The Boostly Podcast

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Ready to reclaim control of your bookings and break free from the unpredictability of OTAs like Airbnb? Craving the stability of building your business on your terms?Dive into the Boostly Podcast, where Mark Simpson and Liam Carolan unveil the secrets to unlocking a flood of direct bookings. With a rich mix of insights, Mark and Liam equip you with the tools and strategies needed to secure your independence in the hospitality industry.Liam Carolan shines in the "Behind The Host" mini-series, offering a peek into the journeys of successful hosts. Mark Simpson, the driving force behind the Boostly Podcast, shares actionable advice and the latest trends to help you stay ahead.Join us for a journey over 700 episodes deep – all designed to empower you with knowledge and tactics for boosting your bookings. Catch our engaging video content on the Boostly YouTube channel at boostly.co.uk/youtube. Your path to direct booking mastery starts here!

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Recent Episodes
  • The Grocery Concierge Changing the Game for Hosts!
    Jun 8, 2025 – 00:25:50
  • Turning Stargazing into a 5-Star Guest Experience with Visit Dark Skies
    Jun 2, 2025 – 00:19:19
  • The Future of Direct Bookings, AI, and the End of OTA Dependence
    May 26, 2025 – 00:38:56
  • AI, Data, and the Direct Booking Revolution – The 3 Phases of AI in Hospitality.
    May 26, 2025 – 00:31:51
  • How to Build a MARKETING FUNNEL That Drives Direct Bookings (NO MORE Relying on OTAs)
    May 12, 2025 – 00:28:28
  • Is This the Easiest PMS for STR Hosts? Let’s Find Out!
    May 5, 2025 – 00:19:41
  • The BIGGEST Instagram Mistakes Hosts Are Still Making in 2025!
    Apr 21, 2025 – 00:56:31
  • This AI Just Replaced Airbnb Customer Service 🤯 | HostBuddy Revealed!
    Apr 21, 2025 – 00:29:28
  • The SECRET Tool That Airbnb Hosts Don’t Want You To Know About!
    Apr 14, 2025 – 00:23:10
  • I Found the NEXT Big Stars in Short-Term Rentals
    Apr 7, 2025 – 00:14:54
  • I Tried THIS PMS for 3 Years... Here’s What Happened!
    Mar 31, 2025 – 00:29:36
  • Why Leaving Revenue on Autopilot is Costing You Bookings
    Mar 24, 2025 – 00:37:24
  • The Airbnb Secret No One Talks About – Boost Your Profits 4X!
    Mar 17, 2025 – 00:30:40
  • Mastering Hospitality: Adapt, Market & Thrive with Ger
    Mar 10, 2025 – 00:34:34
  • 25-Year-Old Builds Airbnb Empire! (You Won't Believe How)
    Mar 3, 2025 – 00:30:00
  • Hospitable Uncovered: What Every Host Must Know
    Feb 24, 2025 – 00:21:43
  • Designing with Intention: Molly Cooper on Curated Spaces & Guest Experiences
    Feb 17, 2025 – 00:36:01
  • Announcing the Mark Simpson Business YouTube Channel
    Feb 3, 2025 – 00:03:54
  • Maximizing Last-Minute Bookings with Whimstay | Featuring Alex Alioto
    Jan 27, 2025 – 00:29:12
  • Enhancing the Guest Journey with Mike O’Connell of Happy Guest
    Jan 20, 2025 – 00:33:32
  • Airbnb Content Creators to watch in 2025
    Jan 13, 2025 – 00:13:58
  • Boostly’s Game-Changing Predictions for 2025!
