Elevate Your Bookings Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/elevate-your-bookings Get more bookings for your short-term rental, Airbnb or vacation rental with the Elevate Your Bookings podcast. Brought to you by Guest Hook. Guest Hook 642bc881-4f6c-5c8c-96da-657524ffd1e8 no en Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:06:52 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:04:40 -0500 https://guesthook.com/show/ https://img.transistor.fm/_-x7-WcaTJiSC8CeiQ5a7B9uG-ZK8udlo5J0IipOUPM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIzNjE2LzE2Mjk3/Njg3NjMtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Elevate Your Bookings https://guesthook.com/show/ episodic Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Get more bookings for your short-term rental, Airbnb or vacation rental with the Elevate Your Bookings podcast. Brought to you by Guest Hook. Get more bookings for your short-term rental, Airbnb or vacation rental with the Elevate Your Bookings podcast. vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings Guest Hook No No A New Breed Of Short Term Rental Superlative Hosts [feat: @MrJonesSTRs] 12 12 A New Breed Of Short Term Rental Superlative Hosts [feat: @MrJonesSTRs] full 26308e46-1ba3-4a02-9241-2fb565141df6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a20a5e8 ⭐️ Links & Show Notes

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Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400 Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Conrad O. & Alessandra C. 1892 In this episode, we chat with Taylor Jones of Superhost Labs (@MrJonesSTRs) on his rocket-like-growth on Twitter, how he finds great deals and how to stand out in 2022 and beyond. In this episode, we chat with Taylor Jones of Superhost Labs (@MrJonesSTRs) on his rocket-like-growth on Twitter, how he finds great deals and how to stand out in 2022 and beyond. vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings No Airbnb "Biggest Update"? We're Not So Sure... 11 11 Airbnb "Biggest Update"? We're Not So Sure... full bc5dc8b2-e164-48a6-b850-5eda42434e7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0df29bc0

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  • Source - Airbnb is launching its biggest redesign in a decade - Fast Company 
  • Source - A new Airbnb for a new world of travel - Airbnb 

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  • Source - Airbnb is launching its biggest redesign in a decade - Fast Company 
  • Source - A new Airbnb for a new world of travel - Airbnb 

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Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2022 10:12:57 -0400 Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Conrad O. & Alessandra C. 2067 Airbnb has dropped a huge update around Split Stays, Categories and Air Cover. We react to all of these changes and how to they impact bookings and pace on Airbnb. Airbnb has dropped a huge update around Split Stays, Categories and Air Cover. We react to all of these changes and how to they impact bookings and pace on Airbnb. vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings No How to protect your property beyond insurance [feat: SuperHog] 10 10 How to protect your property beyond insurance [feat: SuperHog] full 4e397ce6-ec5d-443b-9b14-d27d8c15079d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8abe82f7 ⭐️ Links & Show Notes

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:42:43 -0500 Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Conrad O. & Alessandra C. 1872 In this episode, Alessandra + Conrad dig into ways to protect your STR property beyond regular homeowners insurance. Featuring:SuperHog. In this episode, Alessandra + Conrad dig into ways to protect your STR property beyond regular homeowners insurance. Featuring:SuperHog. vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings No How "Themed" Vacation Rentals Get More Bookings: Featuring Loma Homes 9 9 How "Themed" Vacation Rentals Get More Bookings: Featuring Loma Homes full aacd329c-7474-411c-9a4c-c9974b37cae6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e55c0c36 Show notes/links:

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Conrad O. & Alessandra C. 1573 In this episode, Alessandra and Jeff from Loma Homes dive into "themed" vacation rentals and how they outperform the competition. In this episode, Alessandra and Jeff from Loma Homes dive into "themed" vacation rentals and how they outperform the competition. vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings No Naming + Branding Your Short Term Rental Property 8 8 Naming + Branding Your Short Term Rental Property full 57820016-06a9-4143-88d8-94ce327dd50d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6e6b1727 Show notes and resources mentioned:


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Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Conrad O. & Alessandra C. 2434 In this episode, Alessandra and Conrad are joined by Jessica Vozel to discuss branding and naming vacation rental properties and companies. In this episode, Alessandra and Conrad are joined by Jessica Vozel to discuss branding and naming vacation rental properties and companies. vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings No Speeding Up WiFi In Your Vacation Rental Property 7 7 Speeding Up WiFi In Your Vacation Rental Property full db67cbe5-c990-42c0-8b84-f57c24791656 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b0425ba Items mentioned:


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Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Conrad O. & Alessandra C. 1255 We dive deep into wifi for your STR/vacation rental: what's a good speed, how do you improve it, and what marketing opportunities are going to be ready for your property going forward with high-speed connectivity? We dive deep into wifi for your STR/vacation rental: what's a good speed, how do you improve it, and what marketing opportunities are going to be ready for your property going forward with high-speed connectivity? vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings No Earning More Bookings By Maximizing The Visual Guest Experience 6 6 Earning More Bookings By Maximizing The Visual Guest Experience full d72d5853-05bb-4347-90f5-07013eade14b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3770ff61 Thanks to our special guest Tyann Marcink Hammond. 

