# 334. How to Make More Per Booking Without Raising Your Rate Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/short-term-rental-riches-928952/334-how-to-make-more-per-booking-without-raising-your-rate Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/short-term-rental-riches-928952/334-how-to-make-more-per-booking-without-raising-your-rate.md Podcast: [Short Term Rental Riches](https://stenobird.com/podcast/short-term-rental-riches-928952) Published: 2026-04-07T16:30:00+00:00 Episode link: https://strriches.com/ Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/strriches/EP_333_-_Interview_with_Thomas_Tewolde_-_Charge_Automation_v1_1.mp3?dest-id=1800689 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/short-term-rental-riches-928952/episodes/334-how-to-make-more-per-booking-without-raising-your-rate Duration seconds: 1733 ## Resource In today's competitive short-term rental market, efficiency and automation aren't optional—they're essential. This episode dives into how top operators are eliminating fraud, increasing revenue, and creating seamless guest experiences through smart tech. If you're still relying on manual processes or missing out on hidden income streams, you may be leaving serious money on the table… Key Takeaways: How one operator scaled to 200 properties—and eliminated chargebacks entirely Why preventing fraud upfront is far more effective than fighting disputes later The real revenue opportunity most hosts overlook after the booking is confirmed How simplifying the guest journey can dramatically increase upsell conversions Why automation—not people—is becoming the foundation of scalable STR businesses If you're serious about scaling your short-term rental business, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can implement today. From fraud prevention to maximizing revenue per stay, it's all about working smarter. Don't forget to subscribe, share with fellow hosts, and explore the resources below to level up your operations. Download the 5-Star Guest Experience Guide with Charge Automation: https://corzly.com/5-star-guest-experience-blueprint/ Check out our videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShortTermRentalRiches Grab your free management eBook: https://strriches.com/#tools-resources Looking to earn more with your property (without the headaches)? Chat with our expert management team: https://strriches.com/management-services/ ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/short-term-rental-riches-928952/episodes/334-how-to-make-more-per-booking-without-raising-your-rate/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/short-term-rental-riches-928952/334-how-to-make-more-per-booking-without-raising-your-rate.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.