    Jan 6, 2025 – 00:47:29
  • Directo: Revolutionizing How You Get Direct Bookings
    Dec 30, 2024 – 00:29:31
  • The STR Mindset Playbook: Overcoming Doubts and Growing Boldly
    Dec 23, 2024 – 00:40:05
  • Scaling & Selling: Lessons from Guest Homes with Josh Guest
    Dec 16, 2024 – 00:40:30
  • Standing Out in STR: How Yhangry is Revolutionizing Guest Experiences with Private Chefs
    Dec 9, 2024 – 00:30:50
  • Streamlining Payments and Protecting Against Chargebacks: Insights from Yapstone
    Dec 2, 2024 – 00:23:15
  • From Startup to Scale-Up: How I Built and Sold A 130-Unit Business
    Nov 25, 2024 – 00:44:38
  • Outsource & Grow: Leveraging Virtual Teams for Short-Term Rental Success
    Nov 18, 2024 – 00:52:44
  • Stand Out & Get Booked: The Power of Branding for Hosts
    Nov 11, 2024 – 00:57:11
  • From Overlooked to Overbooked: The Power of Eye-Catching Photos
    Nov 4, 2024 – 00:55:53
  • Superhost Status: Myth or Reality? Let’s Look at the Data
    Oct 28, 2024 – 00:20:53
  • When an OTA Bans You: A Host’s Story of Resilience and Reinvention
    Oct 21, 2024 – 00:56:35
  • The Future of Direct Bookings: Where Is the Book Direct Movement Headed?
    Oct 14, 2024 – 00:52:21
  • Turning Stays into Stories: A Host’s Journey to Creating Memories
    Oct 7, 2024 – 00:58:47
  • Partnering for Success: Connecting Your Property with Travel Experts
    Sep 30, 2024 – 00:35:51
  • Mastering Direct Bookings: Email Marketing Strategies
    Sep 23, 2024 – 00:32:13
  • Concierge Secrets: How Amenities Can Make or Break Your Bookings
    Sep 16, 2024 – 00:30:29
  • 27 Units, 7 Years: Defining Success in Vacation Rentals
    Sep 9, 2024 – 00:40:49
  • Boost Your Bookings: Strategies to Fill Calendar Gaps
    Sep 2, 2024 – 00:32:34
  • Community-Driven STRs: Strategies for Success
    Aug 26, 2024 – 00:40:05
  • Hidden Gems: Unveiling Australia’s STR Secrets
    Aug 19, 2024 – 00:29:49
  • Million-Dollar STR Secrets: Growing a 7 Million Dollar Portfolio
    Aug 12, 2024 – 00:37:04
  • How to Craft a Unique STR Experience
    Aug 5, 2024 – 00:27:52
  • Connecting Hosts and Homeowners: A Pro Hosts Startup Guide
    Jul 29, 2024 – 00:38:39
  • From Retail to Rentals: A Best-Selling Author's Hosting Journey
    Jul 22, 2024 – 00:37:21
  • Fearless Investments: Acquiring Short-Term Rentals with Confidence
    Jul 15, 2024 – 00:41:09
  • Secrets of a Successful BnB Host: Proven Marketing Strategies
    Jul 8, 2024 – 00:36:52
  • Transform Your Bookings with Strategic Creative Communications
    Jul 1, 2024 – 00:36:37
  • Inside Pink Walls Designs: Mastering STR Interiors
    Jun 24, 2024 – 00:28:48
Recent Reviews
  • Isaac G. Leon-acuna
    Needs direct links related to the guest.
    In Apple podcast. Please, add links (I.e., website, social media, resources, etc.) specifically related to the guest who was on for a given episode. There are only the same repetitive links regarding Boostly which can come across as selfish marketing to some degree since the guest is not advertised in the same way through links. Just my personal opinion. Otherwise, good show, good content. Better if it stays short in duration, with direct actionable points, and good informative advice. Keep it up. Thanks.
  • Shugi212
    Direct booking bible
    I listen to Marks podcast for a while, it changed the way we market our vacation rentals and opened a new stream of income to our portfolio 🙏🏻.
  • drmcc15
    All short term rental owners need this incredible info!
