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Welcome to HCH Bitesize – a new podcast series brought to you by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Hostfully!

This weekly show delves into various topics essential to the short-term rentals industry. Episodes will feature expert guests from across the STR space who will share their insights and practical advice. These industry leaders will help listeners enhance their knowledge and build successful and sustainable property management businesses.

Today’s episode features Frank Bosi, the Senior Director of Business Development at Hostfully. Frank gives us the lowdown on property management software – specifically how it can save you time and money.

2:00 What hosts can expect from HCH Bitesize
3:10 The textbook definition of a PMS
5:49 When is the optimum time to start using a PMS?
7:26 No. 1 reason why people should check out Hostfully: AI-powered unified inbox
9:00 No. 2 reason: multi-channel distribution
10:55 No. 3 reason: automated emails
12:40 No. 4 reason: leverage upselling opportunities
14:35 No. 5 reason: Hostfully’s amazing digital guidebooks
15:43 Bonus reason: Hostfully is awesome!
17:10 Save time and money with a PMS
18:27 Ongoing education and step-by-step onboarding
22:18 The simple process for developing a direct booking website

Are you looking to streamline your operations and amaze your guests? Look no further than Hostfully! Try their top-rated property management software and award-winning digital guidebooks today. Join the thousands of satisfied property managers who trust Hostfully to grow their business: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1

Holiday Cottage Handbook: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/

Hostfully: https://get.hostfully.com/46p7pafubra1

James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/

Frank Bosi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-bosi-375a5817/

Contact Frank: frank@hostfully.com

Got a comment or interested in being a guest on the show? Email james@holidaycottagehandbook.com.

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Nicolas Francony, International Business Developer at Swikly, is the special guest on today’s show.

Learn about Swikly’s deposit solution for short-term rentals, including its discreet process for guests and robust claims procedure.

Nicolas named Avantio as his favourite brand in the industry and gave a special shout-out to the Kennedys of SuperControl fame.

The episode includes sponsor mentions for HCH Financial Services, Hosthub, Smiling House Luxury, and Beyond.

3:23 Nicolas’s journey in the short-term rentals industry
4:07 Swikly is built for self-caterers who want to secure a deposit
5:52 The Swikly process to discreetly obtain a deposit
7:09 What happens if the damage costs more than the deposit?
8:59 The limitations of AirCover from Airbnb
11:14 The Swikly claims process
12:43 Reminding hosts to be careful
14:28 How many stays result in a claim?
15:28 The cost of using Swikly
17:40 The growth plans for Swikly
18:38 The average Swikly customer
19:32 Head to www.swikly.com for further details
20:10 Trends to look out for
21:04 Top tips for hosts and property managers
23:54: Favourite brand: Avantio
24:47: Individual shout-out: The Kennedys of SuperControl

Links:

James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Holiday Cottage Handbook: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/
Free ticket for STR Zone on 4-5 October: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/str-zone
Free ticket for Your Air Success on 8 November: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/yourairhost
Priority list for new e-book: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/e-book
Property Management Masterclass podcast series: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/property-management-masterclass

Nicolas Francony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-francony-6a48a226/
Swikly: https://www.swikly.com/

Mentions:

Avantio: https://www.avantio.com/
SuperControl: https://www.supercontrol.co.uk/

Sponsor links:

HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/ Call: 0333 1234 536 Email: advice@hchfs.com

Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=HCH

Smiling House Luxury: https://smilinghouse.ch/

Beyond: https://www.beyondpricing.com/products/why-beyond?utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024

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Learn how to scale a short-term rental property management business in London by listening to Stefan Hoffelner, CEO and Co-Founder of Your AirHost.

Stefan shares advice for new property managers, explains how to navigate London’s 90-day rule, and outlines the top amenities for rentals in major cities.

Stefan named Holiday Cottage Handbook, Superhog, Lavanda, and Guesty as his favourite brands, and gave Leo Walton a special shout-out.

He also previewed Your Air Success – an event in London on 8 November which will be co-hosted by Holiday Cottage Handbook and Your AirHost. Click here to register for your free ticket and please note places are limited: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/yourairhost

3:35 Stefan’s journey in the short-term rentals industry
4:53 Advice for new property managers
6:44 The elevator pitch for Your AirHost
8:03 Navigating the 90-day rule in London
9:50 Top London amenities
12:05 How to acquire properties
13:33 How to keep guests and owners happy
16:01 The advantages of working with a property management company
18:56 How to get great reviews
23:45 How to achieve direct bookings
25:28 Where and what to buy in London
29:08 A new event in London: Your Air Success on 8 November
30:27 Favourite brands: Holiday Cottage Handbook, Superhog, Lavanda, and Guesty
31:30 Individual shout-out: Leo Walton from Superhog
31:54 Lessons learned: get your accounting right and enjoy the ride

Links:

James Varley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdsvarley/
Holiday Cottage Handbook: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/
Free ticket for STR Zone on 4-5 October: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/str-zone
Free ticket for Your Air Success on 8 November: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/yourairhost
Priority list for new e-book: https://www.holidaycottagehandbook.com/e-book

Stefan Hoffelner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefan-hoffelner-6b360955/
Your AirHost: https://www.yourairhost.co.uk/

Mentions:

Superhog: https://www.superhog.com/
Lavanda: https://www.getlavanda.com/
Guesty: https://www.guesty.com/

Sponsor links:

HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/
Hosthub: https://www.hosthub.com/?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=HCH
RentalWise: https://www.rentalwise.com/
Beyond: https://www.beyondpricing.com/products/why-beyond?utm_medium=seo&utm_source=partner-2024&utm_campaign=holiday_cottage_handbook_2024

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