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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If you don't have a website, do this! 16.10.2021 3:33

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 378. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the importance of having a website. 00:00 Start 00:30 Why your website is not generating more bookings 01:40 You need a real website • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boost...

So what is Airbnb Pro- Why you need to activate it 15.10.2021 4:20

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 377. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about AirBnB Pro. 00:00 Start 00:50 AirBnB Pro 01:35 AirBnB Pro Features • 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 to get in touch with airbnb customer service 14.10.2021 2:57

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 376. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to get in touch with Airbnb customer service. 00:00 Start 00:20 A little hack for you • 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

Review of Hostaway PMS 12.10.2021 9:15

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 374. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about Hostaway. 00:00 Start 01:00 About Hostaway 03:15 Hostaway links to the big OTAs 04:20 Automated messaging 05:40 Hostaway Reviews • 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.c...

5 Ways to Boost your direct bookings 11.10.2021 15:50

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 373. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how 5 Ways to boost your direct bookings in 2022. 00:00 Start 01:50 5 Tips to get more direct bookings 02:50 Why me? 04:00 Reviews 05:35 Create an email list 08:20 The power of referrals 11:40 Build your website 13:30 Social media • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://ins...

How to Analyse your Snapshot and recording reports on Crazy Egg 10.10.2021 7:56

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 372. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to analyse your snapshot and recording reports on Crazy Egg. 00:00 Start 00:30 About Crazy Egg 02:30 Crazy Egg Heat Map 03:50 Recordings • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https...

There's a Story Behind Every Booking 09.10.2021 5:58

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 371. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about my a story behind every booking. 00:00 Start 00:40 Who is your ideal guest? 01:30 Sharing a quote that I came up with 03:25 Find the story behind every booking • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co...

I am releasing my First Ever Book (Readthrough) 08.10.2021 5:23

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 370. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about my first-ever book. 00:00 Start 00:40 Redoing the first paragraphs of my book 01:45 Never build your house on somebody else's land 04:40 Join the pre-book release • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly...

Why now is the best time to update your website 07.10.2021 2:46

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 369. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about why now is the best time to update your website. 00:00 Start 00:40 Get a better website 01:35 About photoshoots • 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 power of networking with your local BNI organisation 06.10.2021 5:09

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 368. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the power of networking with your local BNI organisation. 00:00 Start 00:40 Your guest avatar 01:15 Start your networking 02:00 Start a WhatsApp group • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/websi...

My #1 Tip To Generate Revenue This Winter for your STR business 05.10.2021 2:36

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 367. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about my #1 tip to generate revenue this winter for your STR business. 00:00 Start 00:40 Are you turning away bookings this summer? • 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.u...

The most powerful four words you will use as a business owner 04.10.2021 6:19

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 366. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the most powerful four words you will use as a business owner. 00:00 Start 00:40 Do you know anyone? 01:40 Why are these words powerful? 03:00 Put it into practice 05:00 What you can start doing • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.c...

Why you should be creating packages to generate more revenue for your hospitality business 03.10.2021 5:11

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 365. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about yhy you should be creating packages to generate more revenue for your hospitality business. 00:00 Start 00:40 Create packages 03:50 A fantastic experience for your guests • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https:/...

What is the best minimum stay setting for your STR business? 02.10.2021 2:20

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 364. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the best minimum stay setting for your STR business. 00:00 Start 00:40 About minimun stays • 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

If you don't do THIS for your STR business you are missing out 01.10.2021 5:57

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 363. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked something that you should do for your STR business. 00:00 Start 00:40 About dynamic pricing software 02:00 My personal recommendations 03:00 Why dynamic pricing software tools are important • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guideb...

The main benefit of online advertising for your business 30.09.2021 6:24

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 362. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked the main benefit of online advertising for your business. 00:00 Start 00:40 Change your marketing 02:00 Advertising on the slow season 05:05 Amend the words in your website • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boo...

How to work out your Guest Avatar for the "Slow Season" 29.09.2021 3:13

How to work out when your "Slow Season" is 28.09.2021 8:02

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 360. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the slow season. 00:00 Start 04:00 Work at the start of your slow season 01:40 How to define the start of the slow season 04:40 Make sure that you are bookable • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co...

How to get started in getting more direct bookings 27.09.2021 6:11

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 359. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to get started in getting more direct bookings. 00:00 Start 01:00 Strategies for someone new in direct booking 02:00 The importance of PMS • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • htt...

How to convert a AIRBNB booking to a direct one 26.09.2021 6:28

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 358. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to convert an AIRBNB booking to a direct one. 00:00 Start 01:00 Transition from AirBnB to direct 04:50 Referrals • 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 misconception of direct bookings 25.09.2021 5:42

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 357. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the misconception of direct bookings. 00:00 Start 01:00 On direct bookings 02:00 The importance of PMS 04:50 Connect your PMS to Stripe • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Bo...

How Tim Ferriss changed my business forever 24.09.2021 5:50

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 356. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how Tim Ferriss changed my business forever. 00:00 Start 01:00 My time management 03:20 The four-hour workweek • 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

Guestflow pricing model 23.09.2021 6:01

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 355. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about if the Guestflow pricing model. 00:00 Start 01:00 Guestflow Pricing 03:50 Big Painpoint • 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

Is Guestflow the hospitality version of Slack 22.09.2021 4:50

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 354. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about if Guestflow is the hospitality version of Slack. 00:00 Start 01:20 Hospitality version of Slack • 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 is Guestflow 21.09.2021 5:58

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 353. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about Guestflow. 00:00 Start 01:10 What is Guestflow? 04:20 The ideal host for Guestflow • 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