Episode 1

Direct Bookings aren’t for everyone

Hello

and welcome to the very first episode of the Direct Booking Success Podcast.

Today’s episode is all about why Direct bookings can be the best way to take control of

your property and profits but not necessarily for everyone.

I am your host Jenn Boyles and I am so looking forward to sharing lots of stories

and providing lots of value to those who want to achieve more direct bookings, decrease

your dependency on OTAs whilst increasing your profits and control over your

business.

Whether you are an Airbnb host, short-term rental

owner, property manager, 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 owners and managers

to talk about what they are doing to achieve their own direct booking success.

Topics discussed

  • What does direct booking success look to you?
  • Building your business on someone else's land
  • Airbnb True horror story
  • Don't put all your eggs in one basket, Diversify
  • Your own direct bookings are where you're going to make your business
  • Promote your business, not someone else's

CONNECT WITH Jenn Boyles:

Website: https://directbookingsuccess.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/directbookingsuccess

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directbookingsuccess/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennboyles/

Join me at the virtual Direct Booking Success Summit (27-29 September 2022). 

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About the Podcast

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Direct Booking Success Podcast
The podcast that helps vacation rental hosts get more direct bookings with less overwhelm, hosted by Jenn Boyles of Direct Booking Success.

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About your host

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Jenn Boyles

Founder of Direct Booking Success and host of the Direct Booking Success Podcast — the show for vacation rental hosts who are ready to say goodbye to OTA overwhelm and hello to more bookings on their own terms.

Inside each episode, you’ll find a mix of honest conversations with industry experts and solo sessions where Jenn shares the knowledge, strategies, and insights she’s gained from years in hospitality and marketing. Her goal? To make marketing feel good again... and to help hosts build a business that brings both guests and joy to their door.

With a background in design, marketing, and hands-on experience running vacation rentals, she knows what it’s like to juggle guest messages, family life, and the never-ending algorithm chase. This podcast is a place to take a breath, learn what actually works, and reconnect with why you started this business in the first place.

Tune in if you're ready for clear guidance, kind encouragement, and the occasional pep talk to keep you moving forward.