Airbnb Blueprint – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, Alex & Pooh share the details of a 42-bed deal that they recently got over the line. They break down the strategies they used to put themselves in a position where they are able to attract large scale accommodation contracts. Including the role consistent marketing plays in doing this and how they have automated most of that process. This episode offers you the opportunity to work with them to learn how to build a flexible, highly profitable business that can be managed from anywhere in the world. THE AIRBNB BLUEPRINT CONSULTANT - CONTACT US https://calendly.com/airbnbblueprint KEY TAKEAWAYS • It will take you time to get good at lead generation, but once you do you can earn a lot of money very quickly. • Lead generation is one of those rare business models that genuinely can be done regardless of where you are in the world. • Even doing huge deals does not take up a lot of your time. • Lead generation is not passive income, but your involvement is so low that it is very close to being that. • Identify who your ideal clients would be and then actively work to get them added to your mailing list. • Spend time cold calling companies in the niche you have chosen to find accommodation to. • The copy you use when you reach out to the people responsible for housing workers and others needs to demonstrate that that you understand their pain points and have a solution. • Regularly remind each accommodation co-ordinator (bookers) that you are there to help. Automate this process. • Learn how to automate your email outreach, analysis it´s effectiveness and tweak what you do next time. • You need the right software, a proper outreach schedule and to be consistent. • Understand how to find accommodation for a large group of people quickly e.g. If there is a flood a housing association needs temporary homes fast. BEST MOMENTS “The aha moment was – Holy c**p I can make money without having to own, rent or manage properties.” “It takes another 2 or 3 minutes and you get paid £500 for it.” “Don´t rely on just the OTAs, actively reach out to clients.” “We´ll help you get that all set up – email campaigns, your funnel and your website.” “This hasn’t just dropped out of the sky, it comes from putting in the time and nurturing the relationships.” “Speed is everything.” “It´s about having enough hooks in the water.” LINKS FREE Airbnb Blueprint Coaching Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2342454789487705 HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. - This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

In this episode, Alex & Pooh discuss some of the misconceptions surrounding getting startedwith property development. Including the fact that even if you decide to enter the marketusing the rent-to-rent model you will still need to make a significant upfront investment,which with the current levels of competition is also going to be quite risky. They then outlinea way to make money out of property that requires hardly any of the upfront investment orrisk – lead generation. THE AIRBNB BLUEPRINT CONSULTANT - CONTACT US https://welcome.airbnbblueprint.co.uk   KEY TAKEAWAYS Owning property is still a good way to make money and pass something onto yourkids, but it is far from the only way to make cash from property. Typically, the rent-to-rent model costs circa £8,000 upfront. Lead generation requires hardly any up-front costs yet still offers you a way to earn asubstantial income. Once you know what you are doing, lead generation is a low stress way to earn aliving. If you are doing lead generation, be realistic. As with any thing you are new to it willtake time to learn and get your first lead, but from there you will typically gainmomentum. No matter how mature your lead generation business is, there will be times whenbookings are slow, at which point you will need to work harder and innovate. Operating ethically is essential if you want to be successful. Both hosts and clientsneed to know they can trust you. If they have any doubts, they will quickly goelsewhere. You need to be prepared to do your due diligence. BEST MOMENTS“There are things you can do with property to start generating really good cash flow andincome to replace your job or salary, without needing much money upfront.”“People still say - rent to rent is the right way to get into property if you don't have anymoney, which simply isn't true.” “I’ve seen it too often where people spend the money thats not theirs first…then have torefund it back to the client.”“We are always 100% transparent with all with of our partners.”“We're not trying to squeeze everybody to death, that’s unethical, but we’re trying to makesure that everybody wins so we can keep repeating the business again and again.”LINKSFREE Airbnb Blueprint Coaching Community -https://www.facebook.com/groups/2342454789487705 HOST BIOSAlex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. -This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle bydesign.’Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his timeat home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunnySpain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

