The Rise of the Professional Airbnb Creator: Ideas, Advice, and Musings with Jon Kreye

Meet Jon Kreye, a professional creator and community builder in the short-term rental space.  Jon has become a prominent figure in this niche, known not just for his stunning content but also for fostering a supportive community among hospitality creators.  Jon recently hosted his fourth creator retreat in partnership with Nikki & Hayden from Journey More, where they brought together influencers and content creators to share ideas, collaborate, and discuss industry trends. In this conversion, Jon talks about the evolution of creators in the Airbnb and greater hospitality space, the challenges and opportunities within the creator economy, and the importance of professionalizing the role of hospitality content creators.  He shares insights on how creators can differentiate themselves, the significance of setting professional standards, how hosts and vacation rental managers can best engage with creators and the strategies that help separate the best creators from the rest of the pack. Discover how Jon and his peers are navigating the complexities of pricing, the value of collaboration over competition, and the exciting potential for partnerships with hospitality brands. Whether you're a property manager looking to enhance your marketing or a creator seeking tangible ideas for how to grow your business, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable takeaways. Connect with Jon on Instagram  This episode is brought to you by The Content House   If you listen to this podcast, you likely care a lot about your brand. You care about building it thoughtfully and purposefully.  What I love about Nate and the team at The Content House is that they truly understand this. They care about getting to know your style, your approach, and the unique quirks and features that make your collection of stays special.  Their service is full end-to-end social media management and content creation. From shooting stunning videos and photos to editing, posting, and even sourcing influencers to partner with… The Content House specializes in working with hospitality entrepreneurs building well-branded, boutique collections, often in exotic or extra-special locations… Follow The Content House on Instagram Dunlap Hollow ReelLive Oak Lake ReelFLOHOM ReelVilla Stay Texas Reel Want to book a consulting brainstorm with Zach? Send him an email directly at [email protected] or complete this payment link and get immediate access to his schedule where you can book some time with him! About the Show Behind the Stays is brought to you by StayWatch — the internet's best resource for deals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. You can subscribe, for free, at www.staywatch.ai Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, Co-founder of StayWatch, you can connect with him on Twitter at @zboozee or on LinkedIn.