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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Artificial Intelligence Can Help Your Hospitality Business Boom 21.12.2022 15:11

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 529. In this podcast episode I will be talking about CHATGPT and how it can assist your business 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Talk about CHATGPT 04:04 - How to create the post 08:33 - Reword my Airbnb listing Title? 12:54 This the Future 14:35 Outro • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook...

How To Stand Out And Get More Reservations 19.12.2022 49:27

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 528. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Kelvin from Rankbreeze about how to stand out and get more reservations. 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - Kelvins Intro 05:34 - Breakdown of Rankbreeze 11:33 - Is the optimisation multilingual 17:26 - How much did Airbnb affect you? 20:58 - Digging into amenities 25:33 - How much does Superhost play into how you rank? 32:5...

How to Get More Bookings with Influencer Marketing 16.12.2022 17:26

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 527. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Jordan from Stayamo about Influencer Marketing and how it can help hosts like you. 00:00 - Intro 04:25 - Jordans thought process behind Stayamo 10:15 - Advice to people watching about influencer marketing 14:56 - What type of hosts are Stayamo looking to attract? • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5...

I found Brian Chesky's Airbnb Listing and tried to make a booking 14.12.2022 39:22

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 526. In this podcast episode I will be talking with John Hilderbrand about Airbnb and Direct Booking 00:00 - Intro 02:46 - John Intro 05:10 - Johns Journey Progression 10:00 - A Look At Airbnb Website 15:01 - Easy To Get Overwhelmed 20:35 - For Anyone With Big Properties 27:47 Massive Rise In Digital Nomadism 36:47 Outro • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly....

The Book Direct Blueprint: Perfecting The Foundations of your STR 12.12.2022 5:51

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 525. In this podcast episode I will be talking about the launch of the Book Direct Blueprint, thanking those involved and talking about the goals of the book. 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Co-authors of the book 03:01 - The goal of the book 04:00 - Profits go to charity • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boo...

Hospitality Technology: How To Get The Best Out Of Your System 09.12.2022 39:27

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 524. In this podcast episode I will be talking with John An, who is a short-term rental industry expert, CEO and founder of Techtape as well as an author who features in the Book Direct Blueprint. 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - How did John get into hospitality and where is he now? 07:40 - When did you realise tech was a problem for hosts? 12:20 - Techtapes challenges and...

How to get better reviews and income using furniture in your listings 07.12.2022 31:18

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 523. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Sage Nathan, head of partnerships at Minoan and we will be discussing Minoan as well as their chapter in the Book Direct Blueprint. 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - Sages role at Minoan 05:18 - What is Minoan? 11:40 - What mistakes do hosts usually make? 18:42 - How did it feel to co-writing the Minoan chapter of the book?...

Choosing The Right Hospitality Website Provider 05.12.2022 41:34

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 522. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Tom O'Brien the chief technical officer from Boostly. 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Tom Introduction 02:03 - Why should people listen to Boostly regarding the website? 06:41 - The first time i got a great professional website 12:03 - What's your day to day? 17:19 - Lets talk about the Book Direct Blueprints 30:13 - What...

Pricing Your Rental The Right Way With Dynamic Pricing Tools 02.12.2022 50:14

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 521. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Anurag and Thibault About Price Labs. 00:00 - Intro 00:53 - Anurag and Thibault Intro 06:33 - What is Price Labs? 12:43 - Is there metrics that every host out there really should be measuring? 18:31 - RevPAR solves that problem? 25:05 - Making the most of the high peaks? 32:42 - How does it feel helping so many...

Protecting Your Business With Guest Screening 30.11.2022 32:57

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 520. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Humphrey Bowles who is from Super Hog and we will be talking about their chapter in The Book Direct Blueprint and Super Hog. 00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Humphrey Intro 05:19 - What does Super Hog Do? 08:54 - What would you say to a Host worried bout guest experienced? 17:07 - How doi most Hosts feel about risk? 24:08...

How to Partner with Brands and Improve Customer Service 28.11.2022 39:29

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 519. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Marc Hostovsky who is the founder of Minoan, a company who helps hospitality owners connect with brands to provide a better customer service whilst benefiting both the brand and the host. 00:00 - Intro 01:39 - What is Minoan? 03:55 - Life for Marc before Minoan 10:09 - How did the concept of Minoan come around?...

Connect With The Brands You Need For Your STR 23.11.2022 29:36

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 517. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Ally Goltz the head of growth at Minoan. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 01:30 Ally intro 05:25 Where do we fill the properties from? 11:54 Many hosts look at one thing setting up 15:39 It's very difficult to keep consistency 20:25 Where is Minoan currently a...

