The Boostly Podcast

Mark Simpson

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! read less
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Episodes

Outsource & Grow: Leveraging Virtual Teams for Short-Term Rental Success
18-11-2024
Outsource & Grow: Leveraging Virtual Teams for Short-Term Rental Success
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 753. stayfi.com/boostly Discount code: BOOSTLY  https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode of the Boostly podcast, the focus is on providing hosts with tools, tactics, training, and confidence to secure more direct bookings in hospitality. Liam sits down with Matthew Metro, founder of CS Outsource. Matthew shares that his company helps short-term and mid-term rental operators build virtual assistant teams. They began with guest communications, vendor scheduling, and disputing negative reviews, eventually expanding to digital marketing, bookkeeping, and business development. The discussion delves into the challenges of hiring, training, managing, and retaining virtual assistants (VAs). Matthew underscores the importance of being specific about job responsibilities and conducting a time study before hiring. He also discusses the impact of AI, noting that while it can handle low-level tasks, human touch is crucial for nuanced operations. Matthew advises promoting existing top agents to supervisory roles and emphasizes the value of clear documentation using tools like Asana, monday.com, and Loom. He highlights the benefits of hiring from Latin America, such as cultural alignment and time zone compatibility. Matthew stresses that while VAs may not perform exactly like business owners, they can significantly reduce operational burdens. The episode concludes with Matthew's philosophy of giving away secrets and knowledge freely, believing it ultimately benefits everyone involved. https://www.csoutsource.com/ https://Boostly.co.uk https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps https://instagram.com/boostlyuk https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast
Stand Out & Get Booked: The Power of Branding for Hosts
11-11-2024
Stand Out & Get Booked: The Power of Branding for Hosts
Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 752. stayfi.com/boostly Discount code: BOOSTLY  https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam interviews Dominique Hart. She is an International Visual Branding Strategist, Dynamic Speaker, Serial Entrepreneur, CEO and founder of Dynamik Endeavors, and six-figure Real Estate Investor — all by the age of 30. Now she’s empowering entrepreneurs worldwide how they can elevate their business through the power of dynamic brand design. As a first generation American with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising from Temple University concentrating on Art Direction, and an Executive Certification in Brand Management from Cornell University’s SC Johnson College of Business, and a Masters in Professional Studies from the Masters in Branding Program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Dominique doesn’t just follow trends, she merges her corporate background and entrepreneurial insight to teach visionaries all over the world how they can bring their ideas to life for a long-term mission of impact that balances both design and strategy. As featured on GoDaddy, Fox34, CBS, NBC, the Women’s Speakers Association, among others, Dominique is on a mission to show businesses everywhere how they can leverage their visual identity to push the envelope, showcase their unique voice, and deeply resonate with the people they were called to influence and transform. To learn more information about how Dominique can elevate your business, or to book her to speak at your upcoming conference, workshop or specialized corporate training, contact her team at DominiqueHart.com. https://www.LavishandLive.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/lavishandlive https://www.facebook.com/lavishandlive https://www.instagram.com/lavishandlive https://www.twitter.com/lavishandlive Personal Brand: https://www.DominiqueHart.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/dominiquehart https://www.facebook.com/dominiquehart https://www.instagram.com/meetdominique https://www.twitter.com/meetdominique For my agency: https://www.DynamikEndeavors.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/dynamikendeavors https://www.facebook.com/dynamikendeavors https://www.instagram.com/dynamikendeavors https://Boostly.co.uk https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps https://instagram.com/boostlyuk https://Boostly.co.uk/podcast