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Hosted by Steph Weber · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 200 episodes
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Are you ready to stand out in the crowded world of short-term rentals and boutique hotels? Branded & Booked is the podcast for ambitious hosts and property owners who want to create rave-worthy brands and stay consistently booked. Hosted by Steph Weber, an expert in branding and marketing for STRs, this podcast is packed with actionable advice, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes insights to help you elevate your property and attract your best guests. Tune in every week to learn how to market your property, create a guest experience they'll rave about, and build a hospitality business.
Steph Weber hosts Branded & Booked, a business show with 200 episodes published.
One of the reasons we decided to spend this year traveling full-time in our RV was because Collin and I have talked for a long time about eventually buying a campground. I knew living this lifestyle would teach me a lot.
What actually happens when you stop treating your short-term rental like a property and start building it like a hospitality brand? In this episode of Branded & Booked, I'm sitting down with Debra Getts, owner of Shiny A
For the first time, I'm pulling back the curtain on what our first full peak season actually looked like at Cabins on the Cumberland. There are so many conversations online about buying boutique hotels, building micro re
What separates a hotel that's simply beautiful from one that guests can't stop booking? In this episode, I sit down with hospitality designer Courtney Petrovich, founder of Deanery Designs, to talk about the role design
We're officially recording our first podcast episode from the camper, and after more than two weeks on the road, it's safe to say this adventure has already taught us more than we expected. In this episode, I'm sharing a
Everyone wants more direct bookings. But what if the question isn't "How do I get more direct bookings?" What if the real question is, "How do I build a business that guests want to book from directly?" In this episode o
In this episode of Branded & Booked, I'm pulling back the curtain on the real booking and revenue numbers from May at Cabins on the Cumberland. If you've ever wondered whether investing in direct bookings is actually wor
I genuinely think the hospitality industry is entering one of the biggest shifts we've seen in years — and the hosts who survive over the next 3–5 years are going to think very differently than the ones who thrived durin
We're about 30 days away from leaving for a year-long camper trip with our boys… and honestly? Life feels a little chaotic right now. In this episode of Branded & Booked, I'm sharing a very real behind-the-scenes update
Most short-term rental owners spend all their time thinking about branding, bookings, design, amenities, and guest experience… But almost no one talks about the legal side of this business until something goes wrong. In
Influencer marketing is not just about getting pretty content. It's about creating a moment people want to be part of. In this episode of Branded and Booked, I'm breaking down what boutique hotels, micro resorts, and sho
I feel like everywhere I turn right now, someone is talking about AI…how fast it is, how efficient it is, how it can replace entire roles on your team. And while I do think there's a place for it (and we're absolutely ex
If you've ever answered a guest message at the dinner table… in the middle of a family moment… or felt like you're "on" 24/7 in your hosting business… this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm joined again by Marissa
Peak season is here, and I know a lot of you are gearing up the same way you always have… watching your calendar, adjusting pricing, and hoping the algorithm works in your favor. But in this episode of Branded & Booked,
A hot tub is not your strategy. Neither is a game room. Or a pickleball court. Or checking every box on Airbnb. In this episode of Branded & Booked, I'm calling out one of the biggest mistakes short-term rental owners ar
Want more direct bookings… fast? Not from chasing trends. Not from posting more on Instagram. But from leveraging what you already have. In this episode of Branded & Booked , Steph breaks down the number one strategy tha
$100K in bookings in the first 60 days. Not from luck. Not from "just listing it on Airbnb." But from building something intentionally different. In this episode of Branded and Booked , Steph sits down with Yash Bhatt to
Influencer marketing is one of the most polarizing topics in the short-term rental industry. Some hosts swear by it. Others say it's a complete waste of time. In this episode, I'm sharing what influencer marketing has ac
What happens when you take an underperforming boutique hotel… and completely reimagine it? In this episode, I'm joined by former client Andrés Pérez, co-owner of The Iceberg Tahoe, and we're breaking down the story behin
You don't have a marketing problem. You have a branding problem. I know that might sound bold, but after dozens of strategy calls with short-term rental owners and boutique hotel founders, I can tell you this with confid
Gil Chan
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2 appearances on this show
Caitlin Sullivan
1 appearance on this show
Ericka Anderson
author
1 appearance on this show
Kira La Forgia
Paradigm Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Jake Kelfer
Founder of Pro Basketball Combine
1 appearance on this show
Megan Smith
Associate Professor in the School of Public and Population Health at Boise State University · Ironwood American Bistro
1 appearance on this show
Emily Walker
PhD candidate & exercise physiologist · EarthDay.org
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Jordan
Somerled Designs
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Kaylan
Unstoppable Entrepreneurs
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