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Need to boost your Airbnb or Booking.com revenue? I help short-term rental hosts and property managers maximize occupancy, increase nightly rates, and unlock their listings’ full potential using data-driven strategies and smart automation. I'm Shahed, a Short-Term Rental Revenue & Listing Optimization Specialist with years of hands-on experience managing and scaling STR portfolios across Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. While I’m new to Upwork, my extensive industry experience means I’m ready to deliver results from day one. Feel free to schedule a call so we can discuss your goals and how I can help grow your business. Here's how I can help you: 🔹 Dynamic Pricing Strategy – I build custom pricing systems using tools like PriceLabs to adjust rates based on demand, seasonality, and local trends. 🔹 Revenue Management – I monitor markets, track competitor pricing, and optimize rate strategies to grow both revenue and occupancy. 🔹 Listing Audits – I find and fix revenue leaks, underperforming dates, or mispriced listings with detailed performance audits. 🔹 PMS + Channel Manager Setup – I configure tools like Guesty, Hospitable, Hostaway, Lodgify, and Smoobu for calendar sync, automation, and cross-platform pricing. 🔹 Listing Optimization (SEO + Conversion) – I improve titles, descriptions, photo order, and amenities to boost rankings and drive more bookings. 🔹 Portfolio Management (1–200+ Listings) – I manage full STR portfolios across multiple markets—pricing, automation, reporting, and strategy. 🔹 Pre-Purchase Revenue Audits – Thinking of buying a property? I’ll analyze its income potential based on real data before you invest. 🔹 Clear Reports & Fast Communication – Expect transparency, fast response times, and regular performance updates. Why work with me? ✅ I don’t just “set and forget.” I actively monitor your listings, test strategies, and make data-backed decisions that lead to real growth. ✅ I treat your properties like my own — with attention to detail, full transparency, and quick problem-solving. ✅ I combine technical know-how (tools, pricing, automation) with a sharp eye for listing appeal and guest behavior. ✅ I’m flexible, responsive, and easy to work with — whether you manage 1 unit or 200. My goal is simple: make your listings work harder, earn more, and free up your time. Tools I Work With Dynamic Pricing & Revenue Management: ‣ PriceLabs ‣ Beyond PMS & Channel Managers: ‣ Guesty ‣ Lodgify ‣ OwnerRez ‣ Smoobu ‣ Hostaway ‣ Hospitable Booking Platforms (OTAs): ‣ Airbnb ‣ VRBO ‣ Booking.com Analytics & Reporting: ‣ Key Data ‣ AirDNA ‣ Custom Excel/Google Sheets Dashboards 💬 Whether you need a quick audit or full portfolio support, I’d love to hear about your goals. Send me a message and I’ll let you know exactly how I can help — no fluff, just clear steps to grow your STR business.

🏅 Top Rated+ (Top 1%) 📈 +24% average revenue lift per project 🔹 10 years in pricing, revenue management and hospitality investment 🔹 10,000+ listings optimized globally 🔹 Short- & mid-term rentals + hotels 🔹 3,500+ Upwork hours 🔹 100% Job Success Score Hello 👋 I’m a revenue manager with 8 years of experience building profitable pricing strategies for property managers, hospitality companies, and real-estate investors worldwide. I’ve optimized over 7,000 properties and helped clients consistently grow occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR through sharp, data-driven revenue management. Beyond day-to-day pricing, I also help property managers, operators, and investors evaluate new markets so they can expand their portfolios with confidence. Using tools like AirDNA, Key Data Dashboard, and STR/CoStar, I analyze demand patterns, competitive supply, seasonality, and revenue potential to guide smart acquisition and expansion decisions. My core expertise includes dynamic pricing, market intelligence, and listing optimisation. I work with Guesty, PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, Beyond, AirDNA, Transparent, RankBreeze, and all major OTAs. I can help you with: ✅ Market analysis & competitive benchmarking ✅ New-market feasibility studies (AirDNA / Key Data / STR-CoStar) ✅ Dynamic pricing strategy ✅ Occupancy management ✅ Listing optimisation (Airbnb, Booking, Vrbo, TripAdvisor, etc.) ✅ Revenue management setups (PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, Beyond) ✅ System integration ✅ Budgeting & forecasting ✅ Full portfolio optimisation I handle the full project from start to finish and keep communication fast and clear. If you want your property or portfolio to perform at its true potential, or you’re planning to expand into new markets, let’s get started!

