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Booked Solid Show - Short Term Rental Podcast
Join host Gil Chan on 'Booked Solid,' the podcast dedicated to helping short-term rental operators and property managers maximize bookings and scale their businesses. Each week, gain actionable insights from industry experts, uncover proven strategies, and learn the secrets to achieving more nights booked. Elevate your rental business and stay ahead in the competitive market with 'Booked Solid.'
Episodes
- Booked Solid Show - Short Term Rental Podcast
EP67 - For the Love of Upstate: Turning Rustic Homes into Luxury STR Retreats with Skyler Vaughn
“When you're doing something hard, it's supposed to feel hard… but know that you're on the right path.” Skyler knows firsthand: building a direct‑booking…
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EP66 - STR Design Mastery: Trends, Mistakes & $500K Makeovers with Ishita Lalan
a 🛠️ “Design isn’t just about what it looks like—it’s about what it earns.” Our guest is Ishita Lalan, founder of Ishita Interiors and architectural designer…
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EP65 - The Calendar Funnel That Turned Warm Leads into Booked Guests – Founder of STR Insights, Kenny Bedwell Explains
"Don’t just sell the cabin—sell the waterfall hike and the glass-cutting workshop nearby" That’s Kenny Bedwell’s philosophy on today’s Booked Solid Show. As…
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E64 - The ROI of Great Design: Why Guest Experience Starts with the First Scroll with Brianna Amigo
"You never want to compete on price. You want to compete on experience." — Brianna Amigo In the world of short-term rentals, one thing is clear: good design…
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EP63 - Boost Direct Bookings with Hotel-Level Cleanliness - Well & Good Shows You How with Jonathan Wicks
"One man's trash is another's treasure. We all have our things we obsess over. If we were all doing the same things, we’d have major problems." – Jonathan…
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EP62 - Crafting Guest Loyalty Through Experiential Marketing with Dawn LaMattina Asher
Dawn LaMattina Asher is the founder and creative director of The Olive Jar, an experiential marketing studio focused on vacation rental design, amenities, and…
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EP61 - Curating Memories: Large Group Stays Perfected with Kim Herrlein
On this episode of the Booked Solid Show, Gil is joined by Kim Herrlein, the Chief Leisure Officer of Purveyors of Leisure. Kim is a short-term rental operator…
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EP-60 The Direct Booking Revolution: The Rise of HostBuddy AI with Jay Ullrich
In this episode of the Booked Solid Show, we sit down with Jay Ulrich, CEO and Co-Founder of HostBuddy AI, the platform that’s shaking up the short-term rental…
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EP59 - Turning Train Cars into Dream Stays: Creating a Brand Where All Belong with Amy Corbett
In this episode of Booked Solid, Amy Corbett reveals how she’s transforming quirky spaces like vintage train cars and grain bins, into sought-after escapes…
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EP58 - "Think Like a Guest, Market Like a Boss". Strategic Seasonal Marketing for Short-Term Rentals with Jamey King
Jamey King is a Senior Marketing Executive at eviivo, where he brings deep expertise from years in the vacation rental and short-term accommodation industry…
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The Short Term Show x Gil Chan Collaboration: "Revolutionizing Direct Booking Websites for STRs"
Recently, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Avery Carl on The Short Term Show. This interview was even more special because Avery and her team were…
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EP57 - No Job Boards, No OTAs, Just Bookings: Direct Bookings the ‘CraftedStays Way’ with Owen Johnson
When it comes to growing a short-term rental business, many operators rely on online travel agencies (OTAs) or job boards. But Owen Johnson, took a different…
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EP56 - "Beyond the Sale: Building High-Performing STRs from Day One" Featuring Tyler Coon, Founder of Savvy Realty
When most people think about real estate agents, they picture the transaction — the showing, the contract, the close. But for Tyler Coon, it’s just the…
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EP55 - Booking More by Posting Less: Turning Instagram Into a Funnel by The Social Media Hotelier - Paul Anderson
In this week’s episode of Booked Solid Show, formerly Direct Booking Simplified, we sat down with Paul Anderson—also known as The Social Media Hotelier. Paul…
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EP54 - Airbnb Shut Down His Listing—Now He’s Taking Full Control with Direct Bookings with Zachary Humphrey
In our latest Booked Solid podcast episode, we sat down with Zachary Humphrey, a registered nurse who turned his passion for real estate into a thriving…
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EP53 - DTI, STR Loans & Growth: Funding Rentals Without Limits with Parker Borofsky
“If you’re expecting direct bookings to work overnight, you’ll be disappointed. But if you treat it like building a real business, you’ll see long-term…
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EP52 - Why Hosts Struggle with Direct Bookings—and How to Fix It with Strategy, Mindset & Obsession with Emanuele Pani
“Most people never let a goal become an obsession. They have an idea, it becomes a want, and when the first plan doesn’t work, they abandon it instead of…
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EP51 - Own Your Audience, Own Your Business: How to Take Control of Your Bookings with Madeleine Raiford-Holland
Madeleine Raiford is the founder of MHM Luxury Properties, a boutique short-term rental company that has scaled to seven figures while maintaining high…
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EP50 - " The goal is to create scroll-stopping listings: How I Doubled My Revenue in 3 Months " with Mike Sebastian
