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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How Airbnb SEO is Different to Google SEO 27.03.2021 5:00

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 25. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I interviewed Daniel Rusteen about the difference of AirBnb SEO and Google SEO 00:00 Start 01:50 AirBnB and Google differences 03:30 A real-world example • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/we...

Wix Vs Wordpress - Which one should you go for 26.03.2021 6:04

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 24. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about Wix and Wordpress. 00:00 Start 01:00 Wix or Wordpress 02:00 About Wix 02:30 What Wordpress can do 03:30 Boostly websites • 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 Hosts Can Use Clubhouse To Get More Bookings in 2021 25.03.2021 57:04

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 23. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I had guests who talked about Clubhouse. 00:00 Start 02:50 Guests' Introduction 05:00 What is Clubhouse? 17:30 How Clubhouse can help the hospitality business owner 20:40 The most important thing to do on Clubhouse 26:10 What would you like to see Clubhouse do this year 35:30 About Linktree 37:10 Quick...

Why it's Bye Bye To the 9-5 24.03.2021 5:30

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 22. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about saying goodbye to 9-5. 00:00 Start 00:50 About Workcation 02:20 A tip on what you can do 03:30 What you can provide for 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 •...

How are you appealing to your staycation market 23.03.2021 4:14

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 21. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about how you can appeal to the staycation market. 00:00 Start 01:00 About Staycation 01:55 The meaning of statistics 03:30 Review your listing • 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 direct bookings TODAY! 22.03.2021 2:33

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 20. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about how to get more direct bookings. 00:00 Start 01:00 Top tip that nobody else is doing 01:15 Send a text message • 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...

Touchstay Vs Hostfully - Who should you choose for your Digital Guidebook 21.03.2021 3:36

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 18. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about who should you choose for your digital guidebook. 00:00 Start 01:30 Hostfully vs Touchstay 02:00 My final 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...

Tip for Running your Vacation Rental like a Business 20.03.2021 4:11

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 18. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about and essential tip for running your vacation rental. 00:00 Start 01:00 How to manage short-term rentals 01:30 Don't rely on one platform 02:10 Other strategies • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • http...

Why Wheelhouse will make you more money 19.03.2021 1:02:27

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 17. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about how Wheelhouse will make you more money, 00:00 Start 01:20 Revenge travel 03:40 About Andrew Kitchell of Wheelhouse 06:20 How to get started on Wheelhouse 10:20 Wheelhouse for BnBs and small hotels 13:10 Calendar view in Wheelhouse 14:30 Wheelhouse Automation 16:00 Minimum Price 18:10 Wh...

Success Leaves Clues 18.03.2021 5:17

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 16. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about how success leaves clues. 00:00 Start 01:00 How to find out what other people are posting 01:50 The problem with business owners 02:50 Learn from the success of others 03:10 My swimming pool video story • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostl...

Post Everyday for 365 days 17.03.2021 4:17

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 15. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about posting everyday for 365 days. 00:00 Start 01:10 Stay consistent 02:00 Educate or document • 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 pick the right social media channel for you 16.03.2021 4:37

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 14. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about the right social media channel for you. 00:00 Start 01:15 My advice to you 01:45 Find out where your audience hang out 03:20 Don't be on all the platforms • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://...

How to grow your social media channels in 2021 15.03.2021 3:50

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 13. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about how to grow social media. 00:00 Thanks to our podcast sponsor Wheelhouse 00:50 The simplest way of talking about your social media channel 01:40 How to promote your channel • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/gu...

Focus on Engagement 14.03.2021 3:46

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 12. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about engagement. 01:00 Why you should focus on engagement 02:00 What you really need to 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

Revenge Travel Is coming 13.03.2021 6:59

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 11. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about revenge travel. 01:00 Amazing stats 02:30 How to prepare for revenge travel 03:20 Email Marketing 03:30 Check your website 04:10 Close off the dates for OTAs 05:20 Invest in a pricing software • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • http...

Airbnb Travel Trends 2021 12.03.2021 4:53

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 10. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about AirBnB travel trends for 2021. 01:30 Homes instead of apartments 03:05 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

#BookDirect Grows 25% in 2020 11.03.2021 4:29

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 9. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about how #BookDirect grew in 2020. 01:00 Direct bookings are on the rise 02:15 Get a 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://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Vacation Rental Marketing 10.03.2021 5:20

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 8. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about vacation rental marketing. 00:55 Relationships are key 01:50 Best example 02:30 What you can do to your guests 03:00 How to build relationships • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.u...

Airbnb Hosting Checklist 09.03.2021 5:35

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 7. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about AirBnB hosting checklist. 01:00 My AirBnb hosting guide 01:50 AirBnB listing description 03:50 Your AirBnB personal profile page • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • htt...

What Vacation Rentals can Learn From Hotels 08.03.2021 4:49

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 6. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about the tip that vacation rentals can learn from hotels. 01:30 What can Vacation Rentals learn from hotels 02:00 Tools to use to upsell 03:00 The importance of upsell • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • h...

Easy money tip so many hosts are not doing 07.03.2021 5:03

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 5. This is a recap of Facebook live video where I talked about the tip that so many hosts are not doing. 01:20 One tip that many of you aren't doing 02:50 A simple text message • 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...

My Top Tip to Welcome Guests in 2021 06.03.2021 4:26

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 4. This is a recap of Facebook live video where I talked about my top tip to welcome guests in 2021. 01:20 My top tip 02:20 How to use QR codes 03:00 Use QR codes for your digital guidebook • 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 Business Roundup 05.03.2021 37:03

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 3. This is a recap of the Boostly Business Roundup last February 5th. 06:30 Wins 09:50 The beauty of preparing 10:30 How to say no nicely 11:50 20,000 words 13:00 The week that was 25:00 Boostly Content Creator • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co....

What is the best short-term rental PMS provider? 04.03.2021 1:10:49

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 2. This is a recap of the Boostly Roundtable where we talked about PMS or property management software. 04:10 Introduction of Guests 11:30 Big mistakes that hosts make with a PMS provider 15:00 Anything that you could've done to make the hosts' lives easier 17:40 Decision factors in choosing a PMS 23:00 About Keystone Awards 27:30 What is missing in our...

Social Media Tactics and Tools to Grow Your Business 03.03.2021 1:12:39

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 11. This is a recap of the Boostly Roundtable where we talked about social media. 04:30 Guest Introduction 10:00 Number one social media tool to grow the business 20:30 About Creator Studio 23:00 About third-party schedulers 25:10 One advice getting around that you disagree with 34:40 About Keyword Hashtag 48:20 Quickfire questions 01:06 Follow our gues...