The serviced accommodation industry is changing fast, especially the Airbnb sector, which means that what has worked in the past is not going to work in the future. Without scare mongering, Alex & Pooh share the changes that they and their students are seeing as a result of market saturation, legislation, tax rulings and other new challenges. THE AIRBNB BLUEPRINT CONSULTANT - CONTACT UShttps://welcome.airbnbblueprint.co.uk   KEY TAKEAWAYSThe Airbnb market is saturated. Yet, SA course providers are not telling people this, which means even more people are entering the industry, making things worse. You can no longer take a short crash course and then go out, rent a property, put it on Airbnb, and make money. Relying solely on bookings to cover your Airbnb business overheads is now aprecarious business model. Airbnb entrepreneurs need to pivot and create further streams of income to maintain cashflow, remain solvent and make a decent profit. Using the knowledge, skills, and connections you already have to diversify is the best way to generate consistent revenue. Understand your strengths and hire people to cover your weaknesses. Relying solely on OTAs for bookings is no longer viable. Selling enquiries and leads to other hosts and taking a cut is a great way to makeadditional revenue and do so consistently, but you need the right training. BEST MOMENTS“That´s what we are about, being real, genuine, bringing some ethics to this business.”“We need to learn other ways to maintain consistent revenue.”“The truth is there's just too many people doing it (SA/Airbnb).”“You can no longer rely 100% on bookings.”“Right now, we have to accept that … if we want to make real money, we’ve got to change up the way we’re doing things.”“I like to set things up and then have much more capable people do the rest for me.”“I think the key is just to make a lot of money for other people and you take your cut. Its fair.” LINKSFREE Airbnb Blueprint Coaching Community -https://www.facebook.com/groups/2342454789487705 HOST BIOSAlex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. - This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.

Join host Alex and his inspiring guests, best friends turned business partners Fatima and Laura, for a raw and candid conversation about their journey in the service accommodation industry. From a chance gym encounter to trailblazing property pros, hear how they leverage their complementary skillsets while tackling the real struggles women face in business. Learn about sourcing high-end corporate rentals and managing an empire fuelled by drive and transparency. Between juggling kids and early mornings, they share their wisdom on time management, mindset shifts, and supporting each other. https://airbnbconsultant.co/  KEY TAKEAWAYS Complementary skills lead to success. Recognise your weaknesses and find a partner who can fill those gaps. It's not about being good at everything. Transparency and authenticity set you apart - don't try to be someone you're not. Agents and landlords value real over scripted. Go all in locally at first in property. When first starting out, focus on your immediate area to leverage connections and manage issues hands-on. Outsource what doesn't drive you. Block your calendar ruthlessly including non-negotiable self-care rituals like the gym. Scheduling brings sanity. Talk about the tough stuff with your business partner learn how to voice overwhelm and get back on track. Skill beats script, you can learn systems but not innate personality. Play to your natural strengths. BEST MOMENTS  "People perceive us in a certain way, and I think even our friends and family, it wasn’t until we hosted a New Year’s Eve party at our penthouse that people actually turned up and they were like, oh." "Just go into the shop be confident strong handshake have a business card be prepared” " I have self-respect and I have morals and I have ethics and that means so much more." "I think I was slightly perimenopausal last year as well because there was something going on where I was getting up from bed and I was tired." "We literally just pick each other up and just sit in the car crying, wouldn't we, for ages. And the other one would just be like just hold space."   HOST BIO Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years.  This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’. Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.   CONTACT US Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebeyondbroke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebeyondbroke TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebeyondbroke YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Lifebeyondbroke/

Heidi joins the podcast to share her motivating journey from working in prisons to becoming a full-time property investor. She details how she built profitable HMO and serviced accommodation businesses despite having little money, using strategies like rent-to-rent. An expert on homelessness, Heidi explains her bigger vision to provide housing for marginalised groups. Her tips: graft hard, be consistent, focus on one strategy, leverage social media, and don't be afraid to ask for help. https://airbnbconsultant.co/  KEY TAKEAWAYS Heidi rented out rooms in her landlord's HMO to save for a deposit on her first investment property, proving you can start with little money. To succeed, graft hard, especially on difficult days, stay consistent, and focus on mastering one strategy before expanding. Heidi decorates her properties to appeal to both contractors and leisure guests, maximizing occupancy and income. Guest issues must be addressed instantly in serviced accommodation unlike regular lets, so have strong processes and teams in place. Heidi's bigger vision is to provide housing for marginalised groups like prisoners and veterans by bringing together investors, landlords and the government. Mindset is key - view every setback as a learning opportunity to keep you motivated. BEST MOMENTS  "I lived in a HMO, calculated what they was getting and I was like, I'm gonna be a millionaire” "You can't teach tenacity and consistency...battling through on the shit days - that's what property and business is." "I pay for Guesty and Pricelabs because time is really valuable for me." "The schemes need to be available to pay for any damage because inevitably there will be at some point." "Have something to motivate yourself every year...there's no way I'm passionate about folding towels into swans for life." ABOUT THE GUEST Heidi Louise Info@highdemandproperties.co.uk HOST BIO Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years.  This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’. Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.   CONTACT US Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebeyondbroke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebeyondbroke TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebeyondbroke YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Lifebeyondbroke/

