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Wealthy Bookheads is a weekly podcast where each episode interviews a life-changing book—asking big questions and answering them with direct excerpts. One book. Every week. 20 minutes.
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The short-term rental industry is evolving fast, and Simon Lehmann isn’t afraid to say what others won’t. STR Global Unlocked is where property managers, STR tech founders, vacation rental investors, and hospitality leaders get real about the business. Each episode breaks down what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s coming next: property management operations, direct bookings, vacation rental software, pricing strategies, mergers and acquisitions in real estate, professional host challenge ...
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Ready to reclaim control of your bookings and break free from the unpredictability of OTAs like Airbnb? Craving the stability of building your business on your terms? Dive into the Boostly Podcast, where Mark Simpson and Liam Carolan unveil the secrets to unlocking a flood of direct bookings. With a rich mix of insights, Mark and Liam equip you with the tools and strategies needed to secure your independence in the hospitality industry. Liam Carolan shines in the "Behind The Host" mini-serie ...
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Direct Booking Success Podcast

Direct Booking Success

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The Direct Booking Success Podcast is your go-to show for honest, actionable marketing advice tailored for short-term rental hosts. Hosted by Jenn Boyles — vacation rental marketer, former host, and founder of Direct Booking Success — this podcast is all about helping you break free from OTA dependency and build a business you actually enjoy. Each episode delivers down-to-earth insights, from guest interviews to solo episodes packed with proven strategies that boost visibility, increase gues ...
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A podcast for authors who want to build successful writing careers. Each episode explores the business and craft of being an author, with practical strategies for selling more books, growing your audience, and navigating the publishing world. Presented by Written Word Media.
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The Direct Podcast: Universes You Love

David Thompson & Matt Roembke

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For fans who don’t just watch — they follow. The Direct Podcast is everything you need to know about the movie and TV universes you love, with news and reviews from your favorite blockbuster, comic book, and popcorn franchises. If a night at the theater feels like game day, you are in the right place.
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In Hoteliers Survival Guide we discuss how Hotel Owners can increase direct bookings, Revenue per guest by utilising new technology and digital marketing methods. Informal chat show full of hints, tips, how to guides and interviews with hotel industry experts.
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A podcast for the curious soul—those drawn to the rich intersections of art, faith, belonging, and wonder. Hosted by Charlotte Donlon, a writer, spiritual director, and gatherer, each episode of All of This & More invites listeners and viewers to explore topics that illuminate our shared longing for connection and meaning.
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Vacay Mode Travels®

Vacay Mode Travels®

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Planning your dream destination wedding in Mexico? Whether you’re newly engaged, ready to say ”I do,” or mapping out your perfect honeymoon, Vacay Mode Travels® is your go-to guide. Hosted by Destination Wedding and Honeymoon Specialists, we spill the secrets on dreamy venues, resort tips, group travel hacks, and how to plan stress-free romance trips. Tune in weekly for expert advice, real couple stories, and all things Mexico destination weddings. We’re with you every step of the way!
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Get Fully Booked

Sarah Orchard

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Get Fully Booked is for Airbnb hosts, holiday cottage and glampsite owners who are ready to master their marketing so they can ditch their reliance on online agents and grow their direct bookings. Your host Sarah Orchard, an award-winning marketing strategist, #1 Amazon best-selling author, and fellow host; will share with you exactly what it takes to grow your direct bookings and the simple marketing steps to get more profit in your pocket! She shares her proven marketing strategies and int ...
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We’ve been conditioned to believe that reality is random and that miracles are just our misguided interpretation of random events This podcast explores the themes of intuition, creativity and magic as discussed in my book ”Getting Info the Flow” to broaden our view of reality, realize our true potential and help us create our lives as purposeful and powerful. My style, like my book, is direct, simple and playful. Please check it out and let me have your questions, topic suggestions and any f ...
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Plegge's Pages

