The Boostly Podcast

In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, I joined the Stay Direct monthly meet-up to talk about where AI is really heading in the short-term rental industry, and what hosts, property managers and direct booking businesses should be paying attention to right now. Skool Group - https://www.skool.com/drive-direct-bookings-for-strs-5526 This was a thorough deep dive into AI, WordPress, PMS platforms, d...

Aqrdia is preparing to officially launch its groundbreaking AI-powered “chief of staff” for short-term rental operators at VRMA International in Nashville this October. In this video, we break down how Arqdia's new “decision brain” helps vacation rental companies turn overwhelming amounts of data into clear, prioritised action. Instead of replacing existing tools like Guesty, Hostaway, or Pric...

👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings. In this episode, Gil Chan of Crafted Stays and I explore how SEO is changing in the age of AI search. We break down the rise of AEO and GEO, why guests are asking tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity for recommendations, and what accommodation businesses need t...

In this episode, we’re joined by Amber Knight from Bookings Cloud to discuss how vacation rental managers can move beyond reactive marketing and start building a stronger, more profitable direct booking strategy. Amber shares her experience across the short-term rental industry and explains why guest acquisition can no longer be treated as an afterthought. We dive into the difference between boost...

👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings Check out Stayfinder here https://www.stayfinder.com/ Stayfi is https://stayfi.com/💡 This video is part of our free training series to help you grow your short-term rental business and take control away from OTAs.🎟️ Save Your Spot: Boostly’s Free 90-Minute WorkshopMa...

In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, I’m joined by voices from across the industry to break down what’s coming next and what hosts and property managers need to prepare for now. Drawing on insights from operators, tech leaders, consultants, and founders, we cover the biggest shifts already happening beneath the surface, including: • AI moving from hype to table stakes • Direct bookings becoming...

Hiring is the single biggest decision that either scales your STR business or silently destroys it. Most hosts wait too long, hire too cheap, or onboard the wrong way. In today’s episode I sit down with Matt Metros of CS Outsource , who works with more than 500 property management companies worldwide , to break down exactly how to hire properly, avoid the common traps, and build a team that actual...

Welcome back to the Episode 801 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙👋 Welcome to the Boostly Spotlight, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. In this Boostly Spotlight episode, we shine the spotlight on Garrett Brown from BiggerPockets — diving into his insights on real estate investing, short-term rental growth, and how...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 800 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. Episode 800 of The Boostly Podcast is a celebration of eight years behind the mic—starting with a Skype setup in 2017 and growing into a global community with over a million YouTube views. Mark...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 799 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. In this Boostly Spotlight episode, Liam is joined by James King, Senior Marketing Manager for Eviivo in the US and Canada. With over 20 years of STR and hospitality experience, Jamey unpacks ho...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 797 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. In this Boostly Bootcamp session, Mark Simpson is joined by Hailey Marie Anderson, a 22-year-old Airbnb entrepreneur who built a 7-figure arbitrage business with 58 properties — all fully remot...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 796 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. In this Boostly Bootcamp session, Mark Simpson is joined by Ruben Kanya, co-founder of Invested Escapes and a nationwide leader in temporary housing. Together they unpack how short-term rental...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 795 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. In this Boostly Bootcamp session, Mark Simpson is joined by Dr. Rachel to explore how AI tools are transforming the mid-term rental space. Building on Day 1 with Ryan Luke, this session dives...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 793 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. In this Boostly Bootcamp session, Mark Simpson is joined by Ryan Luke to unpack one of the hottest strategies in short-term rentals right now: medium-term stays of 30 days or more. With Airbnb...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 792 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. In this special Boostly Spotlight episode, Mark Simpson is joined by Christina Vassel, Director of Partnerships at Turno, the cleaning automation platform built for hosts. Together they dive in...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 791 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. Today, In this Boostly collab session, Mark, Madi, and Mike Petrek , founder & CEO of Batch , explore how the world’s biggest party-planning app evolved into a full-blown group travel mark...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 790 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. Today, we are joined by Jeff from Furnished Finder — the go-to platform for hosts looking to attract reliable mid-term tenants such as traveling nurses, remote workers, and corporate clients....

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 789 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. In today’s Spotlight Series, Liam sits down with Pierre from Directo — the all-in-one guest experience platform helping short-term rental hosts ditch OTAs and win back direct bookings. Directo...

🎙 Welcome to this Special Webinar Episode on the Boostly Show! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. 💡 This video is part of our free training series to help you grow your short-term rental business and take control away from OTAs. In this special Boostly webinar, Mark Simpson dives...

🎙 Welcome to this Special Webinar Episode on the Boostly Show! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. 💡 This video is part of our free training series to help you grow your short-term rental business and take control away from OTAs. In this special Boostly webinar, Mark Simpson is jo...

🎙 Welcome to this Special Webinar Episode of 'Fries with that' on the Boostly Show! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. 💡 This video is part of our free training series to help you grow your short-term rental business and take control away from OTAs. How can you make guest...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 785 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. 💡 This video is part of our free training series to help you grow your short-term rental business and take control away from OTAs. In today’s Spotlight Series, we’re talking to a true hospita...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 784 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads. 💡 This video is part of our free training series to help you grow your short-term rental business and take control away from OTAs. In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, we're joined by Jenn...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 783 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads.💡 This video is part of our free training series to help you grow your short-term rental business and take control away from OTAs. In today’s Spotlight Series, we introduce you to the tools, s...

🎙 Welcome back to the Episode 782 of Boostly Podcast! 🎙 👋 Welcome to Boostly, where we give STR and MTR owners and managers the tools, strategies, and support to win more direct bookings — no fluff, no ads.💡 This video is part of our free training series to help you grow your short-term rental business and take control away from OTAs. In today’s Spotlight Series, we’re diving into one of the eas...