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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Uplisting PMS Review - Is it any good? 16.05.2021 5:52

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 75. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about Uplisting. 00:00 Start 00:30 About Uplisting 01:20 Pros of using Uplisting • 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

Freetobook review 15.05.2021 5:58

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 74. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about Freetobook. 00:00 Start 01:50 About Freetobook 02:20 Freetobook is not for all business models 03:20 Freetobook pros and cons • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boo...

What to do if your page gets scammed on Facebook 14.05.2021 9:41

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 73. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about what to do if your page gets scammed on Facebook. 00:00 Start 01:20 Free training 02:00 The sour part of doing Facebook giveaways 02:40 Let's talk about Facebook scammers 05:55 What you can do when your Facebook page gets scammed • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https:/...

Have you ever done this for a guest 13.05.2021 5:27

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 72. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about a simple gesture that you can do to your guest. 00:00 Start 01:20 A question for you 03:50 How to write a note to your guest • 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...

This one feature increases bookings by earn 14% 12.05.2021 6:08

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 71. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about this one special feature. 00:00 Start 01:20 Make the OTAs work for you 02:00 About a special feature 03:20 What hosts can do to have this feature • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/w...

How to idiot proof your business 11.05.2021 7:39

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 70. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to idiot-proof your business. 00:00 Start 01:20 One of my pet peeves 01:55 How to idiot-proof your business 02:55 Create an FAQ page • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website •...

If your website isn't doing this, then you're going to get left behind 10.05.2021 5:59

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 69. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about building your website for mobile phones. 00:00 Start 01:20 About Hootsuite 02:30 Build your website for mobile phones 04:05 What you can do right now for your website • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • ht...

How to get Listed on Google Vacation Rental 09.05.2021 6:21

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 68. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about Google Vacation Rentals. 00:00 Start 01:30 Google's announcement 02:00 About Google Vacation Rentals 03:00 New update on Google Vacation Rental 03:45 Google Form • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https:/...

How you can make your property #Instagrammable 08.05.2021 5:16

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 67. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to make your property Instagrammable. 00:00 Start 01:20 What you can do with your property this 2021 02:30 What you can do to make your property Instagrammable • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https...

This staycation stat surprised me 07.05.2021 6:17

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 66. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the latest staycation stat. 00:00 Start 01:20 A recent survey 01:45 Some tips to get more bookings 03:40 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://Boostl...

The biggest concern your future guest has right now 06.05.2021 4:21

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 65. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the biggest concern of your future guest. 00:00 Start 01:20 About a recent survey 01:50 All about safety 02:20 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://...

How do I measure if my website is working? 05.05.2021 4:54

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 64. This is a recap of my Hostfully interview where I talked about how to know if your website is working. 00:00 Start 01:40 How to measure if your website is working 02:30 More tools 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...

Is SEO dead? 04.05.2021 5:57

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 63. This is a recap of my Hostfully interview where I talked about SEO. 00:00 Start 01:45 About SEO 03:50 Optimize your SEO • 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 should start a blog for your business 03.05.2021 8:38

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 62. This is a recap of my interview with Hostfully where I talked about starting a blog for your business. 00:00 Start 02:10 What is a cticky website 02:50 Pros and cons of having a blog 04:00 Outsource blog writers 04:40 How to make your website sticky 06:45 Post daily • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boost...

How to improve your brand reputation for your business 02.05.2021 6:33

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 61. This is a recap of my interview with Hostfully where I talked about how to improve your brand reputation. 00:00 Start 01:30 Why online reputation is important 02:10 One tip to improve your brand reputation 03:00 Guests look for social proof 04:00 How to get reviews • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostl...

How to convince your guest to book direct 01.05.2021 6:56

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 60. This is a recap of my interview with Hostfully where I talked about how to convince your guest to book direct. 00:00 Start 01:50 How to build the trust of your guests 03:15 What hosts can do 03:40 Build your guests' trust through your website • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.c...

My MAIN Tip to increasing Direct bookings 30.04.2021 5:42

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 59. This is a recap of my interview with Hostfully where I talked about the main tip to increasing direct bookings. 00:00 Start 01:50 Main tip to increase direct bookings 02:35 Utilize your contacts 04:00 Do you know anyone? • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https...

Important Boostly Update 28.04.2021 4:17

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 57. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about an important Boostly update. 00:00 Start 00:50 Important Boostly Update 01:15 What I will be doing 02:00 Calendar-sharing tool • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • http...

Be consistent 28.04.2021 9:00

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 58. This is a recap of my interview with Hostfully where I talked about how to be consistent. 00:00 Start 02:10 Consistency is everything 03:00 Example of being consistent 06:20 You can also be consistent • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/web...

How to get more followers on Clubhouse 27.04.2021 6:37

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 56. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to get more followers in Clubhouse. 00:00 Start 02:10 About Clubhouse 02:50 How to grow in Clubhouse 03:45 Benefits of using Clubhouse 04:15 How to use Clubhouse 05:15 How can hosts use Clubhouse? • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • ht...

How to make sure your guest never books via an OTA again 26.04.2021 7:08

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 55. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to make sure your guest never books via an OTA again. 00:00 Start 02:10 Another book direct tip 03:45 Reach out to your guests 05:35 What can you do? • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly...

#2 My Number 1 Tip To Converting an OTA booking to a direct booking 25.04.2021 8:14

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 54. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about my number 1 tip to convert an OTA booking to a direct booking. 00:00 Start 02:10 Simplest way to convert an OTA booking to a direct booking 03:30 About incentives 06:15 What happens to my OTA ranking? • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • ht...

My Number 1 VRBO Ranking Tip 24.04.2021 6:42

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 53. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about my number 1 VRBO ranking tip. 00:00 Start 02:10 About VRBO 03:10 My number 1 VRBO tip • 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

A brand new listing website with a difference 23.04.2021 7:53

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 52. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about a brand new listing website. 00:00 Start 02:10 About Peerspace 04:00 How does this listing website work? 05:3- 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://...

A new tool that every host needs to bring in to their business 22.04.2021 6:29

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 51. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about a new tool that every host can use for their business. 00:00 Start 02:20 Introducing StayFi 04:00 The good news about this tool 04:15 How to use this tool • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostl...