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The Boostly PodcastJun 14, 2021
Behind The Host with Kat Pape
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 475. In this podcast I'm going to be talking with Kat Pape, founder and CEO of B&B Equity Group. Kat is also an advocate of green cleaning and is soon to be an author with Hospitable Hosts.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:47 - A little about Kat and her business
04:31 - What challenges has Kat faced?
09:08 - Do guests appreciate the eco aspect?
11:52 - What tech does Kat use and how does she use it?
20:40 - What got Kat involved with Hospitable Hosts?
24:46 - A little more about Kat
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This is why you should never have a free website from your PMS provider for your Short Stay Accommodation Business
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 474. In this podcast I'm going to be talking about why free PMS websites are NOT good for your hospitality business, and how to get a good, future proof website which attracts direct bookings.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:17 - Why do you need Boostly?
03:03 - Problems with free PMS sites
04:53 - Get a future proof website
05:55 - Are we a good fit?
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Behind the Host with Tracey Northcott
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 473. In this podcast I'm going to be speaking with Tracey Northcott who is a short term host and trainer to other hosts, teaching them how to scale to a seven figure business which is amazing!
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00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - A little about Traceys business
08:23 - Tips and tricks to identify your avatar
11:38 - Who is in Traceys team?
17:46 - Advice to attract your target guest
24:20 - A little more about Tracey
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How to build your direct bookings within your local community
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 472. In this podcast I'm going to be showing you a webinar that I did alongside Hospitable a few weeks ago. We take a look behind the paywall and discuss direct bookings as well as answering questions from the hospitable community.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:26 - Introduction from Angela at Hospitable
04:19 - Marks background with Hospitable
12:15 - What has the biggest pain point been for Hospitable pivoting to direct bookings?
16:32 - Providing your guest with a fantastic experience
23:08 - Building a guest database
33:34 - The most effective method to increase retention rate for customers
38:47 - Guest screening
47:39 - How to attract more corporate guests
55:19 - Running a business doesn’t have to be hard work
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Behind the Host with Sasha Herman
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 471. In this podcast I'm going to be talking with Sasha Herman, a hospitable host based in Luton, UK who started her property business during the pandemic and has since grown it to 6 properties.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:40 - A little about Sasha’s business and her properties
05:57 - How important was getting educated to Sashas success?
08:56 - How does it feel to be a hospitable host?
15:02 - What’s a good way to vet guests?
23:38 - Does Sasha have a team?
26:02 - Sasha’s top tip for hosts starting out
30:09 - A little more about Sasha
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How Hostfully, Hospitable, Uplisting and Guesty are helping the STR Industry
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 470. In this podcast I'm going to be talking to Hostfully, Hospitable, Uplisting and Guesty about their PMS and they're going to be answering questions asked directly from the community.
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00:00 - Introduction
03:33 - What is Hostfully and why do you call it a PMP?
11:23 - Questions for Hostfully
23:18 - Hospitable plans for the future and what they’re working on now
34:21 - Questions for Hospitable
45:10 - Introduction to Uplisting
56:18 - Questions for Uplisting
01:03:14 - Introduction to Guesty
01:12:35 - Questions for Guesty
01:23:14 - Summary from Mark
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Behind The Host with Stacey Paretti Rase
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 469. In this podcast I'm going to be talking to Stacey Paretti Rase, a host who specialises in hosting bridal parties and who is also an author within Hospitable Hosts.
Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Introducing Stacey
02:50 - Staceys properties
06:49 - What type of guests does Stacey get?
10:32 - How is it different to host a bridal party?
14:50 - What tech has been a game changer?
16:25 - What does Staceys day look like as a host?
18:24 - Staceys tips for direct bookings
21:21 - What does being a Hospitable Host mean to Stacey?
26:27 - What does the future hold?
28:08 - A little more about Stacey
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How to price up an influencer stay
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 468. In this podcast I'm going to be talking about how to properly price up an influencer stay, as well as the options they may have available for you and what options may be best for your business.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:58 - How does it work?
