Be a Host STR Summit

For ten years, Sean Rakidzich has been a pioneer in the short term rental industry. He currently holds 155 properties in his Airbnb portfolio spread over 8 cities.  Sean is the best in this business. He sees the industry for more than just an opportunity to cash flow on real estate; he sees the many opportunities to build a value driven organization that stands out and outlasts the competition.Sean has helped dozens of small business owners break through their fears and plateaus over the years. As a serial entrepreneur, Sean has built an Airbnb portfolio to revenues exceeding 4 million per year. He is an optimist and a creative. He can help you take any problem and find the opportunity waiting on the other side.Having built multiple million dollar businesses while maintaining his hands on leadership style, he sees what you see every day. Connect with Sean to experience your next breakthrough.

Sean Rakidzich

A 2 Day deep dive into everything you need to know to start and launch a successful short-term rental business.

407 International Pkwy ste 402

Be A Host Summit's first event, hosted by Sean Rakidzich and special guest Waseem Limbada. A 2 Day deep dive into everything you need to know to start and launch a successful short-term rental business.Day 1<h4>Selection, Research &amp; Design</h4>Finding winning properties, mastering research, and creating unforgettable spaces8:30 AM Doors Open 9:00 – 10:00 AM Welcome &amp; The State of Short-Term RentalsAn electrifying opening that sets the stage. Sean shares his personal journey from homelessness to building a hospitality empire — and breaks down why RIGHT NOW is the greatest window of opportunity in short-term rental history.10:00 – 11:00 AM Winning Properties: A Deep DiveNot all properties are created equal. Learn the architectural, functional, and aesthetic DNA of properties that consistently outperform.11:00 AM – 12:45 PM Research Methodology &amp; Thesis DevelopmentForget AirDNA — Sean reveals why conventional tools lie to you and teaches his proprietary research framework.12:45 – 2:00 PMLunch Break &amp; Networking2:00 – 3:00 PMYour Unfair Advantages &amp; Due DiligenceApply your personal strengths to your business model. Sean shares the $500,000 loss that taught him due diligence.3:00 – 4:00 PM Launch Operations &amp; Cool ToolsThe tactical playbook for shipping timing, vendor management, and AI-powered workflow optimization.4:00 – 6:30 PM Design Mastery &amp; Listing OptimizationTransform spaces into scroll-stopping, bookmark-worthy experiences. Then learn the exact anatomy of a listing that converts lookers into bookers. Day 2<h4>Pricing, Algorithms &amp; Operations</h4>Master revenue strategy, hack the algorithm, and build a business that runs without you8:30 AM Doors Open9:00 – 10:30 AM Pricing Strategy FoundationsThe wishlist method cheat code, then Sean deconstructs supply, demand, seasonality, and dynamic pricing through contribution margin economics.10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Advanced Revenue ManagementDaily demand curves, length-of-stay visibility, lead time vs. confidence, and the art of equilibrium between greedy ADR and proactive occupancy.12:30 – 2:00 PMLunch Break &amp; Networking2:00 – 3:40 PMThe Algorithm as an InstrumentConversion data, price settings, true negative scores, and when your product is so good you don't even need page one.3:40 – 4:00 Superhost Mentorship HuddleSean's most personal moment on stage — introducing the Cracking Superhost mentorship team for those ready to go big.4:00 – 5:00 Distribution &amp; Guest ExperienceExpand beyond Airbnb. Different OTAs, different consumers, different listing strategies. Plus guest flow mastery.5:00 – 6:30, Housekeeping &amp; The Big TakeawayThe 5-step housekeeping system, documentation, hiring, remote inspections, and the truth: we live and die by the quality of our turnovers.6:30 – 7:00 Closing Ceremony &amp; Mixer

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