Bed, Breakfast & Business

Gerry MacPherson
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Welcome to the 'Beds, Breakfasts, & Business' Podcast! - the delightful corner where bed and breakfast enthusiasts rendezvous for tips, tales, and tete-a-tetes! Each week, we fluff up the pillows, brew a fresh pot of tea, and delve into the enchanting world of B&Bs. Oh, the joys of homemade scones, personalized decor, and those oh-so-unique guest requests! But let's face it - it's not always sunny-side up in our B&B journey. From managing the breakfast rush, to handling that charming but oh-so-noisy antique plumbing, or striving for that sparkling online review – we've been there, and we FEEL you! Navigate the beautiful, bustling, bed-making world of B&Bs with us. As we sift through questions, and sprinkle in some laugh-out-loud moments from every corner of this special universe. Trust us, you're in for some comforting company and surprising solutions. We also value your time, so each episode will be concise, straight to the answers without all the fluff. So, whether you're listening while flipping pancakes, or taking a well-deserved break on that oh-so-comfy porch swing, the ‘Beds, Breakfasts, & Business' Podcast! promises a weekly dose of fun, wisdom, and a whole lot of heart. Welcome aboard our global B&B journey! Brew, listen, and be bedazzled. This is the 'Beds, Breakfasts, & Business' Podcast!. And now, let's turn the page to our next chapter of delightful discoveries!

  1. How to Get More Direct Bookings for Your B&B Without Spending More on Marketing-130

    1d ago

    How to Get More Direct Bookings for Your B&B Without Spending More on Marketing-130

    Are OTA Commissions Quietly Stealing Your Profit?  Direct bookings are one of the simplest ways for bed and breakfast owners to increase profit without adding rooms, hiring staff, or spending more on advertising.  In this episode of Beds, Breakfast & Business, Gerry MacPherson explains how independent B&B owners can create a practical direct booking strategy that reduces OTA dependence and builds stronger guest relationships.  You'll discover:  • Why direct bookings matter  • Common mistakes that keep owners dependent on OTAs  • How to encourage guests to book directly  • Website improvements that increase reservations  • Simple guest retention strategies that work  This episode is perfect for aspiring B&B owners, independent innkeepers, boutique accommodation operators, and hospitality entrepreneurs looking for more control over their business.  About Gerry MacPherson  Gerry MacPherson knows hotel ownership is not always glamorous.  Years ago, he helped operate a small hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he experienced first-hand the pressure, unpredictability, and daily chaos that many hospitality properties still face today.  Since then, Gerry has spent decades working in hospitality and tourism, visiting properties across the world and learning what truly makes independent hotels succeed.  Today, through Beds, Breakfast & Business, he helps B&B owners create calmer operations, stronger guest experiences, more direct bookings, and less stress through practical systems and honest hospitality conversations.  New episodes are released weekly.  Resources  📘 Your B&B Starter Blueprint  https://bedsbreakfastsbusiness.com/your-bb-starter-blueprint-pdf-download  🌐 Beds, Breakfast & Business  https://bedsbreakfastsbusiness.com/  👥 Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/bedbreakfastbusiness  💼 Gerry MacPherson LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrymacpherson/  📸 Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/bedsbreakfastsandbusiness/  Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

    13 min
  2. How Guests Choose a B&B: What Really Drives Bookings (It’s Not What You Think)-129

    Jun 30

    How Guests Choose a B&B: What Really Drives Bookings (It’s Not What You Think)-129

    How Guests Really Choose Your B&B  Guests don’t choose your B&B the way you think they do.  Most booking decisions happen emotionally and quickly, long before guests compare amenities or pricing. In this episode, Gerry MacPherson explains how guests really decide where to stay, why clarity matters more than perfection, and how B&B owners can attract better-fit guests without trying to appeal to everyone.  This weekly hospitality podcast is for current and aspiring B&B owners who want calmer operations, more direct bookings, stronger guest experiences, and less stress.  Expect practical hospitality advice, real-world stories, simple systems, and honest conversations about independent accommodation life.  Gerry MacPherson knows hotel ownership is not always glamorous.  Years ago, he helped operate a small hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he experienced first-hand the pressure, unpredictability, and daily chaos that many hospitality properties still face today.  Since then, Gerry has spent decades working in hospitality and tourism, visiting properties across the world and learning what truly makes independent hotels succeed.  Today, through Beds, Breakfast & Business, he helps B&B owners create calmer operations, stronger guest experiences, more direct bookings, and less stress through practical systems and honest hospitality conversations.  📅 New episodes released weekly.  🎁 Download the free Your B&B Starter Blueprint Download Here  🌐 Visit Beds, Breakfast & Business Website & Toolkits  📘 Facebook Group Join Here  💼 Gerry MacPherson LinkedIn LinkedIn Profile  📸 Instagram Instagram Page  🎙 Make sure to subscribe.

