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Regeneration Nation Costa Rica explores who's doing what to bring CR toward environmental & social wellbeing.Join us as we share stories, strategies, and insights from ecologically & socially beneficial projects contributing to the change we need to see more of in the world.These stories provide businesses and landowners everywhere access to unique ideas for how they can design their own business models for regenerative success and impact.In the end, we hope to see more people succeed in the ...
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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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We podcast from the Rainforest Inn, nestled in the El Yunque rainforest of Puerto Rico. We travel the island on new adventures so you can learn about all there is to do, such as hiking, bicycling, sailing and kayaking in Puerto Rico. We review cool places to stay and eat and new attractions in Puerto Rico.
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 724. This episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam Carolan going behind the scenes with Dale Smith, CEO and founder of Host & Stay, a significant player in the UK's short-term rental and holiday home management industry. Originating from the north of England, Host & Stay now manages over 1000 properties across the UK,…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 723. This episode of the Boostly Podcast is part of the STR Collab miniseries, the hosts collaborate with founders and influential figures in the short-term rental (STR) industry. The goal is to foster monthly collaborations on Zoom, bringing together vendors, business allies, and internet friends to share updates…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 722. This podcast features a roundtable discussion with leaders from the AI-assisted property management industry, including representatives from Host AI, Hello Hostie, Guest Guru, Journey, and Bestie AI. The conversation focuses on how AI technologies are being leveraged to transform the property management and h…
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Often overlooked, having a professionally designed interior can make your property truly stand out, reflect your brand and maximize the guest experience. Starting out as a designer of home furnishings, James Kuester of Küster Design, transitioned his business to focus on interior design for the independent lodging sector. His firm’s focus is on int…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 721. This episode features an interview with Enrico Schaefer, the founding attorney of Traverse Legal PLC, who specializes in representing hosts and management companies in legal disputes against Airbnb. Over the past four years, particularly during COVID-19, Schaefer has helped clients recover millions from Airbn…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 720. On this episode of the Boostly podcast we sit down with Mike Michalowicz who has had a big influence on Mark and the company. We then dive into an in-depth discussion about Michalowicz's book, 'All In'. Mark talks about his anticipation and preparation for this special 'hat trick' appearance of Michalowicz on…
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In this interview, I visited Itai Hauben at his lovely home and permaculture education center called Adama. Adama is nestled in the mountains of the Chirripo River Valley, where Itai and his wife Melina teach permaculture design courses to lucky students every year. It’s also the headquarters of Symbiosis Eco Design, their permaculture design and i…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 719. This episode of the Boostly podcast features a deep dive into Breezeway, a property operations and guest experience platform, with its CEO and founder, Jeremy. The platform, which focuses on helping short-term rental hosts improve the guest experience through optimal property preparation, maintenance, and com…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 718. This episode of The Boosty Podcast features in-depth discussions on leveraging StayFi for improving direct bookings, email and text message marketing, and the benefits of StayFi's new homepage feature. It highlights how StayFi, initially a WIFI marketing company, has evolved to empower short-term rental opera…
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When it comes to elevating the guest experience, serving high-quality coffee can really make a difference. When Ann Brownell and Jeff Raybourn purchased the Cozy Cup Coffee Company in 2023, they had a vision of expanding their small batch roasted coffee beyond the walls of their coffee shop and into the innkeeping arena. They now have a customized …
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 717. In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, host Liam discusses Bid and Stay with its founder, Emma Johnson of BidnStay a new service that facilitates last-minute accommodation bookings by enabling hosts to 'auction off' their vacant spaces. Emma explains how hosts set a silent reserve price that they are willing…