Join Alex and Pooh for a marketing masterclass as they welcome marketing expert Claire Payne and property tradesman Terry Payne. Learn how to build your personal brand and social media presence in 2024 from marketing pro Claire. Plus, Terry shares invaluable do's and don'ts for your own property renovation projects. With decades of combined experience, Claire and Terry provide key strategies to level up your property game. Tune in for practical tips you can implement right away. https://airbnbconsultant.co/  KEY TAKEAWAYS Capture guests' contact info to market directly and build repeat business Be consistent in posting valuable content daily rather than seeking quick virality Surround yourself with others on the property journey to grow confidence Property marketing requires evaluating what works; never rest on laurels Achieve high guest ratings by leading with great service and experience Make significant property improvements despite unforeseen costs and issues Recognise challenges are common - no one feels happy and has "made it" all the time BEST MOMENTS  "You can't just go out and chuck stuff out there on a whim. You've got to have a bit of a plan." "If we don't have emotions and feelings, we're psychopaths." "Where else is better to invest your money than in property?" "People buy from people. That will never change." "It's not the Field of Dreams. It's not 'Build it and they will come.'" ABOUT THE GUESTS Claire and Terry Payne XPlus Stays Email info@xplusstays.co.uk Instagram @xplus_stays / @claire_xplus / @terry_xplus Facebook https://www.facebook.com/xplusstays.serviced.accommodation https://www.facebook.com/claire.payne.marketing https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092587036666   HOST BIO Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years.  This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’. Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.   CONTACT US Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebeyondbroke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebeyondbroke TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebeyondbroke YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Lifebeyondbroke/

In this raw and candid episode, hosts Alex and Pooh discuss the topic of mental health, particularly focusing on men and entrepreneurship. They share their personal struggles with relationships, business pressures, and social media comparison, emphasising the loneliness entrepreneurs feel and the alarming male suicide rates. Alex describes a cathartic emotional healing retreat, while Pooh talks about using exercise as self-care. They agree being honest with yourself and finding sustainable self-improvement routines lead to better mental health. https://airbnbconsultant.co/  KEY TAKEAWAYS Comparing yourself to curated social media feeds harms mental health. Stay aware that no one's life is perfect. Men often bury emotions and don't talk openly, contributing to high suicide rates. Men's support groups encourage healthy emotional release. Find sustainable daily routines like mindfulness, exercise, and alone time to support mental health. Skip routines sometimes rather than quit. Emotional healing retreats with plant medicines like San Pedro cactus can help release buried feelings. Prioritise sleep, which makes handling stress and moods easier. Don't overschedule your day. Make sure evening routines allow family time. Know yourself, work on yourself, and become your best you. This builds resilience. Do your best every day. You can't always win but you can control your efforts. BEST MOMENTS  "I guarantee almost everyone will break down in tears. Once you dig deep enough and you dig into their soul." "Instead of helping me to go forward, social media pushes me back into that deep dark place even more." "Exercise is massively underrated. There's nothing really advanced, just go out, make yourself sweat." "You can't be so naive as to believe everybody's doing so much better than you." "At the end of the day, just do your best with yourself."   HOST BIO Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years.  This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’. Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.   CONTACT US Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebeyondbroke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebeyondbroke TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebeyondbroke YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Lifebeyondbroke/

Darren O’Reilly joins the podcast in this episode to share his inspiring journey from mechanic to property mogul! Learn how he went from redundancy to amassing a multi-million pound portfolio, including commercial units, HMOs and Airbnbs. Find out how the SA model allowed Darren to generate life-changing passive income with little money down. You'll hear the ups and downs of his ventures, from running a vinyl record store in his early 20s to overcoming huge personal obstacles before discovering creative real estate strategies. With insight on finding landlords, managing properties, avoiding common pitfalls and scaling your portfolio, this information-packed episode will not disappoint! https://bit.ly/DarrenOReilly https://airbnbconsultant.co/  KEY TAKEAWAYS Buy property early and hold it long-term, using rental income as your "pension pot" rather than selling. This avoids tax and generates more money. Be honest and genuine when approaching landlords - establish rapport and solve their problems to convince them your strategy is better than traditional lets. Use services like Airbnb and Booking.com to rent other people's properties to leisure and business travellers via your own company. This is the rent-to-service accommodation (SA) model. Aim for at least £1,000 profit per SA property per month. Meet costs like rent, cleaning and marketing to achieve this. Income fluctuates so focus on the annual average. Landlords worry about damage and many mistakenly think AST contracts protect them more than corporate lets. Explain the power lies with tenants and your business faces faster eviction. It's essential to have systems and staff in place to scale. Outsource cleaning and management using virtual assistants rather than doing everything yourself. This business allows passive income without needing to be there 10 hours a day like a regular job. The key benefit is earning good money while freeing up time. Rent to SA suits those wanting huge profits or simply an extra £1,000+ per month. It's the lowest input, highest revenue property strategy. BEST MOMENTS  "Buy property early and keep hold of anything that you buy, which is pretty much what I've done." "I can revenue the best month I had on the property was about 11 and a half grand revenue. And I think that was net profit to me of about three and a half to four grand." "It's the lowest input, highest revenue property strategy that's out there." "You got two ears for a reason and two ears and one mouth for a reason, don't you. So listen first and, and sort of talk later." "At the end of the day, none of us are getting any younger. You got just, just do it basically, just jump in and do it."   HOST BIO Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years.  This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’. Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.   CONTACT US Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebeyondbroke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebeyondbroke TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebeyondbroke YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Lifebeyondbroke/