02:01 - Reach out to the influencer
03:22 - Making use of additional extras
04:21 - Treat it as a business relationship
06:06 - Reach out for help
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Behind The Host with Matt Caissie
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 467. In this podcast I'm going to be talking with Matt Cassie from Airbnb Uncovered, but we're going to be putting an interesting twist on this episode where we do a dual interview. I am going to interview Matt, then we'll switch it up and he's going to interview me.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:24 - Who is Matt Cassie?
05:27 - What is Matts biggest roadblock in his business?
10:07 - Matts cleaning advice for multiple units
13:28 - What key tools does Matt use everyday in his business
18:36 - How does Matt see 2022 playing out in the world of vacations?
25:02 - Matt interviews Mark
25:19 - What actions increase activity specifically on direct booking sites via Facebook?
33:11 - Influencer Marketing
36:35 - What does Mark tell his direct hosts to do regarding liability and damage protection?
41:42 - How many leads can Mark bring in for people?
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A new powerful AI technology that will write your Airbnb listing
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 466. In this podcast I'm going to be talking about Listify, a new AI technology which will write your Airbnb listing for you. I'm happy to announce that we have partnered with Listify so this is free for Boostly content creator members!
Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust
00:00 - Introduction
01:11 - Boostly community wins
03:22 - What is Listify?
05:15 - Demoing how Listify works
06:35 - Boostly members get it free!
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Behind the Host with Amanda Williams
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 465. In this podcast I'm going to be talking with Amanda Williams, best selling author and founder of Carolina Furnished Rentals.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:41 - Amandas Story
04:20 - What made Amanda grow her arbitrage portfolio?
07:58 - How would other hosts partner up with local realtors?
12:46 - What is Amandas daily routine?
17:28 - Amandas new business
21:58 - What advice would Amanda give to herself?
31:55 - A little more about Amanda
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Airbnb back Down AGAIN
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 464. In this podcast I'm going to be talking about the changes made by Airbnb, how you can influence your standings as well as why you shouldn't be reliant on Airbnb as a marketing channel.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Airbnb Changes
01:18 - Promote yourself in the comments
02:57 - Default Listings Change
04:28 - Influencing the categories
05:41 - So much knowledge for just 99p
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Behind the Host with Rose Tipka
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 463. In this podcast I'm going to be talking to Rose Tipka, CEO and founder of 'Your Familys Place' about her hospitality business and the niche market of larger accommodation aimed at groups of 14-20 people.
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00:00 - Introduction
03:35 - How did the name ‘Your Familys Place’ come about?
05:05 - What made you decide to host big groups?
12:03 - What tips would you have for people going into a larger property market?
14:34 - How do you get your guests?
18:17 - How has a direct booking website helped your business?
20:48 - What tech do you use within your business?
28:06 - How has having documents and procedures helped your business?
33:30 - A little more about Rose
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New Booking Trend
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 462. In this podcast I'm going to be talking about how Instant Bookings have changed the game for the hospitality sector, and providing advice on how to secure more bookings using a chat service on your website.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Instant Bookings
03:18 - Why you should use Whatsapp or live chat on your website
04:47 - Keeping you ahead of the game
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Behind the Host with Tia Castle
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 461. In this podcast I'm going to be talking with another Hospitable Host - Tia Castle, who owns Castle Lux Rentals, a professional management agency.
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00:00 - Introduction
02:57 - An introduction about Tia and her company
06:07 - How did Tia get started?
14:07 - How has the luxury side of things changed Tia's types of guests and properties?
16:46 - Has the kind of tech Tia used changed?
21:25 - Was it easy to switch between PMS?
24:29 - How does Tia get guests to book direct?
29:21 - How did Tia get involved with Hospitable Hosts?
33:06 - Tia’s coaching program
35:03 - A little more about Tia
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Why you should not rely on your free PMS website
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 460. In this podcast I'm going to be talking why you should not rely on PMS websites and the risk you are at if you do rely on one. We also go into why using a Boostly website is an amazing option for growing and scaling whilst making sure your website is secure.
Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust
00:00 - Introduction
00:38 - Don’t lose your website!
