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HCH023: Philip Pickard: The story of Speedy Wi-Fi
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This week’s special guest is Philip Pickard, the CEO and Co-Founder of Speedy Wi-Fi. Philip talks to James Varley about how short-term rental hosts and property managers can advertise and leverage high-speed Wi-Fi in order to attract more bookings and boost revenue.
Philip’s favourite brand shout-out went to Plum Guide, while his individual shout-outs went to Boostly’s Mark Simpson and Airbnb CEO and Co-Founder, Brian Chesky.
3:39 The story of Speedy Wi-Fi
4:29 Helping property managers advertise and leverage high-speed Wi-Fi
5:21 What speed is high-speed Wi-Fi these days?
5:56 Consistently capturing Wi-Fi performance data
7:33 Guest demand for high-speed Wi-Fi is unquestionable
7:48 If you have great Wi-Fi, shout it from the rooftops
9:03 Targeting larger property managers
10:24 Guests are 84% more likely to book a property with verified Wi-Fi data
11:04 Speedy Wi-Fi pricing and sign-up info
11:56 Philip’s career before founding Speedy Wi-Fi
13:20 Being customer-obsessed is key
14:39 Favourite brand in the STR space: Plum Guide
15:18 Individual shout-outs: Mark Simpson from Boostly and Brian Chesky from Airbnb
16:25 Best advice: focus on what your customers want
Links mentioned:
Holiday Cottage Handbook LIVE (download your free e-ticket)
HCH Financial Services Call: 0333 1234 536 Email: advice@hchfs.co.uk
Holiday Cottage Handbook website
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Download our free e-book for investors, hosts, and property managers
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Email the show: james@holidaycottagehandbook.com
51 episodes
Manage episode 398755886 series 3509824
This week’s special guest is Philip Pickard, the CEO and Co-Founder of Speedy Wi-Fi. Philip talks to James Varley about how short-term rental hosts and property managers can advertise and leverage high-speed Wi-Fi in order to attract more bookings and boost revenue.
Philip’s favourite brand shout-out went to Plum Guide, while his individual shout-outs went to Boostly’s Mark Simpson and Airbnb CEO and Co-Founder, Brian Chesky.
3:39 The story of Speedy Wi-Fi
4:29 Helping property managers advertise and leverage high-speed Wi-Fi
5:21 What speed is high-speed Wi-Fi these days?
5:56 Consistently capturing Wi-Fi performance data
7:33 Guest demand for high-speed Wi-Fi is unquestionable
7:48 If you have great Wi-Fi, shout it from the rooftops
9:03 Targeting larger property managers
10:24 Guests are 84% more likely to book a property with verified Wi-Fi data
11:04 Speedy Wi-Fi pricing and sign-up info
11:56 Philip’s career before founding Speedy Wi-Fi
13:20 Being customer-obsessed is key
14:39 Favourite brand in the STR space: Plum Guide
15:18 Individual shout-outs: Mark Simpson from Boostly and Brian Chesky from Airbnb
16:25 Best advice: focus on what your customers want
Links mentioned:
Holiday Cottage Handbook LIVE (download your free e-ticket)
HCH Financial Services Call: 0333 1234 536 Email: advice@hchfs.co.uk
Holiday Cottage Handbook website
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter
Download our free e-book for investors, hosts, and property managers
Enjoy the show?
Please subscribe, rate, and review!
Email the show: james@holidaycottagehandbook.com
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