Beyond Airbnb: Direct Booking Advice for Hosts | Vacation Rental Strategy 2025

Описание: Beyond Airbnb: Direct Booking Advice Every Short-Term Rental Host Needs to Know

Ready to take control of your short-term rental business and stop relying 100% on Airbnb or VRBO? In this episode of the Vacation Property Secrets Podcast, host Rodman Schley sits down with Boostly founder Mark Simpson, a global leader in the direct booking movement. Learn how to build a powerful direct booking system, get the tools to scale your revenue, and why relying solely on OTAs is a dangerous game for property hosts. Whether you're just starting out or managing dozens of properties, this episode gives you actionable tips to boost profitability, automate smarter, and future-proof your vacation rental business.

👉 Learn how Boostly websites have generated over $250M in direct bookings
👉 Discover why 65% direct bookings should be your #1 goal
👉 Understand how to diversify your revenue stream for long-term security
👉 Get inside tips on SEO, email marketing, and old-school tactics that work in 2025

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Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Diversifying Booking Channels
03:08 Understanding Boostly and Its Impact on Direct Bookings
05:52 The Role of Email Marketing in Direct Bookings
09:04 Building Relationships Beyond OTAs
11:51 The Future of Airbnb and Direct Bookings
14:59 Navigating the Challenges of Property Management Software
17:59 Effective Marketing Strategies for Short-Term Rentals
21:09 The Power of Personal Connection in Hospitality
24:06 Meta Ads: When to Use and How to Optimize
27:06 Migrating to Boostly: What to Expect
30:13 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

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