EPISODE 75: "We Made $100,000 Renting Our Pool" - Interview with Natalie Bykov
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Interview with Natalie Bykov
Introduce yourself
Did you guys finance the build for your pool or pay for that in cash?
Do you feel like it was kind of a bubble for renting out your pool?
Could you explain a little bit about the like price difference or what's normal to see on the app?
Can you break down how you charge? Is it different for weekday versus weekend rates?
For people who book, how many are coming in groups?
How much extra are you charging for the party set up?
How much does Swimply take from each reservation?
How is the insurance coverage for Swimply?
Have you had to talk with your home insurance policy and put in extra coverage or pay for a premium or something in order to offer like to commercialize your pool?
What would you recommend for people with a “basic” pool with no added amenities to stand out?
Do you require single day or event insurance?
Have you ever rented out your pool and you’re not there, or has it ever impacted your personal life?
How are you just completely dead in off season? You said that you've covered your mortgage every single month.
Did you just mean the months that you're on Swimpley? Or has that literally been every single month of the year?
How much do you charge with Peer Space rentals?
Do you charge a cleaning fee on PeerSpace?
Does your Peerspace get automatically blocked off, or are you having to manually control all of that right now?
How do you find data for Swimply?
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