03:07 - The beauty of a Boostly website
04:09 - Are you looking to grow and scale?
04:51 - Boostly is the most recommended website agency in the industry
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Behind the Host With Pamela Holt
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 459. In this podcast I'm going to be talking with Pamela Holt, who has been a host for 30 years and who is also one of the 40 Hospitable Hosts. We'll be talking about her journey and her time travelling whilst being a host.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - Who is Pam?
09:47 - How did you adjust and form the support team you have?
13:56 - What did you do once you realised what your main avatar was?
24:21 - If you want to go further, go alone. If you want to go far, go together
29:53 - Pams transferable skills
32:23 - What made you join the hospitable hosts?
37:00 - A little more about Pam
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Why SEO Is Not For You
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 458. In this podcast I'm going to be talking about SEO - otherwise known as Search Engine Optimisation. We're going to be covering how to manage your expectations of SEO, and why ranking number one on Google is an unrealistic expectation.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:19 - SEO is not what you think it is
04:35 - What’s stopping you from being top of Google?
05:44 - The organic search results
07:18 - Long-tail keywords
08:42 - You must have realistic expectations of SEO
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How to brand your airbnb business within the listing itself - Boostly Tune Up Review
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 457. In this podcast I'm going to be doing a Boostly Tune-up Review which is where I take a look at your content and give feedback on things that are good and things that could be better. This is a great opportunity for development while also helping out other hosts too.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:16 - What is a Tuneup?
02:37 - Using Branded Images
04:31 - Using special fonts to draw attention
06:36 - Use of Fiverr to find what you need
09:08 - Let us know if you want a Boostly Tuneup
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My 2022 Time Management Goal
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 456. In this podcast I speak about my journey to get to where I am right now with Boostly, as well as the responsibility and accountability that comes with it. I also talk about tools I plan to use going forward to help with the Boostly development.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:19 - Blinkest
03:42 - A definite read - Clockwork
04:29 - More responsibilities
06:29 - My Clockwork Commitment
08:28 - Self Accountability
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Behind The Host with Andrew Hanson
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 455. In this podcast we speak with Andrew Hanson - another host from Hospitable Hosts. Andrew is based in the USA and has a business called Pond Life Rentals. We'll be talking about this, his hospitality business and the Hospitable Hosts project.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:56 - How did Andrew get started?
06:41 - Did travelling help with the growth of your business?
17:53 - What software or tools do you use within your business?
23:45 - Communication with guests is crucial
27:05 - What kind of content does Andrew publish on Social Media?
29:14 - What does it mean to be a hospitable host?
37:13 - A little more about Andrew
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Behind The Host With Sally Kember
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 454. In this podcast we speak with Sally Kember - a hospitable host, about her serviced accommodation journey as well as her podcast which has just reached the amazing milestone of 100 episodes!
Looking to build that trust factor with your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - How did Sally get into Serviced Accommodation?
04:30 - How important is Mindset?
08:06 - Where did the idea for a podcast come from?
15:35 - What does it mean to you to be a hospitable host?
26:05 - What tools does Sally use daily?
28:39 - Consistency is important
32:29 - What does the future hold?
35:23 - A little more about Sally
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Behind The Host with Sean McGregor
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 453. In this podcast we speak with Sean McGregor - a 5-star air bnb host from Stay Work and Play (SWAP) who has hosted over 4000 guests and is apart of the Hospitable Hosts project.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - About Seans Business
09:11 - Do you have any tips?
11:46 - How did Sean stumble into his niche?
14:32 - How did SWAP come around?
19:17 - How do you add more hosts?
21:55 - What made Sean get involved in Hospitable Hosts?
25:56 - What is a Hospitable Host?
29:08 - What is your golden nugget of advice?
34:04 - Seans favourite food from his travels
36:09 - Seans top celebrity
39:04 - A quote Sean lives by
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Behind The Host With Jodie Stirling
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 452. In this podcast we speak with Jodie Stirling - One of the founders of Stirling Stays and we discuss the exciting, upcoming project Hospitable Hosts.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:39 - Who is Jodie Stirling?
