How I Sold My Airbnb Business at 27 For 6 Figures | Josh Guest: Episode 47

In this episode, we're joined once again by Josh Guest, who previously shared his journey of scaling up his Airbnb business in Episode 7. But this time, we're diving into something even more exciting, Josh's successful exit from the serviced accommodation business, selling it for six figures.

In this conversation, Josh gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the entire sale process, from the initial negotiations to the key metrics that made his business attractive to buyers. He also shares valuable lessons learned along the way, including the crucial strategies he would apply to future businesses.

If you're thinking about starting an airbnb business, or you’re trying to grow your serviced accommodation business with the goal of selling, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.

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Chapters:
00:00 Coming up
01:19 Selling Guest Homes for 6-figures
02:47 Creating a saleable business
06:24 How was the business valued: the key metrics
09:32  What was the valuation for 140 units?
11:36 How to make a business sale-ready
15:42 Life after exit: has anything changed?
18:20 Challenges of a serviced accommodation business
29:41 How did you manage mentally selling a 24/7 business and gaining free time?
48:46 What business opportunities are you exploring now?
51:06 How to get in touch with Josh