Mark Simpson

The Boostly Podcast

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Ready to reclaim control of your bookings and break free from the unpredictability of OTAs like Airbnb? Craving the stability of building your business on your terms? Dive into the Boostly Podcast, where Mark Simpson and Liam Carolan unveil the secrets to unlocking a flood of direct bookings. With a rich mix of insights, Mark and Liam equip you with the tools and strategies needed to secure your independence in the hospitality industry. Liam Carolan shines in the "Behind The Host" mini-series, offering a peek into the journeys of successful hosts. Mark Simpson, the driving force behind the Boo...

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The Difference Between Google Vacation Rentals and Google Business Listings 20.02.2023 14:23

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 556. In this podcast episode we sit down to discuss the difference between google vacation rentals and google business listings. boostly.co.uk/googlevacationrentals • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

NFC Tags will kill the QR Code 17.02.2023 29:11

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 555. In this podcast episode we sit down to discuss how NFC tags will kill the QR code. https://linktr.ee/davegoodfellow • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

How Airdna is going to change the STR game in 2023 15.02.2023 38:04

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 554. In this podcast episode with sit down with Jamie Lane to discuss how AirDNA is going to change the STR game in 2023. The coupon code is BOOSTLY20 for 20% off the subscription - Get an additional 20% off any annual AirDNA MarketMinder™ subscription for one year. Discount will be applied to listed prices, including any existing reduced-price items. Offer may n...

Which Is The Better Hospitality Investment: Airbnb vs Hotels 13.02.2023 23:19

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 553. In this podcast episode with sit down with Tj Tijani to discuss which is the better hospitality investment: Airbnb or Hotels. https://www.instagram.com/tjtijani/ • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Creating a Winning Strategy for Serviced Accommodation 10.02.2023 38:08

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 552. In this podcast episode with sit down with Dave Goodfellow to discuss how to create a winning strategy for serviced accommodation. https://linktr.ee/davegoodfellow • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

The Future of Hospitality: Expert Predictions for 2023 08.02.2023 1:19:56

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 551. In this podcast episode with sit down with a variety of different podcasters within the STR space to talk about the industry. • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Why Joining a Hospitality Association is Critical for your Business Success 06.02.2023 12:45

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 550. In this podcast episode with sit down with Keiran Craig-Jones to discuss why joining a hospitality association is critical for your businesses success. https://www.linkedin.com/in/keiran-craig-jones-820366128/ • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/web...

No such thing as AirBNB Bust with Bill Faeth 03.02.2023 54:51

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 549. In this podcast episode with sit down with Bill Faeth to discuss why there is no such thing as AirBNB Bust. • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

The Formula for Short-Term Rental Success 01.02.2023 38:23

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 548. https://www.hometeamvr.com In this podcast episode with sit down with Home Team Vacation Rentals to discuss the formula for short-term rental success. • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

How Real-Estate Investing can Help Take Back Control of Your Life 30.01.2023 35:01

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 546. In this podcast episode with sit down with Lauren Havens to discuss how real estate investing can help you take back control of your life. • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Tips on Creating Unique Properties from a Superhost 27.01.2023 28:49

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 545. In this podcast episode with sit down with Alex Jarbo to discuss different tips on creating unique properties from a superhost. • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Securing Your Financial Future in the Hospitality Industry 25.01.2023 32:07

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 544. In this podcast episode with sit down with Alex Sabio to discuss how to secure your financial future in the hospitality industry. • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Why It's Important to Choose the RIGHT Management Company 23.01.2023 28:49

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 543. In this podcast episode with sit down with Natalie Dorban to discuss why it's important to choose the right management company. • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

What It's REALLY Like to Own and Run a Hospitality Business While Travelling 20.01.2023 36:32

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 542. In this podcast episode with sit down with Sarah Weaver to discuss what is like owning and running an hospitality business while constantly being on the go and traveling. • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Tactics to Scale Your Hospitality Business Successfully 18.01.2023 27:02

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 541. In this podcast episode with sit down with Sascha Tucker to discuss tactics to scale your hospitality business successfully. • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

An Interview With The Book Direct Blueprint Authors 17.01.2023 39:18

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 538. In this podcast episode I will be talking with and interviewing all the authors of the The Book Direct Blueprint. 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Zoom Call Start 06:14 - The Inspiration 10:34 - Digital Ownership 16:05 - Make Your Technology Work For You 21:57 - About All Crucial Information 26:29 - Expanding Our Horizons 31:37 - Questions For App 38:16 - Outro • https...

Homes & Villas By Marriott Bonvoy 17.01.2023 4:14

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 539. In this podcast episode I will be handing the reigns to Pierre who is from and will represent Homes & Villas 00:00 - Intro 01:13 - Homes & Villas Intro 01:41 - Background 03:50 - Good Opportunity • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https:/...

Here's How I Got My Business On A Time Square Billboard 17.01.2023 4:48

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 537. In this podcast episode I will be talking about how I got my business on a time square billboard 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Booked In 01:59 - The Ad 03:42 - It's Easier Than You Think • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/po...

Experts Tips on Creating an Exceptional Guest Experience 16.01.2023 35:51

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 540. In this podcast episode we sit down with Katie and Mitch Ehly from Northwood Farmstead. • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Here Are 8 Mistakes I See Airbnb Hosts Make 06.01.2023 19:22

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 536. In this podcast episode I will be talking about 8 mistakes I see Airbnb hosts make 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Mistakes That Host Make 04:33 - Fist Example 08:11 - For The Coffee Drinkers 14:26 Hosts That Don't Communicate 18:26 Outro • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https:...

People Are Travelling Less, Here's How To Still Get Bookings 05.01.2023 8:33

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 535. In this podcast episode I will be talking about a recent survey and what you should do about their findings 00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Recent Survey 02:08 - Things You can Be Doing 03:33 - Spread The Word 04:19 Local Area 05:33 Examples 07:27 Outro • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/gui...

Two Airbnb Hacks To Increase Your Visibility And Bookings 02.01.2023 5:35

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 534. In this podcast episode I will be talk about the two Airbnb hacks to increase your visibility and bookings 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Amenities 02:40 - Specific Keywords 03:27 - Ask Method • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co....

It's Time To Up Your STR Marketing Game 30.12.2022 13:19

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 533. In this podcast episode we will be listening to Evan from Jarvis ML about how to step your STR marketing game 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Search Engine Optimization Dominance 08:29 - No excuse for your website not to be on mobile 12:00 - Two important question 12:53 - Outro • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk •...

What Guests Really Want: A Better Hospitality Experience 28.12.2022 30:11

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 532. In this podcast episode I will be talking with The Queen of Guest Experience in Touchstay Tyann, 00:00 - Intro 02:16 - Tyann Intro 04:54 - Best practices and tips for guest experience 11:10 - Thank you matters 16:57 - How do you come up with these ideas? 20:51 - How do you deal with the changes to Airbnb? 24:57 - When did you think Touchstay would become the...

Launch Of The STR Disruptor Series 26.12.2022 39:32

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 531. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Alex and Annie as part of our new miniseries The Disruptors, 00:00 - Intro 02:53 - Annie's Journey 03:34 - Alex's Journey 06:42 - What started the podcast? 10:53 - What is the tech being used? 15:30 - Has the given you the confidence to put your name forward? 24:37 - 18 months on Airbnb question 29:51 - Quick fi...