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Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals

James Varley | Host Planet

Short-term rental hosting, Airbnb tips, direct bookings, vacation rental management – Host Planet is your go-to source for expert insights and real estate strategies.

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28:09

HCH Podcast 071: Cristiana Carpini: Marketing,...

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2025/01/09

Send us a textIn this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we welcome Cristiana Carpini, Founder and CEO of Tara Home Consulting, to share her expertise on building and scaling successful short-term rental businesses.Cristiana provides invaluable insights into marketing, legislation, scaling strategies, and what it takes to achieve success in today’s dynamic property management landscape.2:58: Cristiana’s journey in the STR industry5:54: The clients Tara Home Consulting works with...

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11:51

HCH Bitesize 017: Unlock new revenue streams with...

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2025/01/05

Send us a textAre you a short-term rental host or property manager looking for innovative ways to boost your revenue and enhance guest satisfaction?In this episode of HCH Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully, Siddhi Mittal, Co-Founder of yhangry, shares how offering private chef services can transform your business. Whether you manage a cozy cottage or luxury villa, Siddhi reveals why this upselling opportunity is a game-changer for your rental business. 1:44 Deliver a six-star experi...

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37:21

HCH Podcast 070: Unlocking upselling potential with...

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2025/01/02

Send us a textIn this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Annie Munro Sloan, Founder and CEO of The Host Co., to share her expert insights on the art of upselling in short-term rentals. From Silicon Valley inspirations to actionable tips, Annie covers everything hosts and property managers need to know about boosting revenue and enhancing guest experiences. Tune in to gain practical advice and discover why upselling is more than just an extra incom...

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18:54

HCH Bitesize 016: Build the ultimate STR dream team

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2024/12/29

Send us a textIn this episode of HCH Bitesize, sponsored by Hostfully, Jane Mack dives into the essentials of assembling your short-term rental dream team! Whether you're a new host or a seasoned property manager, this guide will help you identify the VIPs you need on your side to run a successful STR business.1:50: VIP No. 1: your employees. Why your team is your biggest asset and how to empower them for success.3:24: Recruitment, including tips for hiring the right people to fit your STR bu...

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32:26

HCH Podcast 069: John An: Redefining revenue...

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2024/12/26

Send us a textIn this episode, we’re diving into the world of revenue management and dynamic pricing for short-term rentals with John An, the Founder and CEO of TechTape. John shares his inspiring journey through the STR industry, revealing how each step in his career has strengthened his expertise in property management. From launching TechTape to redefining how hosts and property managers approach revenue management, this episode is packed with actionable insights. We’ll explore...

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10:49

HCH Bitesize 015: Why every host should take a...

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2024/12/22

Send us a textDuring HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business.In this episode, we’re joined by Nicolas Francony, International Business Developer, Swikly, to share five reasons why every host should take a digit...

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30:14

HCH Podcast 068: Madison Rifkin: Maximise STR revenue...

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2024/12/19

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by an incredible entrepreneur and industry innovator: Madison Rifkin, Founder and CEO of Mount.Madison’s journey is nothing short of inspiring – from founding her first business at just 12 years old to scaling Mount into a global leader in the short-term rental space.Here’s what’s coming up: 🚀 How Madison’s entrepreneurial journey began with bikes and evolved into game-changing software. 💼 The role of Mount as the ...

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16:20

HCH Bitesize 014: Use WhatsApp to grow your STR...

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2024/12/17

Send us a textDuring HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business.In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Daniela Derin, Co-Founder of Skol Apartments Marbella, as she shares her game-changing strategies for grow...

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31:12

HCH Podcast 067: Alistair Malins: Unlocking success...

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2024/12/12

Send us a textIn this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re joined by Alistair Malins, Founder of Luxury Cottages, as he shares his expertise on the art of managing luxurious short-term rentals. Discover what truly defines a luxury property, how to deliver an unforgettable five-star guest experience, and the key takeaways every host can apply from the luxury sector. Alistair also dives into industry trends, including sustainability and regulation, offering valuable insi...

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12:45

HCH Bitesize 013: Five key facts about holiday let...

