Hey love, The World Cup kicks off today, and for the first time in history it's happening right here across the US, Mexico, and Canada — 16 cities, 104 matches, 34 days. And most people are about to do it the expensive way. Here's the quiet little secret nobody's posting about: the thing that makes the World Cup "unaffordable" isn't the tickets. It's the hotels. Flip that, and the whole trip changes. Let me show you. 🏨 The hotels are the real ticket price Hotels in 13 of the 16 host cities are up at least 80% per night versus last year. Guadalajara went from about $90 a night to $511. Vancouver's averaging close to $890. Boston's at $611. That's the number bankrupting people's dreams — not the football. 🏡 Now flip it: house sit in a host city Tickets actually start at $60 for group-stage matches (they climb with demand, but $60 is the real floor). The final tops out around $6,730. Now picture a two-week house sit in Guadalajara during the tournament. You'd have paid roughly $7,150 in hotels. Instead you pay $0 — you're loving on someone's dog in a neighborhood you'd never have found otherwise. That saved money is your ticket. Possibly your flight too. ✨ This is the whole system This is exactly what Sandra and I mean when we say it's not about having more money — it's about a decision and a system. The decision: I'm going. The system: I sleep for free in the city where the thing is happening, and I redirect what I would've burned on a hotel toward the experience itself. A house sit isn't a consolation prize. It's the cheat code. 👉🏽 World Cup host cities & schedule 👉🏽 What hotels are actually charging This life is available to you. You don't need a lottery win. You need a decision and a system. If you haven't already jumped into House Sitter Academy, do it NOW! You have access to it as part of your membership in the CLASSROOM area.

Happy Sunday all, tomorrow is Monday - wouldn't an average Monday look better in Spain sitting a cute cafe making your own rules.... Here's how: Let's cut through the noise. There are a LOT of platforms out there — most aren't worth the membership fee. Here are the ones with the listings, the reviews, and the track record: 1. 🏆 TrustedHouseSitters (the gold standard) Biggest global reach. 140+ countries. Best app. Built-in vet advice + damage protection. Yes, it's pricier — but it's the platform with the most sits, the most homeowners, and the most credibility. This is where we live. 👉🏽 Get 25% off with our affiliate link: trustedhousesitters.com/refer/RAF803403/ 2. 🇫🇷 Nomador (Europe's favourite) Strong in France and across Europe. More community-vibe, less transactional. Great if Europe is calling your name. Recently redesigned — clean, modern, easy to use. 3. 🏠 HouseCarers (best for beginners) The OG — been around since 2000. Only $50/year flat. Lower competition = easier to land your first sit. Not the prettiest platform but it works, and it's worldwide. 4. 🇺🇸 HouseSittersAmerica (US-focused) $49/year and solid if you're starting stateside before going global. Great add-on alongside THS. 🗺️ The Game Plan: 1. Start with TrustedHouseSitters — use our 25% off link so you're not paying full price 2. Complete your profile FULLY before you apply anywhere (photo, bio, references — all of it) 3. Apply to sits with short notice or less competition first to build your reviews 4. Add a second platform (Nomador or HouseCarers) once you've got 2-3 sits under your belt 5. Let the sits stack — after 5 solid reviews, you'll be getting invited, not just applying The truth? You don't need to be on every platform. You need ONE solid profile on the RIGHT platform, and consistency. This life is available to you. You don't need a lottery win — you need a decision and a system. 💛 💬 Drop it in the comments: Which platform are you going to sign up for or try out THIS week? Tell us — and if you're already on one, which one and what's been your experience so far?

