37. Mastering Direct Bookings in Short-Term Rentals with Mark Simpson

STR Like The Best by Michael Chang
24/05/2024 44 min
37. Mastering Direct Bookings in Short-Term Rentals with Mark Simpson

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JOIN MY PRIVATE COMMUNITY FOR DAILY WEALTH-BUILDING INSIGHTS & STRATEGIES 🔥 -https://www.strlikethebest.com/insider In this podcast episode, I had a great chat with Mark Simpson, the founder of Boostly. We discussed strategies to enhance direct bookings for short-term rental properties.The discussion covers the difficulties of over-relying on Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Airbnb and the importance of building a direct booking channel. Mark shares practical marketing and branding tips to drive traffic.We delve into the significance of email marketing, social proof, and leveraging influencer partnerships to create trust and retain guests. This episode is packed with actionable advice for rental hosts looking to optimize their business models and create lasting value.00:29 Meet Mark Simpson: Who is Boostly03:44 The Power and Pitfalls of Relying on OTAs09:34 A Deep Dive into Direct Bookings vs. OTAs19:48 Leveraging Technology for Direct Bookings22:48 Airbnb’s Branding and Trust24:14 Maximizing Direct Bookings and Trust Verification25:38 Leveraging Airbnb for Direct Traffic27:19 Creative Strategies for Direct Booking Success33:53 Building a Strong Email Marketing Strategy39:49 Engaging Potential Guests Through Email42:36 Conclusion: The Importance of Building Your Own Booking ChannelFollow Mark Simpson on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/boostlyuk/?hl=en 📖 Join 5,000+ Investors Who Subscribe to the STR Like The Best Newsletter https://www.strlikethebest.com/subscribe?utm_source=yt 🏡 Start and make money with STR Arbitrage💰 Build long-term wealth with STR Investing ⚙️ Earn back your precious time with STR automations ------------------------------------------------------------------------------🌟 What Type Of Short-Term Rental Host Are You?🌟QUIZ: https://www.strlikethebest.com/ytquiz 🌟Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/141mIvb8qq26JgRYpyoAOa?si=ea3dec9707d74da4 🌟Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/str-like-the-best/id1675408369  LEARN MY STR INVESTING & STRATEGIES 🔥 https://strlikethebest.com/wealthpod Apply to work with Michael: https://strlikethebest.com/applypod Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelchangbnb

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