Direct Booking Success Podcast

By Jenn Boyles

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Episodes: 135

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Hi! I’m Jenn Boyles. If you are looking to achieve more direct bookings to decrease your dependency on the OTAs and increase your profits and control over your business, then this is the podcast for you!  Whether you are an Airbnb host, short-term rental property manager, owner or investor, each week I will share business and marketing strategies to help you build your own business. I will also bring you the best in the industry to share their knowledge along with property managers and owners to talk about what they are doing to achieve their own direct booking success. For more, see: directbookingsuccess.com

Episode Date
Why I’m Done Teaching STR Marketing the Old Way
Apr 16, 2025
5 Ways to Master Direct Bookings Without Overwhelm or High Costs with Jamey King
Jan 27, 2025
Unlock the Power of Your Vacation Rental Website with Jodi Bourne
Jan 13, 2025
Beyond Airbnb Using Hospitality to Build Direct Booking Loyalty with Chad Harker
Jan 06, 2025
Simplify Your 2025 Marketing with AI for Direct Booking Success
Dec 30, 2024
How We Mastered Direct Bookings for Short-Term Rentals in 2024
Dec 23, 2024
Using Instagram to Get More Direct Bookings with Katie Bessant
Dec 16, 2024
How Hosts Can Thrive in the Future with Caitlin Cassady
Dec 09, 2024
Mastering STR Customer Service and First Impressions with Rachael Butler
Dec 02, 2024
Why Hiding Behind Your Logo Is Costing Your Vacation Rental Bookings
Nov 25, 2024
How Successful Hosts Know Their Ideal Guest with Gil Chan
Nov 18, 2024
What Airbnb, VRBO and Booking Do That You Should Too with Uvika Wahi
Nov 11, 2024
3 Types of Marketing Advice You Can Totally Ignore
Nov 04, 2024
Break Free of Airbnb and Take Control of Your Bookings with Jennifer Spencer
Oct 28, 2024
The Secret to Retaining Guests Even When You’re Fully Booked with Deborah Labi
Oct 21, 2024
How to Use Market Data to Win More Direct Bookings with Mridul Bansal of PriceLabs
Oct 13, 2024
How an Online Summit Can Transform Your Direct Bookings
Oct 07, 2024
Unlocking STR Success Through Learning from Others
Sep 30, 2024
The Secret to Easier Marketing and More Bookings
Sep 23, 2024
Reviving Your Marketing After a Busy STR Season
Sep 16, 2024
Taking the Risk Out of Direct Bookings for your STR with Andrew Schorr
Sep 09, 2024
How I Went from Airbnb Reliant to Direct Booking Master
Sep 02, 2024
The Power of Self-Awareness in Short-Term Rental Success with Ali Cammelletti
Aug 26, 2024
How to use AI in your Vacation Rentals Marketing without Losing your Human Touch with Megan Castor
Aug 19, 2024
My Favourite Ways to Save Time in Vacation Rental Marketing
Aug 12, 2024
Why a Defined Niche for your STR will Generate more Bookings with Nihal Salah
Aug 05, 2024
How to Stay Ahead with AI and Automation in Short-term Rentals with Shiven Vinod Khera
Jul 29, 2024
Why Consistency in your Marketing Isn’t Enough for Direct Bookings
Jul 22, 2024
The Truth About Airbnb Income, Hint… It’s Not What You Think with Lauren Madewell
Jul 15, 2024
Ditch the Facebook Group for Advice on the Right Property Management Software with John Stokinger
Jul 08, 2024
The Key to Turning Your Location into Direct Bookings (and Happy Canada Day!)
