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 idea of starting a podcast 10:20 The pressure to create good content 12:30 About Live videos 14:50 Si...
Sep 18, 2020•28 min
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 emails 14:50 Consistency is the key 15:30 The best time to send an email • https://Boostly.co.uk • h...
Sep 11, 2020•19 min
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 cancellations due to COVID-19? 11:50 SuperControl exclusivity in UK and Europe 12:20 About SuperControl 15:10...
Sep 04, 2020•24 min
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 Wishbox help 07:05 On maximising WhatsApp 12:50 How Wishbox is helping its members during the Coron...
Aug 28, 2020•23 min
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 level this year as compared to last year 08:50 Andy's tip to get direct bookings 10:40 About David Dia...
Aug 21, 2020•47 min
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 hospitals in Jersey island 07:20 UK may have had the virus at the end of 2019 09:00 Success stories on Jerse...
Aug 14, 2020•24 min
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 attention to 16:20 Podcast advice to hospitality owners 23:00 Success stories from Noah 26:30 Quickfire que...
Aug 07, 2020•33 min
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 media 20:30 Quick look on Google • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://insta...
Jul 31, 2020•26 min
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 look at the website 16:20 Compare this to your website 18:00 Book Direct Incentives 18:50 About Crow...
Jul 24, 2020•26 min
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 Full Screen Website 12:30 Booking Engine 13:30 Google Analytics 14:30 OTAs 15:30 Social Media • https:...
Jul 17, 2020•18 min
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 pivot for her business 05:10 Janet's worksheet and how it can help you bring in revenue 11:40 The best ...
Jul 10, 2020•27 min
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 takeaways from More Bookings Direct Conference 10:00 Damian's new idea and future plans 15:00 Additional...
Jul 03, 2020•22 min
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 email software to use 10:00 How to encourage a guest to book direct 13:00 How to get bookings in the...
Jun 26, 2020•29 min
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 content ideas 11:00 Social media videos 12:00 Use the stories feature 14:00 Email marketing content 17:...
Jun 19, 2020•24 min
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 that are creating noise 06:40 Best things to do about money worries 11:10 Symptoms that you are str...
Jun 12, 2020•28 min
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 15:40 Basic information on investing 19:40 Final Thank Yous • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostl...
Jun 05, 2020•21 min
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 Change, not cancel 24:20 Danny's decision to switch off from the noise 27:20 The new normal • https://...
May 29, 2020•32 min
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 AirBnb did 15:10 Recent conversations and potential ramifications in the hospitality world 19:30 More ta...
May 22, 2020•33 min
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 Be proactive not reactive 11:40 Focus on your past guests 12:50 Offer your skills online 14:00 Sell ...
May 15, 2020•22 min
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 businesses on the OTAS and AirBnb's discussions 15:50 Hubstr and how it can benefit the vacation rental ...
May 08, 2020•23 min
Welcome to the show notes of the Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 6. This is a recap of my interview with Marc Figueras of Keynest, where we talked about the future of hospitality check-ins after the Coronavirus Crisis. Recording date Tuesday 24th March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 04:00 About Marc Keynest 07:00 Monthly average of transaction rates 10:00 Advice from Marc Figueras\11:40 Keynest's current situation 11:40 Keynest's current situation 12:40 Mor...
May 01, 2020•24 min
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 5. This is a recap of my interview with James Sinclair, where we talked about how to fight back from the Coronavirus Crisis. Recording Date Monday 23rd March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 2:50 About James Sinclair 4:40 Future Mindset about the Corona Crisis 6:50 James' Advice to Hospitality Businesses 10:50 Common Painpoint or Fear of Businesses 12:20 James' Current Business Plans 13:45 Businesses can still pay st...
Apr 24, 2020•28 min
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 4. This is a recap of my interview with Jessica Lorimer where we talked about how to prevent cancellations during the Coronavirus crisis. Recording Date Friday 20th March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 02:33 Jessica Lorimer and how she feels about the Coronavirus crisis 06:50 Jessica's advice to property owners 15:50 March 20th press briefing 33:40 Last things from Jessica 39:00 Final Thank Yous • https://Boostly.c...
Apr 17, 2020•43 min
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 3. This is a recap of my interview with Scott Weir of Pillow Partners where we talked about how to be stronger together during the Coronavirus crisis. Recording Date Thursday 19th March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 3:00 About Scott Weir 06:00 The current state of the service accommodation world 08:20 Specific actions that Scott's team did to be creative with marketing 18:10 How to start the conversation 29:00 #St...
Apr 10, 2020•44 min
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 8 Episode 2. This is a recap of my live video on Facebook where I talked about smart and effective advice to get bookings during the Coronavirus. Recording Date Thursday 19th March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 3:00 On Cancellations 9:00 On New Bookings 10:00 Contact current bookings 11:20 Contact previous guests 14:00 Offer facilities for work-from-home services 18:00 For accommodations near care homes or hospitals 19:00 O...
Apr 03, 2020•32 min
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 9 Episode 1. This is a recap of my interview with Simon Soar, where we talked about fighting back against The Coronavirus Crisis Interview Date Tuesday 17th March *Please note events and news might have changed since the recording* 00:41 About Coronavirus and what this podcast is all about 3:20 About Simon Soar 4:11 About Jersey 4:46 Coronavirus situation in Jersey 6:15 Coronavirus myths 10:40 Recommendations to small to medium hospitality businesses 12:20 Oppor...
Mar 27, 2020•31 min
Welcome to the show notes of the Boostly Podcast. This is a recap of my podcast about my takeaways from two Book Direct conferences I attended. 01:00 Book Direct Symposium 05:00 More Direct Bookings Conference 15:24 Reminders • https://www.Boostly.co.uk • https://www.Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://www.instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://www.Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://www.Boostly.co.uk/website • https://www.BookdirectMap.com • https://www.Boostly.co.uk/podcast
Mar 23, 2020•19 min
Welcome to the show notes of the Boostly Podcast. This is a recap of my interview Jessica Lorimer, where we talked about how to shift your mindset to get more business bookings. 3:20 About the Guest 06:00 Let's begin 17:50 Know more about selling to corporates 21:49 Quickfire questions 23:43 Thank Yous • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://BookdirectMap.com • https://Boo...
Mar 20, 2020•26 min
Welcome to the show notes of the Boostly Podcast. This is a recap of my interview Steve Kopandy, where we talked about book direct actually means. What exactly does Book Direct mean? An Interview with Steve Kopandy of Book Direct Symposium 04:00 Guest Introduction 08:20 Let's get started 33:07 Quickfire questions 40:04 Thank Yous • https://www.Boostly.co.uk • https://www.Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://www.instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://www.Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://www.Boostly.co.uk/w...
Mar 13, 2020•43 min
Welcome to the show notes of the Boostly Podcast. This is a recap of my interview with James Burrows of Rentals United where we talked about why you should get listed on niche websites. 02:40 Guest Introduction 07:00 Let's Begin 27:00 Quickfire questions 34:45 Know more about Rentals United • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://BookdirectMap.com • https://Boostly.co.uk/p...
Mar 06, 2020•37 min
