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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Mark Simpson

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Business

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boostly.co.uk

Latest episode

Jun 22, 2026

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Episodes

All about the Clubhouse App 02.03.2021

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 10 Episode 9. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about the Clubhouse app. 01:50 All about the Clubhouse app 03:00 Why Clubhouse is so popular 05:10 How it looks like 07:00 How can hospitality owners use Clubhouse 10:00 What I do in Clubhouse 12:10 How Clubhouse works • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.c...

How to work with an influencer 01.03.2021

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 10 Episode 10. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about working with influencers. 02:00 A tactic that many people are sharing 04:30 What is an influencer? 06:00 What to do when an influencer stays at your property 08:50 What kind of influencer you are looking for? 10:20 How to treat the influencer? 12:30 What you can do when the influencer is...

Marketing Review 26.02.2021

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 10 Episode 8. This is a recap of my Marketing Review live with four hospitality owners. 06:50 Tips for Charlotte 46:00 Elizabeth and her business 1:00:00 Review for Sarah Townsend 1:15:00 Marketing Review for Alicia • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/web...

Why you should not offer big sales during the holidays 19.02.2021

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 10 Episode 7. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about big sales during the holidays. 01:10 Consider your Black Friday deals 03:20 Why you should not get involved in holiday sales 05:00 What you can do instead 07:30 Work with local businesses 08:30 The main takeaway • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.co...

All About Lumpy Mail 12.02.2021

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 10 Episode 6. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about lumpy mail. 01:10 What is a lumpy mail 02:10 Why we send lumpy mail 03:15 How to start sending lumpy mail 06:10 What to do if you don't have the guests' information 07:30 Why you should do this now 08:20 My top tip • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram...

How to create an online shop for your website 05.02.2021

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 10 Episode 5. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about how to create an online shop for your website. 03:20 Why are we doing this episode 05:10 What can you put in an online shop? 08:50 How to put an online shop on your website 12:20 Subscription service • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk...

Why QR codes are the future of hospitality 29.01.2021

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 10 Episode 4. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about QR codes. 02:40 About QR codes 06:10 How QR codes evolved 09:00 How we use QR codes 11:25 QR codes are free 11:50 How to set up QR codes • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/websi...

9 ways to generate revenue during lockdowns or government restrictions 22.01.2021

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 10 Episode 3. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about ways to generate revenue during lockdowns or government restrictions. 02:00 How to generate income in these crazy times 03:30 Alternative listing sites 05:20 Keyworkers 07:10 Subscription services 09:40 Update your PMS and website 11:40 Start emailing 13:00 Gift vouchers 14:30 Share your...

How to make sure a guest will never rebook with an OTA again 15.01.2021

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 10 Episode 2. This is a recap of Facebook live video where I talked about how to make sure a guest will never rebook with an OTA again. 01:10 What this episode will be about 02:10 A bit of an update 05:20 What does this mean? 06:10 Focus in the systems 08:10 What you can do 10:10 What you can do after check-out 15:00 Make the OTAs work for you • https://Boostly.co...

How to take advantage of the new workcation trend that's taking hospitality by storm 08.01.2021

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 10 Episode 1. This is a recap of Facebook live video where I talked about workcation. 01:10 About workcation 02:10 Why you should pay attention to workcation 03:40 How to take advantage of workcation 05:40 Take advantage of Facebook groups 07:40 Long-stay discounts 08:40 Show-off your workspace 10:40 Talk about your fast internet connection 12:00 Get office suppli...

How Mark Hodgkiss increased his direct bookings 17.12.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 9 Episode 4. This is a recap of my interview with Mark Hodgkiss and we talked about how he increased his direct bookings. 04:00 Mark's problems 05:40 What Mark did 06:30 What Mark learned from Boostly Academy • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website •...

How Chris Ballard increased his direct bookings 16.12.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 9 Episode 3. This is a recap of my interview with Chris Ballard and we talked about how he increased his direct bookings. 03:00 About Chris 04:50 Chris' struggles 06:30 Chris' results 09:45 Chris' final words • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website •...

How Helen Hares increased her direct bookings 15.12.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 9 Episode 2. This is a recap of my interview with Helen Hares and we talked about how she increased her direct bookings. 02:50 About Helen 04:40 Why Helen settled in Competa, Spain 06:50 The first thing Helen did when she opened her business 08:00 About Villa Andalucia 10:00 Helen's biggest marketing shift 12:50 When Helen started to look at social media 14:10 Hel...

