How to Build an STR Brand That Actually Gets Direct Bookings
Every operator eventually hits the stage where they decide it’s time to stop relying on OTAs and build a real brand. But hiring a designer and building a website isn't enough. In…
How to Save $15,000 in OTA Commission Fees
Sourcing all your bookings from OTAs is costing you thousands in hidden commission fees. In this episode of The Accommodation Show, Rose Tipka from Your Family's Place breaks down how spending $3,500…
Bootstrapping to 700,000+ Listings: Inside the PriceLabs Strategy
I have always believed that looking for your next door can blind you to the gold mine right in front of you, but scaling past seven hundred thousand listings while keeping your…
How to Cut $1M in Ad Spend with Influencers 💸
Are you paying an "attention tax" on your business? Most of us rely on the "Set and Forget" model—paying tolls to OTAs and big tech ads just to get a guest through…
0 to 300 Properties in 3 Years: The “Google Maps” Strategy
JJ King thought he was starting a side hustle. Three years later, he has over 300 properties under management.In this episode, we break down exactly how Beachside Vacation Rentals went from zero…
Why Your Reputation Lives or Dies on Cleaning (Not Branding)
I’m a firm believer that great operations beat great intentions, every time.In this episode of Building It, I sat down with Noelia Novella, founder of Doinn, to unpack the unglamorous engine room…
He Built One of Australia’s Biggest STR Brands. Here’s His Full Story.
It's one of the biggest success stories in the Australian short-term rental industry: a founder builds a brand from the ground up and navigates it to a headline-making $50 million+ acquisition by…
From 90 to 250 Airbnb Listings: Lisa’s No-Fluff Strategy for Growth
You don’t get to 250+ properties by chance. You build it. Brick by brick. System by system. Mistake by mistake.That’s exactly what Lisa Peterson did.Last week in Part 1, we talked about…
Unlock the Power of Direct Bookings: Strategies from Industry Leaders
It's our lucky day with this episode!Being a passionate proponent of direct bookings, working with hundreds of companies with their strategy and websites this topic, of course is my favourite. But I…
Revolutionise the Hotel Industry: Join the Social Enterprise Movement with Andrea Comastri
This week, I am excited to delve into a topic that demonstrates the powerful role of social innovation in reshaping the hospitality industry. During my Employer of Choice tour with Destination NSW,…