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

Essential Hospitality Tips for Starting Out as a Host

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 606. In this podcast episode we sit down with Johnathan Stevens to discuss tops for starting out as a host! You don't want to miss 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 16, 2023•34 min

Mark Simpson Reviews: Profitable Properties by Danny Rusteen

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 605. In this podcast episode we sit down to discuss Profitable Properties by Danny Rusteen! You don't want to miss 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 14, 2023•9 min

How Sustainable Hospitality Practices Can Boost Your Business Profits

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 604. In this podcast episode we sit down with Bob Garner to talk about how how sustainable hospitality practices can boost your business profits! You don't want to miss it! https://envirorental.earth/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-garner-ⓥ🌳-75a73727/ • 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, 2023•39 min

How to use social media and 'calls to action' with Anna Geary from 'Get Savvy Club'

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 603. In this podcast episode we sit down with Josh Goldstein from Bunkhouse to talk about how he built a thriving hospitality business! You don't want to miss 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 09, 2023•43 min

How This Former Freelance Producer Built A Thriving Hospitality Business

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 602. In this podcast episode we sit down with Josh Goldstein from Bunkhouse to talk about how he built a thriving hospitality business! You don't want to miss it! bunkhouseworldwide.com • 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, 2023•39 min

Growing together through STR

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 601. In this podcast episode we sit down with Melissa and Zen Forrest from Xenia Stays to talk about growing together through Short Term Rentals! You don't want to miss it! Xeniastays.com • 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, 2023•44 min

115 Units at Age 24: A Huge Success Story

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 600. In this podcast episode we sit down with Josh Guest to talk about his success story! You don't want to miss 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 02, 2023•37 min

Thoughtful Generousity - the key to hospitality

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 599. In this podcast episode we sit down with Laura Wegner to discuss the key to hospitality! You don't want to miss it! https://homely-stay.com/ • 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

May 31, 2023•48 min

Short-Term Rental Success: Homely Stay

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 598. In this podcast episode we sit down with Nicole Goedecke to discuss her short term rental success! You don't want to miss it! https://homely-stay.com/ • 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

May 29, 2023•38 min

Protect Your Property From Risky Bookings - Validate Guests In advance

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 597. In this podcast episode we sit down with Vee Venski to discuss how to protect your property from risky bookings! You don't want to miss it! https://www.facebook.com/hnfcstays https://hnfc-stays.co.uk/ • 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

May 26, 2023•37 min

The Secret to Boosting Business in Hospitality: Knowing Your Guests

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 596. In this podcast episode we sit down to discuss the secret to boosting business in the hospitality space! You don't want to miss it! https://knowyourguest.superhog.com/ • 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

May 24, 2023•35 min

How To Be A Successful STR Host: Tips From A Pro

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 595. In this podcast episode we sit down to discuss how to be a successful STR host! You don't want to miss 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

May 22, 2023•37 min

Using AI to take your STR operation to the next level

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 594. In this podcast episode we sit down to discuss using AI to take your STR operation to the next level! You don't want to miss 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

May 19, 2023•29 min

Hospitality Email Marketing: How To Get a 4200% ROI With The Right Strategies

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 593. In this podcast episode we sit down to discuss email marketing in the hospitality industry! You don't want to miss 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

May 17, 2023•19 min

Maximising Profits by Filling Booking Gaps with Existing Customers

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 592. In this podcast episode we sit down to discuss how to maximize profits by filling booking gaps with existing customers! You don't want to miss 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

May 15, 2023•5 min

Your Guide To Furnishing A Short Term Rental For Maximum Exposure

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 591. In this podcast episode we sit down to discuss how to leverage furnishing to gain maximum exposure for your short term rental! You don't want to miss 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

May 12, 2023•36 min

A hospitality success story: How this host, coach and author became successful

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 590. In this podcast episode we sit down with Dave Cordner to discuss the he became successful in the hospitality industry! You don't want to miss 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

May 10, 2023•31 min

We won a Shortyz!

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 589. We won a Shortyz! • 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

May 08, 2023•8 min

The Easiest Way to Connect with Corporate Clients

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 588. In this podcast episode we sit down with Vivian Yip to discuss the easiest way to connect with corporate clients! You don't want to miss 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

May 05, 2023•31 min

One Couple's Journey Of Hosting Guests And Travelling The World

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 587. In this podcast episode we sit down with Al and Elissa Sedighravesh to discuss their experience hosting guests and traveling the world! You don't want to miss 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

May 03, 2023•30 min

Adding Location-Based Touches To Attract Guests

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 586. In this podcast episode we sit down with Joshua Kitlas to discuss adding location-based touches to attract guests! You don't want to miss 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

May 01, 2023•31 min

Using Event Niches to Boost Your Hospitality Business

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 585. In this podcast episode we sit down with Helen Christopher to discuss using niches to boost your hospitality business! You don't want to miss it! https://www.instagram.com/brookledgeny/ http://www.brookledgeny.com/ https://www.facebook.com/brookledgeny https://www.tiktok.com/@brookledgeny?lang=en • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • https://Boostly.co.uk/website • https...

Apr 28, 2023•27 min

How to get more spontaneous stays - tips on Branding and SEO

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 584. In this podcast episode we sit down with Zach Busekrus to discuss tips on branding and SEO! You don't want to miss 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

Apr 26, 2023•39 min

Network is your Networth

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 583. In this podcast episode we sit down to discuss how important your network is! You don't want to miss 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

Apr 24, 2023•30 min

Optimising your listings to increase bookings

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 582. In this podcast episode we sit down to discuss how to optimize your listing to increase bookings! You don't want to miss 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

Apr 21, 2023•43 min

Profitable Properties with Daniel Rusteen

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 581. In this podcast episode we sit down with Daniel Rusteen to discuss how to make your property profitable! You don't want to miss 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

Apr 19, 2023•31 min

Utilizing Dynamic Pricing for Competitive Prices

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 580. In this podcast episode we sit down to discuss how to utilize dynamic pricing! You don't want to miss 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

Apr 17, 2023•33 min

Sustainable Strategies for Scaling your Hospitality Business

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 579. In this podcast episode we sit down with Jon Lawry to discuss different sustainable strategies for scaling your hospitality business! You don't want to miss it! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-lawry-56324044/ • 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 14, 2023•21 min

Leveraging finance tools to kickstart your business

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 578. In this podcast episode we sit down with Tati & Co Rentals to discuss how leverage finance tools in order to kickstart your business! You don't want to miss it! https://www.tati-and-co.com/invest https://youtube.com/@Theoliviatati https://www.canva.com/design/DAFafezA6y4/eQePr2LGUk1r8Nq_flNorQ/view?utm_content=DAFafezA6y4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=homepage_design_menu • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk...

Apr 12, 2023•36 min

Automation in the Hospitality Industry: Friend or Foe?

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 577. In this podcast episode we sit down with Touch Stay to discuss Automation in the Hospitality Industry! You don't want to miss 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

Apr 10, 2023•57 min

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