Derek Plegge

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Hey everybody, my name is Derek Plegge and I am the host of Plegge's Pages! As a husband, father, and small town pastor, I have found immense benefit from reading Christian books. In this podcast, I hope to not only share my love for reading, but also direct you to some life-changing books!
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Heads In Beds Show

Conrad O'Connell

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The Heads In Beds Show is your vacation rental & accommodations marketing podcast co-hosted by Conrad O'Connell and Paul Manzey. Learn how to double your direct bookings with search, social & email marketing strategies and tactics.
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Classic novels from the 19th and 20th centuries read aloud. All novels read are in the public domain. Those that include translations... I'll let you know when I get to them. I started out with a familiar book (The Wind in the Willows) to get my bearings and figure out the process of podcasting. Then I planned on reading my way through the Pulitzer Prize-winning novels in the public domain. After reading the first three of them, I'm casting the net wider to include the very best literature a ...
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Vacation Rental Success

Heather Bayer aka @CottageGuru

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Heather Bayer, author of Renting Your Recreational Property for Profit, former CEO of a highly successful cottage rental agency, and a popular blogger, hosts the Vacation Rental Success podcast. With many years experience of owning and managing multiple vacation rental properties, Heather brings her knowledge and views on every aspect of the business, together with interviews with vacation homeowners and industry experts. Heather has appeared as a guest on CTV Canada, CBC Radio, Rogers TV, a ...
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Boxed Whine

Boxed Whine

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The Boxed Whine is a spoken word radio show which features Justin and Matt, two untalented gentlemen who weren't satisfied with keeping their bad ideas to themselves.
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With more than 35 years of combined experience in vacation rentals, Alex Husner and Annie Holcombe have teamed up to connect the dots between inspiration and opportunity, seeking to find the one story, idea, strategy or decision that led to their guests big A-HA moment. Join them, as they highlight the REAL stories behind the people and brands that have built vacation rentals into the 100 BILLION dollar industry it is today.
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Our Socialist Book Club

Our Socialist Book Club

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Our Socialist Book Club is a podcast where friends Martin and Lydia read leftist works, talk about their experiences in social work and librarianship, and learn cool new stuff together! Tweet at us @OSBookClub
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Lost in Berlin

Liron D. Estrach & Tim Tremper

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The official Lost in Berlin Podcast hosted by Liron D. Estrach & Tim Tremper. Your podcast about writers and artists—it's all about telling good stories. Available on all platforms. New episodes every week. We make no apologies.
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Creative Director

Creative Director

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My podcast is aimed at providing value through my own insights and various perspectives that I believe will push people to find the creative director in themselves. I will be showing people my creative process through writing, entrepreneurial endeavors, in depth discussion questions, book reviews, and interviews ! The goal of the podcast is get people or what I call creatives to start looking at all life's struggles, pains, successes, relationships, losses, wins and so on with a creative per ...
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Keeping It Young

Dave Young, Bethlie Young

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A weekly podcast hosted by Dave and Bethlie Young who have spoken to thousands of people across America and around the world. Their heart is to encourage, direct, and strengthen your marriage, family, and ministry life. You will find humor, helpful teaching, and great encouragement. Join them each week as together they share Biblical and practical insights.
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Highlights from the mid-morning show with Claire Byrne, featuring stories of the day, sharp analysis, features, sports and consumer interest items. Listen live Monday to Friday at 10am on RTÉ Radio 1.
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SPEAKPact

Antoniette Roze

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Speakers, Authors, & Experts leverage SPEAKPACT to bridge the gap between their expertise and the hosts who book them. It is a stage where experts are empowered, connections are formed, and speaking careers are launched to the next level. Celebrated Speaker Agent and large-scale event producer, Antoniette Roze, brilliantly merges thought leaders in wellbeing and optimum performance with the producers who look for them. Cultivate rapport with producers and veteran speakers who share their ins ...
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The power of Data is undeniable. And unharnessed - it's nothing but chaos. Making data your ally. Using it to lead with confidence and clarity. Host Jess Carter is solving problems in real-time to reveal what's possible. Helping communities and people thrive. This is Data Driven Leadership, a show brought to you by Resultant.
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My DVC Points

