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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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How to get started with direct bookings: Top tips and mistakes to avoid
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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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Breaking free from OTAs: Your guide to holiday rental success
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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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The power of kindness: How smiles and automation doubled this STR owner's portfolio
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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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From zero to holiday let hero: How one STR owner built a 70% direct booking business (with no marketing experience!)
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In this episode of STR Booked, Nihal Salah chats with Maggie Mitchell, a short-term rental owner who's achieved remarkable success with her two properties on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Maggie shares her journey from novice to expert, detailing how she built a thriving business with 70% direct bookings in less than four years, despite having no mar…
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