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I'm very excited to announce that Linda O'Rourke, the operator of Herons Rest Serviced Properties, will be taking over the reins of my Serviced Accommodation Secrets Podcast, so that our community will still be served and supported. Here, you will enjoy my interview with Linda, who is such a valuable and knowledgeable member of our SA community, and she shares many insights and how she got started in this business.  Linda is also taking over the Serviced Accommodation Secrets Facebook group & page and the brilliant community in the WhatsApp group. Linda’s short-term rental properties are located in Staines, near Heathrow, and she is also very experienced in bookkeeping for serviced accommodation, and has great knowledge on accounting and VAT, as well as several years in the short-term rental business. I'm so happy that Linda is taking over this role, so that you'll enjoy the benefit of her expertise and help, plus I'm sure you'll all continue to support each other too. Massive congratulations to you, Linda, you're an amazing woman and coming from a place of service as you do, you'll give fantastic support to everyone, I know. And my deepest thanks to you all out there for supporting me throughout the 5 years of the podcast and I know you'll gain so much with Linda, moving forward. Visit the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2113059038913629 And the Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 months on from the launch of Hospitable Hosts the No. 1 bestselling book full of gems of wisdom and stories from 40 hosts across the world, we welcome Paul Anderson once again. You can hear how Paul has developed his business in that time, taking on staff and changing up his priorities. Paul also has time for interests and a life outside hospitality which you’ll perhaps have thought might be a challenge!!! He shares advice that is not in the book, tips on running your hospitality business that are as true today as they always were, plus valuable myth-busting on the demands of being a host. As well as being the host of Sandfield Guesthouse in Oxford, Paul is The Social Media Hotelier, Instagram expert for the hospitality industry! Get in touch with Paul for his inspirational help with your Instagram marketing @thesocialmediahotelier - you can book a consultation with him. Thanks so much to Paul for joining us for this episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Simpson has spent his whole life in hospitality, now a renowned author, award-winning mentor, and proud Boostly founder, he helps short terms rental hosts of all kinds globally to get more direct bookings, instead of relying on the Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). Mark launched The Book Direct Playbook in February 2022, and he’s poured all his experience, learnings, insights, (and the odd soccer reference), to help property owners around the world finally regain control and turn their business into the champion of direct bookings. It’s an incredible resource and Mark gave a totally inspiring talk at the Short-Term Rental (STR) Wealth Conference in Nashville (June 2022) about this key point – many STR hosts lost their businesses in the pandemic due to over reliance on the OTAS! Get your copy here:https://amzn.to/3MKlBHW On the 20th June 2022, Mark is running a free piece of training showing you as hosts how to use your contacts and social networks to generate direct bookings. Go to http://boostly.co.uk/june2022 to register His goal from this training is for you as hosts to bring in $1million in direct bookings in 1 week as a community as a whole. Mark is also co-author of Hospital Hosts, an inspirational new book where the visionary for the project, Jodie Stirling has assembled a stellar collection of the biggest names and icons of the short-term rental industry, and Mark shares his story here too. Along with 40 hosts from around the globe, their entertaining and heart-warming stories, valuable tips, education and inspiration are all shared in this amazing book, which is available to buy now: https://amzn.to/3Mlfr1U - in Kindle edition, paperback or hardback. You can get in touch with Mark here: www.linktr.ee/boostlyuk For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracey Northcott is a serial entrepreneur and multi-preneur based in Japan, and has 10 years’ experience as a short term rental host - as you might imagine, Tracey has superpowers to share when it comes to attracting guests and getting bookings!  