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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All about Branding with Christine Myer Noiseaware 19.10.2020 23:35

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 32. This is a recap of my interview with Christine Myer of Noiseaware where we talked about branding. Recording date: Monday, 27th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:00 About Christine 03:40 What target audience means 06:00 Advice from Christine 07:50 Your WHY 09:00 Additional tips about discovering your brand 1...

What to do when you can't take guests with Callum Morgan 15.10.2020 20:14

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 31. This is a recap of my with Callum Morgan where we talked about the things to do when you can't take guests yet. Recording date: Friday, 24th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 01:40 About Callum Morgan 02:50 Quickfire Questions 08:10 How affected was Callum's properties 10:20 The proactive things Callum did 12:...

What is the future of AirBnb with Eric Moeller 12.10.2020 45:01

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 30. This is a recap of my interview with Eric Moeller and we talked about the future of AirBnB. Recording date: Friday, 24th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:20 About Eric Moeller 04:00 The advice Eric wished he received when he was starting his business 07:50 The common mistake that hospitality owners are mak...

How to price your property post COVID 19 with Anurag Verma of Pricelabs 02.10.2020 50:25

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 28. This is a recap of my interview with Anurag Verma of Pricelabs and we talked about how to price your property post COVID-19. Recording date: Wednesda 21st April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:25 About PriceLabs 07:15 The change in bookings 12:50 Tips from Anurag 24:20 Pricelabs data 28:00 Get Pricelabs reports...

Hidden Instagram Tactics with Chris Taylor 25.09.2020 28:32

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 27. This is a recap of my interview with Chris Taylor and we talked about hidden Instagram tactics. Recording date: Tuesday 21st April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:10 About Chris Taylor 03:40 About Instagram 05:30 How Chris used hashtags in Instagram 06:40 Hashtag sets that Chris uses in Instagram 07:30 Where to...

Why NOW is the best time to start a podcast with Lloyd Knowlton 18.09.2020 28:11

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 26. This is a recap of my interview with Lloyd Knowlton and we talked about why now is the best time to start a podcast. Recording date: Monday 20thth April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:30 About Lloyd Knowlton 03:50 How Lloyd started in digital marketing 05:50 How Knowlton worked with former cllients 07:00 The i...

Why Email Marketing is the Key To Your Future Bookings 11.09.2020 19:16

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 25. This is a recap of my recording where I talked about email marketing. Recording date: Friday 17th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 01:30 What this talk is all about 05:50 Email statistics 06:40 How to send emails correctly 10:10 About GDPR 11:30 Email Marketing Tools 12:50 Write your email well 14:10 Boostly...

You will never have to worry about a cancellation again with Chris Baxter of SuperControl 04.09.2020 23:33

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 24. This is a recap of my interview with Chris Baxter of Supercontrol and we talked about cancellations. Recording date: Thursday 16th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 03:00 About Chris Baxter 04:00 The lockdown situation 04:40 About MasterCancel 08:30 How to sign-up in MasterCancel 10:30 Would it cover cancellat...

Let’s talk about texting with Alix Hecht of Wishbox 28.08.2020 23:09

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 23. This is a recap of my interview with Alix Hecht of Wishbox and we talked about using text messaging to communicate with your guests. Recording date: Wednesday 15th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:15 About Alix of Wishbox 03:10 Wishbox clients 04:10 The importance of texting 04:50 On Upsells 06:25 How does...

Stories from other hosts during the CoronaVirus Crisis 21.08.2020 46:47

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 22. This is a recap of my interview with six hospitality owners who shared stories during the Coronavirus crisis. Recording date: Tuesday 14th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 03:20 How Andy Gannett started in the hospitality industry 04:10 Andy's experience when the Coronavirus started to peak 07:30 Occupancy le...

Giving Hope in a Post Covid-19 world with Simon Soar 14.08.2020 23:58

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 21. This is a recap of my interview with Simon Soar about we can give hope in a post-COVID-19 world. Recording date: Monday 13th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:40 About Simon Soar 03:30 Biggest change from the Jersey government 05:00 The situation of hospitals in Jersey island 06:00 The situation of hospital...

Why you should be emailing with Noah Kagan from Sumo Group 07.08.2020 32:50

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 20. This is a recap of my interview with Noah Kagan about how businesses like yours should be utilising email. Recording date: Friday 10th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:20 About Noah Kagan 03:00 About Sendfox 06:40 Little tips from Noah to make things quicker 13:40 Free things where you can put your attenti...

What are you offering to your guests to book direct during the Coronavirus crisis? 31.07.2020 25:50

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 19. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I discussed the things that you can offer your guests to book direct during the Coronavirus crisis. Recording date: Thursday 9th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 03:50 About Sabrina and Rosberg House 08:50 Let's dig in the website 17:10 Quick check on social med...

