Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 736. stayfi.com/boostly Discount code: BOOSTLY  https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam welcomes welcomes Tanya Rooney, a dynamic short-term rental host from Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. Tanya shares her journey from a corporate real estate background and house flipping to becoming a best-selling author and successful short-term rental host. She discusses her passion for hospitality, the importance of communication, and how she utilizes technology like Price Labs and Breezeway to manage her properties ef ..read more

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 735. stayfi.com/boostly Discount code: BOOSTLY  https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam is joined by Lamè Kinikini, the founder of Elkridge Management and a prominent coach at Fearless Investors. Lamè discusses his journey from starting a short-term rental management company in 2018 to scaling it into an investment firm with around 150 properties. He shares insights on creative financing, property acquisition strategies, and the importance of clarity in business goals. Lamè's approach integrates various occupanc ..read more

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 735. stayfi.com/boostly Discount code: BOOSTLY  https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam is joined by Lamè Kinikini, the founder of Elkridge Management and a prominent coach at Fearless Investors. Lamè discusses his journey from starting a short-term rental management company in 2018 to scaling it into an investment firm with around 150 properties. He shares insights on creative financing, property acquisition strategies, and the importance of clarity in business goals. Lamè's approach integrates various occupanc ..read more

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 733. stayfi.com/boostly Discount code: BOOSTLY  https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam is joined by Gillian Davies, director of Conteur, a communications company specializing in video production for hospitality businesses. Gillian shares her journey from journalism to video production, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, humanizing content, and consistent marketing. They discuss the benefits of professional video content versus DIY approaches and the critical role of staff in communicating a brand's sto ..read more

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 732. https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode of the Boostly Podcast we sit down with Heather and Erin, co-founders of Pink Wall Designs. The discussion centers around the critical importance of interior design in the hospitality industry, particularly for vacation rentals and boutique hotels. Heather and Erin emphasize that properties must be designed well to attract and retain guests, effectively treating rental properties as full-fledged products. They share insights on their approach, services, and the impact of thoughtful design on increasing ..read more

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 731. https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode of the Boostly podcast, recorded live from STR WealthCon 2024 in Nashville, host Mark Simpson interviews Jake Cowen, a prominent short-term rental host from Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Jake shares his journey from managing boutique hotels to building a diverse portfolio that includes short-term and mid-term rentals. He also talks about the crucial role of revenue management and his use of various tech tools like Pricelabs and Hospitable. Additionally, Jake discusses his plans for expanding his busines ..read more

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 730. https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam is joined by Manisha, the founder of KVM Stays, to discuss effective strategies for obtaining more direct bookings. Manisha shares her journey from feeling stuck in her job to building a successful property business in Peterborough, UK. She details her approach to balancing family life with running a business, managing 21 units, and focusing on long-term bookings for contractors. Manisha talks about her marketing strategies, the importance of branding consistency, and the b ..read more

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 729. https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ This episode of the Boostly podcast features an interview with Emma, the joint owner of Mill Farm Eco Barns, a sustainable holiday rental business in Norfolk. Emma shares the journey of starting and running an eco-conscious business with a focus on sustainability, from securing funding and adapting eco-friendly building renovations to operational practices that reduce environmental impact. The discussion covers the importance of sustainable tourism, strategies for direct bookings, the use of technology and social medi ..read more

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 728. https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ In this episode, we dive into the realms outside hospitality to bring insights from Robin Waite, a business coach, published author, and former agency owner. Waite shares his journey from systems analyst to successful entrepreneur and business coach, highlighting the key decisions that led him to sell his business and focus on coaching. He discusses the importance of overcoming fear and the impact of mindset on pricing and business growth, sharing insights from his book 'Take Your Shot' which details the transformatio ..read more

Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 727. https://www.hostfully.com/boostly/ This episode of the Boostly podcast features a deep dive into Charge Automation, a service aimed at enhancing guest experience and revenue for property managers in the short-term rental and boutique hotels industry. The guest, Flo, the Chief Revenue Officer of Charge Automation, discusses the significance of the service in the hospitality industry, highlighting its capabilities in contactless check-in, payment automation, security deposit collection, upselling, chargeback fraud protection, and digital guidebooks. Flo ..read more