Mike is the co-founder of The Hideaways and Build Your Hideaway, where he specializes in helping hosts maximize revenue through unique short-term rental…
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EP49 - The Three Pillars of Direct Booking Success: Trust, Responsibility, Hospitality with Heather Bayer
Heather Bayer is a pioneer in the short-term rental industry, with over two decades of experience. She founded and ran a successful property management company…
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EP48 - Hospitable Hosts: Raising the Standard in Hospitality-Driven Short-Term Rentals with Jodie Odlin
On this episode of Direct Booking Simplified, we sat down with Jodie, the Founder of Hospitable Hosts - a multi author book. She is also a property manager…
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EP47 - Facebook Groups, Repeat Guests, and More: Scaling Direct Bookings Without Overcomplicated Systems with Sarah Pell
Ever wondered how to break free from OTAs and take control of your bookings? Sarah Pell did just that. She went from teaching elementary school to managing a…
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EP46 - 5 Proven Strategies for Direct Booking Success with Jennifer Spencer
“Trust comes from having a secure site and a seamless booking process. If your site instills confidence, guests will book without hesitation.” In the latest…
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EP45 - Personalization as the Key to Direct Booking Success: From 0 to 80% Direct Bookings with Jenn Boyles
In our latest episode of Direct Bookings Simplified, we sat down with Jenn Boyles, a trailblazer in the world of direct bookings and marketing strategies for…
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EP44 - From Pandemic Gamble to Hospitality Triumph: The Howzit Hostels Road to $10M in Assets with Michael Russell and Nathan St.Cyr
When you think of hostels, the image of a small, budget-friendly, often outdated lodging comes to mind. Nathan and Michael, the co-founders of Howzit Hostels…
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EP43 - Building Guest Relationships as the Key to Achieving 50% Direct Bookings with Rodman Schley
Rodman Schley is a seasoned real estate investor and short-term rental expert with an impressive career spanning decades. Starting with fix-and-flip properties…
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EP42 - Creating the Perfect STR and MTR Hybrid with Design Insights with Breanna Williams
In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Breanna Williams, founder and principal designer of Mumford Designs. Breanna specializes in…
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EP41 - The Power of Community and Strategy in boosting Direct Bookings with Stacey St.John
In our latest episode of Direct Booking Simplified, we had the privilege of hosting Stacy St. John, a powerhouse in the short-term rental (STR) industry. She…
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EP40 - Overcoming Bankruptcy to Build STR Success: Lessons in Resilience and Direct Bookings with Alex Sabio
In this episode of Direct Bookings Simplified, Alex opens up about his journey from facing early challenges in real estate to building a thriving STR business…
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EP39 - Direct Booking Made Easy by Simplifying the Guest Experience with Abby Grous from Hospitable
In a special episode of Direct Booking Simplified, we sit down with Abby from Hospitable to explore how simplifying the guest experience can transform your…
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EP38 - From Academia to 30 Properties: Tosin Obata’s Journey to 75% Direct Bookings
In the latest episode of Direct Bookings Simplified, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Tosin Obata, a former university professor turned successful…
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EP37 - SEO Strategies Every Host Needs to Know: Niching Down your SEO Strategy with Craig Webb
The latest episode of Direct Bookings Simplified dives into a critical yet often misunderstood topic: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), or better yet defined…
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EP36 - Financing, Marketing, and Growth: Insights from Mortgage Expert Jeff Chisum
Are you a short-term rental host looking to grow your business and build stronger guest relationships? In this episode, Jeff Chisum, mortgage expert and…
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EP35 - The Power of Design and Storytelling: Transforming Your Property into a Destination with Isaac French
In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with Isaac French, founder of the iconic Live Oak Lake, to discuss how he built a unique hospitality experience that…
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EP34 - Niche Marketing Strategies for Short-Term Rental Hosts with Nihal Salah
In this episode of Direct Booking Simplified, we discuss Niche Marketing Strategies for Short-Term Rental Hosts with marketing expert Nihal Salah. Together, we…
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EP33 - Short-Term Rental Roadmap to Driving More Bookings through SEO and Digital Marketing with Scott Quesnell
Marketing expert Scott Quesnell shares his data-driven frameworks for supercharging your online presence and booking conversions. Let's discover Scott's…
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EP32 - Family, Community, and Profits: The Triple Win of Purposeful Vacation Rentals with Debbie Todd
"Making A Difference, One Stay at a Time!" In this episode of Direct Booking Simplified, we sit down with Debbie Todd, a Hospitable Host and a STR Impact…
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EP31 - Building a Thriving Business from Scratch: The Power of Education & Risk in STR with Victor Solano
From having no real estate background, to scaling up and managing 22 properties in just two years. In this episode, we dive into the incredible and inspiring…
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EP30 - Social Media Marketing: The Power of Influencers in Vacation Rentals with Ben Wolff
In this episode, we discuss the dynamics of social media marketing with our special guest, Ben Wolff. Discover how he and his team's approach transforms the…
