Wifi For Guests: Elevating Guest Satisfaction in the Digital Age
Follow our guest Linkedin Instagram In this podcast, Liam and special guest Philip Picard, CEO of Speedy Wi-Fi, discuss the growing importance of reliable Wi-Fi for short-term rental hosts. Philip shares his inspiration for creating Speedy Wi-Fi, driven by the challenges of remote work travel and the need for predictable connectivity. The platform offers a […]
Getting Your Foot In The Door With Direct Bookings
Follow our guest Linkedin Facebook Link In this podcast episode, Liam Carolan discusses direct bookings for hosts, featuring Adrian, co-founder of Booking Mood, a vacation rental booking software in the Netherlands. Booking Mood offers a simple availability calendar and a comprehensive booking system for direct bookings and payments. Adrian shares the history of Booking Mood, […]
Hospitable: Can I Use A PMS For Direct Bookings?
Follow our guest Twitter Facebook Instagram In this podcast, Liam introduces Andrew Shaw from Hospitable, a unique software beyond a PMS, focusing on messaging and automation for smaller-scale hosts. Andrew discusses Hospitable’s mission, user-friendliness, and affordability, emphasizing its channel management across platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com. They explore Hospitable’s unique features, including automated messaging and […]
Niching Down: How Your Vibe Attracts Your Tribe
Follow our guest Linkedin In this podcast, Liam interviews Andy Easton, the successful short-term rental host of Beach Retreats in Cornwall, UK. They discuss the importance of niching down, managing 250 beachside properties, and the joy of adding unique places to their portfolio. The conversation emphasizes the value of direct bookings and the challenges in […]
The Beginner’s Guide To Starting a Successful Glamping Business
Follow our guest In this Boostly Spotlight podcast, Liam Carolan discusses glamping with Nick Purslow from Glampitect. The episode emphasizes Glampitect’s role in aiding individuals to start a glamping business, addressing planning permission challenges in the UK. Purslow highlights the lucrative nature of glamping and provides practical advice, stressing the importance of checking local regulations […]
Is This The Future of Airbnb?
Follow our guest In this podcast, Mark discusses insights from a recent interview with Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky. Chesky hinted at a shift from focusing on spaces to building a global travel community, emphasizing robust user profiles for trust. Mark speculates Airbnb may become a matchmaking platform, tailoring experiences through data and AI. He anticipates […]
Boostly Update & Upcoming Changes
Follow our guest In this podcast, Mark shares a special update on Boostly’s seven-year journey, highlighting its growth to 52 staff members and generating 15 million in direct bookings in the last 14-15 months. The focus is on adapting to the changing landscape of diary bookings and gaining attention from major OTAs. Mark acknowledges communication […]
The Big Bash: The STR Party You Really Don’t Want To Miss
Follow our guest In this podcast, Mark unveils the exclusive Big Bash event on November 14, 2023, in York, UK, with only 100 tickets left. He thanks sponsors like Iconic Training and Price Labs for making it happen. The unique event features no talks, just networking and fun. Highlights include a special greeter’s guild by […]
This Tool will grow your direct bookings
Follow our guest In this podcast, Liam Carolan interviews Chris Walker, CEO of Direct Booking Tools, focusing on their tool that enhances direct bookings for vacation rentals. The tool, developed over 18-24 months, emphasizes price transparency, displaying real-time pricing on property managers’ websites. Chris highlights the significant impact on conversion rates, reducing the need for […]
How to Get Listed on Google Vacation Rentals
Follow our guest In this podcast, Mark discusses Sean Rakidzich’s YouTube video, “This Site Could Destroy Airbnb,” focusing on Google Vacation Rentals’ impact in 2023. Google is transitioning from Business Listings to Vacation Rentals, automatically delisting short-term rentals from the former. To be listed on Google Vacation Rentals, property owners need a property management software with […]
Boosting & Managing Your Revenue Successfully
Follow our guest In this podcast, Liam and guest Jordan Locke discuss the pivotal role of revenue management in short-term rentals. Jordan, from Rev Party Consulting, guides listeners through the host’s revenue journey, covering research, automation tools, and advanced strategies. They address common mistakes hosts make, including underestimating revenue management’s simplicity and overemphasizing high-demand seasons. […]
Revolutionising Hospitality with AI: Top 4 Tools Revealed
Follow our guest In this podcast, Mark discusses four AI tools that he finds essential. He emphasizes their practicality for everyday use, steering clear of the more common ones like ChatGPT. The first tool he introduces is Poe.com, an AI resource that allows users to seamlessly switch between different bots, such as ChatGPT and Claude, […]