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Heads In Beds Show

Heads In Beds Show

Written by: 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.BuildUp Bookings Economics Marketing Marketing & Sales Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Making The Real Case For Focusing On Direct Bookings

    Making The Real Case For Focusing On Direct Bookings
    Jul 1 2026

    In this episode Conrad and Paul dive into the ACTUAL costs of being OTA-focused and compare that to your direct booking marketing costs and expenses. They get real...

    Enjoy!


    ⭐️ Links & Show Notes

    • Paul Manzey
    • Conrad O'Connell
    • Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing
    • Conrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101


    🔗 Connect With BuildUp Bookings

    • Website
    • Book A Call With Us


    🚀 About BuildUp Bookings

    BuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.
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    35 mins
  • Here's The Things That AI CAN'T Do To Help Your Marketing (Yet)

    Here's The Things That AI CAN'T Do To Help Your Marketing (Yet)
    Jun 24 2026

    In this episode Conrad and Paul dive into some things that AI cannot do (yet) and explain how and when to use your AI tooling to get better marketing results.

    Enjoy!


    ⭐️ Links & Show Notes

    • Paul Manzey
    • Conrad O'Connell
    • Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing
    • Conrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101


    🔗 Connect With BuildUp Bookings

    • Website
    • Book A Call With Us


    🚀 About BuildUp Bookings

    BuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.
    Show More Show Less
    29 mins
  • News And Notes Mid-Year 2026 Show Update

    News And Notes Mid-Year 2026 Show Update
    Jun 17 2026

    In this episode Conrad and Paul give a mid-year update on the show, marketing news and notes and trends impacting the year so far 2026.

    Enjoy!


    ⭐️ Links & Show Notes

    • Paul Manzey
    • Conrad O'Connell
    • Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing
    • Conrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101


    🔗 Connect With BuildUp Bookings

    • Website
    • Book A Call With Us


    🚀 About BuildUp Bookings

    BuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
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