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2024/12/10

Send us a textDuring HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business.In this episode, we’re joined by Samantha Turmaine, Lead Consultant at HCH Financial Services, to break down the five essential facts every holiday l...

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45:29

HCH Podcast 066: David Jacoby & Fred Bassili: The...

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2024/12/05

Send us a textIn this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome not one, but two special guests: David Jacoby and Fred Bassili from Hostfully!Fresh off the release of the eighth edition of their ‘Hospitality Trends in the Vacation Rental Industry’ report, David and Fred sit down with HCH Founder, James Varley, to unpack the latest in the STR world.Here’s what’s in store:🔹 How AI is transforming property management and guest experiences.🔹 The rise of direct

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14:08

HCH Bitesize 012: Key facts about holiday let taxes

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2024/12/03

Send us a textDuring HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business.In this essential episode, we’re joined by Matt Jeffery, Tax Partner at Zeal, to discuss five crucial facts about holiday let taxes every UK homeowne...

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37:41

HCH Podcast 065: Shahar Goldboim: The AI revolution:...

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2024/11/28

Send us a textIn this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Shahar Goldboim, Founder and CEO of BOOM, to explore his revolutionary AI-powered property management solution. Shahar’s journey is nothing short of inspiring – from his early days as a property manager to becoming a trailblazer in the short-term rental tech space.As a recognised industry leader, he shares: – Insights into his career journey and lessons learned along the way. – P...

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19:25

HCH Bitesize 011: Understand London's 90-day...

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2024/11/26

Send us a textIn this episode of HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business.This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Stefan Hoffelner, Co-Founder of Your AirHost, to share five tips on how to navigate London's 90-day ...

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22:25

HCH Podcast 064: Noga Barpal: Promote travel...

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2024/11/21

Send us a textIn this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we welcome Noga Barpal to discuss how short-term rental (STR) hosts and property managers can earn commission by selling travel insurance packages to their guests.Noga outlines the best ways to offer travel insurance to travellers and the commission you can expect to achieve.Noga named Guesty as her favourite brand in the industry and gave a special shout-out to Doron Meyassed from Plum Guide. 4:22 How Faye is support...

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12:37

HCH Bitesize 010: Joseph Cox: Boost revenue at your...

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2024/11/14

Send us a textIn this episode of HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business.This week, we're excited to welcome Joseph Cox, Director of Business Development at Hostfully, who’s here to reveal his top five upsellin...

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11:25

HCH Bitesize 009: Arthur Colker: Achieve more...

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2024/11/12

Send us a textIn this episode of HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business.This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Arthur Colker, Founder and CEO of StayFi, to the show to share his top five tips for maximising your...

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33:10

HCH Podcast 063: Bart-Jan Leyts: Get on the first...

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2024/11/07

Send us a textIn this episode of the Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast, we welcome Bart-Jan Leyts, Founder and CEO of Otamiser, who shares valuable insights about how short-term rental hosts and property managers can boost their visibility on major OTAs (online travel agencies) like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo.Bart-Jan outlines the story of Otamiser, how often you should update your listing, the worst things you can do as a host, and the one simple thing everyone can do to improve their list...

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12:55

HCH Bitesize 008: Sustainability with Bob Garner

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2024/11/05

Send us a textIn this episode of HCH Bitesize, a podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully, we delve into essential topics for the short-term rental industry. Each week, we invite expert guests who share valuable insights and practical advice to help you enhance your knowledge and build a successful property management business.Join us as we welcome Bob Garner, Founder and CEO of EnviroRental. Bob shares his top five tips for running a sustainable short-term rent...

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25:14

HCH Podcast 062: Damian Sheridan: What to expect at...

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2024/10/31

Send us a textGet your free ticket for Your Air Success on Friday 8 November: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/yourairhostDownload The Ultimate Guide to Short-Term Rentals: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/e-bookDamian Sheridan, Co-Founder and Director of SCALE, is the special guest on today's show.During the episode, Damian outlines what to expect at this year's SCALE UK, which will be held at The Oval cricket ground in London on 6-7 November.Damian named Skift as his favourite b...

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