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Direct Booking Simplified aims to distill down essential tips from seasoned hosts. Each week we get the opportunity to talk to an experienced host that shares their experience with hospitality, operations, and direct bookings. Dive into the minds of some of the brightest folks in the industry and walk away with tactical advice you can deploy into your STR business. 

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Michael Russell and Nathan St. Cyr featured on the Direct Booking Simplified Podcast discussing Howzit Hostels' $10M hospitality success.
From Pandemic Gamble to Hospitality Triumph: The Howzit Hostels Road to $10M in Assets with Michael Russell and Nathan St.Cyr
When you think of hostels, the image of a small, budget-friendly, often outdated lodging comes to mind. Nathan and Michael, the co-founders of Howzit Hostels, are flipping that narrative. In our latest...
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Building Guest Relationships as the Key to Achieving 50% Direct Bookings with Rodman Schley
Rodman Schley is a seasoned real estate investor and short-term rental expert with an impressive career spanning decades. Starting with fix-and-flip properties to pay for college, Rodman’s journey evolved...
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Creating the Perfect STR and MTR Hybrid with Design Insights with Breanna Williams
In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Breanna Williams, founder and principal designer of Mumford Designs. Breanna specializes in short-term rentals (STR) and mid-term rentals (MTR),...
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The Power of Community and Strategy in boosting Direct Bookings with Stacey St.John
In our latest episode of Direct Booking Simplified, we had the privilege of hosting Stacy St. John, a powerhouse in the short-term rental (STR) industry. She is a Cincinnati-based STR investor and host...
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Overcoming Bankruptcy to Build STR Success: Lessons in Resilience and Direct Bookings with Alex Sabio
In this episode of Direct Bookings Simplified, Alex opens up about his journey from facing early challenges in real estate to building a thriving STR business, complete with seven properties, a coaching...
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Direct Booking Made Easy by Simplifying the Guest Experience with Abby Grous from Hospitable
In a special episode of Direct Booking Simplified, we sit down with Abby from Hospitable to explore how simplifying the guest experience can transform your short-term rental business. From guest vetting...
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