    11 min
  3. How to Handle Low Bookings in Your B&B: What to Do When Rooms Sit Empty-128

    Jun 23

    How to Handle Low Bookings in Your B&B: What to Do When Rooms Sit Empty-128

    When Bookings Drop: Staying Calm When Your B&B Goes Quiet  What do you do when your B&B calendar suddenly goes quiet?  Low bookings can trigger panic fast. Empty rooms, fewer enquiries, and financial pressure can make even experienced B&B owners question everything.  In this episode of Beds, Breakfast & Business, Gerry MacPherson shares practical hospitality advice to help you handle slow booking periods calmly and confidently without making rushed pricing mistakes.  You’ll learn: • Why low bookings feel so personal • What booking signals actually matter • How to avoid panic discounting • One practical shift that protects your energy and confidence  This podcast is for: • Bed & breakfast owners • Guesthouse operators • Small hospitality businesses • Aspiring innkeepers  Episodes are released weekly with honest hospitality conversations, practical systems, and real-world strategies for independent accommodation owners.  Gerry MacPherson knows hotel ownership is not always glamorous.  Years ago, he helped operate a small hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he experienced first-hand the pressure, unpredictability, and daily chaos that many hospitality property owners still face today.  Since then, Gerry has spent decades working in hospitality and tourism, visiting properties around the world and learning what truly makes independent hotels succeed.  Today, through Beds, Breakfast & Business, he helps B&B owners create calmer operations, stronger guest experiences, more direct bookings, and less stress through practical systems and honest hospitality conversations.  📥 Download the FREE Your B&B Starter Blueprint: Your B&B Starter Blueprint  🌐 Explore Beds, Breakfast & Business: Beds, Breakfast & Business  📘 Facebook Group: Bed & Breakfast Business Facebook Group  💼 Gerry MacPherson LinkedIn: Gerry MacPherson LinkedIn  📸 Instagram: Beds, Breakfast & Business Instagram  Make sure to subscribe so you never miss a weekly episode.

    16 min
  4. Financial Warning Signs for B&B Owners Ignore -127

    Jun 16

    Financial Warning Signs for B&B Owners Ignore -127

    Financial Warning Signs B&B Owners Ignore Until It's Too Late  What if the biggest threat to your B&B isn't low occupancy?  What if it's a financial problem quietly growing in the background while you're busy serving guests, making breakfasts, cleaning rooms, and keeping everything moving?  In this episode of Beds, Breakfast & Business, Gerry MacPherson sits down with Jonathan Cooper, founder of Directors Helpline, for an honest conversation about cash flow, financial pressure, debt, taxes, and the warning signs hospitality business owners often overlook.  You'll discover practical ways to recognise financial stress early, create more options for your business, and avoid reaching the point where someone else makes decisions for you.  This episode is for:  • Current B&B owners • Aspiring innkeepers • Hospitality entrepreneurs • Small accommodation operators • Anyone wanting stronger financial control  Expect practical conversations, real-world examples, and straightforward advice designed to help you run a calmer, smarter, and more profitable B&B.  About Gerry MacPherson  Gerry MacPherson knows hotel ownership is not always glamorous.  Years ago, he helped operate a small hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he experienced first-hand the pressure, unpredictability, and daily chaos that many hospitality properties still face today.  Since then, Gerry has spent decades working in hospitality and tourism, visiting properties worldwide and learning what truly makes independent accommodation businesses succeed.  Today, through Beds, Breakfast & Business, he helps B&B owners create calmer operations, stronger guest experiences, more direct bookings, and less stress through practical systems and honest hospitality conversations.  🎯 Download Your B&B Starter Blueprint: https://bedsbreakfastsbusiness.com/your-bb-starter-blueprint-pdf-download  🌐 Visit Beds, Breakfast & Business: https://bedsbreakfastsbusiness.com/  📘 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bedbreakfastbusiness  💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrymacpherson/  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedsbreakfastsandbusiness/  New episodes released weekly.  Make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.

