Superhost Status – Myth or Reality? Let’s Look At The Data
Follow our guest Link Instagram Facebook Linkedin In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, I sit down with Kenny Bedwell, CEO of STR Insights, to discuss some hot topics in the short-term rental world, including the value of Airbnb’s Superhost badge, the rising importance of the “Guest Favorite” badge, and how hosts can leverage data […]
When An OTA Bans You – A Host’s Story of Resilience and Reinvention
Follow our guest Linkedin In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, we sit down with Elam King, a successful short-term rental host, to discuss a real-life experience that every host dreads—being unexpectedly banned from Airbnb. Elam shares how his business was abruptly shadow-banned after reporting a potential case of illegal activity in one of his […]
The Future of Direct Bookings – Where Is The Book Direct Movement Headed?
Follow our guest Spotify Apple Linkedin Linkedin In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, host Mark Simpson sits down with Conrad O’Connell and Paul Manzey from the Heads on Beds Podcast to discuss the future of the “Book Direct” movement in the short-term rental industry. They dive into predictions for the market, strategies for hosts […]
Turning Stays Into Stories – A Host’s Journey To Creating Memories
Follow our guest Link Facebook Instagram In this episode of the Boostly podcast, we sit down with Andy Cheetham, the owner and managing director of The Terrace Windermere. Andy shares his incredible journey from founding a successful advertising agency to building a thriving vacation rental business in the Lake District. With over 18 years of […]
Partnering for Success – Connecting Your Property with Travel Experts
Follow our guest Link Facebook Instagram Linkedin In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, host Liam welcomes back Moriya Rockman, co-founder of Smiling House, to discuss the latest innovation in the vacation rental industry—Villa Tracker. Moriya shares insights into this groundbreaking B2B2C platform designed to connect property managers with travel professionals, enabling more efficient and […]
Mastering Direct Bookings – Email Marketing Strategies
Follow our guest Link Facebook Linkedin Twitter In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, we sit down with Arthur Kolker, CEO and founder of StayFi, to discuss the future of email marketing for short-term rental hosts. Arthur shares how StayFi is helping hosts capture valuable guest data through WiFi and convert it into direct bookings. […]
Concierge Secrets – How Amenities Can Make Or Break Your Bookings
Follow our guest Link Facebook Instagram Linkedin In this episode of the Boostly podcast, we sit down with Annie Sloan, co-founder and CEO of The Host Co. Annie shares her expertise on how hosts can enhance guest experiences and generate additional revenue by offering creative amenities. From automating upsells to providing value-add services, Annie explains […]
27 Units, 7 Years – Defining Success In Vacation Rentals
Follow our guest Link Facebook Instagram In this episode of the Boostly podcast, we sit down with Gordon Martin, CEO of People, Places & Things, based in Newfoundland, Canada. Gordon shares his incredible journey of growing his short-term rental business from a single property to managing 27 vacation rentals. He discusses how the pandemic forced […]
Boost Your Bookings – Strategies To Fill Calendar Gaps
Follow our guest Link Instagram Linkedin Envelope In this episode of the Boostly podcast, we’re joined by Sean Wilkinson, co-founder of Hostshare, a platform designed to help short-term rental hosts turn their vacant nights into valuable vacation opportunities. Sean shares insights on how Hostshare addresses the common issue of high vacancy rates and explains how […]
Community-driven STRs – Stategies for Success
Follow our guest Link Instagram Facebook Envelope Linkedin In this episode of the Boostly podcast, we sit down with Kim Herrlein, the Chief Leisure Officer of Purveyors of Leisure. Kim shares her journey from managing large group vacation rentals to expanding into a unique 132-acre campground near Yosemite. She dives into the importance of mindful […]