Jul 01, 2024
Avoid Bad Guests: Trust Marketing for Vacation Rentals with Leo Walton
Jun 24, 2024
How to Transform Unhappy Neighbours into Allies to Keep the Peace for your Airbnb with Chris Cade
Jun 17, 2024
Starting an Online Travel Agency in Canada to Help Hosts with Dany Papineau
Jun 10, 2024
Milestone: What I've learned in creating 100 episodes of the DBS Podcast
Jun 03, 2024
Developing Guest Trust for Direct Bookings: A UK Host's Perspective with James Varley
May 27, 2024
How to Market Your Rural vs Urban Vacation Rentals to Attract More Direct Bookings with Brianne Hamilton
May 20, 2024
From Corporate to Cash Flow Queen: How I Built a Midterm Rental Empire with Vivian Yip
May 13, 2024
Short-term Rental Alliance Building 101: Getting a Seat at the Regulatory Table with Dana Lubner
May 06, 2024
How a Retired Couple Discovered Direct Bookings for their 14 Apartments with Michael Guildford
Apr 29, 2024
Why You Should Stop Chasing 5-Star Reviews And Do This Instead with Damian Sheridan
Apr 22, 2024
How I Grew My Vacation Rental Business From Scratch Using Social Media with Emily Lethgo
Apr 15, 2024
Behind the Scenes: A Peek Inside a 100-Property Vacation Rental Company with Brian Olson
Apr 08, 2024
How I Learned the Hard Way that Direct Bookings Build Trust with Brittany Blackman
Apr 01, 2024
How I Built 80% Direct Bookings and 60% Return Guests with Rose Tipka
Mar 25, 2024
Welcoming All Guests: How to Make Your Rental Spectrum-Friendly with Suzanne Hacker
Mar 18, 2024
Uncovering the Unique Challenges for Canadian Short-Term Rental Property Managers with Catherine Ratcliffe
Mar 11, 2024
Why 94% of Guests Still Grocery Shop While on Vacation with Connor Paton
Mar 04, 2024
Keys to Riches: Unlocking a Niche in the High-End Hospitality Industry with Deana Steele
Feb 26, 2024
365 Days to Direct Booking Success: Essential Website Tips with Bart Sobies
Feb 19, 2024
Stand Out or Miss Out: Crafting a Memorable Vacation Rental Brand to Drive Bookings with Carla Chicharro
Feb 12, 2024
Vacation Rental Secrets: How to Capture More Bookings and Loyal Guests with Jeff Iloulian
Feb 05, 2024
How to get Website Visitors to Book Direct with Chris Walker
Jan 29, 2024
Delivering 5-Star Airbnb Experiences for Guests with Mike Anderson
Jan 22, 2024
From Long-Term Rentals to Short-Term Success: Investor Stacey St. John's Pivot to Vacation Rentals
Jan 15, 2024
An Expert Guide to Direct Booking Success
Jan 08, 2024
Direct Booking 101: How to Achieve Daily Direct Stays for your Vacation Rental
Jan 01, 2024
Turn Your Website into a Direct Booking Magnet: Expert Tips from Sarah Orchard
Dec 25, 2023
Tech Tools for Property Managers: Enhancing Operational Efficiency in Short-Term Rentals with Christianne Crump
Dec 18, 2023
Breaking Barriers and Building Connections: Annie Holcombe on the Value of Mentorship in Vacation Rentals
Dec 11, 2023
From Host to Hospitality Brand: Mark Winship's Guide to Personalizing the Guest Experience
Dec 04, 2023
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Elevate Your Airbnb Guest Experience Through Upselling with Annie Sloan
Nov 27, 2023
Unleash Your Airbnb Host Potential with Adams Taranda
Nov 20, 2023
From Selling to Sharing: How to Create a Captivating Vacation Experience for Guests
Nov 13, 2023
Ditching the Myth: Direct Bookings Are for Everyone, Including First-Time Guests!
Nov 06, 2023
Breaking Barriers: Lorraine Woodward's Guide to Simple Changes for Accessible Vacations
Oct 30, 2023
Win Over Guests and Boost Bookings: The Art of Building Trust in Vacation Rentals
Oct 23, 2023
Mastering Airbnb and Embracing Contingency Plans with Zach Busekrus
Oct 16, 2023
Attracting Sustainability-Conscious Guests: Transforming Your Property with Eco-Friendly Practices with Bob Garner
Oct 09, 2023
Boost Your Bookings: Unleash Direct Booking Success at the 2023 Summit
Oct 02, 2023
Turn Your Website into a Direct Booking Magnet: Expert Tips from Sarah Orchard
Sep 25, 2023
From View Count to Bookings: Proven Strategies for Successful Advertising in the Short-Term Rental Sector with Mike Denman
Sep 18, 2023
Scaling Made Simple: Proven Strategies for Remote Vacation Rental Property Management with Lisa Roads
Sep 11, 2023
Mastering the Mindset: Transitioning from Hobbyist to Pro in the Hospitality Industry with Yvonne Halling
Sep 04, 2023
Breaking Seasonality: Daniela Derin's Secrets to High Occupancy Rates with Digital Nomads in Marbella
Aug 28, 2023
The Art of Storytelling: How Destination Marketing Can Take Your Vacation Rental to New Heights with Jodi Bourne
Aug 21, 2023
Data-Driven Strategies for Vacation Rental Growth: Insights from Thibault Masson
Aug 14, 2023
Don't Wait for the Perfect Time: Boost your Vacation Rental Bookings and Seize Opportunities Now!
