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Hi! I’m Jenn Boyles. If you are looking to achieve more direct bookings to decrease your dependency on the OTAs and increase your profits and control over your business, then this is the podcast for you! Whether you are an Airbnb host, short-term rental property manager, owner or investor, each week I will share business and marketing strategies to help you build your own business. I will also bring you the best in the industry to share their knowledge along with property managers and owners ...
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Welcome to STR Booked, the podcast that unlocks the secrets of short-term rental success. Each week, we chat with vacation rental owners, managers, and industry experts. We cover everything from marketing strategies and direct booking tactics to brand-building and demystifying technologies. If you're ready to boost your short term vacation revenue and scale your business, you're in the right place!
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Quintus Curtius is an attorney, writer, translator, and former Marine officer. His books deal with a variety of ethical, moral, and character topics, using examples in history, biography, literature, and philosophy. The result is both unique and inspiring. His podcasts are his personal dialogues with listeners. He can be found at www.qcurtius.com
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The Heads In Beds Show is your vacation rental & accommodations marketing podcast co-hosted by Conrad O'Connell and Paul Manzey. Learn how to double your direct bookings with search, social & email marketing strategies and tactics.
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We’ve been conditioned to believe that reality is random and that miracles are just our misguided interpretation of random events This podcast explores the themes of intuition, creativity and magic as discussed in my book ”Getting Info the Flow” to broaden our view of reality, realize our true potential and help us create our lives as purposeful and powerful. My style, like my book, is direct, simple and playful. Please check it out and let me have your questions, topic suggestions and any f ...
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Holiday Cottage Handbook

Holiday Cottage Handbook

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A podcast for property investors and managers. We share everything you need to know about the short-term rentals sector. We will help take your holiday home investment to the next level. Visit our website: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/ Download our free e-book: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/e-book Email the show: james@holidaycottagehandbook.com
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Novel Marketing

Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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The longest-running book marketing podcast in the world. This is the show for writers who want to build their platform, sell more books, and change the world with writing worth talking about. Whether you self publish or are with a traditional house, this podcast will make book promotion fun and easy. Thomas Umstattd Jr. interviews publishers, indie authors, and bestselling traditional authors about how to get published and sell more books.
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Home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. Advancing knowledge and the arts. Discover it all at www.folger.edu. Shakespeare turns up in the most interesting places—not just literature and the stage, but science and social history as well. Our "Shakespeare Unlimited" podcast explores the fascinating and varied connections between Shakespeare, his works, and the world around us.
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Kickstart Your Book Sales Podcast

Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle

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Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.
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Join sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz as they walk through 11 verses to help you overcome negative thinking with God's truth. They talk about their own struggles with things like anxiety, fear, and insecurity and how God's truth has helped them find joy, peace, and victory. Read along in their book: Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth.
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"Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)" wants to make you a smarter publisher by giving you access to powerful ideas, strategies, and tools for success. Our interview guests are independent publishers, author publishers, and hybrid publishers, as well as distributors, printers, reviewers, booksellers, marketers, visionaries, and opinion leaders from all sectors of the book publishing industry. We are sponsored and supported by the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), the large ...
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Tim Hubbard, successful investor and CEO of a seven-figure short term rental management company shares it all. The insider tips you need to know to acquiring, operating and scaling a successful short term rental business.
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Hoteliers Survival Guide

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In Hoteliers Survival Guide we discuss how Hotel Owners can increase direct bookings, Revenue per guest by utilising new technology and digital marketing methods. Informal chat show full of hints, tips, how to guides and interviews with hotel industry experts.
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We believe that a high quality rental property is the best investment a person can make. This podcast equips listeners to build a rental portfolio of their own. Each week host, Kirby Atwell, interviews someone who is living off rentals and identifies best practices, advice, and potential investing pitfalls to avoid!
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Agitator