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Welcome to an enlightening conversation with Marcus Merlin, steward of MoZen Temple in the Diamante Valley. We delve deep into personal growth, environmental sustainability, and the much-needed impact of regenerative entrepreneurship. Merlin shares his insights into the power of forgiveness as a personal practice and a foundation for creating meani…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 716. In 2024, the short-term rental industry faces the increasing problem of unfair regulations. David Krauss, CEO and co-founder of Rent Responsibly, discusses this issue and presents potential solutions. The discussion digs into how to stand against the legislation that threatens short-term rental businesses all…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 715. In this episode of Boostly, Ron Curtis, founder of WavyStays, discusses his journey in the short-term rental business and how he manages 20 properties while working a full-time job. He details his strategy of co-hosting and the opportunities it offers for revenue generation. The episode further delves into th…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 714. Mark sits down with Laura Muse, a successful hospitable host based in Sheffield, about her journey in the hospitality industry. Laura shares her personal experiences from transitioning from property investor and developer to a luxury holiday let owner in the Peak District. She discusses her love for renovatio…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 713. Mark and Maddy discuss how to maximize business success in 2024 by focusing on experiential travel and creating direct booking strategies. They describe how Mount, Maddy's company, enables businesses to provide a variety of experiences to travelers ensuring an increase in guest reviews and converting more gue…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 712. The Boostly podcast episode features Mahwussh Alam, the CEO of One Perfect Group, a company that manages hundreds of units in high-opportunity locations. Highlighting her journey from starting with one unit to managing many, Mahwussh talks about her strategies for scale, such as focusing on managing key prope…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 711. In this episode of Boostly Bitesize, host Mark Simpson discusses how to effectively collect and use guest data for hospitality businesses. He explains how a simple Google form can be used to gather guests' emails, cell phone numbers, number of people in the party, and check-in dates right at the point of rese…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 710 In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, Mark sits down with Isaac French, founder of Live Oak Lake. French tells the story of his journey, starting from buying a book for 99 cents to selling his business for $7 million. French discusses his beginnings in Texas, his move to Idaho, and his return to Texas where …
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 709 In this podcast episode, James Kinnersley joins Mark Simpson to discuss strategies for increasing direct bookings. With James' properties being largely marketed through Booking.com and Airbnb, they discuss optimizing these channels and collecting guest data. Exploring everything from property branding to guest…
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A number of years ago, aerospace engineer Craig Steele’s frustration over a malfunctioning hotel shower head led him on a journey to design a better version of a device typically taken for granted. This quest led Craig to bootstrap Samson Shower Systems, which offers high pressure, water-saving shower heads that are made from quality, aerospace-gra…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 708 This episode features a conversation with Sam Dundas, the co-founder of Besty AI, about the future potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the short-term rental and hospitality industries. The discussion revolves around how AI can assist in managing repetitive tasks and day-to-day operations, alongside im…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 707 In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, Liam sits down with Rose Tepka, CEO and founder of Your Family's Place and author on Hospitable Hosts. Rose shares the numerous developments in her business including media appearances, becoming a best-selling author, and her continued work in the short term rental indus…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 706 In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Harro, the owner of a bed and breakfast establishment called The Hive at 52, discusses his hospitality career and his transition to running his own business. Having worked in hospitality for over 20 years and running his own B&B for 10 years, Harrow shares valuable insig…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 705 In this episode of the Boostly podcast, we welcome back Josh Goldstein. Having initially focused on short term rentals, Josh provides an update on his most recent ventures, which include starting a fund and making a pivot into boutique hotels. He discusses the benefits of boutique hotels, his plans for updates…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 704 In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam sits down with Vanessa de Souza Lage, CEO of Sustonica, about eco-friendly strategies for vacation rentals. Vanessa shares how Sustonica provides a certification for sustainability for short-term rentals and discusses practical steps hosts can take to become more en…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 703 On this episode of the Boostly Podcast, Liam talks with special guest Jason Lopez, the Senior Director of Business Development at Jurny, an AI-powered property management software for short-term and vacation rentals. They discuss the use and impact of AI within the world of hospitality, looking at how Jurny wa…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 702 This episode of the Boostly Podcast features James Varley, the founder of Holiday Cottage Handbook, a comprehensive resource that provides free educational content for short-term rental hosts. The conversation delves into Varley's background in media, how his transition from buy-to-let investment to short-term…
