The Confident Host Podcast with Kay Gibbs

Kay Gibbs - Holiday Let Coach

Welcome to The Confident Host Podcast with me, Kay Gibbs. In each episode, I’ll be diving into the world of holiday letting, providing you with tips and tricks from my own experiences and that of the hundreds of clients I have worked with, as well as bringing in expert guests to share their wisdom with you. Together, we'll optimise your holiday let, grow your bookings and make sure you love your business. Holiday letting can be a lonely sport; it doesn't have to be anymore. Learn more about Confident Host Circle, my membership group for hosts like you, here www.kaygibbs.com/confidenthost

  1. Spilling the Tea with holiday let co-host Sam Kirton from North Yorkshire Holiday Lets

    Jun 13

    Spilling the Tea with holiday let co-host Sam Kirton from North Yorkshire Holiday Lets

    Welcome to The Confident Host Podcast with me, Kay Gibbs. In each episode, I’ll be diving into the world of holiday letting, providing you with tips and tricks from my own experiences and that of the hundreds of clients I have worked with, as well as bringing in expert guests to share their wisdom with you. Together, we'll optimise your holiday let, grow your bookings and make sure you love your business. Holiday letting can be a lonely sport; it doesn't have to be anymore. This week, I'm chatting all things co-hosting with the wonderful Sam Kirton from North Yorkshire Holiday Lets. We're both co-hosts on multiple properties, so we have a whole host of information and tips, whether you're looking to become a co-host yourself, or if you're considering getting a co-host for your property, this one is not to be missed! Learn more about Confident Host Circle, my membership group for hosts like you, here https://www.kaygibbs.com/confidenthost KAY’S LINKS: Website: www.kaygibbs.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/kaygibbsmentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaygibbs_holidayletcoach SAM'S LINKS: Sam's Website (Coming Soon!): www.northyorkshireholidaylets.co.uk Edit and Graphics by Josh @ Knew Kid Media - Website: www.knewkidmedia.com Instagram: @knewkidmedia

    37 min
  2. Spilling the Tea with Accessibility Expert Emma Charlton from Porphura

    May 15

    Spilling the Tea with Accessibility Expert Emma Charlton from Porphura

    Welcome to The Confident Host Podcast with me, Kay Gibbs. In each episode, I’ll be diving into the world of holiday letting, providing you with tips and tricks from my own experiences and that of the hundreds of clients I have worked with, as well as bringing in expert guests to share their wisdom with you. Together, we'll optimise your holiday let, grow your bookings and make sure you love your business. Holiday letting can be a lonely sport; it doesn't have to be anymore. This week I welcome welcome accessibility expert Emma Charlton from Porphura, as we discuss the importance of catering to those with disabilities, how they struggle to navigate holiday lets as they are now, and changes you can make to allow even more people to enjoy your holiday let. Emma runs Porphura, where she champions inclusivity and offers insights into actions we can take to be more aware and welcoming to people with disabilities. She offers a course on accessible tourism, covering disability awareness, risk mitigation through legal compliance, practical, human‑centred environmental changes, downloadable editable resources and templates, conflict resolution and marketing and more. It’s designed to help small independent accommodation providers create more inclusive, welcoming experiences for disabled guests. See her website here: www.porphura.co.uk/learn-with-us Learn more about Confident Host Circle, my membership group for hosts like you, here www.kaygibbs.com/confidenthost KAY’S LINKS: Website: www.kaygibbs.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/kaygibbsmentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaygibbs_holidayletcoach Edit and Graphics by Josh @ Knew Kid Media - Website: www.knewkidmedia.com Instagram: @knewkidmedia

    1h 6m
  3. Making Tax Digital Explained with Helen Scurr from Maple Tree Tax and Accounting

    May 1

    Making Tax Digital Explained with Helen Scurr from Maple Tree Tax and Accounting

    Welcome to The Confident Host Podcast with me, Kay Gibbs. In each episode, I’ll be diving into the world of holiday letting, providing you with tips and tricks from my own experiences and that of the hundreds of clients I have worked with, as well as bringing in expert guests to share their wisdom with you. Together, we'll optimise your holiday let, grow your bookings and make sure you love your business. Holiday letting can be a lonely sport; it doesn't have to be anymore. This week I welcome back Helen Scurr from Maple Tree Tax and Accounting Services as we explain everything you need to know about Making Tax Digital, giving you a full breakdown of what you need to do, when you need to do it and certainly allaying any fears about the change. You can find Helen here: https://www.mapletreeservices.com Use the code KAY5 and you will receive a 5% discount off your first year of normal tax work with Helen (and I will receive a commission too, because I think she's bloomin' brilliant!). Learn more about Confident Host Circle, my membership group for hosts like you, here www.kaygibbs.com/confidenthost KAY’S LINKS: Website: https://www.kaygibbs.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/kaygibbsmentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaygibbs_holidayletcoach Edit and Graphics by Josh @ Knew Kid Media - Website: www.knewkidmedia.com Instagram: @knewkidmedia

    32 min
  4. My most stressful month as a holiday let host & what it taught me

    Apr 17

    My most stressful month as a holiday let host & what it taught me

    Welcome to The Confident Host Podcast with me, Kay Gibbs. In each episode, I’ll be diving into the world of holiday letting, providing you with tips and tricks from my own experiences and that of the hundreds of clients I have worked with, as well as bringing in expert guests to share their wisdom with you. Together, we'll optimise your holiday let, grow your bookings and make sure you love your business. Holiday letting can be a lonely sport; it doesn't have to be anymore. This week, I take you through the most stressful month i've had as a host across many years and many listings, how you can avoid the errors I made and unpacking what it taught me about holiday letting. Sign up to Confident Host Circle here: https://www.kaygibbs.com/confidenthost KAY’S LINKS: Website: https://www.kaygibbs.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/kaygibbsmentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaygibbs_holidayletcoach Edit and Graphics by Josh @ Knew Kid Media - Website: https://www.knewkidmedia.com Instagram: @knewkidmedia

