How He Won Airbnb’s ”OMG!” Contest and Used the Cash to Build Bubble Retreats

Meet Tim Harper, an innovator who left the digital marketing world to create Bubble Retreats, a unique hospitality experience in Victoria, Australia.  This episode takes you through Tim's inspiring journey from a memorable stargazing night in France to becoming a winner in Airbnb's OMG campaign. In this conversation, Tim and I explore: Tim's transition from online marketing to hands-on entrepreneurship in the hospitality sector. The birth of Bubble Retreats: How a transparent tent in France sparked an innovative idea. Overcoming the challenges of building a unique property with no prior construction experience. The strategy behind choosing bubble structures for a standout guest experience. Winning Airbnb's prestigious OMG competition and the journey from concept to reality. Future plans for Bubble Retreats: Expansion, partnerships, and creating a sustainable business model. And so much more This episode is brought to you by Hostlabs — Say goodbye to the daily hassle of running your short-term rental business. Free up your time and watch your business thrive with Hostlabs. Learn more and qualify for an exclusive discount here.  Recent episodes you might enjoy: The Future of Vacation Rental Management Companies — Stories and Ideas from a Former VRMA President A Panel Discussion on the Future of Short-Term Rental Investing with Wander, Techvestor, and Arrived How They’re Building a New Hotel Brand from Scratch Have you signed up for Ping yet? Ping makes it easy for guests to be notified when their favorite Airbnbs become available — and it's the secret tool the best Airbnb hosts use to maximize bookings. Sign up today at bnbping.com About the Show Behind the Stays is brought to you twice a week by Sponstayneous — a free, biweekly newsletter that brings subscribers the best last-minute deals and upcoming steals on Airbnb.   You can subscribe, for free, at www.sponstayneous.com.  Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, co-founder of Sponstayneous, you can connect with him on Twitter at @zboozee.