J David Osborne & Kelby Losack

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Agitator began as the real-time documentation of street-bred novelists fighting to get it out the mud while cutting up about anime and developing a craft manifesto along the way. Having established an independent multimedia company that is taking off, the show is now where these two mystic juggalo weebs freestyle stories live each episode and bring behind-the-scenes perks to their paid subscribers. Jump in.
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Hospitable gifts short-term rental hosts their valuable time back. In this podcast, Hospitable Hosts, we talk with leading industry experts, Hospitable integration partners, and short-term rental hosts to share valuable insights and ideas with the hosting community. Hospitable Hosts was recently featured on FeedSpot's list of the 50 Best Short-Term Rental Podcasts: https://podcasts.feedspot.com/short_term_rental_podcasts/
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The Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast shows you how to make your screenplays bulletproof. Weekly interviews with Oscar® and Emmy® award winning screenwriters, story specialists, best-selling authors, Hollywood agents and managers, and industry insiders. We cover every aspect of the screenwriting process. This is the screenwriting podcast for the rest of us. No fluff. No BS. Just straight talk that will help you on your screenwriting journey. Some of the past guests include 3X Oscar® Winning ...
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A book and movie review podcast and blog that is perfect for book and movie lovers of all kinds. Hosted by Maya Grimley, "Maya's Reviews" dives into a wide array of books and films that could catch any bookworm's and movie fanatic's eye. Check out the YouTube channel, too, @mayagrimley.
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Best Cabo Tours, LLC is a group of friends who have figured out how to enjoy Cabo at a wholesale cost. It took many beers, miles and fails but we did it! Now we make it our mission to show you how to do the same thing. Our Direct Book Tours are the exact same tours we sell on Expedia, TripAdvisor and other booking channels but without the markup! Check out our reviews, pictures and other information on those platforms and then go to www.4cabofun.com to Book Direct.
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Welcome to my podcast established in 2019, where I focus on the hospitality industry while also bringing you inspiring stories, expert insights, and valuable advice from leaders across various fields. Whether you're dedicated to creating unforgettable guest experiences, igniting your team's potential, or simply learning from a diverse range of professionals, this podcast is for you. Join me as we celebrate the incredible people and opportunities within the hospitality industry. Our interview ...
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Boxed Whine

Boxed Whine

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The Boxed Whine is a spoken word radio show which features Justin and Matt, two untalented gentlemen who weren't satisfied with keeping their bad ideas to themselves.
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A podcast discussing backlist gems and the Spanish writer Javier Marías, late the King of Redonda. In Season 2 we read the novels of Muriel Spark. From Lori Feathers and Tom Flynn.
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Our Socialist Book Club

Our Socialist Book Club

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Our Socialist Book Club is a podcast where friends Martin and Lydia read leftist works, talk about their experiences in social work and librarianship, and learn cool new stuff together! Tweet at us @OSBookClub
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SPEAKPact

Antoniette Roze

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Speakers, Authors, & Experts leverage SPEAKPACT to bridge the gap between their expertise and the hosts who book them. It is a stage where experts are empowered, connections are formed, and speaking careers are launched to the next level. Celebrated Speaker Agent and large-scale event producer, Antoniette Roze, brilliantly merges thought leaders in wellbeing and optimum performance with the producers who look for them. Cultivate rapport with producers and veteran speakers who share their ins ...
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Lost in Berlin

Liron D. Estrach & Tim Tremper

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The official Lost in Berlin Podcast hosted by Liron D. Estrach & Tim Tremper. Your podcast about writers and artists—it's all about telling good stories. Available on all platforms. New episodes every week. We make no apologies.
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Creative Director

Creative Director

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My podcast is aimed at providing value through my own insights and various perspectives that I believe will push people to find the creative director in themselves. I will be showing people my creative process through writing, entrepreneurial endeavors, in depth discussion questions, book reviews, and interviews ! The goal of the podcast is get people or what I call creatives to start looking at all life's struggles, pains, successes, relationships, losses, wins and so on with a creative per ...
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We will chat with Fierce Female Entrepreneurs and share the good, the bad and the ugly of Entrepreneurship and discuss obstacles we have faced and how to overcome them to reach the success you desire.
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Tell Us A Story