Welcome to the first episode of the AirBnb Nomads podcast, host Alex welcomes entrepreneur Beth Cardy. Beth shares her inspiring journey from losing her bakery business during COVID, to now running a profitable property portfolio and staging company. She opens up about the mental health struggles she faced and how she overcame huge challenges to find success again. Beth talks about the key lessons she learned from failure, the power of mindset, and why surrounding yourself with the right people is critical. https://airbnbconsultant.co/  KEY TAKEAWAYS Beth went from being on Universal Credit to making 6 figures in property within 6 months, proving anything is possible with the right mindset and support team. She stresses the importance of a mentor for accountability, guidance and accelerated growth in business. Toxic relationships and losing independence almost broke Beth mentally and financially - removing herself from that environment was critical. Telling everyone about your business, rather than hiding away, can lead to unexpected opportunities springing up. For scalable income, systemising and automating areas like operations and marketing frees up time to focus on high-level strategy. Service accommodation provides a low-cost entry point to property investing compared to other models like buy-to-let. Surrounding yourself with positive, driven people will raise you up rather than drain your motivation and energy. BEST MOMENTS  "I didn't have any marketing. And somebody said to me, how much is your marketing budget? And I was like, nothing." "When I got there, it just wasn't for me. I guess at university they wrap you up in cotton wool and they don't prepare you for the real world." "I had the trailer, I travelled all this way, I can unhitch it on my own." "When you find the right therapist, it's definitely something that can really help if you're in a bit of a rough spot." "I'm more happy than I have ever been in my life."   HOST BIO Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years.  This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor made ‘lifestyle by design’. Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.   CONTACT US Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebeyondbroke Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifebeyondbroke TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lifebeyondbroke YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@Lifebeyondbroke/

This episode of the Airbnb Blueprint podcast is a bit different. Today, instead of focusing on the practicalities of building a business, Alex talks about the essence of life itself. He invites you all to pause and think about the deeper question – Why are we here? He is doing this because properly answering that question for yourself and using as a guide is actually important to your personal and business success.  THE AIRBNB BLUEPRINT CONSULTANT - CONTACT US  https://welcome.airbnbblueprint.co.uk   KEY TAKEAWAYS Pursuing material wealth alone, as society teaches us to do, often leads to dissatisfaction. Money is a tool that facilitates things, not the ultimate goal. Money cannot buy you the most important things in life e.g. fulfilling relationships. Passion drives more sustainable success than purely pursuing monetary rewards does. Constantly chasing material possessions is a trap. Prioritise personal fulfilment over status symbols that bring only transitory joy. Align your work with your passions. When you do that, the money naturally follows. The fact you are enthusiastic makes it easy to work well and succeed. Reflect deeply on your life's purpose and make choices that align with your core values. Focus on creating meaningful impact, not just income. Value your time, it is the most precious thing you have. Building a legacy brings long-term satisfaction. Don't let external validation drive you. Future-proof your business. Think outside the box and explore other ways to derive income from your skills e.g. lead generation. BEST MOMENTS"Money might buy you a beautiful house, but it can't buy you a fulfilling life.""How much of what we're chasing is about how others perceive us, rather than how we feel about ourselves?"“The more we compare ourselves to others, the more unsatisfied we become…we give away our power.”“We let societal expectations steer and dictate our path, taking the choices out of our own hands.”"Life is short, and the only currency we have is time, and it's the only thing that money can't buy."   EPISODE RESOURCESUnscripted - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unscripted-Life-Liberty-Pursuit-Entrepreneurship/dp/B0711VG44Y LINKS FREE Airbnb Blueprint Coaching Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/2342454789487705 HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation Units and 10 Buy-To-Lets collectively over the last 5 years. -  This AirBnB Business has allowed each of them to create their own tailor-made ‘lifestyle by design.’ Pooh chose to escape the corporate life as an electrical engineer instead to spend his time at home with his young and growing family, and Alex likes to spend most of his time in sunny Spain enjoying his love for road cycling or even hiking in the Tramuntana mountain ranges.