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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

Are Captions Important on Airbnb

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 30. This is a recap of my interview with Danny Rusteen where we talked about the importance of captions on AirBnB. 00:00 Start 02:00 The importance of captions and images 03:10 Use few words for your captions • 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

Apr 01, 20214 min

Common Mistakes Most Hosts Make on Airbnb

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 29. This is a recap of my interview with Danny Rusteen where we talked about the common mistakes hosts make on AirBnB. 00:00 Start 02:00 Common Mistakes of Hosts on 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

Mar 31, 20214 min

Danny From Optimizemybnb explains about the 10th Review on Airbnb

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 28. This is a recap of my interview with Danny Rusteen where we talked about the 10th review on AirBnB. 00:00 Start 01:50 The 10th Review 03:20 Secret review • 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

Mar 30, 20214 min

WHAT IS THE PERFECT NUMBER OF IMAGES TO USE ON AIRBNB

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 27. This is a recap of my interview with Danny Rusteen where we talked about the number of images to use on AirBnB, 00:00 Start 02:00 Can I have too many photos on AirBnB? 03:30 Add neighbourhood photos if needed • 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

Mar 29, 20214 min

Helping Sasha Get More Direct Bookings

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Season 11 Episode 26. This is a recap of my Facebook live video where I helped Sasha get more direct bookings. 00:00 Start 01:00 Marketing Review Live 02:40 About Sasha 07:10 What Sasha has been doing in the past year 12:30 Google Search 14:50 Sasha's website 19:10 Google Ads 21:40 Sasha's Facebook page 25:20 Join local Facebook groups 26:50 Email marketing 30:00 Create business relationships • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.co...

Mar 28, 202137 min

How Airbnb SEO is Different to Google SEO

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/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Mar 27, 20215 min

Wix Vs Wordpress - Which one should you go for

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://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Mar 26, 20216 min

How Hosts Can Use Clubhouse To Get More Bookings in 2021

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 Quickfire questions • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostl...

Mar 25, 202157 min

Why it's Bye Bye To the 9-5

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 • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Mar 24, 20216 min

How are you appealing to your staycation market

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/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Mar 23, 20214 min

How to get more direct bookings TODAY!

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.uk/podcast

Mar 22, 20213 min

Touchstay Vs Hostfully - Who should you choose for your Digital Guidebook

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/podcast

Mar 21, 20214 min

Tip for Running your Vacation Rental like a Business

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 • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Mar 20, 20214 min

Why Wheelhouse will make you more money

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 When will it be available for my channel manager and my PMS? 21:00 What to do after registering? 23:20...

Mar 19, 20211 hr 2 min

Success Leaves Clues

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/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcas...

Mar 18, 20215 min

Post Everyday for 365 days

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

Mar 17, 20214 min

How to pick the right social media channel for you

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://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Mar 16, 20215 min

How to grow your social media channels in 2021

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/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Mar 15, 20214 min

Focus on Engagement

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

Mar 14, 20214 min

Revenge Travel Is coming

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 • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Mar 13, 20217 min

Airbnb Travel Trends 2021

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

Mar 12, 20215 min

#BookDirect Grows 25% in 2020

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

Mar 11, 20214 min

Vacation Rental Marketing

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.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Mar 10, 20215 min

Airbnb Hosting Checklist

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 • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Mar 09, 20216 min

What Vacation Rentals can Learn From Hotels

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 • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Mar 08, 20215 min

Easy money tip so many hosts are not doing

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/podcast

Mar 07, 20215 min

My Top Tip to Welcome Guests in 2021

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.co.uk/podcast

Mar 06, 20214 min

Boostly Business Roundup

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.uk/website • https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast

Mar 05, 202137 min

What is the best short-term rental PMS provider?

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 current payment providers 42:00 Quickfire questions 01:05:00 Know more about our guests • https://B...

Mar 04, 20211 hr 11 min

Social Media Tactics and Tools to Grow Your Business

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 guests on social media • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/bo...

Mar 03, 20211 hr 13 min
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