EP116: Creating Personal Freedom Using Airbnb

Many people have achieved a greater level of financial freedom by renting out their Pads on Airbnb. However, most haven’t made the bold life decisions of this guest!Chris Black joins Jasper to talk about his journey from a programmer in San Francisco to owning a Bed & Breakfast in Bangkok Thailand! Chris’ Airbnb story starts when he quit his job, bought a boat and sailed the Caribbean for a few months while renting out his San Francisco pad on Airbnb. Chris’ journey is fascinating and he has some great advice on the importance to listening to your gut and achieving personal freedom using Airbnb.Some of the topics covered:Chris’ life in San Francisco•Programmer for an ad agency•Felt like he was missing out on a lot of experiences due to workChris leaving his job and buying a boat in the CaribbeanHow Chris got started rented out his place on Airbnb•Goal was to offset expensive rent•Found out he really liked hospitalityExperiences in the Caribbean•Took 6 months to adjust•Coding offered an “anchor” pointThe genesis of Kama bed and Breakfast•Wanted to replace programming income with passive income•Wanted to learn a new culture and languageAdvice for thriving on Airbnb•Communicate clearly•Set expectations•Focus on the guest’s experience•Find and use tools (technology)Learn more about Kamakamabangkok.comResources Mentionedsabeeapp.combitly.comConnect with JasperEmail: [email protected]: @GetPaidForUrPadInstagram: @GetPaidForYourPad Facebook: www.facebook.com/getpaidforyourpadThis episode is sponsored by Hostfully.com and Everbooked.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.