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EP29 - Data-Driven Success: Crafting the Ideal Short-Term Rental Strategy with Taylor Jones
For this week's special episode of Direct Booking Simplified, we collaborate a joint podcast with STR Investing, The Podcast Gil sits down with Taylor Jones, a…
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EP28 - Navigating the Future: AI and the Evolution of Short-Term Rentals with Tom Powers of Guesty
In this episode, we sit down with Tom Powers, the Market Manager of Guesty. Tom shares insights from Guesty's founding journey, emphasizing the company's…
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EP27 - Maximizing Value and Networking in Short-Term Rentals: Insights on Time Management, Delegation, and Innovation with Rafa Loza
In our latest episode of Direct Booking Simplified, we discover a fascinating journey through the evolving landscape of short-term rentals with Rafa Loza. As…
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EP26 - Quality, Data, and Direct Bookings: Vee's Proven Formula for Short-Term Rental Success with Vee Venski
From a Spare Room to 13 Properties: Vee Venski shared his expertise and humble beginnings, offering actionable advice for both newcomers and seasoned hosts in…
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EP25 - Navigating the Future of Short-Term Rentals: Trust, Personalization, and Direct Bookings with Leo Walton from Superhog
In this episode we are joined by Leo Walton from Superhog, as we dive into the dynamic world of short-term rentals and uncover how it’s evolving. We discuss…
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EP24 - How Branding Strategies Can Drive Direct Bookings and Business Success with Katie Wanzer
In our latest podcast episode, we had an insightful conversation with Katie Wanzer, co-founder of Wisco Hosts and a co-owner of a boutique motel in Door…
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EP23 - Transforming regular bookings into Repeat Bookings with Jessica Fernandez
In the 23rd episode of Direct Booking Simplified, military veteran and superhost Jessica Fernandez shares her perspective on hosting. Instead of focusing on…
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EP22 - Scaling with Heart: Crafting a Five-Star STR Experience with Al & Elissa of Rather Be Properties
Join us as we dive deep with Al and Elissa of Rather Be Properties. From 4 to 30+ properties in just a year, they share their journey of rapid growth while…
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EP21 - How a boutique hotel got 65% direct bookings in a year by leveraging influencers with DJ Fornelli
In this episode, let's join DJ Fornelli as he shares his unconventional path to success, including the risks he took, the mindset shifts he made, and the power…
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EP20 - Converting one-time bookings into repeat guests with a mid-stay call with Dave Goodfellow
In this episode, we learn which tactics work for Dave to drive direct bookings. After trying many different tactics, Dave figured out how to reliably get a…
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EP19 - Mapping out the guest journey with Tracey Northcott
We have the honor of interviewing Tracey Northcott from Tokyo Family Stays about how she delivers her guest experiences and how that translates to more direct…
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EP18 - Building to 50% direct bookings with Chris Jeub
Join us as we chat with Chris Jeub, the Glamping Guy. Chris has built a portfolio of glamping sites and has slowly increased from 3% direct bookings to up to…
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EP17 - The strategies and tactics used by large scale property management companies with Alex Husner
Welcome to this week's podcast with Alex Husner, former CMO of Condo-World, CEO of Directly Alex, and podcast host of Alex & Annie. Alex shows us how large…
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EP16 - Getting your MBA in management with Michael Chang
On this episode, we get to do a collaborative interview with Michael Chang from STR Like the Best. In this two-way interview, Michael Chang leads us through…
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EP15 - Not relying on the OTA and investing in your own marketing with Rose Tipka
On this episode, we have Rose Tipka. While she is listed on the OTAs, she emphasizes the importance of diversifying your revenues across multiple channels…
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EP14 - Simplify repeat bookings using email campaigns with Lindsey Rodriguez
In this episode, Lindsey Rodriguez from Stay Booked breaks down why investing in your marketing is crucial and how to get more repeat bookings with effective…
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EP13 - Building up your social media and five-star reviews to drive more direct bookings with Tara Bergstrom
On this episode, we have Tara Bergstrom. She’s a short-term host in multiple markets and has leveraged social media and a 5-star experience to gain more direct…
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EP12 - Growing multiple entrepreneurial paths with Stephanie Figueros
On this episode, we have Stephanie Figueros. She's a short term rental operator, a public speaker, founder of Bravo VA, and the host of the STR Nation Facebook…
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EP11 - Organically building your social media following with Candice from Boho A-Frame
On this episode, we have Candice from Boho A-frame. She's a short-term rental host with a unique a-frame along the California coast. She walks through how…
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EP10 - Building unique stays and growing your community with Zoey Berghoff
On this episode we have Zoey Berghoff. She's most known for creating unique stays. She started her portfolio with a yurt and is now working on a 1950's cabin…
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EP09 - Designing and data goes hand-in-hand with Janice Pollard
On this week's episode we have Janice Pollard. She comes from 20 years of marketing and advertising background and she stresses the importance of good design…