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Booked Solid Show - Short Term Rental Podcast

Gil Chan
Direct Bookings
Direct Booking
Artificial Intelligence
Hospitality
Short-Term Rentals
Branding
Craft To Stays
Airbnb
Craft Of Stays
Short Term Rental
Revenue Management
Joshua Tree
Short Term Rentals
Vacation Rentals
Otas
Personal Branding
Copywriting
Yhangry
Craft Build Scale Of Unique Stays
Steve Resnick

Join host Gil Chan on 'Booked Solid,' the podcast dedicated to helping short-term rental operators and property managers maximize bookings and scale their businesses. Each week, gain actionable insights from industry experts, uncover proven strategies, and learn the secrets to achieving more nights booked. Elevate your rental business and stay ahead in the competitive market with 'Booked Solid.'

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Jeff Iloulian spent five years building a 150 property portfolio in Los Angeles, and set up close to 300 units along the way. He also once checked out of IKEA with 48 shopping carts and a $40,000 bill, then watched most of it break, chip and peel ins... more

"Pay your peers, not the platforms."

That one line explains most of what Na'Ă­m AnĂ­s PaymĂĄn has built. He scaled a UK portfolio past 500 units across serviced apartments, guesthouses, and hotels. When the software could not keep up, he gave two devel... more

"Real fraud that's aware of your loopholes will not come in looking sketchy."

That's the moment this episode shifts from guest screening 101 into something a lot more unsettling — and a lot more useful. On this episode of the Booked Solid Show, Gil... more

"Resourcefulness is the ultimate resource." — Tim Bratz

What happens when a commercial real estate operator with 2,800+ apartment units starts converting a slice of that portfolio into short-term rentals — and generating two to three times the reven... more

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Recent Guests

Jeff Iloulian
Co-founder and CEO of HostGPO
HostGPO
Episode: Direct Booking Channels Hiding in Your Guest Messages with Jeff Iloulian
Na'Ă­m AnĂ­s PaymĂĄn
Founder of Zivu, creator of Z-Link, and developer of a host-to-host network for direct bookings
Zivu / Z-Link
Episode: Host to Host Direct Bookings That Pay Peers Instead of Platforms with Na'Ă­m AnĂ­s PaymĂĄn
Ela Mezhiborsky
Co-founder and president of Autohost
Autohost
Episode: Guest Fraud Prevention Made Simple for Direct Booking Hosts with Ela Mezhiborsky
Tim Bratz
Real estate investor with a large multifamily portfolio; talks about converting units to short-term rentals
Independent real estate investor / operator
Episode: Converting Apartments to Short-Term Rentals for 3x the Revenue with Tim Bratz
Amber Knight
Founder of BookingClouds, a tech-forward ad system for vacation rentals
BookingClouds
Episode: Direct Booking Conversion: Why Traffic Alone Won't Fill Your Calendar with Amber Knight
Courtney Petrovich
Founder of Denori Designs, hospitality design and strategy expert
Denori Designs
Episode: STR Design Strategy That Doubled Revenue to $254K with Courtney Petrovich
Tim Hubbard
Founder of Corzly, a white-label property management platform
Corzly
Episode: Scaling 220+ STRs and Direct Bookings Without Losing Your Brand with Tim Hubbard
Pierre-Camille Hamana
Founder and CEO of Hospitable
Hospitable
Episode: Hospitable's Free PMS Plan Changed Everything for STR Hosts with Pierre-Camille Hamana, CEO and Founder of Hospitable
Steve Resnick
Owner and co-founder of HeavenlyRez Vacation Rentals
HeavenlyRez
Episode: Scaling Short-Term Rental Operations to 93 Doors With Steve Resnick

Host

Gil Chan
Host of the show that covers hospitality, operations and direct bookings; leads discussions with industry guests.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Great conversations with STR business owners sharing tactical direct booking advice.

    Gill has a really relaxed style of interviewing his guests for the show which supports a free flowing conversation with his guests sharing valuable experience and tactical advice to help other STR business owners to drive more direct bookings. I have loved working. My way through the episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PoppyRoads
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Tons of Value

    Gil is an incredible interviewer. He clearly puts time and effort into producing a quality show and is very systematic in providing the very most value for his listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mahrdizzle
    United States2 years ago
  • I love this niche!

    Out of all the podcasts on short-term rentals, I love how specific this one is to the direct bookings angle. 👊🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JanDesign0531
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate tactical, actionable advice for driving direct bookings.
Niche, focused content on STRs and direct bookings is highly valued by sponsors and guests alike.
The host's interviewing style is relaxed and flows well with guests, delivering practical insights.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Direct Booking Channels Hiding in Your Guest Messages with Jeff Iloulian
Q: What's been a book that has inspired you and kind of made an impact on your life?
Jeff cites This Is Not a T‑Shirt by Bobby Hundreds as a source of insight into community building and authentic brand storytelling, a quick read that informs his approach to building a founder-led company and community around a brand.
Direct Booking Channels Hiding in Your Guest Messages with Jeff Iloulian
Q: Yeah. Jeff, kick us off. I want you to give us a rundown on who you are, what your journey has been, why you decided to start HostGPO.
Jeff describes his path from a lawyer to an operator who built HostGPO to aggregate buying power for furnishings, highlighting the early days furnishing across the street and scaling to hundreds of properties, with a focus on solving practical procurement and standardization challenges.
Converting Apartments to Short-Term Rentals for 3x the Revenue with Tim Bratz
Q: What's one piece of mindset advice for someone starting something completely new?
Tim emphasizes resourcefulness and relentless questioning—start from the premise that you can find the money, time, and knowledge you need, then actively pursue the solutions through creative financing, partnerships, and tested strategies.
EP69 - How Garrett Brown Built a 76% Direct‑Booking Glamping Empire with Land‑Hacked Unique Stays
Q: What piece of mindset advice would you give to someone starting something completely new?
Throw yourself in the fire and don't be afraid to fail, but remember you can't fail until you quit; persistence and continual learning are essential.
EP69 - How Garrett Brown Built a 76% Direct‑Booking Glamping Empire with Land‑Hacked Unique Stays
Q: What's your favorite book?
Garrett cites Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell, Traction by Gino Wickman, and books by Alex Hormozi as influential, highlighting their practical, high-level business guidance.

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The show centers on short-term rental operators and property managers who want to grow bookings and scale operations. Across episodes, hosts explore direct-booking strategies, branding, hospitality-centric guest experiences, and tech-enabled workflows (PMS, AI, data analytics) to boost revenue while maintaining owner branding and service quality. Notable throughlines include creating distinctive guest experiences, leveraging storytelling and design for higher occupancy, and building scalable operations with a strong emphasis on direct bookings over OTAs. A standout trait is the blend of practical, battle-tested tactics with tech-enabled approaches, making it valuable for operators seeking repeatable playbooks and measurable growth.

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Recent guests on Booked Solid Show include:

1. Jeff Iloulian
2. Na'Ă­m AnĂ­s PaymĂĄn
3. Ela Mezhiborsky
4. Tim Bratz
5. Amber Knight
6. Courtney Petrovich
7. Tim Hubbard
8. Pierre-Camille Hamana

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