Jo Lewis from Alexander House Scotland joins Sarah Orchard to discuss the intricacies of expanding a short-term rental business, highlighting the importance of diversification in enhancing revenue streams. With Jo’s successful transition from a luxury large group holiday house to offering glamping and wedding services, Jo shares her journey of creating unique guest experiences that […]

In this frank and open episode, your Get Fully Booked host Sarah Orchard reflects on her own long journey of establishing The Hudnalls Hideout, a luxury treehouse short-term rental, while navigating the challenges that arise from being both a business owner and a host. Sarah provides valuable insights on the importance of choosing a location […]

Are you ready to transform your one-time guests into loyal repeat visitors? In this solo episode of Get Fully Booked with Sarah Orchard dives into effective marketing strategies that will help you achieve just that, all without spending a penny. Sarah emphasises the importance of creating unforgettable experiences and maintaining connections after guests leave. By […]

In this week’s episode, your host Sarah Orchard is joined by a guest, Nina Jervis-Green from Host Unusual, a unique directory that showcases extraordinary holiday accommodations around the globe. We chat about the key differences between online advertising/directory sites and online travel agents like Airbnb. There are distinct differences between a paid listing site Vs […]

Ready to transform your website into a powerful marketing machine? In this episode of Get Fully Booked, Sarah Orchard dives deep into the essential strategies you need to grow your direct bookings and reduce reliance on online agents. She emphasises that your website should not merely be an online brochure but a dynamic tool that […]

Join Sarah Orchard as she dives into a frank and open conversation with Emma Warren, a self professed glamping industry pioneer and owner behind Dimpsy Glamping. Dimpsey Glamping is celebrating nearly a decade and Emma shares her journey from a memorable birthday getaway to creating luxurious glamping experiences, that prioritise guest comfort and unique offerings. […]

Are you ready to take control of your vacation rental business and grow your direct bookings? This episode of Get Fully Booked with Sarah Orchard delves into the 3 key benefits of prioritising direct bookings over relying on online travel agents like Airbnb. Sarah stresses the importance of maintaining control over your brand, pricing, and […]

Are you struggling to connect with your ideal guests and boost your direct bookings? This podcast episode dives deep into the essential elements of effective marketing messaging for short-term rental and glamping business owners. Your host, Sarah Orchard, looks at the importance of narrowing your focus to speak directly to your ideal guest, addressing their […]

Welcome to another episode of the Get Fully Booked podcast, where Sarah Orchard speaks with fellow host, Kyra Fingleton from Glamping under the Stars Ireland. In this light-hearted episode, they dive into the unique challenge of catering to two very different ideal guest types—families and hen parties—at Kyra’s glamping site in Ireland. Kyra shares her […]

Are you struggling to grow your direct bookings and feeling completely lost in the marketing maze? Sarah Orchard emphasises the importance of having a clear marketing strategy as the essential link between your business goals and your marketing activities. Without a defined strategy, many business owners find themselves engaging in random marketing efforts that fail […]