Chad Pennycuff

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We are a member-to-member community dedicated to helping each other maximize their DVC memberships by learning about other members' perspectives, experiences, and personal preferences. We all do Disney differently. We're a positive show with a healthy dose of realism. We are not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or their subsidaries.
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Overcome: The Dwell Differently Book Podcast

Natalie Abbott & Vera Schmitz

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Join sisters Natalie Abbott and Vera Schmitz as they walk through 11 verses to help you overcome negative thinking with God's truth. They talk about their own struggles with things like anxiety, fear, and insecurity and how God's truth has helped them find joy, peace, and victory. Read along in their book: Dwell Differently: Overcome Negative Thinking with the Simple Practice of Memorizing God's Truth.
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The Art Of Hospitality

The Art Of Hospitality Podcast

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Welcome to "The Art of Hospitality," where the Operator meets the Philosopher to unravel the intricate tapestry of the vacation rental industry. Led by Conrad O'Connell, the Digital Strategist who turns clicks into bookings, and hosted by Scott Fasano, the "Operator," and Adam Norko, the "Philosopher," our podcast presents a trinity of perspectives that uniquely positions us at the intersection of practical operations, philosophical depth, and digital innovation. We tackle the gamut—marketin ...
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My Life Now

Buscher's SMM

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My Life Now is a half-hour podcast show which regularly features reviews of NEW RELEASES and all-time classics of both traditionally published and self-published books. Tune in for special guest interviews and of course, helpful tips to not only write your next book but also to help market it. My Life Now is most often referred to as a great way for authors to get quality exposure and avid readers to discover their next read! Without further delay, here’s another stimulating episode of My Li ...
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Unique, fun, and concise pickleball tips from sportswriter Rick Cipes, who has written for over 50 publications including the L.A. Times, ESPN Magazine, and he is a regular writer for Pickleball Magazine Buy Rick’s new book: "How to Play Better Pickleball,” as well his latest book "11 Ways of the Athletic Warrior: A Guide to Peak Performance,” both available on Amazon. Rick is also the host of the popular Facebook Group: Bite Size Pickleball (7.9 thousand followers), a newsletter at https:// ...
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From the creator of the Roll For Initiative Podcast comes The Evil Dungeon Master’s AD&D Universe—your daily dose of old-school RPG wisdom! What began as a show on general gaming, Palladium, and more now embraces its true form: 1st Edition AD&D. Join the nefarious Evil DM for 10–15 minute episodes packed with tips, tricks, and over 35 years of experience. Season 7 and beyond? Pure AD&D 1e madness. Unfiltered. Sarcastic. Unapologetically classic. All my links: https://solo.to/theevildm
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Rob Sperry may look like a success story now, but, like all successful people, he went through many challenges. He is naturally an introvert which in many ways has helped him to become a much better trainer. His skills weren’t natural. They were learned. Since his skills were learned he is better able to teach you the specific steps to have success. LISTENING TO HIS PODCASTS WILL TEACH YOU: *How to use social media the right way AND never run out of contacts *The Art of Taprooting which is t ...
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SUGABROS: A look at the most popular British girl group of the 2000s from two men completely unqualified for the task. Join hosts Tim and Nemo as they stumble through discussions of musical terms they can't remember, gender politics they have no authority to speak on, and, in one host's case, consistently mispronounce the names of the people whose work they are analysing. THE JAMES BOND COCKTAIL HOUR: Every episode hosts Hugh and Tim take a deep dive into the world of everything Bond. From t ...
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Send us a message! In this episode, we’re joined by Kerri Gibson, CEO and Co-Founder of Chalets Hygge, a hospitality brand inspired by the Scandinavian idea of hygge — finding joy and contentment in life’s quieter moments. After years in the corporate tech world, Kerri took a much-needed step back to rediscover what truly mattered. That pause led h…
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In this episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Jenn Boyles, founder of the Direct Booking Success Summit and host of the Direct Booking Success Podcast. Jenn is a passionate advocate for empowering hosts and property managers to take back control from the OTAs - and she did it herself with an incredible 80% direct booking rate. We go deep into why di…
