Welcome to STR Booked, the podcast that unlocks the secrets of short-term rental success. Each week, we chat with vacation rental owners, managers, and industry experts. We cover everything from marketing strategies and direct booking tactics to brand-building and demystifying technologies. If you're ready to boost your short term vacation revenue and scale your business, you're in the right place!
Latest Episodes
The Art of Storytelling with Neely Khan
In this episode, we sit down with Neely Khan, a master storyteller in the hospitality industry, to uncover the secrets behind crafting stories that resonate, connect, ...
The true cost of poor onboarding in vacation rental businesses—and how to avoid it
"The cost of poor onboarding is a lot more than you think" – Heather BayerIn this episode, Heather Bayer, co-founder of the Vacation Rental Business School and long-ti...
The psychology of trust: How to win direct bookings with the right trust signals
"Trust doesn't just happen; you build it, brick by brick." – Chris MaughanIn this episode, Chris Maughan, CEO of I-PRAC, will show you how to build trust in your short...
The ultimate guide to choosing a payment processor that powers your STR growth
"If you can automate payments and disbursements, that’s one less headache for you to worry about. It lets you focus on what you’re really good at—creating amazing gues...
How to uncover upsell opportunities to boost your vacation rental revenue
"I was down $5,000, but I had a problem to solve – and that’s how I built Enso Connect."In this episode of STR Booked, host Nihal Salah chats with Francois Gouelo, co-...