    11 min
  5. 10 reasons why Facebook could be your best booking tool

    Apr 3

    10 reasons why Facebook could be your best booking tool

    Welcome to The Confident Host Podcast with me, Kay Gibbs. In each episode, I’ll be diving into the world of holiday letting, providing you with tips and tricks from my own experiences and that of the hundreds of clients I have worked with, as well as bringing in expert guests to share their wisdom with you. Together, we'll optimise your holiday let, grow your bookings and make sure you love your business. Holiday letting can be a lonely sport; it doesn't have to be anymore. In this episode, I'm talking all about Facebook, and giving you 10 reasons why it could be your best booking tool. Sign up to Facebook Fix here: https://www.kaygibbs.com/facebookfix KAY’S LINKS: Website: https://www.kaygibbs.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/kaygibbsmentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaygibbs_holidayletcoach Edit and Graphics by Josh @ Knew Kid Media - Website: https://www.knewkidmedia.com Instagram: @knewkidmedia

    14 min
  6. Do you need to worry about Airbnb’s new simplified 15.5% host fee?

    Mar 27 ·  Bonus

    Do you need to worry about Airbnb’s new simplified 15.5% host fee?

    Welcome to The Confident Host Podcast with me, Kay Gibbs. In each episode, I’ll be diving into the world of holiday letting, providing you with tips and tricks from my own experiences and that of the hundreds of clients I have worked with, as well as bringing in expert guests to share their wisdom with you. Together, we'll optimise your holiday let, grow your bookings and make sure you love your business. Holiday letting can be a lonely sport; it doesn't have to be anymore. In this emergency bonus episode taken from my recent Facebook live stream, I'll be addressing everyones concerns regarding Airbnb's new simplified service fees following their recent email, from what they really mean, tax thresholds, Making Tax Digital, Rent a Room, and what you need to do now to get ready for them. Learn more about Facebook Fix: ⁠⁠https://www.kaygibbs.com/facebookfix KAY’S LINKS: Website: ⁠https://www.kaygibbs.com⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/kaygibbsmentor⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/kaygibbs_holidayletcoach⁠ Edit and Graphics by Josh @ Knew Kid Media - Website: ⁠https://www.knewkidmedia.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@knewkidmedia

    22 min
  7. Sustainability: Don't just walk the walk, talk the talk

    Mar 13

    Sustainability: Don't just walk the walk, talk the talk

    Welcome to The Confident Host Podcast with me, Kay Gibbs. In each episode, I’ll be diving into the world of holiday letting, providing you with tips and tricks from my own experiences and that of the hundreds of clients I have worked with, as well as bringing in expert guests to share their wisdom with you. Together, we'll optimise your holiday let, grow your bookings and make sure you love your business. Holiday letting can be a lonely sport; it doesn't have to be anymore.In this episode, we talk about sustainability, why it matters, what we can do in terms of large scale builds, small changes, or guest experience, and how it can impact positively not only on your conscience, but on your pocket too. Learn more about Facebook Fix: https://www.kaygibbs.com/facebookfix KAY’S LINKS: Website: https://www.kaygibbs.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/kaygibbsmentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaygibbs_holidayletcoach Edit and Graphics by Josh @ Knew Kid Media - Website: https://www.knewkidmedia.com Instagram: @knewkidmedia

    15 min
  8. Holiday Let Photographer Si Ranshaw Spills The Tea

    Feb 27

    Holiday Let Photographer Si Ranshaw Spills The Tea

    Welcome to The Confident Host Podcast with me, Kay Gibbs. In each episode, I’ll be diving into the world of holiday letting, providing you with tips and tricks from my own experiences and that of the hundreds of clients I have worked with, as well as bringing in expert guests to share their wisdom with you. Together, we'll optimise your holiday let, grow your bookings and make sure you love your business. Holiday letting can be a lonely sport; it doesn't have to be anymore. This week I'm joined by holiday let photographer extraordinaire Si Ranshaw, as he shares some vital advice on how to make the most of your photos, top tips you can action straight away and the importance of a professional photographer. Learn more about Confident Host Circle, my membership group for hosts like you, here https://www.kaygibbs.com/confidenthost SI'S LINKS: Website: https://www.siranshaw.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siranshawphoto/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiRanshawPhotography KAY’S LINKS: Website: https://www.kaygibbs.com/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/kaygibbsmentor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaygibbs_holidayletcoach Edit and Graphics by Josh @ Knew Kid Media - Website: https://www.knewkidmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knewkidmedia/

    26 min
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Welcome to The Confident Host Podcast with me, Kay Gibbs. In each episode, I’ll be diving into the world of holiday letting, providing you with tips and tricks from my own experiences and that of the hundreds of clients I have worked with, as well as bringing in expert guests to share their wisdom with you. Together, we'll optimise your holiday let, grow your bookings and make sure you love your business. Holiday letting can be a lonely sport; it doesn't have to be anymore. Learn more about Confident Host Circle, my membership group for hosts like you, here www.kaygibbs.com/confidenthost

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