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In this episode, we chat about PR, brand, building trust, AI and a LOT more with Jessica Gillingham. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Adam Norko Conrad O'Connell Jessica Gillingham Abode PR Jessica's Book: Tech-Enabled Hospitality: Strategies to Elevate Guest Experience and Operational EfficiencyBy The Art Of Hospitality Podcast
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In this episode of The Heads In Beds Show, we talk about the youth and how they are the strategy to getting more bookings by catering and designing your properties along with what Paul and Conrad look for when booking for their family. ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing Conrad's Cou…
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While everyone's been playing around with AI tools like ChatGPT, few in the short-term rental industry have taken the next step - turning experimentation into strategy. In this episode, Heather shares a clear, step-by-step framework to help you move from random tinkering to thoughtful implementation, drawn straight from her AI Ambassador Program. W…
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291 / Are you struggling to navigate burnout, industry shifts, or simply want to future-proof your writing career? Becca Syme returns to share lessons from her own journey with burnout, sustainable author success, plus actionable advice for writers at every stage. Understanding and recovering from burnout Making mindset changes for autonomy and sus…
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If you're like most members, Addonitis is inevitable. Sooner or later, you'll start dreaming of coming to Disney more often or staying in larger or better accommodations, and you realize your existing membership simply is not enough. It's time to add more DVC points. In this episode, we take a post from Olivia and discuss our thoughts in a podcast.…
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Our heroes hitch a ride with Len Deighton's Harry Palmer (Michael Caine) in Not Len Deighton's BULLET TO BEIJING! Twitter: @007CocktailHr IG: @jbchpod Track Name: "Spy And Die" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attrib…
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Carl Shepherd is the Co-Founder of HomeAway, the marketplace that helped define the modern short-term rental industry. Before Airbnb became a household name, Carl and his co-founder Brian Sharples built HomeAway into a global platform that changed how people rent and manage vacation homes. The company went public in 2011 and was later acquired by E…
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Of Poetry is hosted by Han VanderHart, author of Larks (Ohio UP, 2025). -- Purchase: Water Castle by Natalie Solmer (Kelsay Books, 2024) Read: "I Am a Great Lake" (MER) Natalie Solmer was born and raised in South Bend, Indiana, a granddaughter of Polish and German immigrants. She worked in the field of horticulture for many years, including 13 year…
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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt go over the latest news, then re-review Black Widow, to begin the Multiverse Marathon. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 1:00 - Intro 9:55 - News 27:23 - Black Widow REVIEW Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule: Fri 10/31 – Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Mon 11/3 – Eternals Fri 11/7 – Spider-Man: …
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This week, I'm chatting with Sean Ronan from One Acre Wood in Herefordshire, and honestly, his story is brilliant. He and his wife, Annie, went from running a cosy cottage in Norfolk to creating something truly special: two stunning treehouses nestled in 18 acres of woodland that attract both families and romantic couples. Now, launching during a p…
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Dave and Bethlie continue their series on the book The DNA of Parent-Teen Relationships. Chapter 5. How to Argue with Teenagers and Come Out as Closer Friends 5,000 adults asked what they wished their parents had done differently during times of conflict They wished their parents had listened more They wished they could have talked about feelings m…
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Matt Salem talks about his book, co-authored with Alex Hunt, unPACKED: Predict Packaging That Sells, and the behavioral science of decision-making. Matt is SVP at Behaviorally, a market-research and data intelligence firm that helps organizations understand what drives consumer choice. Host, Kevin Craine Do you want to be a guest? https://Everyday-…
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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt break down the final phase of the Infinity Saga and solidify their rankings ahead of the Multiverse Marathon. TIMECODES: 0:00 - Beginning 1:00 - Intro Upcoming Multiverse Marathon Schedule: Mon 10/27 – Black Widow Fri 10/31 – Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings Mon 11/3 – Eternals Fri 11/7…
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