Oct 28, 202632 min
In this episode, Conrad and Paul explore how vacation rental managers can make better use of Reddit and Facebook Groups, from researching guest questions and sharing local expertise to improving search visibility...
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Heads In Beds Show
Hosted by Conrad O'Connell and Paul · Business · EN
About this Podcast:
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.
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What is Heads In Beds Show about?
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.
Who hosts Heads In Beds Show?
Heads In Beds Show is hosted by Conrad O'Connell and Paul.
What has Heads In Beds Show covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Two UGC Platforms You're Probably Ignoring (Reddit and Facebook Groups)" (28 October 2026, 32 minutes), "When Is Is The "Right Time" To Turn Off Your Ads?" (21 October 2026, 34 minutes), and "Where Are We In The Innovation Adoption Curve For AI And Vacation Rentals?" (14 October 2026, 25 minutes).
How often does Heads In Beds Show publish?
Heads In Beds Show publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes.
How hard is it to get booked on Heads In Beds Show?
Booking probability for Heads In Beds Show is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Heads In Beds Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Heads In Beds Show's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Heads In Beds Show?
The strongest fits for Heads In Beds Show are Hotels & Lodging and Marketing, Advertising & PR. Heads In Beds Show has a business audience.
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Conrad O'Connell and Paul hosts Heads In Beds Show, a business podcast.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 21, 202634 min
In this episode, Conrad and Paul talk about all things smarter advertising budgets, booking seasonality, return on ad spend, Google Ads, Meta retargeting, creative testing, diminishing returns, conversion tracking...
- Oct 14, 202625 min
In this episode, Conrad and Paul talk about all things AI adoption, AI travel agents, the future of travel planning, changing guest booking behavior, AI search visibility, direct bookings, the future of OTAs, and a lot...
Episode #210
Airbnb's New ＂Direct Booking＂ Link Isn't Direct Booking (plus What Actually Drives Airbnb Bookings)
Oct 7, 202652 minIn this episode, Jeff Brown of IntelliHost and Conrad O’Connell talk all things Airbnb optimization, impressions and clicks, listing conversion, ranking factors, Airbnb myths, direct bookings, Google vs. Meta ads, email...
- Oct 7, 202638 min
In this episode, Conrad and Paul talk about all things Google vs. Meta ads, capturing vs. creating demand, splitting your ad budget, adjusting spend based on seasonality, non-brand search, shoulder season marketing, and...
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Episode #209
Lifecycle Of Homeowner Marketing That Works
Sep 30, 202640 minIn this episode, Conrad and Paul cover homeowner acquisition, building better owner prospect lists, personalized outreach, AI-generated marketing, direct mail, getting homeowners to opt in, building brand credibility...
- Sep 23, 202638 min
In this episode, Paul and Conrad talk about all things homeowner lead generation, why cost per lead can be misleading, qualifying the right property owners, paid social targeting, homeowner lead forms, tracking cost per...
- Sep 9, 202634 min
In this episode, Conrad and Paul talk about all things vacation rental marketing, the changing value of ranking #1 on Google, the limits of SEO and paid search, creating demand through social media, building a...
- Sep 2, 202646 min
In this episode, Conrad O’Connell sits down with William Howard from Mailchimp to share how vacation rental managers can use email marketing to turn past guests and prospects into future bookings. We talk list building...
- Aug 26, 202637 min
In this episode, Conrad and Paul break down when your vacation rental business is actually ready for different marketing channels and why jumping into more ads, SEO, email, or direct mail isn’t always the answer. They...
Episode #203
Seeing Through the Marketing BS
Aug 19, 202645 minIn this episode, Conrad and Paul talk all things marketing metrics, misleading agency reports, inflated ROAS, broken conversion tracking, brand vs. non-brand performance, the numbers vacation rental managers should...
- Aug 12, 202639 min
In this episode, Conrad and Paul talk about all things mobile. Why nearly three out of four organic search visitors are browsing on their phones, where mobile users are dropping out of the booking funnel, the website...
- Aug 5, 202635 min
In this episode, Conrad and Paul revisit the five-step Google Analytics booking funnel through a 2026 lens to explore what's changed, where AI-referred traffic actually enters the customer journey, how it behaves...
Episode #200
The State Of The Union With AI Travel Planning
Jul 25, 202633 minIn this episode, Conrad and Paul unpack the current state of AI in travel marketing, separating the headlines from reality. They discuss where AI is actually influencing the guest journey, why trust still matters, how...
- Jul 22, 202637 min
In this episode, Conrad and Paul discuss why most vacation rental managers overlook outbound marketing, how to reconnect with past guests and inquiries, and the best ways to use calls, texts, emails, and automation to...
- Jul 8, 202632 min
In this episode, Conrad and Paul discuss Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's bold perspective on AI, why traditional chatbots fall short, why Airbnb isn't rushing into AI, and what the future of travel planning might actually...
- Jul 1, 202635 min
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...
- Jun 24, 202629 min
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...
Episode #194
News And Notes Mid-Year 2026 Show Update
Jun 17, 202627 minIn 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...
- Jun 10, 202641 min
In this episode Conrad and Paul break down when to panic when looking at your Google Analytics data. Enjoy! ⭐️ Links & Show Notes Paul Manzey Conrad O'Connell Conrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing Conrad's...
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