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From hosting expanded educational events, enhancing partnerships, advancing regional efforts to increasing membership and launching a new website, it’s been a busy first year for Sarah Gazi in her role as the CEO of the Association of Lodging Professionals (ALP). The must-attend 2024 ALP Conference & Marketplace is also around the corner on March 2…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 701. In this episode, Liam sits down with Dara Ledjevardian discuss the rise of AI and the benefits of using a system such as Delphi in the hospitality space. The Delphi system, which captures how you think, what you know, and your expertise, can prove to be an invaluable tool for hosts to better manage their oper…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 700. Bradley den Dolk, founder of GetAwayGoGo, joins the Boostly Podcast to share his perspective on the powerful potential of last-minute booking platforms and entrepreneurial strategies. He describes the conception and growth of GetAwayGoGo and the advantage it provides for both hosts and guests, with its combin…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 699. In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam Rubiolo is joined by James from BNB Uni and Sydney Dreams. James shares his business journey starting from Sweden, where he managed a handful of properties, to the transition to Sydney, Australia where he manages 23 properties. He explains about various business mo…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 698 In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, Clive, the founder of Hello Hosty, joined the conversation to discuss the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hospitality industry. Clive explained how the AI concierge, Alina, can interact with guests, alleviating the need for hosts to be available 24/7 and…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 697 In the Boostly podcast, Laura Muse from Muse Escapes shares her insights into the hospitality industry and her journey from equine nutritionist to successful short term rental host. The podcast delves into how Laura has navigated changes in technology stacks, investment strategies, understanding different clie…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 696 In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam speaks with Jeff Brown, the founder of IntelliHost. Jeff explains how IntelliHost, a software tool initially designed for his own vacation rental business, uses back-end Airbnb data to help businesses track various metrics like first-page impressions, click rates, a…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 695. In this episode of the Boostly Podcast, Liam interviews Saad and Torben, the forces behind Baselane - a comprehensive software that streamlines finance management for landlords and hosts. Baselane helps users manage their rental finances, taking care of business banking, bookkeeping, and rent collection. They…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 694. This podcast episode features Syed of SyedBNB.com, an Airbnb host with a strong personal brand on Instagram. Syed shares his journey from humble beginnings to owning 300 units in the hospitality space, recounting his experiences with different acquisition strategies, unique hiring strategies, software adoptio…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 693. Amanda Stecker, a successful holiday rental owner and property business coach, joined the Boostly podcast to share insights into her work and how she helps hosts maximize their income. She discusses the importance of identifying a target market, the need for a property management system, and the potential pit…
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has officially made its way into the hospitality industry with TakeUp, a recent start-up that offers a dynamic pricing platform which leverages the power of AI and machine learning to optimize room rates and increase revenue. Patty Sung, Founder and CEO at TakeUp; and Chris McPherson, Founder & CTO at TakeUp, tell us ab…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 692. StayFi | Use Code BOOSTLY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam talks with Keynest co-founder Florian Hoven about how to manage short-term rental properties remotely. Florian talks about the history and evolution of KeyNest and how it provides an effective…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 691. In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Madeline Blom, a successful host and investor of short-term rentals, shares her journey of transitioning from educator to realtor. She discusses her preference for tertiary smaller markets and the importance of investing in design and photography to provide quality acco…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 690. On today's episode we discuss how to host a two hour cocktail party. You Don't Want To Miss It! https://nickgray.net/ • 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 Learn…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 689. StayFi | Use Code BOOSTLY to Get 50% Off Your First 3 Months with StayFi On today's episode we discuss how to harness the power of data in your business using StayFi. You Don't Want To Miss It! • https://Boostly.co.uk • https://Boostly.co.uk/5steps • https://instagram.com/boostlyuk • https://Boostly.co.uk/gui…
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 688. On today's episode we discuss how to use tech to drive direct bookings. You Don't Want To Miss It! www.bookl.ee • 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 Learn more …
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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 687. On today's episode we discuss how to diversify your marketing in 2024. 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 Learn more about your ad …
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