Synopsis
Welcome to the Boost Hospitality Marketing Podcast.The only Hotel, Guesthouse and Self Let Accommodation podcast that will give you simple, actionable tips to boost your bookings.My name is Mark Simpson, and I am based in Yorkshire, England.For the last three years, I have run my guesthouse with my family.I know exactly what YOU are feeling right now.You want help with your marketing, but you don't know where to turnThat was me a year ago.That is why I created the Boost Hospitality Marketing Podcast.I will share with you simple, yet essential advice and tips on how you can boost your direct bookings and cut down on commission costs to the online travel agents.After you have listened, get in touch, I would love to hear how you get on
Episodes
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Fighting Back Against The Coronavirus Crisis with Simon Soar
27/03/2020 Duration: 31minWelcome 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 Opportunities arising amidst the crisis • 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/podcast
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Takeaways from Two Book Direct Conferences I attended
23/03/2020 Duration: 18minWelcome 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
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How to shift your mindset to get more business bookings with Jessica Lorimer
20/03/2020 Duration: 25minWelcome 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://Boostly.co.uk/podcast
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What exactly does Book Direct mean? An Interview with Steve Kopandy of Book Direct Symposium
13/03/2020 Duration: 43minWelcome 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/website • https://www.BookdirectMap.com • https://www.Boostly.co.uk/podcast
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Why you should get listed on niche websites with James Burrows of Rentals United
06/03/2020 Duration: 36minWelcome 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/podcast
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What is an OTA with Sheli from Guesty
28/02/2020 Duration: 31minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the eighteenth episode! Today, I've invited Sheli from Guesty to talk about OTA. 3:35 Guest Introduction 4:20 Sheli on Short Stay Show 5:34 Let's talk about OTAs 17:59 Know more about Guesty 24:16 Quickfire questions 29:35 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/website • https://www.BookdirectMap.com • https://www.Boostly.co.uk/podcast
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How a Virtual Tour of Your Property Will Increase Your Bookings with Tony Carter S7E17
21/02/2020 Duration: 23minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the sixteenth episode! Today, I've invited Tyann Marcink to talk about how to take better photos for your hospitality business. 01:24 Guest Introduction 06:41 Let's Begin 17:57 Quickfire questions • Boostly.co.uk • Boostly.co.uk/5steps • instagram.com/boostlyuk • Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • Boostly.co.uk/website • BookdirectMap.com • Boostly.co.uk/podcast
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How to Take Better Photos for your Hospitality Business with Tyann Marcink S7E16
14/02/2020 Duration: 29minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the sixteenth episode! Today, I've invited Tyann Marcink to talk about how to take better photos for your hospitality business. 00:52 Guest Introduction 02:30 Let's Begin 11:29 Free e-books 24:06 Quickfire questions • Boostly.co.uk • Boostly.co.uk/5steps • instagram.com/boostlyuk • Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • Boostly.co.uk/website • BookdirectMap.com • Boostly.co.uk/podcast
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Breaking Down the Website Jargon with Phil Tester S7E15
07/02/2020 Duration: 25minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the fifteenth episode! Today, I've invited Phil Tester and we're going to be breaking down the website jargon so it helps you to understand why your website might not be getting as many direct bookings, as you think it should be. 03:00 Guest Introduction 03:42 Let's Begin 15:37 All about Render Blocking 22:55 Reach out to Phil • Boostly.co.uk • Boostly.co.uk/5steps • instagram.com/boostlyuk • Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • Boostly.co.uk/website • BookdirectMap.com • Boostly.co.uk/podcast
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Why you should sack yourself from your business - with James Sinclair S7E14
31/01/2020 Duration: 29minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the thirteenth episode! Today, I've invited Chris Maughan of i-Prac to talk about ways to increase your direct bookings. 01:53 James Sinclair and his book 14:11 The sheep, the ox and the eagle 22:34 Quickfire questions 27:49 Know more about James • Boostly.co.uk • Boostly.co.uk/5steps • instagram.com/boostlyuk • Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • Boostly.co.uk/website • BookdirectMap.com • Boostly.co.uk/podcast
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How to Increase Your Direct Bookings With Confidence - with Chris Maughan of I-Prac S7E13
24/01/2020 Duration: 34minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the thirteenth episode! Today, I've invited Chris Maughan of i-Prac to talk about ways to increase your direct bookings. 00:54 Guest Introduction 03:40 Let's Begin 08:23 All about rental fraud 16:19 All about i-Prac 30:19 i-Prac ambitious goals 32:23 Know more about i-Prac and Chris • Boostly.co.uk • Boostly.co.uk/5steps • instagram.com/boostlyuk • Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • Boostly.co.uk/website • BookdirectMap.com • Boostly.co.uk/podcast
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7 Ways to Get More Media Attention For Your Business - with Catherine Shields of South Coast Escapes S7E12
17/01/2020 Duration: 44minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the twelfth episode! Today, I've invited Catherine Shields of South Coast Escapes to talk about ways to get media attention. 02:42 Guest Introduction 04:09 Let's Begin 05:00 The 7 Steps to Get Media Attention 11:33 Free PDF Download www.Boostly.co.uk/podcast 42:28 Thank Yous and more about Catherine Shields • Boostly.co.uk • Boostly.co.uk/5steps • instagram.com/boostlyuk • Boostly.co.uk/guidebook • Boostly.co.uk/website • BookdirectMap.com • Boostly.co.uk/podcast
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How to get bookings in the shoulder season - with Mirelle Brown S7E11
10/01/2020 Duration: 42minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the tenth episode! In this episode, I've invited Mirelle Brown of Optimize Revenue to talk about how to get bookings in the shoulder season.
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How to build sustainable success for your short-stay accommodation business - with Dino Tartaglia S7E10
03/01/2020 Duration: 37minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the tenth episode! In this episode, I've invited Dino Talia into the podcast to give us a breakdown of what makes a short-stay accommodation business successful.
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How to increase your bookings with Instagram with Natacha Parmantier S7E9
27/12/2019 Duration: 36minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the ninth episode! In this episode, I've invited Natacha Parmantier and we're talking all about increasing bookings with Instagram.
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All about GDPR with Sean Rogers of My Legal Club S7E8
20/12/2019 Duration: 33minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the eighth episode! In this episode, we're talking about GDPR. I've got Sean Rogers from My Legal Club.
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Why you should hire a Virtual Assistant with Tega Diegbe S7E7
13/12/2019 Duration: 29minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the seventh episode! In this episode, today we're talking all about hiring your first virtual assistant or virtual team member. I invited on Tega, who has been helping small business owners and solopreneurs for the past few years now figure out where in their business they need help. And he helps people by even hiring team members from all over the world.
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How to avoid common pricing mistakes with Anurag of Pricelabs S7E6
06/12/2019 Duration: 32minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7, and we are currently on the sixth episode! In this episode, today we're talking about pricing. Today's guest is Anurag Verna of Pricelabs.
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How to stand out from the crowd on those busy online travel agents (OTAs) S7E5
29/11/2019 Duration: 27minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! We are now in Season 7. We are currently on the fifth episode of season seven! in this episode, we're going to be talking about how you can optimize your listing to make sure you can stand out from the crowd with Ronni Bartles from Bookfull.
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How to get more corporate bookings - with Kevin Poneskis of Property Soldier S7E4
22/11/2019 Duration: 36minThe Boost Hospitality Podcast is back for another season! And we are now in Season 7. And we are currently on the fourth episode of season seven! Today we're going to be talking about how to get corporate bookings. You're going to learn all about the risks routine that Kevin Poneskis of the Property Soldier went through, on how to get business bookings.