Brian Chesky reveals what he learned from a brutal early rejection email

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Chesky said that the early rejection contains a valuable lesson for founders.

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky lays out the 3 key differences between founders and managers

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky compared founders to biological parents.

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They built a tiny house in the Philippines for their weekend getaways. Now, they're renting it out for $150 a night.

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The tiny house is surrounded by nature.

Sleepy Shepherd.

3 predictions for Airbnb hosts in 2025, from one of the short-term-rental industry's top analytics firms

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Airbnb and VRBO hosts with short-term-rental properties can expect a calmer 2025.

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The French are selling their châteaus for cheap. Americans are discovering why.

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A California couple bought Chateau Avensac for $1.2 million — then discovered it needed another $1 million in updates.

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Three years ago, when Mark Goff and Phillip Engel had their first viewing of Château Avensac in the south of France, only one thing prevented the California couple from putting in an offer: Was it old enough?

I spent 10 years and $800,000 renovating an Arkansas missile silo. It's my greatest accomplishment, but I don't recommend others try it.

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An entry into the Titan II Airbnb.

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Airbnb CEO says most employees don't want full autonomy at work — and those that do should start their own companies

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says workers largely "want to be integrated" at work.

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A 29-year-old built a cash-flowing real estate portfolio that gave him the option to leave his day job. He explains how he got started and scaled to 14 units.

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Avery Heilbron is a real estate agent and investor residing in Durham.

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This Horror-Themed Airbnb Will Transport You to Your Favorite Scary Movie

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The Unique Stays Club Horror-Themed Resort

I backpacked across Europe for 2 weeks. Booking Airbnbs in small towns to save money was the most unexpected highlight of my trip.

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