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216: Successful House Sitting with Kylie Fuad from Aussie House Sitters

The house sitting industry continues to change and adapt to the world of Covid. With new lockdowns and vaccine rollouts across the globe, home owners and house sitters alike are trying to see where the industry will go. Kylie Fuad, co-owner of Aussie House Sitters and House Sitters America, joins the show to discuss the current state of house sitting. She gives us some great advice on preparing for life as a house sitter and how home owners expectations have changed. Kylie also shares her optimism on the future of travel and how we can be prepared to take advantage of new opportunities as staycations become more popular.

091- Coping with the Unexpected, with the House Sit Diva

The House Sit Diva, Kelly Hayes-Raitt, joins us for her SIXTH appearance on the podcast. Kelly shares how, not surprisingly, not every pet sit or house sit goes according to plan. Even though we screen and ask all the questions, unforeseen things can and do happen. Kelly gives us some awesome tips for overcoming the unexpected and how to avoid becoming overwhelmed in the midst of the let down.

027- Fostering Relationships

Relationships! Kelly joins us again to talk all about building, maintaining, and starting relationships with travel sitting. Whether you're flying around the world, or driving across town, we all need healthy relationships in our lives.

016- Connections with Kelly

What are ways to meet new people and interact with the community while housesitting?

Housesits are usually not in touristy areas (yay!), but that can make them a bit more isolating, as you're not among other travelers -- plus you have the pet-caring and house-caring responsibilities. Kelly gives us some great tips for making the most out of our stays!