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EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 33 MIN

The manual host tax: why you're leaving money on the table

from The Check-In · host Leo Walton and Sarah Nan Dupre

In this episode of The Check-In, Leo and Sarah sit down with two industry heavyweights, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA and PC Hamana CEO of Founder of Hospitable, to break down the data behind "Single-Channel Syndrome."Jamie reveals exclusive AirDNA research showing that a surprising amount of hosts aren't using a Property Management Software (PMS), and are listed on only one platform. PC Hamana explains how automation isn't just about saving time; it's about "technological dividends" that protect your business from platform volatility.In this episode, we cover:The Data Drop: Why being on Airbnb alone could be costing you 50% of your potential revenue.The "Manual Tax": The hidden costs of refusing to automate your messaging and operations.Market Disparities: How different markets perform on each channel, with surprising insights. 

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In this episode of The Check-In, Leo and Sarah sit down with two industry heavyweights, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA and PC Hamana CEO of Founder of Hospitable, to break down the data behind "Single-Channel Syndrome." Jamie reveals exclusive AirDNA research showing that a surprising amount of hosts aren't using a Property Management Software (PMS), and are listed on only one platform. PC Hamana explains how automation isn't just about saving time; it's about "technological dividends"...

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