How to Save $15,000 in OTA Commission Fees

Sourcing all your bookings from OTAs is costing you thousands in hidden commission fees. In this episode of The Accommodation Show, Rose Tipka from Your Family's Place breaks down how spending $3,500 on direct marketing generated over $100,000 in direct bookings in a single month: saving up to $20,000 in platform commissions.Rose shares her exact ad budget breakdown, how she caught OTAs bidding on her personal name on Google Search, and why niche family-first hospitality creates a 70% direct booking rate.Guest: Rose Tipka, Founder, Your Family's PlaceWebsite: yourfamilysplace.com📋 In this episode, we discuss:00:00 - Introduction & Building 15,000 Sq Ft Custom Rentals03:15 - Turning $3,500 Marketing Spend Into $100,000 Direct Revenue08:40 - Why OTAs Were Bidding on Rose's Personal Name14:20 - The "Waist-Down Rule" for Stress-Free Family Stays20:10 - Splitting Meta and Google Ads for Maximum ROI26:35 - The "Friendly Aunt" Email Marketing Strategy33:15 - How Interactive Floor Plans Increase Website Conversions38:00 - 3 Simple Steps to Start Collecting Guest Emails Today#DirectBookings #VacationRentalMarketing #HospitalityManagement #AccommodationShow #BookDirectSHOW LINKSYour Family's Place: yourfamilysplace.comHosting in the Motherhood: instagram.com/hostinginthemotherhoodDon't forget to hit that subscribe button! This keeps us going and creating more useful content for free!ACCOMMODATION OWNERS AND MANAGERS FREE RESOURCES!📧Join the mailing list for freebies and critical industry updates: https://news.theaccommodationshow.com/🌍 Join the Accommodation Owners and Managers Facebook Community:https://bit.ly/AMoFacebookCommunity🔗 Connect with Bart Sobies for industry insights, tools, and resources:https://www.ibooked.online/bart/🎙 Catch every episode of The Accommodation Show here:https://www.theaccommodationshow.com✨ Ready to take things up a level? Come to STRIVE:https://www.striveconferences.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬🥊 Hotel - BNB - STR Owners! 🥊Need more direct bookings or a brand new website?The trusted tech partner you can count on. We deliver results.🥊 https://www.ibooked.online 🥊▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Disclaimer: The content shared on this YouTube channel, Podcast, or associated posts reflects personal opinions and insights. This content is not intended as legal, financial, or investment advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making decisions. The hosts and guests disclaim liability for any consequences of using this content. Actions taken should be based on your personal due diligence.Affiliate Disclaimer:This blog, podcast & youtube channel; will occasionally contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on a purchase without additional cost to you, if you buy something through my links.This show aims to educate viewers and share everything I know about improving your accommodation, STR and AirBNB business. I believe in the products and services we link to and that you may benefit from them.If you do purchase through my affiliate links; I want to thank you for your support.