How To Make Extra Income From Your STR Using Additional Services 23.11.2022 34:20

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 518. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Madison Rifkin who's the CEO and founder of a service called Mount. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 01:58 Madison intro 07:09 Why should hosts consider Mount? 10:08 Can anybody rent these amenities? 16:20 Is there a limit to these amenities? 21:42 Why did you...

The Best Way To Build Trust And Increase Bookings 21.11.2022 48:25

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 516. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Chris Maughan the CEO and founder of I-Prac. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 02:16 Chris intro 04:06 Diving into I-Prac 09:32 Chris Maughan in The Book Direct Blueprint 15:42 can i trust this host 20:29 more emotion then logic 26:42 How widespread is the lack...

Tips From YPN On How To Invest In An STR 18.11.2022 31:08

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 515. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Michelle Cairns from Your Property Network a leading UK a property magazine. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 01:02 Michelle Intro 03:07 What is Your Property Network 06:07 What sorts of opportunities? 10:58 What kind of help can we give? 16:17 What is the end...

Optimizing Your STR To Achieve Financial Freedom 16.11.2022 1:13:52

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 514. In this podcast episode I will be hosting a second edition of Pitch Your PMS with Zeevou, Lodgify, Owner Rez, Eviivo, and Hostaway. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 00:43 Zeevou Introduction 06:50 Lodgify Introduction 15:39 Lodgify Questions 20:57 Owner Rez Introduction 29:57 Owner Rez Questions 32:02 Evii...

Optimizing Your STR To Achieve Financial Freedom 14.11.2022 6:51

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 513. In this podcast episode I will be talking about a particular PMs Future stay Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 00:23 What do you know about future stay 01:34 Taking a deep dive 02:24 The one to ten property owners 03:13 A little bit differently 04:43 Outro • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5st...

An Insiders Tips On How To Successfully Co-Host Hospitality Units 11.11.2022 23:21

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 512. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Karolina Jozwik who is based in Glasgow who has three units of her own, she also has some extra units in which co-hosts and throughout this podcast will share her experience. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 00:52 About Karolina's Properties 05:54 How do you g...

How Interior Design Can Impact Your Guest Experience 09.11.2022 25:47

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 511. In this podcast episode I will be taking part in a direct booking masterclass webinar with touch stay and others. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 00:54 Valarie intro 01:21 How did you get started? 07:04 How to avoid the trap 11:22 Advice for sourcing furniture 16:20 When should they get in touch 18:25 How...

How to Achieve 85% Book Direct Rates - Hear From 2 Hosts in the USA & UK 07.11.2022 1:00:36

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 510. In this podcast episode I will be taking part in a direct booking masterclass webinar with touch stay and others. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Introductions 06:07 Percentage of direct bookings 06:35 How did they do that 13:35 Different kinds of USP 19:42 Started at zero 23:42 Text (Do you know anyone) 29:10...

Hospitality Is Changing - Booking Trends You Need To Know About 04.11.2022 10:54

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 509. In this podcast episode I will be explaining how hospitality is changing it's booking trends and what you need to know about it Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 00:56 Instant booking is now the norm 02:28 A new trend is emerging 04:24 You've got the advantage 06:31 Just make sure your phone number and land...

Marketing Specialist And Award Winning Designer Shares Winning Strategies For Hospitality 02.11.2022 41:36

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 508. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Tatiana Taylor Tait an award winning designer and marketing specialist Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 01:26 Tatianna introduction 06:01 How do you deal with issues 11:57 How important is interior design 18:05 Advice for someone who wants to used to use Insta...

The Best Personalisation Tricks To Stay At The Top OF Your Guest Minds 31.10.2022 35:30

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 507. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Kierra Castle about her journey to becoming a coach for hospitality hosts. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 01:33 Daniela Introduction 02:51 What people can expect 08:29 learned the local area 13:18 how do you build up a good rapport with guests? 17:33 How imp...

Furnishing And Profiting - Your Hospitality STR 28.10.2022 37:25

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 506. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Amanda Williams, "the traveling realtor" the founder of Carolina Furnished Rentals Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 01:41 Amanda Introduction 07:49 How Would They Reach Out 12:43 Daily Routine 17:30 Talk Through New Business Launching 24:34 Pandemic Troubles 2...

How To Be A Great Host - Expert Tips From A Coach 26.10.2022 29:55

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 505. In this podcast episode I will be talking with Kierra Castle about her journey to becoming a coach for hospitality hosts. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 Intro 02:40 Kierra Introduction 05:39 When Was The Moment 08:39 Guest That Stands Out 14:14 When Did You Think Your Knowledge Can Help Others 17:41 What Are H...