Belmont City Press

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Welcome to 'Tell Us a Story,' the podcast by Belmont City Press where business owners, entrepreneurs, and sales professionals share their journeys, insights, and strategies for success. What to Expect In each episode, our guests reveal how they've overcome challenges, established their brands, and leveraged their stories to promote their businesses. Whether you're an aspiring author, a seasoned business owner, or looking to elevate your personal brand, this podcast offers valuable lessons an ...
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Welcome to Virtual GM, the ultimate podcast for anyone looking to elevate their game in the modern hospitality industry! Whether you're a boutique hotel owner, VRBO manager, Airbnb administrator, front desk staff, or just someone trying to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the hospitality world, this podcast is for you! Each episode is packed with valuable insights, expert advice, and real-life stories from industry leaders and innovators. We'll cover everything from how to effectively ...
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The Art Of Hospitality

The Business Blacksmith

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Welcome to "The Art of Hospitality," where the Operator meets the Philosopher to unravel the intricate tapestry of the vacation rental industry. Led by Conrad O'Connell, the Digital Strategist who turns clicks into bookings, and hosted by Scott Fasano, the "Operator," and Adam Norko, the "Philosopher," our podcast presents a trinity of perspectives that uniquely positions us at the intersection of practical operations, philosophical depth, and digital innovation. We tackle the gamut—marketin ...
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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-serie ...
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In this episode, Nihal Salah chats with direct booking expert - Jenn Boyles. This is a woman who's practically got hospitality running through her veins. From growing up as a hotel manager's daughter to becoming a short-term rental owner, Jenn's journey is as fascinating as it is inspiring. We'll dive into Jenn's story of transforming her own renta…
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Imagine transforming your vacation rental business into a seamless, tech-driven hospitality powerhouse, captivating guests with personalized experiences that foster loyalty and ignite revenue growth. This vision is within reach, thanks to the pioneering strategies unveiled in this thought-provoking episode. Shiven Vinod Khera, the visionary co-foun…
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Cynthia Huang, the Co-Founder and CEO of Dtravel, is the special guest on today’s show. During this episode, Cynthia talks about founding Dtravel – a platform that connects travellers directly with vacation rental owners. During this episode, learn: • Cynthia’s journey in the short-term rentals industry • The reasons for launching Dtravel • Why hos…
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In this episode, we interview Chris Walker from Direct Booking Tools about his current approach to building tech that works and delivers the outcome that all PMs and VRMs are looking for. Chris also shares his background and history by getting into and building a vacation rental business in Hilton Head, SC. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Adam Norko S…
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Join us on the Short Term Rental Riches podcast as we welcome Arthur Colker, CEO and founder of StayFi. Arthur shares invaluable insights on how to boost your direct bookings and build a powerful email list for your short-term rental business. Learn about StayFi’s innovative Wi-Fi login system and discover strategies to reduce reliance on OTAs like…
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Can you make a living as an author without selling through Amazon? Many authors wonder. Amazon is the sole revenue source for many indie authors, but Amazon’s algorithms can disable your KDP accounts and cut off your income without any human reviewing the action. Authors find themselves pleading with a computer to reactivate their accounts while th…
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Podcast Description: Season 2, Episode 10 of the Virtual GM Podcast In this episode of the Virtual GM Podcast, your hosts Meagan and Cody Adent from the Vibrant Team share their family trip experience at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort for the 4th of July. As hospitality professionals, it's essential to experience what other properties offer, an…
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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is an expert in multifamily properties. He has partnered with other investors to purchase over $100 million dollars’ worth of these properties. John Casmon hosts a very popular podcast, Multifamily Insights. He came from a corporate job that he enjoyed, but with concerns about having no control of hi…
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In this episode, Matt and Lauren take listeners on a journey through self-publishing and traditional publishing. We’ll look at where those paths overlap, where they diverge, and what to expect on your publishing adventure. Dive Deeper 💡 Jane Friedman’s The Key Book Publishing Paths 💡 Listen to These Episodes: Episode #2 → Is Self-Publishing the Bes…
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In this episode, we interview Darren Pettyjohn from Proper Insurance on why they're the world-class insurance product for vacation rental homeowners, guests and property managers. Darren shares his journey of what's it's like to 'swim away' from the crowd, being the most expensive offering and more. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Adam Norko Scott Fas…