07:36 - What is Hospitable Hosts?
13:13 - About Jodies Book
20:31 - What's coming up in the future for Jodie?
22:39 - Where can we purchase the Hospitable Hosts book?
23:30 - Jodies advice for anyone getting started in the industry
28:03 - A little more about Jodie
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What does trust marketing mean to you with Chris Maughan
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 451. In this podcast I interview Chris Maughan - the founder of Iprac about trust marketing and direct bookings.
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00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - About Chris Maughan
03:33 - An overview of IPRAC
05:45 - Why should we focus on trust?
10:38 - How do you build trust with iprac?
14:00 - How is iprac different?
18:32 - Whats the next big goal for IPRAC?
22:23 - What does Chris do to relax?
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How to clockwork your STR business with Mike Michalowicz
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 450. In this podcast I interview Mike Michalowicz about how he is helping the hospitality industry and the impact he's had on Boostly.
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00:00 – Introduction
01:41 – Books that Mike has offered and created
02:55 – Blinkest
07:01 – The cheerio analogy
11:15 – Profit First
15:54 – Market
21:28 – What is Mike creating next?
25:51 – Mikes go to destination
27:13 – Does Mike book direct?
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Behind the Host - Paul Anderson Sandfield Guesthouse
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 449. We talk to Paul Anderson from Sandfield Guesthouse. Everything from using Instagram for your business to his morning routine.
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00:00 - Meet Liam from Team Boostly
04:50 - Who is Paul
08:18 - Standing out
11:48 - Your USP
15:13 - Define your avatar
20:39 - Your content pillars
26:00 - Make a schedule that fits you
30:09 - The Hospitable Host Book
32:12 - Building a Story Brand
35:11 - A morning routine
37:05 - Book recommendations
39:25 - Paul's inspirations
40:14 - How Boostly Academy has changed my life
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Airbnb u-turn on updated policy
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 448. In this podcast I talk about the u-turn that Airbnb have taken with the cancellation and rebooking policy they updated last week. Thanks to the community, changes have been made.
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00:00 - Start
00:37 - Last weeks Airbnb update
02:27 - Converting a looker into a booker
04:23 - The u-turn on the updated Airbnb policy
06:03 - Make your voices heard in the community
07:21 - Short, medium and long term.
09:16 - What are you doing to protect yourself?
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Is it time to quit Airbnb?
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 447. In this podcast I talk about the new Airbnb policies, their new refund rates/polices, the moving goal posts and how you can protect yourself in the short, medium and long term.
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00:00 - Start
00:58 - Changes from Airbnb
01:48 - Blog posts to check out
02:18 - 24hr window to 72hrs
05:01 - They aren't prioritising the host
06:33 - Simple step to add to the checking in process
07:58 - You will pay the bill
09:30 - Don't overpromise, but do overdeliver
11:17 - How reliant are you on OTAs?
12:50 - What will you do in the short, medium and long term?
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My new exciting book project
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 446. In this podcast I reveal to you my exciting new book project which I've been keeping quiet and that I signed on to be part of last year.
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00:00 - Start
00:52 - Creating a trust factor
02:40 - Jodies Idea
04:41 - Getting this idea out to the world
06:43 - You do not want to miss this
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This is why you need a direct booking website
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 445. In this podcast we cover why you need a direct booking website and the benefits it will bring to your business and your customers.
00:00 - Start
00:28 - Why you need a direct booking website
01:49 - Save £200 on I-PRAC
04:05 - The industry has changed since 2019
05:35 - Boostly wants to hear from you
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The Book Direct Playbook - 2 Month Update
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 444. This episode is to give you an update on my Best-Selling book, 'The Book Direct Playbook' and how it's going 2 months on from the release.
00:39 The goals of the book
03:27 Trust is the way forward
04:20 IPRAC Partnership
06:32 Encouraging people to interact
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Boostly Website Update
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 443. This is a recap of my Facebook live about a Boostly Website Update.
