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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Celebrating Women in Hospitality 21.04.2021 56:45

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 50. This is a recap of our roundtable where we celebrated women in the world of hospitality. 00:00 Start 02:16 Introduction of Guests 13:00 About #TieOnStage 18:00 Lack of female speakers 20:00 How it felt to be on stage 24:00 Julie George of Australia 28:40 Actionable steps to get started 34:00 Quickfire questions 52:00 Know more about our guests • htt...

Travel Trend 2021 20.04.2021 1:03:00

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 49. This is a recap of my the Boostly Roundtable where we talked about the travel trends in 2021. 00:00 Start 02:10 Travel Trends 2021 03:40 Introduction of Guests 09:20 New stats or trends for 2021 18:15 Length of stay 27:30 Additional information 35:00 More actionable tips 46:00 Quickfire questions 01:00:00 Know more about our guests • https://Boostly...

Why you should check out your local BNI 19.04.2021 6:00

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 48. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about your local BNI. 00:00 Start 02:15 Your local business network institution 03:10 How you can get bookings from your local BNI 04:40 How my local BNI helped me • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https...

This is a Game Changer for the world of hospitality 18.04.2021 9:38

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 47. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about a game-changer in the world of hospitality. 00:00 Start 02:20 Episode 198 of Boostly Podcast 03:00 Big problem in this industry 04:00 The beauty of Wordpress 05:10 How we fixed the problem 05:50 Game-changer for multiple rental properties 08:45 Book a call with us • https://Boostly.co.uk...

Google Trends shows a 110% increase in this type of booker 17.04.2021 6:48

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 46. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about a Google trend about a certain type of booker. 00:00 Start 02:15 More travel trends for 2021 03:35 Domestics stays trend 04:20 New type of booker 05:15 What hosts can do • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guide...

A BIG Takeaway from VRBO’s 2021 Consumer Travel Trend Report 16.04.2021 6:23

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 45. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about VRBO’s 2021 Consumer Travel Trend Report. 00:00 Start 02:15 Stat from the VRBO consumer report 03:45 Revenge travel is coming 04:35 What you can do in your marketing • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook...

The Future of Influencer Marketing Is Here 14.04.2021 6:35

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 44. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about influencer marketing. 00:00 Start 02:15 About Influencer Marketing 02:45 Micro and nano influencer 03:35 Don't trick the system 04:20 Your guest is an influencer • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook...

Google Shakes Up The Internet Tourism Business By Allowing Free Ads 14.04.2021 5:25

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 43. This is a recap of my Facebook live video about Google's free ads. 00:00 Start 02:10 Let's talk about Google 03:10 What we noticed 04:00 What you 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

Wellness retreats see 81 per cent spike as Brits seek getaways 13.04.2021 6:15

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 42. This is a recap of my Facebook live video about a recent study about wellness retreats. 00:00 Start 02:20 Recent study about wellness retreats 03:10 What hosts can do about the wellness retreat study 04:10 For hosts in rural location • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guid...

Reacting to Brian Chesky's C.E.O Airbnb Sway Interview and Direct Booking Question 12.04.2021 6:40

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 41. This is a recap of my Facebook live video about my reaction to Brian Chesky's interview. 00:00 Start 02:00 My reaction to Brian Chesky's interview 03:15 Brian's reaction on book direct movements 04:30 What hosts can do • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https:/...

Does your Instagram reach get affected when using Hootsuite? 11.04.2021 4:10

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 40. This is a recap of my interview with Chris Taylor and we talked about Instagram and Hootsuite. 00:00 Start 01:20 About scheduling content 02:30 Why using a third party API will hurt 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://...

Why Instagram Reels is important for your business 10.04.2021 4:39

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 39. This is a recap of my interview with Chris Taylor and we talked about Instagram Reels. 00:00 Start 01:10 About Instagram Reels 02:40 The problem with Instagram Reels • 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/podcas...

How to utilise Hashtags in Instagram to get more views and likes 09.04.2021 4:56

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 38. This is a recap of my interview with Chris Taylor and we talked about Instagram hashtags. 00:00 Start 01:10 About hashtags 02:00 Advantages of a hashtag 02:30 How many hashtags should I use? • 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 does Instagram Algorithm's work? 08.04.2021 4:43

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 37. This is a recap of my interview with Chris Taylor and we talked about Instagram's algorithm. 00:00 Start 01:10 What is algorith? 02:30 Instagram algorithm 03:20 Instagram's Business Account • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • http...

Why Instagram is so powerful 07.04.2021 4:19

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 36. This is a recap of my interview with Chris Taylor and we talked about Instagram. 00:00 Start 01:00 About Instagram 01:50 Social media vs. social networking • 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

This stat shocked me 06.04.2021 5:52

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 35. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about a shocking stat. 00:00 Start 01:20 About travel planning 02:20 What hosts can do about this stat 03:10 Send a text message 03:50 Utilise social media • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boost...

What are Google planning in 2021 for the Travel industry 05.04.2021 5:08

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 34. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked what Google is planning in 2021. 00:00 Start 01:20 Google's plans for 2021 02:30 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

Google Hotel Ads 04.04.2021 4:11

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 33. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about Google Hotel Ads. 00:00 Start 01:00 Big news from Google 02:20 Get a Google Business Listing now • 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 be paying attention to the Flexcation travel Trend 03.04.2021 5:35

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 32. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about flexcation. 00:00 Start 01:20 About Flexcation 02:30 Look at your data 03:50 Get a pricing software • 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 improve your guest's experience 02.04.2021 3:55

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 31. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about guest experience. 00:00 Start 01:20 How to enhance your guest experience 02:30 Send a text or a call • 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

Are Captions Important on Airbnb 01.04.2021 4:07

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 30. This is a recap of my interview with Danny Rusteen where we talked about the importance of captions on AirBnB. 00:00 Start 02:00 The importance of captions and images 03:10 Use few words for your captions • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk...

Common Mistakes Most Hosts Make on Airbnb 31.03.2021 4:05

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 29. This is a recap of my interview with Danny Rusteen where we talked about the common mistakes hosts make on AirBnB. 00:00 Start 02:00 Common Mistakes of Hosts on AirBnB • 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/...

Danny From Optimizemybnb explains about the 10th Review on Airbnb 30.03.2021 4:05

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 28. This is a recap of my interview with Danny Rusteen where we talked about the 10th review on AirBnB. 00:00 Start 01:50 The 10th Review 03:20 Secret review • 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 THE PERFECT NUMBER OF IMAGES TO USE ON AIRBNB 29.03.2021 4:24

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 27. This is a recap of my interview with Danny Rusteen where we talked about the number of images to use on AirBnB, 00:00 Start 02:00 Can I have too many photos on AirBnB? 03:30 Add neighbourhood photos if needed • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.c...

Helping Sasha Get More Direct Bookings 28.03.2021 36:50

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 26. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I helped Sasha get more direct bookings. 00:00 Start 01:00 Marketing Review Live 02:40 About Sasha 07:10 What Sasha has been doing in the past year 12:30 Google Search 14:50 Sasha's website 19:10 Google Ads 21:40 Sasha's Facebook page 25:20 Join local Facebook groups 26:50 Email marketing 30:00 Create...