Most founders I speak to got into business because they love the product. Not the numbers Either they're sitting on too much stock, watching cash get tied up in product that isn't moving or constantly selling out of their best seller & the thought of digging into the numbers to fix it feels overwhelming. Or they're selling and growing but if you asked them right now "is your business actually profitable?" they couldn't tell you with confidence. And that's a stressful place to be. Or their pricing strategy - full price, sale and promos are a last minute thought, with so much opportunity that's difficult to see when pricing's not your bag Some (actually most) are dealing with all at once. The Truth - you don't need to become a numbers person, you just need the right person in your corner who is one. I've spent 12 years in fashion & ecommerce specialising in profitability, stock management & pricing. I was the first person in luxury fashion to build and lead a dedicated pricing & profit department. Since going independent, I've helped founders double their monthly sales, clear £10m of overstock, reduce overstocks by 86%, take net margin from negative to +6% in four months, and generate £4m in annual revenue through smarter pricing & range planning strategies. My goal is simple: you focus on the product, I create the profit. Experience across ; * Inventory Management * Pricing Strategy * Pricing Analysis * Commercial Strategy * Demand Planning & Forecasting * Price Optimisation & Calculators * Competitor Analysis * Revenue Management * Margin and Profit Management * Promotional and Clearance Pricing

Most businesses lose deals to competitors and never know why. I find the answer in 48-72 hours. With 10 years of competitive intelligence experience, I help B2B, SaaS, E-commerce, and Professional Services companies identify exactly where they're losing: pricing gaps, positioning weaknesses, and what competitors do better. Recent Client Reviews: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Ibrahim was the greatest freelancer I found on Upwork. I highly recommend him." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This freelancer is a true competitive intelligence specialist. This wasn't generic research; it clearly showed where we're losing deals and what competitors are doing differently. We will definitely be working with him again." What I Deliver: ✅ Competitive Intelligence & Strategic Benchmarking → Identify why prospects choose competitors over you → Uncover pricing strategies, positioning tactics, and messaging gaps → Analyze 100+ public market signals (reviews, pricing, news, social proof) ✅ Win/Loss Analysis & Competitive Landscape Reports → Map how the market has shifted recently → SWOT analysis for each competitor → Go-to-market strategy review covering competitor messaging ✅ Pricing Intelligence & Public Contract Research → Find verified pricing in public procurement records → Analyze board documents, RFPs, and contract awards → Document pricing models with evidence-based sourcing ✅ Market Positioning & Differentiation Analysis → Find your unique competitive advantages → Map competitor strengths and exploitable weaknesses → Recommend strategic positioning shifts ✅ Decision-Ready Reports → Every insight cited with direct source links → Clear action items, not academic overviews → Board presentation ready formatting → Delivered in 48-72 hours for urgent decisions ✅ Federal Contract Intelligence & Procurement Research → Identify federal contracts won by competitors and prospects → Research government spending patterns and procurement trends → Find federal opportunities for your products or services → Analyze SAM.gov and USAspending.gov databases → Map government agencies, purchasing vehicles, and contract awards My Research Process: I use advanced research tools to analyze hundreds of sources including: - Customer reviews and testimonials - Pricing structures and packaging strategies - Public procurement records and contracts - Marketing messaging and positioning - Product features and roadmaps - Job postings and hiring signals - Industry news and market signals from the past 30-90 days The result: You get verifiable, strategic intelligence that answers "Why are we losing?" and "What should we do about it?" Industries I Focus On: - B2B SaaS & Technology - Healthcare Technology - E-commerce & D2C Brands - Professional Services - Supply Chain & Logistics Typical Client Use Cases: → Understanding why win rates are dropping → Preparing for board presentations or investor meetings → Pricing or positioning changes → Launching in competitive markets → Responding to new competitor threats → Pricing intelligence for procurement decisions Unlike generic market research, I focus on one thing: helping you understand your competitive disadvantage so you can fix it. If you're losing deals or need pricing intelligence, let's talk.