    56 min
  5. How to Stop Being On Call 24/7 at Your B&B (Without Losing Guests)-126

    Jun 9

    How to Stop Being On Call 24/7 at Your B&B (Without Losing Guests)-126

    Still answering guest messages late at night? Feeling like your B&B never switches off?  In this week’s episode of Beds, Breakfast & Business, Gerry MacPherson shares practical systems that help B&B owners stop being on call 24/7 without damaging guest experience.  You’ll learn how to reduce repetitive guest questions, automate communication, set professional boundaries, and create calmer daily operations.  This podcast is for independent B&B owners, aspiring innkeepers, boutique hospitality operators, and anyone trying to create a more manageable hospitality business.  Expect honest conversations, practical hospitality systems, and real-world lessons designed to reduce stress while improving guest experience.  Gerry MacPherson knows hotel ownership is not always glamorous.  Years ago, he helped operate a small hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he experienced first-hand the pressure, unpredictability, and daily chaos that many hospitality properties still face today.  Since then, Gerry has spent decades working in hospitality and tourism, visiting properties across the world and learning what truly makes independent hotels succeed.  Today, through Beds, Breakfast & Business, he helps B&B owners create calmer operations, stronger guest experiences, more direct bookings, and less stress through practical systems and honest hospitality conversations.  📅 New episodes released weekly.  📥 Download the free Your B&B Starter Blueprint: Your B&B Starter Blueprint  🌐 Visit Beds, Breakfast & Business: Beds, Breakfast & Business  📘 Facebook Group: Facebook Group  💼 Gerry MacPherson LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile  📸 Instagram: Instagram Profile  Make sure to subscribe.

    12 min
  6. How to Turn a Busy B&B Into a Profitable One Without Working More Hours-125

    Jun 2

    How to Turn a Busy B&B Into a Profitable One Without Working More Hours-125

    Your B&B is busy. So why doesn’t it feel more profitable?  In this episode of Beds, Breakfast & Business, Gerry MacPherson breaks down one of the biggest frustrations independent B&B owners face today: staying fully booked while still struggling with profit.  You’ll learn practical pricing strategies, direct booking habits, and simple revenue management ideas that help small hospitality properties earn more without adding more stress or more hours.  This episode is perfect for: • Independent B&B owners • Aspiring innkeepers • Boutique accommodation operators • Hospitality entrepreneurs  Expect practical conversations, honest hospitality advice, and clear next steps you can apply immediately.  Gerry MacPherson knows hotel ownership is not always glamorous.  Years ago, he helped operate a small hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he experienced first-hand the pressure, unpredictability, and daily chaos that many hospitality properties still face today.  Since then, Gerry has spent decades working in hospitality and tourism, visiting properties across the world and learning what truly makes independent hotels succeed.  Today, through Beds, Breakfast & Business, he helps B&B owners create calmer operations, stronger guest experiences, more direct bookings, and less stress through practical systems and honest hospitality conversations.  📅 New episodes released weekly.  📘 Download the FREE Your B&B Starter Blueprint https://bedsbreakfastsbusiness.com/your-bb-starter-blueprint-pdf-download  🛠 Explore all B&B Toolkits https://bedsbreakfastsbusiness.com/  🎙 Subscribe to the podcast https://bedsbreakfastsbusiness.com/podcast  📱 Connect: Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/bedbreakfastbusiness  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrymacpherson/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bedsbreakfastsandbusiness/  Make sure to subscribe for future episodes.