Helping Tudor Farmhouse Hotel Get More Bookings During the Coronavirus Crisis 24.07.2020 26:09

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 18. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I discussed how I helped Tudor Farmhouse Hotel get more bookingsduring the Coronavirus crisis. Recording date: Wednesday 8th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 00:50 What this episode is about 02:30 What is a Marketing Review 05:20 Let's start helping 12:00 Let's...

Marketing Audits You Can Do During the Coronavirus Crisis 17.07.2020 18:25

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 17. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about marketing audits you can do during the Coronavirus crisis. Recording date: Tuesday 7th April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:40 What we will be doing in this episode 04:15 Google Search 08:00 Google business listing 10:40 Website for mobile 11:30 Fu...

Practical Ways to Pivot Your Business during the Coronavirus Crisis with Janet Murray 10.07.2020 27:22

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 16. This is a recap of my Facebook interview with Janet Murray where we talked about practical ways to pivot your business during the Coronavirus crisis. Recording date: Friday 3rd April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:20 About Janet Murray 03:30 One piece of advice Janet wished she received before she made the piv...

Taking a Direct Bookings Event Online During the Coronavirus Crisis with Damian Sheridan 03.07.2020 22:19

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 14. This is a recap of my Facebook interview with Damian Sheridan where we talked about how to take a direct bookings event online during the Coronavirus crisis. Recording date: Thursday 2nd April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:10 About Damian Sheridan 03:40 The past two weeks in Spain 06:40 Damian's personal take...

How to get bookings in the future once the Coronavirus crisis ends with Henry Bennett of Your Welcome 26.06.2020 29:09

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 14. This is a recap of my Facebook interview with Henry Bennett of Your Welcome where we talked about how to get bookings in the future once the Coronavirus crisis ends. Recording date: Wednesday 1st April *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:40 About Henry Bennett 04:00 Henry's advice to get direct bookings 07:00 Best...

Content Ideas during the Coronavirus Crisis 19.06.2020 23:33

Welcome to the show notes of the Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 13. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I talked about content ideas during the coronavirus crisis. Recording date: Tuesday 31st March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:40 Why am I doing this 3:00 Be loud and keep talking in your content 6:00 How to be proactive 8:00 Social media con...

How to turn off the noise during the Coronavirus crisis with Karen Garcia 12.06.2020 27:51

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 12. This is a recap of my interview with Karen Garcia where we talked about how to turn off the noise during the coronavirus crisis. Recording date: Monday 30th March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 01:30 About Karen 03:00 One bit of advice from Karen 04:20 The importance of breathing and refocusing 05:20 Common areas...

Remove Unnecessary Spends in Business During the Coronavirus Crisis with Damien Fogg 05.06.2020 20:32

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 11. This is a recap of my interview with Damien Fogg where we talked about how to remove unnecessary spends in business during the coronavirus crisis. Recording date: Friday 27th March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:30 About Damien Fogg 04:45 Easy ways to start cutting costs 10:00 Government support to businesses...

Effects of Coronavirus in Bali with Danny Rusteen 29.05.2020 32:16

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 10. This is a recap of my interview with Danny Rusteen. Recording date: Friday 27th March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 03:20 About Danny Rusteen 09:20 Coronavirus in Bali 13:00 Current situation in California and New York 17:20 Planning and pricing for the off-peak season 19:40 Flexible cancellation policy 22:00 Ch...

Pivot Your Business During the Coronavirus Crisis with Julian Sage 22.05.2020 32:38

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 9. This is a recap of my interview with Julian Sage and we talked about how to pivot your business during the coronavirus crisis. Recording date: Thursday 26th March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:50 About Julian Sage 05:10 Life in the USA 07:50 Current situation of the hospitality world in the USA 13:20 What Air...

Is Now The Time to Go Listing Website Independent? 15.05.2020 22:23

Welcome to the Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 8. This is a recap of my live Facebook video, where I talked about how you should remove your listing on the OTAs. Recording date: Wednesday 25th March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:50 The last 24-48 hours in the hospitality world 06:00 Re-assess your partnership with OTAs 07:00 What we have been doing 11:00...

Insight from an Italian Living in Spain during the Coronavirus Crisis - with Gian Paolo Vairo 08.05.2020 22:55

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 7. This is a recap of my interview with Gian Paolo Vairo, an Italian living in Spain during the Coronavirus Crisis. Recording date Monday 23rd March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:00 About Gian Paolo Vairo 05:00 Current business situation in Italy 07:10 Gian Paolo's daily life 10:00 General opinion of Italian busi...