Most short-term rental operators are sitting on 20–30% more revenue than they're currently generating. The gap isn't the property — it's the pricing strategy, listing positioning, and channel management holding it back. We fix that. Our agency has optimized hundreds of STR listings across the US, Europe, Australia, and South America — working across every major OTA, every market type, and every property category from budget coastal rentals to luxury villas. We bring institutional revenue management thinking to short-term rental businesses that have been running on gut feel and generic pricing tools. What separates our approach is the combination of financial rigor and operational reality. As a former investment banker with Cornell certification in hotel real estate and asset management, I apply the same yield management discipline used by major hotel groups — adapted specifically for the STR market and powered by tools like PriceLabs, Wheelhouse, and Hostaway. We don't guess. We analyze, model, and optimize based on your specific market, competitive set, and revenue profile. Every engagement produces a clear, implementable strategy — not a generic report.If your listings are underperforming, your calendar has gaps, or you suspect your pricing isn't capturing peak demand the way it should, this is the engagement that changes that.

🛡️ Expert-Vetted: Top 1% of Upwork Freelancers 🛡️ 👋 Hello! I'm Josh. I use advanced analytics and data storytelling to help you unlock the power of your consumer data and make informed decisions. End results might include a research study design, customer segmentation, pricing analysis, predictive models, Tableau dashboards, or a strategic insights report. Throughout the journey, I'm a partner and advisor. I use design thinking and agile concepts to understand the problem to solve and focus on what's most important to your business and customers. During my 12-year tenure at a Big 4 firm and now as an independent consultant, I've developed a reputation for delivering precise and creative insights. I'm also a data storytelling coach and founder of the Market Research Tableau User Group. I look forward to working with you! ---------- SERVICES 🧩 Survey Design & Custom Research • Questionnaire design (B2C + B2B) • Custom sample frames and screeners • Fielding and programming support • Research plans tied to business goals • Studies include concept tests, pricing strategy, message testing, customer journey research, and brand tracking 🔍 Segmentation & Predictive Modeling • Market segmentation (attitudinal, behavioral, hybrid) • Typing tools • Cluster and factor analysis • Predictive models (e.g., churn, satisfaction, adoption) • Key Drivers analysis 💸 Pricing Research & Trade-Off Techniques • Choice-Based Conjoint (CBC, ACBC) • MaxDiff • Van Westendorp, Gabor-Granger • Price optimization and elasticity modeling • TURF analysis 📊 Data Visualization & Storytelling • Stakeholder-ready insights reports • Tableau dashboard creation • Data storytelling coaching • Excel and PowerPoint automation ---------- 🔥 PASSIONS • Improving product and service experiences by understanding customer preferences and behavior • Integrating internal data with research data to reveal the complete customer narrative • Combining creativity with proven analytical methods to generate novel insights 🎓 CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING Marketing and Analytics Certificate Programs - DePaul: ▪ Predictive Analytics ▪ Multichannel Marketing ▪ Social Media Marketing ▪ Digital Marketing Optimizing Features and Pricing Using Survey Research – Sawtooth Software: ▪ MaxDiff (Maximum Difference Scaling) ▪ CBC (Choice-Based Conjoint) ▪ ACBC (Adaptive Choice-Based Conjoint) Other Certifications: ▪ Foundations in Design Thinking Certificate – IDEO U ▪ Customer Journey Mapping, UX Psychology Workshops ▪ Certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Facilitator ▪ Design Sprint Masterclass – AJ&Smart ▪ Improv Level A – The Second City ▪ Project Management Professional ▪ Certified Scrum Master