Airbnb has been an incredible way for entrepreneurs to build a business and make lots of money, however the last 2 years with a pandemic and now a recession have been wildly unpredictable causing many to get out of the industry. Braxton Amundson continues to double down on acquiring properties and providing a memorable experience for his guests; ultimately becoming a dominant force here in Florida. Airbnb’s authoritative rise has become one of the most disruptive forces in the hospitality industry. That has motivated Braxton Amundson, aka The Airbnb Extraordinaire, to push his Airbnb hustle to the next level. Today, he also urges anyone who wants to get ahead financially to do the same.
Braxton Amundson is an Airbnb entrepreneur who has experienced massive success in the short-term rental industry. A professional with a strong drive and work ethic, he now hopes to encourage more people to get into property rentals, pursue their dreams, and live on their own terms. While he continues to take on investors to help people easily get involved in the industry; he also hosts mastermind events and has a course on how to get started. His perspective on being solution oriented, sharing the top problems all Airbnb managers will have to overcome, has been a huge selling point. Braxton believes that as one of the leaders in the industry it is his responsibility to share the good and the bad of running an Airbnb business.
Unlike many of today’s young and affluent, Braxton had to work hard for what he has today. He worked for DoorDash to earn the extra money to grow his business faster and become financially independent. The entrepreneur did what was necessary to learn about all aspects of running a successful Airbnb listing, including finding new properties and making sure his guests have quality 24/7 customer service.
Braxton has been able to set himself apart by networking and maintaining healthy relationships with landlords. In his first year in business, Braxton grew to twenty-five properties using just $25,000. He worked for sixty days straight to earn more money to invest in growing the business and acquiring another property faster than his competition. The Airbnb listing expert has always had the drive to get ahead and out of the rat race.
Another factor that has helped Braxton grow rapidly to reach massive success is having Airbnb mentors like Jorge Contreras; to collaborating with social media experts like Dylan Blau to learn as much as possible to avoid problems other entrepreneurs struggle with and to create new opportunities for his business and investors. Currently Braxton is taking on new investors growing his portfolio from 25 to 100 properties; taking over the Airbnb market here in Florida and expanding to multiple other states.
As an Airbnb host Braxton’s mission is to provide affordable and comfortable lodging options for people traveling, while also having the confidence to test new styles and themes in his properties. He always puts his best foot forward, doing everything to be the best host. That includes recommending experiences, giving people context about the city, and providing as much support needed to make his guests’ travel plans some of the most memorable they’ve had.
Much of Braxton’s understanding of the hospitality world comes from his own travel experiences. He remembers being captivated by an advertisement during the Super Bowl, promoting Airbnb listings with the tagline, “don’t just stay there, live there.” From that point on, Braxton wanted to see other countries and experience their culture first-hand. Braxton admits that he isn’t a particularly extravagant traveler himself. For him, what matters most is feeling safe and clean while he explores new places and gets to know the people there.
At the end of the day, Braxton Amundson— The Airbnb Extraordinaire— simply wants people to be inspired by his story of pushing through when he is faced with adversity. He wants others to know that there are no shortcuts to success. In his words, “One of the best ways to learn about what makes a great Airbnb host is to travel and stay in other Airbnb properties”. Braxton is excited to continue to renovate and upgrade his listings with his unique style and understanding for practicality, always striving to provide a 5 star memorable experience for his guests.