    12 min
  7. How to Build a Weekly B&B Routine That Stops Burnout-124

    May 26

    How to Build a Weekly B&B Routine That Stops Burnout-124

    Does your B&B feel like it never switches off?  In this week’s episode of the Beds, Breakfast & Business podcast, Gerry MacPherson shares a simple weekly rhythm that helps B&B owners reduce stress, protect their energy, and stop reacting to everything all day long.  You’ll learn how to structure your week using guest days, admin days, and reset days so your business feels calmer and easier to manage.  This episode is perfect for:  Independent B&B ownersAspiring innkeepersHospitality owner-operatorsGuesthouse and small hotel ownersExpect practical hospitality advice, honest stories, simple systems, and conversational guidance you can apply immediately. Gerry MacPherson knows hotel ownership is not always glamorous. Years ago, he helped operate a small hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he experienced first-hand the pressure, unpredictability, and daily chaos many hospitality property owners still face today. Since then, Gerry has spent decades working in hospitality and tourism, visiting properties around the world and learning what truly makes independent hotels succeed. Today, through Beds, Breakfast & Business, he helps B&B owners create calmer operations, stronger guest experiences, more direct bookings, and less stress through practical systems and honest hospitality conversations. 🎧 New episodes released weekly.  📚 Resources Mentioned 👉 Register for the free B&B webinar here:Free B&B Webinar Training 📘 Download Your B&B Starter Blueprint:Your B&B Starter Blueprint 🎙 Subscribe to the podcast:Beds, Breakfast & Business Podcast 🌐 Visit the website:Beds, Breakfast & Business 🌐 Connect Online 📘 Facebook Group B&B Facebook Group 💼 Gerry MacPherson LinkedIn LinkedIn Profile 📸 Instagram Instagram Profile Make sure to subscribe for weekly hospitality insights and practical B&B strategies.

    10 min
  8. How to Run a B&B Smoothly: The 3 Systems That Make Your Bed and Breakfast Feel Easy-123

    May 19

    How to Run a B&B Smoothly: The 3 Systems That Make Your Bed and Breakfast Feel Easy-123

    Does your B&B feel busy all day… but still strangely chaotic?  In this episode of Beds, Breakfast & Business, Gerry MacPherson shares the three simple systems that make a bed and breakfast feel calmer, smoother, and easier to run.  You’ll learn how front desk flow, housekeeping routines, and pricing rules reduce daily stress and improve the guest experience without losing the warmth that makes independent hospitality special.  This episode is perfect for:  Current B&B ownersAspiring innkeepersSmall hospitality operatorsOwner-managers feeling overwhelmed by daily operationsExpect practical hospitality advice, conversational storytelling, and real-world B&B systems that actually work. Gerry MacPherson knows hotel ownership is not always glamorous. Years ago, he helped operate a small hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he experienced first-hand the pressure, unpredictability, and daily chaos that many hospitality properties still face today. Since then, Gerry has spent decades working in hospitality and tourism, visiting properties across the world and learning what truly makes independent hotels succeed. Today, through Beds, Breakfast & Business, he helps B&B owners create calmer operations, stronger guest experiences, more direct bookings, and less stress through practical systems and honest hospitality conversations.  👉 Register for the free B&B webinar here:Free B&B Webinar Training 📘 Download Your B&B Starter Blueprint:Your B&B Starter Blueprint 🎙 Subscribe to the podcast:Beds, Breakfast & Business Podcast 🌐 Visit the website:Beds, Breakfast & Business 📅 New episodes released weekly. 📘 Download Your B&B Starter Blueprint: Your B&B Starter Blueprint 🌐 Explore tools & resources: Beds, Breakfast & Business Website 📘 Join the Facebook Group: Bed & Breakfast Business Facebook Group 💼 Gerry on LinkedIn: Gerry MacPherson LinkedIn 📸 Instagram: Beds, Breakfast & Business Instagram Make sure to subscribe.

    13 min
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Welcome to the 'Beds, Breakfasts, & Business' Podcast! - the delightful corner where bed and breakfast enthusiasts rendezvous for tips, tales, and tete-a-tetes! Each week, we fluff up the pillows, brew a fresh pot of tea, and delve into the enchanting world of B&Bs. Oh, the joys of homemade scones, personalized decor, and those oh-so-unique guest requests! But let's face it - it's not always sunny-side up in our B&B journey. From managing the breakfast rush, to handling that charming but oh-so-noisy antique plumbing, or striving for that sparkling online review – we've been there, and we FEEL you! Navigate the beautiful, bustling, bed-making world of B&Bs with us. As we sift through questions, and sprinkle in some laugh-out-loud moments from every corner of this special universe. Trust us, you're in for some comforting company and surprising solutions. We also value your time, so each episode will be concise, straight to the answers without all the fluff. So, whether you're listening while flipping pancakes, or taking a well-deserved break on that oh-so-comfy porch swing, the ‘Beds, Breakfasts, & Business' Podcast! promises a weekly dose of fun, wisdom, and a whole lot of heart. Welcome aboard our global B&B journey! Brew, listen, and be bedazzled. This is the 'Beds, Breakfasts, & Business' Podcast!. And now, let's turn the page to our next chapter of delightful discoveries!

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  • Creator
    Gerry MacPherson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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