Aug 07, 2023
Supercharge Your Hospitality Business: Discover Expert Insights at the Free Direct Booking Success Summit
Jul 31, 2023
From Airbnb Superhost to Independent Success: The Path to Direct Booking Domination
Jul 24, 2023
Putting Your Property on the Map: Listing Unique Accommodations on Niche Sites with Alex Wilson
Jul 17, 2023
Direct Booking 101: How to Achieve Daily Direct Stays for your Vacation Rental
Jul 10, 2023
Tracey Northcott's Guide to Elevating Your Guest Experience for Rental Success
Jul 03, 2023
Boost Your Short-Term Rental Business with Dave Cordner’s Expert Video Marketing Techniques
Jun 26, 2023
From Vision to Success: Prioritising Strategic Growth for Your Vacation Rentals
Jun 19, 2023
Innovative Hotel Strategies for Your Short-Term Rental with Craig Webb
Jun 12, 2023
Enhancing Your Vacation Rental's Guest Experience with Jacob Wedderburn-Day of Stasher
Jun 05, 2023
Attracting Guests and Saving the Planet: The Benefits of Sustainable Vacation Rentals with Vanessa de Souza Lage
May 29, 2023
From Likes to Bookings: 3-steps to direct bookings for your vacation rental through social media
May 22, 2023
Building Trust and Relationships in Vacation Rentals with Jane Mack
May 15, 2023
Unlocking the Secrets of the 100 Collection with Co-Founders Travis Wilburn & Rebecca Lombardo
May 08, 2023
Rise Above the Airbnb Bust: Tips to Keep Your Bookings Rolling in 2023
May 01, 2023
Using Chat GPT for your STR with Bart Sobies
Apr 24, 2023
Calling guests on the phone before they stay with Ged Hartshorn
Apr 17, 2023
My must attend short-term rental events in 2023
Apr 10, 2023
Collecting email addresses with Arthur Colker of StayFi
Apr 03, 2023
3 tips to get your short-term rental bookings now
Mar 27, 2023
Giving guests more with Madison Rifkin of Mount
Mar 20, 2023
Having an influencer to stay with Emily-Jane Tams
Mar 13, 2023
Be in it to win it with Paul Stevens
Mar 06, 2023
Referring guests with Melanie Kriel
Feb 27, 2023
Joan and Sarah are on their way to direct booking success
Feb 20, 2023
Going all in with Sara Sokol
Feb 13, 2023
Driving on the road to direct booking success without a map
Feb 06, 2023
Don't get left behind with Evan Dolgow
Jan 30, 2023
How to stand out in 2023
Jan 23, 2023
What Hospitality is with the 2022 Direct Booking Success Summit Speakers
Jan 16, 2023
Starting off the new year with five-star hospitality
Jan 09, 2023
The one thing to do from the 2022 Direct Booking Success Summit Speakers
Dec 19, 2022
It's not all about you with Concetta Cassidy
Dec 12, 2022
Perfecting your direct booking website
Dec 05, 2022
From Host to Manager: The mindset shift needed
Nov 28, 2022
The two must-haves to drive your direct bookings
Nov 21, 2022
Why now is the time to get off the Airbnb rollercoaster!
Nov 14, 2022
What social media should really be used for
Nov 07, 2022
What to write about in your email newsletters
Oct 31, 2022
You need two email lists to drive more direct bookings
Oct 24, 2022
From high season to low season – how to increase your bookings
Oct 17, 2022
Building treehouses and marketing with Sarah Orchard
Oct 10, 2022
You don't have to do it all to still have Direct Booking Success
Oct 03, 2022
Behind the scenes of the Direct Booking Success Summit
Sep 26, 2022
Who do you want to welcome into your home with Louise Brace
Sep 19, 2022
Of mice and being 95% book direct with Heather Bayer
Sep 12, 2022
Pizza parties and sustainability with Bob Garner
Sep 05, 2022
Failure, success and hospitality with Yvonne Halling
Aug 29, 2022
Getting bookings in your calendar with Kelly Odor
Aug 22, 2022
Bringing in the guest experience with Jodi Bourne
Aug 15, 2022
More than just accommodation with Di Hammill
Aug 08, 2022
How to get the most out of the Direct Booking Success Summit
Aug 01, 2022
The why and who of the Direct Booking Success Summit
Jul 25, 2022
Direct Booking Success Summit Overview
Jul 18, 2022
Direct Bookings aren’t for everyone
Jul 11, 2022
What I wish I had known
Jul 11, 2022
Marketing and your guest’s booking journey
Jul 11, 2022
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Jul 04, 2022