How Susie Croot increased her direct bookings 14.12.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 9 Episode 1. This is a recap of my interview with Susie Croot and we talked about how she increased her direct bookings. 01:10 About this new season 02:30 About Susie Croot 05:20 Susie's major frustrations before discovering Boostly 06:00 How Susie discovered Boostly 08:20 Susie's current life • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instag...

The future of Vacation Rental with Matt Landau of VRMB 13.12.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 43. This is a recap of my Facebook interview with Matt Landau of VRMB where we talked about the future of vacation rental. Recording date: Friday, 15th May *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 04:00 One bit of advice to 21 year-old Matt 05:00 Why Matt went to another country 06:00 Recommendations from Matt 09:00 The most i...

Marketing Review for Jackie Robertson and Lorena Duknic 11.12.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 42. This is a recap of my Marketing Review live for Jackie Robertsona and Lorena Duknic. Recording date: Wednesday, 13th May *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:20 About Jackie Robinson 05:20 A look at Jackie's website 12:20 About Lorena Duknic 16:00 A look at Lorena's website • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly....

Top Tips for Lucille Hayward, a Hospitality Owner in Canada 04.12.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 41. This is a recap of my Marketing Review live for Lucille Hayward, a hospitality owner in Canada. Recording date: Tuesday, 12th May *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:30 About Lucille 06:40 A look at Lucille's website 13:50 What everybody can do on their website 15:30 Lucille's Facebook page 17:50 Find places around...

How to get in front of the staycation market 27.11.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 40. This is a recap of Facebook live video where I talked about staycation. Recording date: Monday, 11th May *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:50 About staycation 04:20 A sample scenario 07:10 Recent survey about staycation 08:30 Facebook ad radius 11:50 Contact a local newspaper in your area 13:00 Go to parks 16:00...

How have Airbnb and Booking com Treated Their Hosts During COVID-19 with Moriya Rockman 20.11.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 39. This is a recap of my interview with Moriya Rockman where we talked about how AirBnB and Booking.com treated their hosts during COVID-19. Recording date: Tuesday, 5th May *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 01:10 About Moriya 01:40 Moriya's opinion on AirBnb and Booking.com's action 03:40 All about luxury house work 0...

How to Create Content for Linkedin with Dan Knowlton 13.11.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 38. This is a recap of my interview with Dan Knowlton where we talked about how to create content for Linkedin. Recording date: Monday, 4th May *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:40 The moment Dan started taking Linkedin seriously 03:30 Biggest misconception about Linkedin 04:10 Linkedin ranking in terms of other soci...

4 Benefits of Email Marketing 06.11.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 37. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about the benefits of email marketing. Recording date: Friday, 1st May *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 03:00 About Email Marketing 07:00 How to send an email 11:00 How often should we send emails? 13:00 How to do email marketing around GDPR 15:00 Free email...

Proactive tactics you can do to get bookings when the lockdowns are lifted 02.11.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 36. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about proactive things you can do now to get bookings after the lockdown. Recording date: Friday, 1st May *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:30 Fuel Travel Stats 05:10 90% of people in lockdown 07:40 The Caveman Video 12:10 The 8 Types of Travelers during lo...

Types of Influencer Marketing with Harry Hugo and The Hotel Man 30.10.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 35. This is a recap of my interview with Harry Hugo and The Hotel Man where we talked about influencer marketing. Recording date: Friday, 1st May *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 00:20 About influencer marketing 02:40 About Harry Hugo of Goat Agency 07:50 Harry's advice to small business owners 10:40 How to start the c...

A Letter to the Prime Minister with James Sinclair 26.10.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 34. This is a recap of my interview with James Sinclair where we talked about our message to the Prime Minister. Recording date: Thursday, 30th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 01:30 About James 03:15 A good sign for the UK people 04:30 A letter to the Prime Minister 06:00 The Seven-Step Plan 13:00 What you can d...

Get paid for your pad with Jasper Ribbers 23.10.2020

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 33. This is a recap of my interview with Jasper Ribbers where we talked about how to get paid for your pad. Recording date: Wednesday, 29th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 01:40 About Jasper 02:40 How Jasper ended up on short-stay accommodation 06:00 What Jasper learned in his blogging days 06:50 The moment Jasp...

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