Unlocking Direct Booking Success with Jenn Boyles

Hospitable Hosts

In this episode of the Hospitable Hosts podcast, we are thrilled to have Jenn Boyles join us. Jenn is a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in design and marketing, and more than a decade as a holiday rental owner. She is dedicated to helping short-term and vacation rental property managers, owners, and hosts build and grow their businesses independently, without over-relying on online travel agents. Jenn’s wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience make her the perfect guide for unlocking the full potential of direct bookings. Get ready to learn invaluable insights and practical strategies to boost your rental business’s success.
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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Direct booking vs OTAs (00:06:00)

3. Getting started with direct bookings (00:07:22)

4. Finding your ideal guest profile (00:08:33)

5. Relying on the community to get more bookings (00:11:45)

6. Optimizing marketing for direct bookings (00:14:30)

7. Direct Bookings Success Summit (00:15:45)

8. The one thing to know before starting in STR (00:19:10)