Mark Simpson

The Boostly Podcast

Business EN ↓ 769 episodes

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...

Author

Mark Simpson

Episodes

Why your brand MATTERS 11.06.2021 10:39

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 100. This is a recap of my interview where we talked about why your brand matters. 00:00 Start 01:10 Tip #1 01:50 What is branding? 02:35 About building community 06:10 How to build relationships 06:30 Showcase authority 07:40 Share behind the scenes stuff 09:00 Create your own PR agency • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://i...

What is your USP 10.06.2021 6:35

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 99. This is a recap of my interview with Brian and Katie where we talked about USP. 00:00 Start 01:30 Differentiate yourself 02:00 Things that you can emphasize in your USP 03:30 What are you doing for your property? 04:00 What you can do if everybody has it • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https...

Your ideal guest will only find you if you do THIS 09.06.2021 8:40

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 98. This is a recap of my interview with Brian and Kati where we talked about something that you need to do for your ideal guest to find you. 00:00 Start 00:30 Why you don't get bookings 01:30 Your Ideal Guest 02:50 Real estate photography vs vacation rental photography • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boost...

Why you need to start thinking like your guest 08.06.2021 5:01

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 97. This is a recap where I talked about why you need to start thinking like your guest. 00:00 Start 01:30 One study • 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 you need to become your local brand ambassador 07.06.2021 7:13

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 96. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about why you need to become your local brand ambassador. 00:00 Start 02:00 Benefits of becoming your own ambassador • 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/podc...

A story for you hosts out there (You might cry at this) 06.06.2021 4:41

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 95. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about a story for you hosts out there. 00:00 Start 00:40 How the story goes 02:30 What this story reminds us • 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 your website making this mistake 05.06.2021 4:33

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 94. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about a website mistake. 00:00 Start 00:40 What you can do to your website 02:20 Build your website mobile-first • 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 make your Airbnb listing stand out 03.06.2021 5:28

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 93. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to make your Airbnb listing stand out. 00:00 Start 00:50 Get to know your ideal customer 01:20 Your pitch 01:50 The title is very important • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/web...

90% of consumers trust...... 02.06.2021 5:52

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 92. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about what consumers trust. 00:00 Start 00:40 People trust recommendations 01:20 What you can do 03:10 Talk about a referral • 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...

how to get more airbnb bookings 01.06.2021 6:21

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 91. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to get more AirBnb bookings. 00:00 Start 00:30 Secret tip about AirBnb or any channel 01:10 What is a click-bait? 02:20 How to make your social media sticky? • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https:/...

Dear Holiday Cottage Owners 31.05.2021 5:45

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 90. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked to holiday cottage owners. 00:00 Start 00:50 The positive side 02:40 Less is more 04:00 Big takeaway • 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 add in you have a King Beds on Airbnb 30.05.2021 3:05

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 89. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about king beds. 00:00 Start 00:35 Add in your king-sized beds 01:20 Higher booking percentage • 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 a CTA 29.05.2021 4:26

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 88. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about CTA. 00:00 Start 00:20 CTA mistake hosts do 01:40 What hosts can do • 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

Do this ONE tip on your Airbnb bio to generate more direct bookings 28.05.2021 5:41

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 87. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about an AirBnB tip. 00:00 Start 01:10 Do this on AirBnB 02:00 What cool hosts do in AirBnB 03:40 Update your AirBnB listing description • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https:...

Dale Carnegie Teaches us a valuable business lesson 27.05.2021 4:55

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 86. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about a lesson from Dale Carnegie. 00:00 Start 00:30 Lesson from Dale Carnegie 01:25 Talk about your guests • 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

You have 3 seconds to do this on your website 26.05.2021 4:19

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 85. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about something that you can do to your website for 3 seconds. 00:00 Start 00:50 It takes 3 seconds to do this 01:30 Sample headlines • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://B...

Doing this ONE thing will increase your conversions on your website 25.05.2021 3:56

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 84. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to increase your conversions on your website. 00:00 Start 00:35 What is a conversion? 01:20 Show your face • 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/podc...

Did you know this about your website 24.05.2021 5:01

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 83. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about something that you might not know about your website. 00:00 Start 00:30 Boostly anniversary video 01:40 Tip for your 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://Boos...

Rentals United review 23.05.2021 6:21

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 82. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about Rentals United. 00:00 Start 01:00 About Rentals United 02:30 Rentals United Pricing 03:45 Check out Rentals United • 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/...

How important is blockchain and cryptocurrency in hospitality 22.05.2021 1:01:03

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 81. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I have guests who talked about blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Eco friendly ideas in hospitality industry 21.05.2021 6:05

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 80. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about eco-friendly ideas that you can use in the hospitality industry. 00:00 Start 01:10 Some eco-friendly ideas for you 02:20 Are you doing eco-friendly things for your property? • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebo...

Exciting news - I hope you catch this in time 20.05.2021 3:41

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 79. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about an exciting news. 00:00 Start 0:15 How Boostly started 01:00 New plans for Boostly 02:35 Boostly Zoom Party • 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 Guesty Worth it 19.05.2021 5:38

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 78. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about Guesty. 00:00 Start 00:20 About Guesty 02:10 Is Guesty worth it? • 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 Zeevou PMS and Channel Manager 18.05.2021 6:10

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 77. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about Zeevou. 00:00 Start 00:55 About Zeevou 01:55 Zeevou for book direct movement 02:40 Zeevou's features 04:10 • 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

Reviewing the Award Winning Hostfully PMS 17.05.2021 6:37

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 76. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about Hostfully. 00:00 Start 01:10 About Hostfully 02:20 Hostfully experience 03:30 Hostfully pricing 04:20 Hostfully pain points • 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...