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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 725.

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This episode of the Boostly podcast features Sam Mistretta , CEO and founder of Go STR marketing, a service designed to help short-term rental hosts increase direct bookings through custom-branded email and text marketing. Sam discusses the importance of collecting guest contact information, marketing to past guests, and taking action with a proven partner. He outlines the benefits and workings of Go STR marketing, sharing insights on how it generates bookings and supports hosts in managing campaigns effortlessly. The conversation also touches on challenges in email marketing due to recent regulations and offers advice for hosts looking to improve their direct booking strategies.

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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 724.

This episode of the Boostly podcast, Liam Carolan going behind the scenes with Dale Smith, CEO and founder of Host & Stay, a significant player in the UK's short-term rental and holiday home management industry. Originating from the north of England, Host & Stay now manages over 1000 properties across the UK, with ambitions to double that number in 2024. Dale shares the journey of Host & Stay from its inception, driven by personal investments in the property sector, to its current status as a full-service management company boasting a substantial in-house team, highlighting its competitive edge and growth strategies. The discussion touches on the challenges of scaling, the importance of marketing, and the impact of regulations on the industry. Dale also outlines Host & Stay's future growth plans, including organic expansion, acquisitions, and the possibility of international operations, all while maintaining their comprehensive management service. Throughout, Dale offers insights on how to thrive in the evolving short-term rental market, emphasizing adaptability, marketing investment, and a deep understanding of operational challenges.

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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 723.

This episode of the Boostly Podcast is part of the STR Collab miniseries, the hosts collaborate with founders and influential figures in the short-term rental (STR) industry. The goal is to foster monthly collaborations on Zoom, bringing together vendors, business allies, and internet friends to share updates and work insights. This episode features a special focus on Minoan, highlighting its unique business model of helping customers generate revenue through the furniture in their homes. Additionally, the podcast covers Airbnb's commitment to verifying listings, record-breaking marketing spend by OTAs, and emphasizes the importance of being listed on multiple platforms to maximize revenue. Key upcoming events in the STR space are also discussed, along with a detailed presentation by Sage from Minoan about turning furnishing expenses into profit centers through their platform. The hosts conclude with the potential of STR properties as 'four-walled influencers,' advocating for thoughtful investment in property furnishing and leveraging systems for scaling businesses.


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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 722.

This podcast features a roundtable discussion with leaders from the AI-assisted property management industry, including representatives from Host AI, Hello Hostie, Guest Guru, Journey, and Bestie AI. The conversation focuses on how AI technologies are being leveraged to transform the property management and hospitality sectors, offering advantages such as automation of repetitive tasks, enhancing guest and employee satisfaction, and predictions for the future impact of AI in the industry. Key topics include the potential for AI to handle various aspects of property management, from guest communications to task management and beyond. The roundtable also explores the importance of adopting AI technologies to stay competitive, along with insights into each company's current work and future plans involving AI innovations. The discussion provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities presented by AI, emphasizing the collaborative approach among competitors to advance the industry.

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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 721.

This episode features an interview with Enrico Schaefer, the founding attorney of Traverse Legal PLC, who specializes in representing hosts and management companies in legal disputes against Airbnb. Over the past four years, particularly during COVID-19, Schaefer has helped clients recover millions from Airbnb for wrongful refunds, suspensions, and listing takedowns. The discussion emphasizes the importance of collective action among hosts, illustrating how Schaefer's legal expertise has assisted in fighting against unfair practices and arbitrary decisions by Airbnb. He provides detailed advice on how hosts can navigate disputes, protect their interests, and advocate for fairer treatment by understanding Airbnb's policies, maintaining evidence, and possibly engaging in arbitration. Schaefer's insights underline the power imbalance between Airbnb and its hosts while offering practical strategies for hosts to enforce their rights and seek justice.

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Welcome to Boostly Podcast Episode 720.

On this episode of the Boostly podcast we sit down with Mike Michalowicz who has had a big influence on Mark and the company. We then dive into an in-depth discussion about Michalowicz's book, 'All In'. Mark talks about his anticipation and preparation for this special 'hat trick' appearance of Michalowicz on his podcast, aiming to ask novel questions specifically about the book. Michalowicz shares insightful details about his 'All In' approach, including his philosophy on hiring, the importance of recognizing an individual's potential through curiosity, desire, and thirst, and the concept of conducting deep dive interviews to understand personal and professional visions of team members. Additionally, Michalowicz emphasizes the significance of aligning personal visions with business objectives, open-book management for financial transparency, and the collective vision over individual corporate goals. The conversation also touches upon Michalowicz's personal experiences, his European heritage, and his future projects including a 'Profit First' workbook designed to aid entrepreneurs in correctly implementing the Profit First model. Moreover, the script ends with a call to action for listeners to check out 'All In' and other resources offered by Michalowicz.

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