Here Tracey shares the fascinating story of how she got started, the dramatic highs and lows of hosting Tokyo Family Stays, which she grew to a seven-figure business. Through her business, Tracey Northcott Consulting, she inspires and coaches current and aspiring hosts helping them discover the true potential of their STR business. Her secret weapon is “The Wholehearted Host” method for maximising profits and getting booked in a competitive market without discounting. Tracey also shares her valuable knowledge of hosting and scaling your business through her blog. Tracey is an international bestselling co-author of “Hospitable Hosts,” a collaboration of 40 professional hosts from around the globe, a collection of industry megastars like no other!!  All share essential tips, education and what it means to be a hospitable host in this amazing book, which is available to buy now: https://amzn.to/3Mlfr1U - in Kindle edition, paperback or hardback. You can get in touch with Tracey here:www.linktr.ee/traceynorthcottconsulting For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Sean McGregor, host of Stay Work and Play, and as you may imagine, his short term rentals are perfect for digital nomads who embrace the opportunity to work from anywhere! Hear how Sean got started and the amazing guarantee that they give the property owners whose properties are fully managed so they are hands free and reap all the rewards of being in the safe hands of Sean and his team. You’ll gain so much from hearing about Sean’s tips and experiences! Hospitable Hosts is co-authored by 40 professional hosts from around the globe, a collection of industry megastars like no other!!  All share essential tips, education and what it means to be a hospitable host in this amazing book, which is available to buy now: https://amzn.to/3Mlfr1U - in Kindle edition, paperback or hardback. You can get in touch with Sean, at “Stay Work and Play” here:www.stayworkandplay.com/links For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Pam Holt, who started as a host in Chicago, USA almost by accident when she went off travelling with her family, and never looked back!  Hear how she has been able to visit so many different countries since she began hosting, so it was the start of a great adventure. Pam is now helping new hosts to see how they can create a significant income stream while being part of a community, learning the pitfalls to avoid and supported through the experience, and has may brilliant ideas to share here and in the Hospitable Hosts book. Hospitable Hosts is co-authored by 40 professional hosts from around the globe, a collection of industry megastars like no other!!  All share essential tips, education and what it means to be a hospitable host in this amazing book, which is available to buy now: https://amzn.to/3Mlfr1U - in Kindle edition, paperback or hardback. You can get in touch with Pam, at the Happy Host Academy here:www.linktr.ee/TheHappyHostAcademy For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here you’ll hear how Jim has been hosting houses on Airbnb since June of 2017, managing properties that he owns as well as houses for Investors and Vacation Rental Owners in San Antonio Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina in USA. His homes are in wonderful locations, with so much for guests to do and time to cherish on their stays there. Jim learned from a young age what a privilege it was to serve others, and how making others happy, made him happy. But how did he come to be doing this in the wonderful locations of San Antonio and Charlotte, and how has it changed his life?  Jim is a charismatic character and shares how he helps investors, is very much part of his community and helps other STR hosts. Hospitable Hosts is co-authored by 40 professional hosts from around the globe, a collection of industry megastars like no other!!  All share essential tips, education and what it means to be a hospitable host in this amazing book, which is available to buy now: https://amzn.to/3Mlfr1U - in Kindle edition, paperback or hardback. You can get in touch with Jim at Vacations Unveiled, here:www.linktr.ee/UnveiledVacationRentals For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Paul Anderson, the Social Media Hotelier, and host of the award-winning The Sandfield Guest House in Oxford.  Here you’ll hear more about how Paul has been welcoming visitors into his guesthouse since 2009 and how his unique knowledge and desire to pay it forward makes him the best host in the area. You will be able to learn how Paul discovered his Instagram skills enable other short term rental hosts make the most of their social media marketing.  He started his The Social Media Hotelier coaching business to help hosts learn to use Instagram in a way that is structured, strategic and works!  The way he teaches is very engaging and brilliant fun too! Paul is also the Instagram expert at Mark Simpson’s Boostly Academy. Hospitable Hosts is co-authored by 40 professional hosts from around the globe, a collection of industry megastars like no other!!  