Hey hey! You asked, I deliver. Here's a short video (5 Min) on how to search for house sits and create alerts so you never miss a NEW House sit with the requirements you need. For more videos like this make sure you check out House Sitter Academy (under courses) you have 100% access to it just for being a member. 🫶🏽 Enjoy! WATCH HERE → https://www.loom.com/share/8b07fd3e0fa9439e95070fc66d0f6aa7 🏡 How to Search for House Sits + Set Up Alerts on TrustedHouseSitters In this tutorial, I walk you through how to search for house sitting opportunities by location, dates, and pet preferences — and most importantly, how to set up alerts so you're always first in line to apply. Why This Matters House sitting is a numbers game. Once a listing gets enough applications, the platform closes it so the homeowner can review what they have. That means if you're not applying early, you may never even be seen. The goal is to be at the top of the applicant list — and alerts are how you make that happen consistently. Step-by-Step: How to Search 1. Go to the House Sit section on TrustedHouseSitters (this filters for sitters looking for opportunities — not homeowners) 2. Type in your desired location — you can go broad (e.g., South America) or specific (e.g., Colombia) 3. Clear your filters first to make sure you're starting fresh with no previous search criteria applied 4. Add your filters: Dates — your available window Pets — select only the animals you're comfortable caring for (dogs only, no cats, etc.) Duration — minimum sit length (e.g., at least one week) 5. Sort by Newest — this is key. It tells the system to notify you the moment a new matching listing goes live Step-by-Step: How to Save a Search + Set Alerts Once your filters are set: 1. Click Save This Search 2. Give it a name (e.g., Colombia Aug 1–31) 3. That's it — you'll now receive notifications via text, the app, and email whenever a matching opportunity is posted

Hey gorgeous community! We are still buzzing from today's call. THANK YOU to everyone who showed up live — you made it so special. For those catching the replay — welcome, we see you, and we made sure to pour everything into this one. 👇 Here's what we covered: ✈️ How we planned an 11-week European adventure (7 countries!) using AI — and the actual prompts Sandra used 💰 The real numbers: this trip would have cost $12,550. We're spending $4,395. ($8,100 saved — because house sitting.) 📊 Sandra's house sitting calendar spreadsheet — our behind-the-scenes system that's kept us booked with zero hotel nights all of 2026 🐾 What house sitting actually looks like day-to-day (spoiler: it's not what you think) 🌍 How we went from "we're not travel agents" to mapping out 11 weeks across Morocco, London, Paris, Spain, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands 🧳 And how we downsized to TWO 19-inch carry-ons. Each. For 11 weeks. We're kind of proud of ourselves. 📺 Watch the replay here DROP YOUR QUESTIONS BELOW 👇🏽 We'll both be in here responding. And honestly, other community members — if you've got wisdom to share, jump in. That's why we're all here. One thing Sandra mentioned on the call that got a big YES from the room — a plug-and-play house sit planning spreadsheet template. We're working on it. Watch this space. 👀 We leave for London in 5 days. You're coming with us. 🙌 Love you all, Brandi & Sandra 🌍✨

Most people think it’s about experience. Or having a perfect profile. Or saying all the “right things.” But honestly? That’s not what matters most. When someone is handing over their home…their pets…their space… They’re not looking for perfect. They’re looking for someone who feels safe. Someone who: - communicates clearly - respects their home - follows through - and just… feels like a good human I’ve seen people with ZERO experience get amazing sits… And people with “perfect” profiles get passed over. Because at the end of the day 👉🏽 it’s not about being impressive 👉🏽 it’s about being TRUSTWORTHY! And once you understand that? This whole world opens up in a very different way. If you’ve ever been curious about house sitting but thought “I don’t have enough experience”… 👉🏽 you’re probably closer than you think. Here are 4 things that matter WAY more than people think: 1. 🧠 A clear, normal introduction Not a resume. Not a life story. Just: 👉🏽 who you are 👉🏽 where you’re coming from 👉🏽 why you’re interested Simple. Human. Easy to read. 2. 💬 Proof you actually read their listing This is HUGE. Mention: - their pet’s name - something specific about their home - their dates 👉🏽 It instantly sets you apart. Because most people copy/paste. 3. 🐾 Reassurance (without over-explaining) They don’t need perfection. They need to feel: 👉🏽 “My home will be respected” 👉🏽 “My pets will be cared for” A couple of calm, confident lines > paragraphs of trying to impress 4. ✨ Your energy This is the part no one talks about. People choose: - who feels easy - who feels grounded - who they’d feel comfortable handing their keys to Not the most “qualified” 👇🏽 Comment below ~ what you think is holding you back from applying for your first house sit?