    I’ve learned more from Boostly in a few weeks than I have in over 8 years of successfully running my own STRs! Trying to wean ourselves off the big OTRs, and Boostly has crazy easy to implement ideas to make that happen!
  • Lee Virgil
    I learn so much.
    Just listened to your podcast. Absolutely LOVED It! It’s also never boring. I love the hosts. The subjects are always interesting and the atmosphere is lively.
  • Darin Tyler
    You guys are the best. ♥️
    Very informative and entertaining. I think the host has done quite a bit of research and planning on this podcast . on so many different topics, and his guests are always interesting. Love it and highly recommend !
  • Karyl Lofton
    Addictive!
    A great podcast that provides insight into living your best life at work, I really enjoy all of the conversations. I just found this show and hooked!
  • Robert Leming
    Love listening
    Always a great podcast listen !
  • Triumvirate Advisors
    Disruptive Light In the Darkness
    Our friend Mark is the warm and personable TruthTelling sage of our short term rental and hospitality industry. You have found the keys to success with direct booking in these episodes. I am a big fan! Lead on brother.
  • Home@RoadsEnd
    Bookdirect
    Boostly & Mark Simpson podcasts are worth a listen for hosts moving to #bookdirect
  • Jill P B
    Great podcast!
    So much great information to help you reach your goals!
  • kilkenny1006
    Boost your bookings
    Immediate tips and items to act now on to start gaining direct bookings
  • MStone219
    Subscribe for Instant Gratification
    Mark’s podcast is perfect for hosts. They’re always a quick listen and the bite-size advice is easily digestible for busy hosts focused on scaling. I often find myself listening to one or two podcasts real quick before I start any other podcast I came to listen to. It’s SO easy. In particular this podcast is perfect for hosts looking to join the Direct Booking movement to start making money WITHOUT OTAs. That means you will have 4 sources of income PER listing (Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and YOURSELF). Mark is the KING in this space. Do yourself a favor, join the direct booking movement, and there is literally nobody more helpful in creating that strategy for you than Mark Simpson. I started following Boostly last month and I’ve already made more money because of Mark Simpson
  • GPs05Tweety
    Amazing - Book Direct
    I just finished up his Book Direct training and I was not disappointed. I’m just starting out in this STR space and it was important for me to attend and absorb as much information as possible. Mark has a wealth of knowledge that he shares and you’re going to want to listen up!
  • bionicfawn
    A must-subscribe podcast!
    Do not pass this one up. Mark with Boostly is the genuine article. His materials are chock full of instantly-implementable tips and tricks for moving your vacation rental’s dependency off of the OTAs and their restrictions, and out into a world of freedom where you can take control of your listing’s visibility, bookability and integrity. He will teach you how to focus and succeed at making direct bookings the primary way you do business with easy, actionable steps. I’m personally grateful for being introduced to Mark’s teachings as I’m ready to no longer be pushed about by disreputable guests who know how to work the system at the OTAs. Thank you, Mark for helping me find the success path that alleviates so much stress!
  • Sarah Peabody
    Perfect for Action Takers!
    If you manage a vacation rental and want to be less dependent on OTAs then this is the podcast for you! Mark from Boostly is so generous with all of the free marketing tips he shares on his podcast, YouTube channel, Facebook Page, and Instagram. As soon as I hear his amazing and easy to follow advice I implement right away and get fantastic results. Thank you Mark!!!
  • KCinzio
    Relevant information!
    Mark brings in guests who along with him offer great insight into running your STR efficiently and how to keep it competitive. I also like that educates how to get guests directly. That helps the guest financially!
  • Julian Sage
    book direct!
    Mark is great! Asks awesome questions and is a genuine guy who is trying to help people get more direct bookings.
  • Joshhitti
    Informative, easily digestible. Great STR info!
    Recently found this podcast on IG, and so happy I did! Extremely informative podcast for anyone who owns or manages an Airbnb business, large or small. The information can be immediately put into practice, and the guests are excellent. Great Pod!
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