From Broadway to bookings: Sarah Karakaian's STR journey
- Nov 23, 2025
- 1 min read
In this Host Planet Playbook episode, Sarah Karakaian, Co-Founder of Thanks for Visiting, shares how she swapped the stage for short-term rentals and built brands that wow guests and keep owners smiling.
We dig into the nuts and bolts of five-star guest experience, why boundaries matter, standing out in Columbus, Ohio, and the most common questions new hosts ask.
Sarah shares practical advice – including a gold dust cleaning tip – that will help people turn hosting into a meaningful, scalable business.
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