HCH041: Dami Okedara: The story of Search and Stay

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Dami Okedara from Search and Stay is the special guest on today’s Holiday Cottage Handbook Podcast.

Dami shares the story of Search and Stay – a commission-free (for hosts) online travel agency based in Australia.

During this episode, learn:
· Why hosts should list on Search and Stay

· How to use SEO to boost your listings

· Why you need to utilise data and set seasonal rates

· The importance of outstanding photography
Dami picked Interhome for his favourite brand and gave the Search and Stay Founder, plus HCH Founder, James Varley, a special shout-out.

4:19 Dami’s journey in the short-term rentals world

5:05 The story of Search and Stay

6.37 How Search and Stay stands out

7:27 The future for Search and Stay: international growth

8:18 Why hosts should list on Search and Stay (zero commission!)

10:56 Removing commission fees for hosts

12:34 How to upload your rentals to Search and Stay

14:12 How you can utilise SEO to boost your listings

16:08 Head to www.searchandstay.com for further details

17:14 Top hosting tips: utilise data and set seasonal rates

18:50 Eye-catching photography is crucial

20:31 STR trends to look out for

21:45 Favourite brand: Interhome

22:50 Individual shout-out: Search and Stay Founder and HCH Founder, James Varley (very kind!)

Links:

James Varley: https://shorturl.at/rstAB

Holiday Cottage Handbook website: https://shorturl.at/xLMRY

Free newsletter: https://shorturl.at/xLMRY

Free e-book: https://shorturl.at/imtW6

Survey: https://shorturl.at/axOV6

Dami Okedara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dami-okedara-head-of-sales-7146292b0/

Search and Stay: https://www.searchandstay.com/

Sponsor links:

Hosthub: www.hosthub.com/hch

HCH Financial Services: https://www.hchfs.com/ Call: 0333 1234 536 Email: [e-mail]

RentalWise: https://www.rentalwise.com/

Sustonica: https://www.sustonica.com/

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

Orana Stay: https://www.oranastay.com/

Mentions:

Interhome: https://www.interhome.co.uk/

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