00:00 Start
01:32 A problem that we had
03:01 A new update
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Are you using a Pricing Software Tool for your STR business. If not, watch this
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 442. This is a recap of my Facebook live where using a pricing software tool for your STR business.
00:00 Start
00:40 The survey results
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1366 hosts are currently wasting their money doing Facebook Ads
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 441. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how 1366 hosts are currently wasting their money doing Facebook Ads.
00:00 Start
01:20 What are you doing to promote your business?
02:00 What does this mean?
02:50 What you can do
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How to build direct bookings for your STR business in 2022
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 440. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to build direct bookings for your STR business in 2022.
00:00 Start
03:40 The Hostfully Team
10:20 Mark of Boostly
14:10 Main tip for increasing direct bookings
21:50 How to build trust
27:20 Tips to improve your brand
36:00 Are my marketing campaigns working?
38:00 Tips to improve your brand
42:30 Responsibilities of a host
48:00 Tips for someone with only one property
49:00 Can you still use OTAs?
53:30 The next big thing in the hospitality
55:40 Maintaining relationships with companies
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Wheelhouse updated guide 2022
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 439. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how Wheelhouse updated guide 2022.
00:00 Start
02:10 Amelia from Wheelhouse
02:40 What is Wheelhouse?
03:20 The Wheelhouse Integration Process
05:10 Business Intelligence Tools
06:30 The Wheelhouse pricing tool
10:40 Wheelhouse settings
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The Secret Sauce to a Direct Booking Website
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 438. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how the secret sauce to a direct booking website.
00:00 Start
00:40 Bigger buttons for your website
02:30 Real-time reviews
03:20 The importance of FAQs
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How to pick a management company for you STR properties
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 437. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to pick a management company for your STR properties.
00:00 Start
00:10 What is a management company?
00:40 Get a management company with good contacts
01:20 My recommendations
02:40 If you are a management company
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Airbnb cannot beat you at this ONE thing
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 436. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how Airbnb cannot beat you at this ONE thing.
00:00 Start
00:10 A tip and an encouragement for you
01:30 Visit the Hospitality Community
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Boostly Update
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 435. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about a Boostly update.
00:00 Start
00:30 Boostly update
01:00 What kept me busy
01:50 What happened recently
03:30 Boostly podcast
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Do you really know your guest? 😕
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 434. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked all about knowimg your guest.
00:00 Start
00:20 Who is your guest?
03:00 Can you trust your guest?
03:30 What happens if something goes wrong?
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Who is Boostly?
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 433. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked all about Boostly.
00:00 Start
00:30 Don't over rely
00:50 So why am I telling you this?
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Book Direct Day 2022
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 432. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about Book Direct Day 2022.
00:00 Start
00:40 About Mark Simpson
04:00 About Mark's book
05:30 Book Direct Data
08:50 Mark's opinion
14:50 Buy Now Pay Later
18:30 About Hopper
21:10 How Book Direct Started
27:00 Data from the large property managers
33:50 Direct booking is expensive
40:10 The time element and the aspects of the costs
45:40 What you should do
52:00 Reach out to Mark
53:20 Mark's final message
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Free Tool and Template You Can Use Right Now To Get Bookings
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 431. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about a free tool and template you can use right now to get bookings.
00:00 Start
00:20 About FOMO emails
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How to get a direct booking in the next 1 hour
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 430. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to get a direct booking in the next 1 hour.
00:00 Start
00:30 Do this to your previous guests
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The Anti Book Direct Video
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 429. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the Anti Book Direct.
00:00 Start
00:10 You need to be on all of the OTAs
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Do you need bookings for 2022 👉 DO THIS
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 428. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about what to do if you need bookings.
00:00 Start
00:15 Contact your previous guests
01:10 What to do if you have lots of guests
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How to discover your Customer Avatar [24 Hour Clubhouse Takeaover]
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 427. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to discover your customer avatar.
00:00 Start
01:00 About Guest Avatars
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The book that helped this host on his mindset and business journey [Clubhouse 24 Hour takeover]
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 426. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the book that helped this host on his mindset and business journey.
00:00 Start
01:00 Books that helped your business
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