The Boostly Podcast

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 478. In this podcast episode I'm going to be showing you how you can create a direct booking brand without a PMS. This is ideal for start-ups with 1-5 properties who aren't ready to take the leap to a PMS yet. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 - Introduction 01:35 - How to get started with creating a direct booking we...

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 477. In this podcast we're going to be talking to Toby Dore, an exceptional host who is also a college professor, travel blogger and author of Hospitable Hosts. He is also the CEO of Cajun Stays which currently stands at 21 properties. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - A little about Tobys busin...

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 476. In this podcast we're going to be hearing from Superhog, a guest screening and damage protection business, about the pros and cons of the traditional damage deposit, and what solutions they are offering to both hosts and guests. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Pros of taking a traditional...

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. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 - Introduction 00:47 - A little about Kat and her business 04:31 - What challenges has Kat face...

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. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 - Introduction 01:17 - Why do you need Boostly? 03:03 - Problems with free PMS sites 04:53 -...

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! Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 - Introduction 00:45 - A little about Traceys business 08:23 - Tips and tricks to identify y...

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. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - Introduction from Angela at Ho...

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. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 - Introduction 01:40 - A little about Sasha’s business and her properties 05:57 - How impo...

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. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 - Introduction 03:33 - What is Hostfully and why do you call it a PMP? 11:23 - Questions for Hostf...

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...

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.   Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust   00:00 - Introduction 00:58 - How does it work? 02:01 - Reach out to the influencer 03:22...

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.   Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust   00:00 - Introductio...

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 win...

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.   Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust   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 realtor...

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.   Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust   00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - Airbnb Changes 01:18 - Promote yourself in the comments 02:57 - Defa...

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.   Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust   00:00 - Introduction 03:35 - How did the name ‘Your Familys Place’ come about?...

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.   Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust   00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - Instant Bookings 03:18 - Why you should use Wh...

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.   Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust   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...

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...

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.   Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust   00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - Who is Pam? 09:47 - How did you ad...

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.   Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust   00:00 - Introduction 00:19 - SEO is not what you...

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. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 - Introductio...

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. Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 - Introduction 01:19 - Blinkest 03:...

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.   Want to gain trust from your customers? Check out www.boostly.co.uk/trust 00:00 - Introduction 00:56 - How did Andre...

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? 04:3...