The Boostly Podcast

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

Easy to use Tools that will help you grow on Instagram

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 424. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the easy to use tools that will help you grow on Instagram. 00:00 Start 01:00 Easy-to-use 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

Dec 01, 2021•4 min

The core essentials that every business should be doing on Instagram [Clubhouse 24 Hour takeover]

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 423. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the core essentials that every business should be doing on Instagram. 00:00 Start 01:00 The core essentials of a business Instagram account • 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

Nov 30, 2021•7 min

How Estelle Keeber is helping hospitality owners crack Instagram

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 422. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how Estelle Keeber is helping hospitality owners crack Instagram. 00:00 Start 01:00 About Estelle 03:50 Instagram tips • 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

Nov 29, 2021•5 min

What does this business owner think will happen to clubhouse

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 421. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about What does this business owner think will happen to clubhouse. 00:00 Start 01:00 Clubhouse in 6 months • 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

Nov 28, 2021•6 min

Where does Dave Goodfellow see Clubhouse going in 2022?

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 420. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about where does Dave Goodfellow see Clubhouse going in 2022. 00:00 Start 01:00 Clubhouse in 6 months • 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

Nov 27, 2021•4 min

Why Moriya Rockman loves Chess

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 419. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about why Moriya Rockman loves chess. 00:00 Start 01:00 Moriya's passions • 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

Nov 26, 2021•5 min

Finding out these hosts passions outside of work [Clubhouse 24 Hour takeover]

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 418. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about finding out these hosts passions outside of work. 00:00 Start 01:00 The hosts' passion outside work • 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

Nov 25, 2021•8 min

Why you CANNOT do property alone

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 417. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about why you CANNOT do property alone. 00:00 Start 01:00 Ego Entrepreneur 02:20 About managing people • 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

Nov 24, 2021•4 min

Emanuele Pani's Tech Stack for his STR business

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 416. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about Emanuele Pani's tech stack for his STR business. 00:00 Start 01:00 Emanuele's tools that he can't live without • 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

Nov 23, 2021•3 min

The Best Piece of Parental Advice (24 Hour Clubhouse Room Takeover)

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 415. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about the best piece of parental advice 00:00 Start 01:00 Best parental advice • 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

Nov 22, 2021•8 min

How will the Blockchain transform the STR industry (24 Hour Clubhouse Room Takeover)

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 414. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how will the blockchain transform the STR industry. 00:00 Start 01:00 Ownership of data 02:50 Purchasing vacation rentals • 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

Nov 21, 2021•5 min

How to get started with Cryptocurrency and what platforms to use (24 Hour Clubhouse Room Takeover)

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 413. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to get started with Cryptocurrency and what platforms to use. 00:00 Start 01:00 Simple crupto platforms 03:00 About Metamask • 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

Nov 20, 2021•7 min

How Web 3.0 Will Affect the Hospitality Industry (24 Hour Clubhouse Room Takeover)

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 412. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how Web 3.0 will affect the hospitality industry. 00:00 Start 1:00 Why Web 3.0 and Digital Currency • 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

Nov 19, 2021•10 min

How important is Google My Business Listings for Short Stay Accommodation Owners?

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 411. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how important is Google My Business Listings for Short Stay Accommodation Owners. 00:00 Start 01:00 About Google Listing 04:00 Change your Wifi to your company name 05:50 Email list • 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

Nov 18, 2021•10 min

How Julie George Became The Million Dollar Host

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 410. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how Julie George became the million dollar Host. 00:00 Start 01:10 About Julie George • 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

Nov 17, 2021•4 min

How Wil Slickers got started in Hospitality

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 409. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how Wil Slickers got started in hospitality. 00:00 Start 01:10 About Wil Slickers • 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

Nov 16, 2021•4 min

How Dave Goodfellow Got Started in Property

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 408. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how Dave Goodfellow got started in property. 00:00 Start 00:40 About Dave Goodfellow 03:00 About Rent to Rent • 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

Nov 15, 2021•4 min

How Ryan Luke got started in Hospitality

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 407. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how Ryan Luke got started in hospitality. 00:00 Start 01:40 About Ryan Luke • 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

Nov 14, 2021•4 min

Helping this host focus on their Pet Friendly Niche

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 406. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how I helped this host focus on their pet-friendly niche. 00:00 Start 00:40 Marketing Review for Heidi Ruddle 06:30 Social Media Content 09:00 My recommendations • 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

Nov 13, 2021•10 min

How to Hack The Instagram Algorithm

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 405. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to hack the instagram algorithm. 00:00 Start 01:00 About Instagram 03:00 Saving posts on Instagram 03:50 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

Nov 12, 2021•7 min

Why this host needs to build a brand

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 404. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about why this host needs to build a brand. 00:00 Start 00:40 How marketing reviews work 03:30 My recommendations • 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

Nov 11, 2021•7 min

My #1 Content Creation Tool [Free]

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 403. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about my #1 content creation tool. 00:00 Start 00:20 About Google Suggestions 02:30 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

Nov 10, 2021•3 min

How Dan Meredith changed my business forever

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 402. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how Dan Meredith changed my business forever. 00:00 Start 02:00 Your customer avatar 03:00 About Dan Meredith 04:00 The conversation with Dan • 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

Nov 09, 2021•8 min

Booking Lead Time is getting back to 2019 levels [What to do next]

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 401. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how booking lead time is getting back to 2019 levels. 00:00 Start 00:50 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

Nov 08, 2021•4 min

CELEBRATING 400 episodes of the Boostly Podcast

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 400. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about celebrating 400 episodes of the Boostly Podcast. 00:00 Start 00:20 What are we doing? 01:20 What Boostly does 03:30 How Boostly started • 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

Nov 07, 2021•5 min

Customers are 28% More Likely To Make a Purchase if you do this

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 399. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how customers are 28% more likely to make a purchase if you do this. 00:00 Start 00:50 About Klarna 01:30 About Gen Zs • 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

Nov 06, 2021•4 min

Revealing The #1 Review Tool for the world of Hospitality

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 398. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I revealed the #1 review tool for the world of hospitality. 00:00 Start 01:00 One mistake that hosts are making 01:50 My recommendation 03:30 How it works • 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

Nov 05, 2021•5 min

My big tip for Marketing to the New-Age Workcation Guests

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 397. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about my big tip for marketing to the new-age workcation guests. 00:00 Start 00:30 About digital nomads 02:00 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

Nov 04, 2021•4 min

Smartbnb is no more

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 396. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about SmartBnB. 00:00 Start 00:40 About the new SmartBnB 02:10 Mini-website service • 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

Nov 03, 2021•4 min

How to increase your Digital Nomad Guest Experience

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 395. This is a recap of my Facebook live where I talked about how to increase your digital nomad guest experience. 00:00 Start 01:30 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

Nov 02, 2021•4 min

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