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Conrad O. & Alessandra C. 2541 Everything you need to know about the visual guest experience: photography and staging set the performance standard for your property as a STR or Airbnb/vacation rental property. Everything you need to know about the visual guest experience: photography and staging set the performance standard for your property as a STR or Airbnb/vacation rental property. vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings No The Small Amenities You Can Add To Get More Bookings 5 5 The Small Amenities You Can Add To Get More Bookings full edad3481-9e9b-4c44-ba91-667ab0b5ced5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e76a208 Top 10:

  • Coffee maker
  • A full kitchen (not just a simple kitchenette)
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Pool
  • Set of wine glasses
  • Pet-friendly environment
  • WiFi
  • Washing machine
  • Jacuzzi
  • TV
  • Heating system

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Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Top 10:

  • Coffee maker
  • A full kitchen (not just a simple kitchenette)
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Pool
  • Set of wine glasses
  • Pet-friendly environment
  • WiFi
  • Washing machine
  • Jacuzzi
  • TV
  • Heating system

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Conrad O. & Alessandra C. 2098 Adding big things like a pool will often get more bookings: but what are the low cost things that you can add to your properties to get more bookings? We dive in. Adding big things like a pool will often get more bookings: but what are the low cost things that you can add to your properties to get more bookings? We dive in. vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings No What's The Right Cancellation Policy To Maximize Bookings? 4 4 What's The Right Cancellation Policy To Maximize Bookings? full f1d517cd-a23a-476c-b13d-fcc16925bfb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa6ce08c What is the best and most efficient way to get bookings while limiting the number of cancellations that you get? Picking between allowing guests to cancel whenever might wreck havoc on your revenue, but being too strict might not earn you a booking in the first place! 

Choose the right balance. 

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> What is the best and most efficient way to get bookings while limiting the number of cancellations that you get? Picking between allowing guests to cancel whenever might wreck havoc on your revenue, but being too strict might not earn you a booking in the first place! 

Choose the right balance. 

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Conrad O. & Alessandra C. 1178 Alessandra and Conrad talk about the right path to choose to maximize bookings in terms of cancellation policies (strict vs. flexible). Alessandra and Conrad talk about the right path to choose to maximize bookings in terms of cancellation policies (strict vs. flexible). vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings No How Radious Can Re-Purpose Your STR Into Office Space 3 3 How Radious Can Re-Purpose Your STR Into Office Space full 8fd2dfe9-ebad-4a17-bd82-188e965a306d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e3bb266 Find out what Radious is and educate yourself on how to use your STR as another outlet for those who work remotely. It's a great way to continue to monetize a STR you already have during low season or you may have an extra space in your home or outside your home (think guest house) to create an office space for remote workers. A brilliant idea to fill up those open dates or supplement your income.

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Contact Amina Moreau: amina@radious.pro

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Find out what Radious is and educate yourself on how to use your STR as another outlet for those who work remotely. It's a great way to continue to monetize a STR you already have during low season or you may have an extra space in your home or outside your home (think guest house) to create an office space for remote workers. A brilliant idea to fill up those open dates or supplement your income.

Resources mentioned 

Contact Amina Moreau: amina@radious.pro

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Conrad O. & Alessandra C. 1314 Another way to monetize on your STR by creating an office space for remote workers. Another way to monetize on your STR by creating an office space for remote workers. vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings No How To Attract Remote Workers To Your Vacation Rental/STR/Airbnb Property 2 2 How To Attract Remote Workers To Your Vacation Rental/STR/Airbnb Property full 2785e831-5657-424c-8085-4c490a842a27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b70a4038 Learn how to attract remote workers to your short-term rental/vacation rental/Airbnb and get more bookings. Setup your properties for success. 

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Learn how to attract remote workers to your short-term rental/vacation rental/Airbnb and get more bookings. Setup your properties for success. 

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 10:17:39 -0400 Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Conrad O. & Alessandra C. 1376 Learn how to attract remote workers to your short-term rental/vacation rental/Airbnb and get more bookings. Setup your properties for success. Learn how to attract remote workers to your short-term rental/vacation rental/Airbnb and get more bookings. Setup your properties for success. vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings No Welcome To The Elevate Your Bookings Vacation Rental Show! 1 1 Welcome To The Elevate Your Bookings Vacation Rental Show! full 29ab2289-ab65-492f-a643-f432b47b10e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01447ca3 Subscribe to catch future episodes and visit us at Guest Hook.

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Guest Hook creates marketing, copywriting and branding campaigns for vacation rental businesses, STR hosts and property managers.

Combining data and creativity, we help guests find you and book — on your own terms.

]]> Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:39:45 -0400 Conrad O. & Alessandra C. Conrad O. & Alessandra C. 147 Kicking off the Elevate Your Bookings Show with Alessandra + Conrad from Guest Hook. Kicking off the Elevate Your Bookings Show with Alessandra + Conrad from Guest Hook. vacation rental marketing, airbnb, strs, short term rentals, vacation rentals, direct bookings No