Join host Katie Bessant as she interviews Joanne from Our Place in Portland â a story of transformation, resilience, and coastal charm.
During the episode we chat about:
đš From Wreck to Retreat â How Joanne and her husband lovingly restored a crumbling Victorian cottage into a beautiful holiday let on the Jurassic Coast.
đ± Marketing That Works â How Joanne uses Instagram, Facebook, and her own website to attract bookings (including one that came directly from a single post!).
â»ïž Eco Touches with Impact â The simple yet effective sustainable choices that helped them win a Level 6 sustainability award in Dorset.
đ Booking Strategy â Why they list on Airbnb and Booking.com, but focus on driving direct bookings for better guest relationships and more control.
đŹ Real Talk on Resilience â Joanne opens up about being diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after launching and how she and her husband kept the business going strong.
đł Guest Horror Story â A fridge full of fish, a mysterious smell, and what they learned from a booking gone wrong.
đ§ Advice for Aspiring Hosts â Joanneâs top tips for those looking to start or refine their holiday let journey.
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