All share essential tips, education and what it means to be a hospitable host in this amazing book, which is available to buy now: https://amzn.to/3Mlfr1U - in Kindle edition, paperback or hardback. You can get in touch with Paul, The Social Media Hotelier here:www.direct.me/TheSocialMediaHotelier For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Hanson shares is incredible story of how he came from nothing to become a performance-driven, multi-faceted, strategic real estate agent and created a successful short term rental business “Pond Life Vacation Rentals” with beautiful homes and many water sports and activities available for guests in New England, USA, as well as running his CityScapes Property Management business. You’ll hear about his wish is to help inspire readers of the book that no matter what your background is that you can rise to the top and create financial freedom for your family! Hospitable Hosts is co-authored by 40 professional hosts from around the globe, a collection of industry megastars like no other!!  All share essential tips, education and what it means to be a hospitable host in this amazing book, which is available to buy now: https://amzn.to/3Mlfr1U - in Kindle edition, paperback or hardback. You can get in touch with Andrew here:www.linktr.ee/AndrewHanson For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Enjoy hearing from Sasha Herman, serviced accommodation expert and director of Jesswood Properties in Luton, and Plaxy Budzinska, mentor and founder of Ravens House Assets, with short term rentals located in Bishop’s Stortford, close to Stansted Airport. Sasha is also a TV presenter, property & travel Expert and luxury brand ambassador - but how did she get involved in the word of serviced accommodation?  Sasha shares a fascinating snippet of her story here, the full account being in Hospitable Hosts! Plaxy talks about how she got into short term rentals, with her experience travelling around the world.  Now she’s grateful to have turned her passions for hosting, entertaining, cooking, travelling, refurbishing and renovating properties into a successful business - in fact her short-term rental business changed her life. You’ll be inspired to hear more, as well as gaining advice on getting started and running your business. Hospitable Hosts is co-authored by 40 professional hosts from around the globe, a collection of industry megastars like no other!!  All share essential tips, education and what it means to be a hospitable host in this amazing book, which is available to buy now: https://amzn.to/3Mlfr1U - in Kindle edition, paperback or hardback. You can get in touch with Sasha and Plaxy here:www.flowcode.com/page/sashahermanwww.linktr.ee/PlaxyBudzinska For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 115 - Serviced Accommodation Secrets - Toby Doré Interview - Hospitable Hosts Meet Dr. Toby Doré, owner and founder of Cajun Stays his Airbnb business and began his hosting journey in 2016. You can hear how he was working as a full-time University Professor by day and managing two music venues by night - inspired a six-week cross-country round trip road trip from Louisiana to Canada his hosting career began. Toby writes “The Cajun Traveler” travel blog and Cajun Stays boasts just under 5,000 reviews on Airbnb and currently manages 21 units in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana USA, the heart of “Cajun Country’ and once deemed the happiest city in America. You’ll hear more about Toby’s story and the crazy experiences he’s had in our fun interview! Get in touch with Toby here:www.linktr.ee/CajunStays For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sergio Castaneda is the founder and Superhost of his amazing Jungle House Luxury short-term rental management and consulting company in Columbus, Ohio, USA.  He is an Airbnb Ambassador, helping new hosts set up their listings and as well as consulting to support new and existing hosts in the short-term rental industry. You’ll hear how Sergio changed his life completely, to be able to travel and become financially independent through this wonderful world of hosting and providing beautiful places for his guests to stay. Sergio shares his unique take on creating amazing spaces for his guests to stay and how he came to set up his stunning properties in this way.  He shares his heart-warming story, valuable tips, and so much inspiration! Hospitable Hosts is co-authored by 40 professional hosts from around the globe, a collection of industry megastars like no other!!  All share essential tips, education and what t means to be a hospitable host in this amazing book, which is available to buy now: https://amzn.to/3Mlfr1U - in Kindle edition, paperback or hardback. You can get in touch with Sergio here:www.linktr.ee/junglehouseairbnb For show notes and resources in my podcast, go to my website www.servicedaccommodationsecrets.com and Facebook page: http://bit.ly/SASecretsPage See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.