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The Boostly Podcast

Mark Simpsonboostly.co.uk
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 Boostly Podcast, shares actionable advice and the latest trends to help you stay ahead. Join us for a journey over 700 episodes deep – all designed to empower you with knowledge and tactics for boosting your bookings. Catch our engaging video content on the Boostly YouTube channel at boostly.co.uk/youtube. Your path to direct booking mastery starts here!
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Episodes

The #1 reason you're not getting bookings on your website

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 121. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I showed the #1 reason you're not getting bookings on your website. 00:00 Start 02:30 Why you are not getting bookings on your website 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

Jul 01, 20216 min

Showing testimonials on your website drives bookings

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 120. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I showed testimonials on how your website drives bookings. 00:00 Start 02:30 The importance of website reviews • 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

Jun 30, 20217 min

The best website headline testing tool

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 119. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the best website headline testing tool. 00:00 Start 01:00 Boostly Content Creator 02:30 Your headline 03:50 Use a website headline generator tool • 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

Jun 29, 20216 min

A Surge in pricing is annoying everyone

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 118. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how a Surge in pricing is annoying everyone. 00:00 Start 02:20 Free pricing tools • 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

Jun 28, 20215 min

Airbnb demonstrates lack of common sense thinking in response to COVID-19

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 117. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how Airbnb demonstrates lack of common sense thinking in response to COVID-19. 00:00 Start 01:00 VRM Intel dissected what happened 03:00 What do you think of 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/podcast

Jun 27, 20215 min

I made it into the Top 20 Vacation Rental Consultants list!

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 116. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how I made it into the Top 20 Vacation Rental Consultants list. 00:00 Start 00:40 Other people to follow 02:30 My write-up • 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

Jun 26, 20217 min

Why hospitality businesses are experiencing a sweet moment in direct sales

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 115. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about direct sales in hospitality. 00:00 Start 01:00 Recent blog by Pablo Delgado 03:00 Why have direct bookings increased? • 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

Jun 25, 20216 min

How to decide what is newsworthy?

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 114. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about newsworthy things. 00:00 Start 01:10 Journalists are looking for new stories • 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

Jun 24, 20215 min

Proactive vs Reactive PR

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 113. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about Proactive vs Reactive PR. 00:00 Start 01:10 2 Types of PR 02:50 What is newsjacking? 05:20 How to build press relationships • 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

Jun 23, 20217 min

What is PR?

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 112. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about PR. 00:00 Start 01:10 All about PR 02:10 PR for small business owners 03:40 How you can have good photos • 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

Jun 22, 20215 min

Now is the time to take control!

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 111. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about taking control. 00:00 Start 00:50 The key to making action • 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

Jun 21, 20212 min

71% of consumers are more likely to make a purchase after this happens

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 110. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about consumer purchases. 00:00 Start 00:40 About social media referrals 01:20 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

Jun 20, 20214 min

Glamping Vacations have grown 300% in one year

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 109. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about glamping. 00:00 Start 00:30 Good news for glamping properties 01:30 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

Jun 19, 20214 min

How to get bookings TODAY

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 108. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to get bookings TODAY. 00:00 Start 00:50 Operation Bookings 01:30 Weekend Challenge • 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

Jun 18, 20212 min

how to create instagrammable places

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 107. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to create Instagrammable places. 00:00 Start 00:20 About Instagrammable places 01:10 The secret trick • 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

Jun 17, 20213 min

Busy = Out of Control

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 105. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about being busy. 00:00 Start 00:30 T- Time 01:10 What do hosts are doing daily? • 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

Jun 16, 20213 min

The Big C word

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 104. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the Big C word. 00:00 Start 00:30 C - customer avatar • 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

Jun 15, 20212 min

Why this week is all about ACTION

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 103. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about doing action this week. 00:00 Start 00:40 What we will do today 01:20 A- Analysis • 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

Jun 14, 20213 min

What is FOMO

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 102. This is a recap of my interview where we talked FOMO. 00:00 Start 01:10 What is FOMO 03:10 How people use social media 05:30 All about branding • 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

Jun 13, 20218 min

How you can appeal to guests who arent on social media

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 101. This is a recap of my interview where we talked about how you can appeal to guests who aren't on social media. 00:00 Start 01:10 If your future guests do 02:20 Junk mail 05:00 Approach local magazines • 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

Jun 12, 20215 min

Why your brand MATTERS

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 100. This is a recap of my interview where we talked about why your brand matters. 00:00 Start 01:10 Tip #1 01:50 What is branding? 02:35 About building community 06:10 How to build relationships 06:30 Showcase authority 07:40 Share behind the scenes stuff 09:00 Create your own PR agency • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://B...

Jun 11, 202111 min

What is your USP

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 99. This is a recap of my interview with Brian and Katie where we talked about USP. 00:00 Start 01:30 Differentiate yourself 02:00 Things that you can emphasize in your USP 03:30 What are you doing for your property? 04:00 What you can do if everybody has it • 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

Jun 10, 20217 min

Your ideal guest will only find you if you do THIS

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 98. This is a recap of my interview with Brian and Kati where we talked about something that you need to do for your ideal guest to find you. 00:00 Start 00:30 Why you don't get bookings 01:30 Your Ideal Guest 02:50 Real estate photography vs vacation rental photography • 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/podca...

Jun 09, 20219 min

Why you need to start thinking like your guest

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 97. This is a recap where I talked about why you need to start thinking like your guest. 00:00 Start 01:30 One study • 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

Jun 08, 20215 min

Why you need to become your local brand ambassador

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 96. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about why you need to become your local brand ambassador. 00:00 Start 02:00 Benefits of becoming your own ambassador • 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

Jun 07, 20217 min

A story for you hosts out there (You might cry at this)

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 95. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about a story for you hosts out there. 00:00 Start 00:40 How the story goes 02:30 What this story reminds us • 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

Jun 06, 20215 min

Is your website making this mistake

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 94. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about a website mistake. 00:00 Start 00:40 What you can do to your website 02:20 Build your website mobile-first • 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

Jun 05, 20215 min

How to make your Airbnb listing stand out

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 93. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to make your Airbnb listing stand out. 00:00 Start 00:50 Get to know your ideal customer 01:20 Your pitch 01:50 The title is very important • 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

Jun 03, 20215 min

90% of consumers trust......

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 92. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about what consumers trust. 00:00 Start 00:40 People trust recommendations 01:20 What you can do 03:10 Talk about a referral • 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

Jun 02, 20216 min

how to get more airbnb bookings

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 91. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to get more AirBnb bookings. 00:00 Start 00:30 Secret tip about AirBnb or any channel 01:10 What is a click-bait? 02:20 How to make your social media sticky? • 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

Jun 01, 20216 min
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