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Join host James Varley for an in-depth interview with Damian Sheridan, Founder of the Scale shows and The Book Direct Show.

James gives a rundown of the HCH platforms before Damian discusses his time in the short-term rentals industry, the platforms he represents, the importance of direct bookings, what hosts can do to supercharge their listings, and future trends to be looking out for.

(1:45) Damian’s short-term rentals journey

(2:25) Changes in the industry over 20 years 

(3:00) Advice to people starting out – including the importance of direct bookings

(4:57) Online travel agencies play a key role 

(7:08) You could lose your listing overnight if you’re only on one platform

(10:34) The Book Direct Show

(11:40) Scale shows 

(13:44) Professionalisation in the industry 

(16:00) Simple things hosts can do to improve 

(18:00) Future trends investors, hosts, and property managers should be looking out for 

(19:04) Regulation is coming 

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