Optimizing Your Direct Bookings Strategy with Danny of Optimize Your Bnb
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 562. In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Danny interviews our very own Mark Simpson as an expert in direct bookings for the hospitality industry. They met in Bali before the pandemic and have since been working together to help resorts and other hospitality businesses with direct bookings. Danny takes […]
Interview with Yoav from Guesty and ASTRA
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 561. In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, Yoav Tourel, an executive at Guesty Property Management Software, discusses his background and role within Australia’s short-term rental accommodation industry. Yoav begins by explaining that he is originally from Israel but has been living in Sydney, Australia for the past 18 years. […]
DO NOT buy a Boutique Hotel, until you watch this video
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 560. In this podcast episode, Mark interviews Michael, a short-term rental operator who has recently purchased a 57-bed boutique hotel in Salem, Massachusetts. Michael explains how he got into the boutique hotel industry and the challenges he faced along the way. He mentions that commercial real estate in the US […]
Behind the host with Diya Liu
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 559. In this podcast episode, Liam Carolan interviews Diya Liu, a former lawyer who now owns hotels and short-term rental properties. Diya explains that she was drawn to the hotel industry because of the unique experiences she could offer guests, and she enjoys interior design. Before she got into hospitality, […]
Do I need more than one website for two properties
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 558. In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, Mark provides advice for someone who has gone from one property to two in different locations and doesn’t know how to proceed. He talks about how to create one big brand that encompasses all of the properties. Each individual property can have […]
Setting up a Boostly Website Live With a Host in USA
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 557. This podcast episode features Cole, who is a real estate professional and short-term rental host from California. Cole has recently decided to build his own diary booking platform system as he sees the risk in relying on Airbnb, which may demand higher commissions in the future. In the podcast, […]
The difference between Google Vacation Rentals and Google Business Listings
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 556. Mark Simpson, a business coach for short-term rental hosts, discusses the main differences between Google Business Listings and Google Vacation Rentals in a video. According to Simpson, Google is actively looking to move all hosts who list their businesses as short-term rentals on Google Business off the platform. As […]
NFC Tags Will Kill The QR Code
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 555. In this episode, Mark speaks with James Mitchell who has been in property since 2018. James started with short-term rental, cleaning management, maintenance before focusing on buying a property. He recently bought an old guest house in Whitby and renovated it to create a luxury high-end holiday let for […]
How AirDNA Is Going To Change The STR Game In 2025
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 554. In this Boostly podcast episode, Mark interviews Jamie from AirDNA, who shares how hosts can use their platform to check out rates, performance, and invest in new markets. AirDNA is a worldwide company with offices in Europe and the US, offering data insights on short-term rentals. Boostly members get […]
Which Is The Better Hospitality Investment: Airbnb vs Hotels
In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Mark and guest TJ talk about the rising popularity of boutique hotels in the hospitality industry. The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the traditional hotel sector, with many owners selling their properties to those with experience in running a successful hospitality business. People are also pivoting to short-term rental […]