HCH041: Dami Okedara: The story of Search and Stay

Holiday Cottage Handbook

Dami Okedara from Search and Stay is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast.

Dami shares the story of Search and Stay – a commission-free (for hosts) online travel agency based in Australia.

During this episode, learn:
· Why hosts should list on Search and Stay

· How to use SEO to boost your listings

· Why you need to utilise data and set seasonal rates

· The importance of outstanding photography
Dami picked Interhome for his favourite brand and gave the Search and Stay Founder, plus HCH Founder, James Varley, a special shout-out.

4:19 Dami’s journey in the short-term rentals world

5:05 The story of Search and Stay

6.37 How Search and Stay stands out

7:27 The future for Search and Stay: international growth

8:18 Why hosts should list on Search and Stay (zero commission!)

10:56 Removing commission fees for hosts

12:34 How to upload your rentals to Search and Stay

14:12 How you can utilise SEO to boost your listings

16:08 Head to www.searchandstay.com for further details

17:14 Top hosting tips: utilise data and set seasonal rates

18:50 Eye-catching photography is crucial

20:31 STR trends to look out for

21:45 Favourite brand: Interhome

22:50 Individual shout-out: Search and Stay Founder and HCH Founder, James Varley (very kind!)

Links:

James Varley: https://shorturl.at/rstAB

Holiday Cottage Handbook website: https://shorturl.at/xLMRY

Free newsletter: https://shorturl.at/xLMRY

Free e-book: https://shorturl.at/imtW6

Survey: https://shorturl.at/axOV6

Dami Okedara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dami-okedara-head-of-sales-7146292b0/

Search and Stay: https://www.searchandstay.com/

Sponsor links:

Hosthub: www.hosthub.com/hch

HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/ Call: 0333 1234 536 Email: [e-mail]

RentalWise: https://www.rentalwise.com/

Sustonica: https://www.sustonica.com/

Smiling House Luxury: https://smilinghouse.ch/

Orana Stay: https://www.oranastay.com/

Mentions:

Interhome: https://www.interhome.co.uk/

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