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In this episode Conrad and Paul talk about the 1 year later (or so) mark of Google Analytics 4 and what they like, love and hate about using Google Analytics 4 day-to-day with guest and homeowner marketing. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing Conrad's Course: Mastering Vacatio…
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In this episode, dive deep with us into the significance of pricing in public speaking, the value of staying excited about your content, and how AI is shaping the future of the our speaking industry. Whether you're an emerging speaker or a seasoned pro, these practical advices on maintaining audience engagement and optimizing your public speaking a…
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Your website is one of your most critical book marketing assets. It’s where you manage your online reputation, grow your email list, and sell books. But before you build a website, you need web hosting. You have thousands of web hosting options, which can feel a bit overwhelming. How do you know what kind of host you need for your website? In this …
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DZ-112: Breaking the 4th wall How is the effect of breaking the 4th wall different to VoiceOver? As part of our series on how filmmakers can directly communicate to the audience, we finally examine the most blatant tool of them all: when character look directly down the barrel of the camera… and thus look directly at us, the viewer. Chas, Stu and M…
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Can a musical comedy featuring Hamlet and Nightmare on Elm Street’s Freddy Krueger change lives? Actor, playwright, and director Colman Domingo thinks so. In Sing Sing, a new film from A24, Domingo stars in a true story about the power of theater. Inspired by the real-life Rehabilitation through the Arts program at Sing Sing Maximum Security Prison…
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Housekeeping is one of those critical aspects that can make or break the guest experience in your Airbnb. After all, nothing beats arriving at a clean, welcoming space that feels like home. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? In this third part of our housekeeping series, we’re focusing on troubleshooting housekeeping issues with your…
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Phil's dedication extends beyond his business, as he actively supports local charities like Local Kind, Royal Far West, and Head High Skills. His efforts have not gone unnoticed; Ruby Lane has garnered numerous accolades, including the Northern Beaches Sustainability Award, Covered Magazine Coffee Championships, and a finalist position in the Resta…
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Matthew Walsh comes back on the podcast with a new book: Terrarium. Andrew re-learns how to start writing poems. It's a good one! -- Matthew Walsh grew up in Nova Scotia and now lives in Toronto. Their poems have appeared in Joyland, the Capra Review, the Antigonish Review, the Malahat Review, and Geist; in a chapbook entitled ICQ; and in their cel…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 737. stayfi.com/boostly Discount code: BOOSTLY https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam welcomes Elena Stepanova, founder of My Perfect Host, an STR company based in Australia. Elena shares her inspiring journey from a corporate job to becoming a bestselling author and a succ…
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When is it time to leave an unsuccessful series behind and pivot into something new? What is the process of writing to market? Anna Sayburn Lane explores these topics and more. In the intro, help with Amazon KDP Account suspension [Kindlepreneur]; Selling direct to the EU? Thresholds coming in 2025; Some honest thoughts about the Harrogate Crime Wr…
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Building a brand isn't the easiest thing to do. There are so many things to consider: what colors to use, what pose you should do, what to write on your website, and whether or not you should have a website in the first place! Well, maybe we should start slow and get help from an expert. Join Kamie as we're joined by Colleen Prendergast as she guid…
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These films often feature lavish costumes, intricate sets, and meticulous attention to historical detail, immersing viewers in the time and place of the narrative. Classics like "Gone with the Wind" and "Pride and Prejudice" have set the standard, blending romance with the social and political challenges of their respective eras. More recent films,…
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In this captivating episode, we sit down with A.G. Flitcher, a ten-time award-winning author known for his explorations of the human spirit through various genres, including fantasy, supernatural, crime, drama, and romance. A.G.'s stories delve into the art of understanding the human condition, examining whether our tragedies and triumphs make us b…
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In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Brandon Christensen, an Airbnb Superhost who, alongside his wife Cassie, transformed a vacant log cabin in the heart of the Pocono Mountains into a thriving short-term rental. Brandon shares the highs and lows of the 16-month renovation process, the unique challenges of managing a property from…
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Josh David Jordan is a Texas filmmaker, director, actor and artist. Starting off as an actor, He appeared in several feature films, as well as the sitcom, SCRUBS. He began to slowly transition myself behind the lens. Josh worked on MTV featured music videos for the Polyphonic Spree, Rhett Miller of the Old 97's and many more. After premiering his s…
