 💡 How to hire a cleaner (to be uploaded)
Creating your listing
  • 🫶 Hosting during the World Cup
  • ✅ House Rules
  • ⚽️ KC2026 Logistics
  • ✍️ Creating the best listing
  • 🔥 Optimizing your Airbnb listing (to be uploaded)
Pricing and data
  • 📊 How much could you really make (Nov 2025)
  • 📊 How much could you really make (Feb 2026)
  • 💰 Rates and pricing strategy
  • 💸 What data should we look for and what does it mean?
Safety and insurance
  • ⚠️ Crime and Human Trafficking Awareness
  • 🌪️ Insurance and damage protection
  • ⛑️ Red Cross Safety Points
  • 🧯 Safety
  • 🔎 Safety Inspector Course
Advanced marketing
  • 🎯 Using a channel manager
  • 📧 Email marketing
  • 💬 Social media strategies
  • ✨ Working with your DMO
Bonus content
  • Introduction to the course
  • Mayor’s welcome
  • Why List on Airbnb
  • Ask the Experts
NOTE

Even if you are not in Missouri or Kansas:

The taxes and regulations sessions will give you a solid foundation on what questions to ask officials in your location so that you are operating in compliance.

Taxes and regulations
  • 💸 Lodging and tourism taxes (KCMO)
  • 💸 Lodging and tourism taxes (KCK)
  • ⚖️ Regulations for the KCMO area
  • ⚖️ Regulations for the KCK area
  • 💰 Sales tax: collecting the correct rate

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