Using a Book Direct Marketplace to Drive Direct Bookings
Follow our guest Link Linkedin In this Boostly podcast episode, host Liam interviews Bradley DenDulk, founder of GetawayGoGo, a platform combining OTA convenience with direct booking benefits for vacation rentals. Bradley discusses how OTAs charge commissions leading to increased rental rates by hosts. GetawayGoGo addresses this by offering a free listing service for hosts, charging […]
Actionable Steps You Can Take to be More Successful in Hospitality
Follow our guest Link Instagram In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, host Liam interviews James from BnB Uni. James shares his journey in the rental and management business, starting with 23 properties across Sydney and Stockholm. He focuses on rental arbitrage, leveraging Airbnb and his Boostly website, and managing properties on behalf of owners. […]
How You Can incorporate AI Into Your Hospitality Business
Follow our guest Link In this podcast, Liam interviews Clive, founder of Hello Hosty, discussing their AI concierge, Alina, created for the hospitality industry. Alina offers 24/7 guest communication, reducing the workload for property managers. Clive, with a background in real estate, highlights how Alina integrates with platforms like Booking.com, Airbnb, and VRBO to learn […]
Success Leaves Clues: Tips from a Property Investor
Follow our guest Link Instagram In the Boostly podcast, host Liam interviews Laura Muse, a successful UK-based short-term rental host and property investor. Laura shares her transition from an equine nutritionist to hospitality, emphasizing that it’s more than a job—it’s a lifestyle dedicated to creating exceptional guest experiences. She and her husband, James, ventured into […]
Analysing Your Listing Data To Increase Bookings
Follow our guest Link Instagram Facebook In this podcast, Jeff Brown, founder of IntelliHost, and Liam of the Boostly podcast, discuss strategies for increasing direct bookings in the hospitality industry. Jeff highlights that 90% of Airbnb bookings begin with direct searches, underscoring the importance of a strong online presence. He shares his journey from corporate […]
Finance Freedom: Simplifying Rental Finances for Stress-Free Living
Follow our guest Link Instagram In the Boostly podcast episode, Liam highlights Baselane, a game-changing software for US hosts, diverging from the usual topic of direct bookings. He introduces Saad, the head of business development, and Thorben, the co-founder. Baselane, born from Thorben’s own struggles as an Airbnb host in New York, simplifies financial management […]
Mastering Scale: Insights from an Expert in Managing 300 Units
Follow our guest Link In this podcast episode of the Boostly podcast, hosted by Liam Carolan and Syed from sayedbnb.com discusses his journey in the short-term rental market. Starting in 2017, Syed aimed to replace his regular income by investing in multifamily properties. He initially succeeded with Airbnb, rapidly scaling up to 300 units. His […]
Practice What You Preach: The Story of a STR Business Coach
Follow our guest Link In this Boostly podcast episode, host Liam interviews Amanda Stecker, founder of Unique Cotswolds Cottages and Holiday Letology. Amanda discusses her journey in the holiday rental industry, emphasizing the importance of guest experience and efficient marketing. She highlights her strategy of targeting a niche market for luxury, dog-friendly cottages for couples […]
Tactics to Successfully Manage Your STR Properties Remotely
Follow our guest Linkedin Link In this podcast, Liam Carolan discusses remote management of short-term rentals with Florian Hoven, co-founder of KeyNest. Keynest provides a widespread network for secure key storage, enabling remote access for guests and service providers at 4,000 to 5,000 locations. This solution was inspired by Florian’s challenges in managing Airbnb properties […]
Zero to Six Units in 2 Years: A Teachers STR Journey
Follow our guest Facebook Welcome to episode 891 of the Boostly Podcast. In this episode, we delve into the captivating world of short-term rentals and direct bookings with our guest, Madeline Blum, founder of Humble Roots Rest. Based in the stunning Smoky Mountains of the USA, Madeline shares her unique journey from a New York […]