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Booked Solid Show - Short Term Rental Podcast

Gil Chan
Direct Bookings
Artificial Intelligence
Direct Booking
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
Hospitable

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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"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

đŸŽ™ïž Why Your Marketing Is Working — But Guests Are Still Booking on Airbnb

"You have to build trust on that website. Just being cheaper is not enough." — Amber Knight

You're driving traffic. You're running ads. Guests are clicking. And then... they... more

"The only differentiator between my property doing $254K and my neighbor doing $185K? Design — and the strategy behind it."

What if the gap between a good STR and a great one wasn't the location, the square footage, or even the amenities — but the i... more

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Recent Guests

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
Suzanne Hacker Robinson
Short-term rental host, founder of Welcoming Wow
Welcoming Wow
Episode: A Smartwatch Ping Turned One Rental Into an Autism-Friendly Brand with Suzanne Hacker Robinson
Suzy Turnbull
Author of 5-Star Hosting Made Simple; Panamanian short-term rental portfolio owner
Self-employed / Panamanian PM
Episode: Direct Bookings in Short-Term Rentals: From 10% to 80% with Suzy Turnbull

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 Kingdom6 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. đŸ‘ŠđŸ»

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JanDesign0531
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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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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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#29
Ireland/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#112
Ireland/Business

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
EP73 - Beyond Airbnb: Building Luxury Hospitality Ecosystems for Direct Bookings with Moriya Rockman
Q: What role do events and retreats play in your villa ecosystem, and how do you address OTA restrictions?
Events and retreats are seen as opportunities rather than risks; Villa Tracker provides four collections that support weddings, corporate retreats, and sustainability-focused stays, with licensing considerations to help hosts offer compliant experiences without giving up hospitality potential.
EP73 - Beyond Airbnb: Building Luxury Hospitality Ecosystems for Direct Bookings with Moriya Rockman
Q: Why is diversification of channels important for hosts, and what practical steps do you recommend?
Relying on a single OTA is risky; use a channel manager and multiple PMS integrations to access diverse audiences, and leverage Villa Tracker and other niche channels to reduce dependence on any one platform while maintaining guest-focused hospitality.

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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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1. Ela Mezhiborsky
2. Tim Bratz
3. Amber Knight
4. Courtney Petrovich
5. Tim Hubbard
6. Pierre-Camille Hamana
7. Steve Resnick
8. Suzanne Hacker Robinson

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