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Podcast Description: Season 2, Episode 9 of the Virtual GM Podcast In this episode of the Virtual GM Podcast, your hosts Meagan and Cody Adent from the Vibrant Team welcome special guest Audrey Yates, Vice President of Hotel Partnerships at Stash Hotel Rewards. Audrey brings her extensive background in travel and customer service to the show, shari…
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Bookselling profit margins can be tight for independent publishers, but with some ingenuity, publishers can create additional revenue streams. Agate Publishing President Doug Seibold has had great success with his publishing company, as well as various endeavors related to publishing, so he joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to discu…
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Joining us on this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who has been a real estate investor since the early ‘90s. He has a unique way of investing in industrial real estate. Joel Friedland is an accomplished real estate professional with a 40+-year track record in industrial real estate. He has secured over 2,000 industrial property leases and …
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In this episode Conrad and Paul talk about how you can use the right building blocks in your vacation rental strategy to maximize the growth of your business. They debate tactics vs strategy and why there's a time and place for both. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing Conrad'…
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In this episode, Lauren & Matt dive into what makes a successful go-to-market strategy for your book. Learn how to pick the right launch date and products, choose the best sales and distribution platforms, and craft effective pre-launch and post-launch sales strategies. Have a question about self-publishing, selling direct, Lulu, or any of the weir…
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Join me in this special episode as we commemorate three incredible decades in business. This journey wouldn't have been possible without the amazing clients, business associates, and mentors who have shared their wisdom, listened, and cared. To the thousands I've had the privilege to train, thank you. Your dedication and growth have been inspiring.…
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In this episode, learn about the methods for overcoming fear, manifesting techniques, and emphasis on authenticity and giving back. This is perfect for emerging speakers and professionals wanting to make a more meaningful impact on the speaking world. Your host, Antoniette Roze, dives into the world of impactful conversation with Rashad Ahmed, a su…
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In this episode, Nihal Salah chats with Lisa Roads, the Holiday Property Coach, about branding, direct booking, and trust in the short-term rental industry. Lisa shares her expertise as a business consultant and growth strategist, emphasising the importance of having a direct booking strategy and not relying solely on online travel agents (OTAs) li…
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In this episode of STR Booked, host Nihal Salah interviews Robin P. Bass, founder of Premier Properties USVI. Robin shares her inspiring journey from New York City's hospitality industry to building a thriving short-term rental business in St. Croix. Key highlights include: 1. Robin's background in hospitality and fashion, and her decision to pivot…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 736. stayfi.com/boostly Discount code: BOOSTLY https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam welcomes welcomes Tanya Rooney, a dynamic short-term rental host from Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Tanya shares her journey from a corporate real estate background and house flippi…
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Have you been told that consistency is the key to successful marketing? But what if we told you there's a smarter strategy to drive direct bookings for your vacation rental business? In this eye-opening episode, we'll challenge conventional wisdom and reveal why simply being consistent isn't enough. Discover the untapped potential of strategic cons…
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Why is writing emotion so important in our books, whatever the genre? How can we create an emotional connection between our readers and our characters? Roz Morris gives her tips in this episode. In the intro, how to get your indie book into schools [Self-Publishing Advice]; Did my bestselling book turn out to be a financial failure? [Tiago Forte]; …
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Here's what to expect on the podcast: The moment when Stayci realized she needed to make a change in her lifestyle at age 50. What are the primary factors contributing to the prevalence of obesity in modern society? Adopt a mindset of creating new habits and making healthy choices a permanent lifestyle change. The four components of Stacey's progra…
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These films recreate the drama, splendor, and struggle of bygone eras, bringing to life the stories of legendary leaders, everyday heroes, and pivotal events that shaped the world we live in today. With meticulous attention to detail and historical accuracy, these movies recreate the sights, sounds, and emotions of a bygone age, immersing viewers i…
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In this inspiring episode, we welcome Karishma Gautam, a Certified Master Practitioner in NLP and Hypnotherapist. Karishma's journey from a high-paying job in the hotel industry to empowering women as a self-love coach is nothing short of transformative. She helps single women overcome self-doubt and low self-esteem, guiding them towards unshakeabl…
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