Airbnb Blueprint
by Alex Mannock
Welcome to ‘The Airbnb Blueprint Podcast’ with Alex and Pooh!Your ultimate guide to building a life of freedom on your own terms starts right here.Whether you’re diving into your first Airbnb property or looking to scale, systemise, and automate your existing short term rental business, this podcast is your go to training resource.Each episode breaks down the key strategies that have helped us build a multi-six-figure Airbnb business consistently year after year.From finding the best deals and discovering your ideal client avatar, to scaling safely, building a strong brand, and cultivating the mindset that fuels success—we’ve got you covered.You’ll get exclusive insights from our very own Airbnb blueprint, showing you exactly how to replicate our success for yourself!Want to keep learning? Join our FREE Airbnb Blueprint Coaching Community on Facebook, where we offer weekly training, bi-weekly webinars, interactive Q&A sessions, scripts, templates, VIP coaching giveaways and...
Episodes
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The Final Episode: What’s Your Rags to Riches Story?
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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Ethical Investing: Why I’m Done Staying Quiet!
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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Activating the Wealth Switch with Dee Airey
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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Turning Social Media Into Real Visibility & Bookings
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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The KPI Blueprint for Predictable Revenue in Serviced Accommodation
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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John Asafo From Property Development to AI Innovation
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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Why Starting a Business TODAY Is Harder Than Ever
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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Stop Chasing Everyone: How to Attract Clients Who Actually Pay and Stay
If you’re trying to appeal to everyone, you’ll end up appealing to no one. In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to identify and attract your ideal clients — the ones who truly value what you offer, pay on time, and keep coming back. You’ll learn how to fine-tune your message, stop wasting...
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Your Sales Aren’t Broken - Your Client Journey Is!
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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Good Guests Gone Bad!
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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Prime Acrobatics: the Making of the Ethical Show Business Empire
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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Your Message Is Costing You Money (and You Don’t Even Know It)
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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The 15 Percent Rule: How to Price, Protect and Prove Your Value as a Connector
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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Beyond Contractors: 5 Hidden Niches That Need Accommodation Right Now
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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This Is Why Hosts Are Giving Up (And How To Catch The Fallout)
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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If I Had To Make £5000 This Month From Scratch - Here's What I'd Do
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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The Client You Didn't Know Existed: Inside The Hidden World Of Emergency Housing
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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You Bought The Course. You followed The Steps. You're Still Broke. Here's Why
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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If Airbnb Shut Down Tomorrow, Would You Still Have A Business?
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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Owning Nothing, Controlling Everything: How To Win Big In The Short-Term Rental Economy
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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Funnels 101: Funnels Made Simple with Kerry Moorse
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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Why 2025 & 2026 Is The Time Of The Connector, NOT The Host
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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The 10 Steps to Making More Money with Less Work: The Power of Selling Leads
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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From Hustle To Leverage: Building A Scalable Booking Funnel
Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free…
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The Real Cost of Managing Properties for 15% Commission
In this episode, Alex looks at why so many property entrepreneurs are still putting all of their time and energy into managing properties for a 15% commission, when they could instead source leads. A business model that will make you just as much money with a fraction of the risk, stress and time...
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How To Maintain & Nurture Long-Term Repeat Clients
In this solo episode, Alex shares a powerful secret – how he and Pooh turn one-time customers into long-term clients that dependably generate consistent revenue for them. You only need a handful of repeat clients to build a business that pays all of your bills and becomes a six-figure enterprise....
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Don’t Chew Through Your Life Savings Because of the Shiny Penny Syndrome
In this episode, Alex &Pooh discuss something they both have experience of – the shiny penny syndrome. They both chewed their way through a lot of money taking multiple courses, without fully following through or signing up for courses that were out of date or poorly supported. They share how…
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Scaling Lead Generation From Small Deals to 40-Property Opportunities
In this episode, Alex & Pooh share the details of a 42-bed deal that they recently got over the line. They break down the strategies they used to put themselves in a position where they are able to attract large scale accommodation contracts. Including the role consistent marketing plays in doing...
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Are You After Bricks & Mortars OR The Benefits That Comes With It?
In this episode, Alex & Pooh discuss some of the misconceptions surrounding getting started with property development. Including the fact that even if you decide to enter the market using the rent-to-rent model you will still need to make a significant upfront investment, which with the current...
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When To Say NO To Selling Airbnb Deals!
In this episode, Alex & Pooh discuss how to determine which partners and clients you should be working with. At some point scammers or shady people will target your lead generation service, it´s just a part of doing business. Alex & Pooh share the details of some of the scams they have seen, as...
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Why Your Mental Health Matters!
In this episode of the Airbnb Blueprint Podcast, Alex & Pooh talk about an issue that afflicts a lot of Airbnb entrepreneurs, including them – burnout. They share their own experience with this problem and how ignoring this danger can lead to life changing mental health issues, that are very...
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How To Make Money Without Owning Or Renting Any Properties!
In this episode, Alex & Pooh provide you with the real tangible steps you need to take to generate leads that you can sell to other Airbnb hosts. Allowing you to take a commission without dealing with guests, owning or maintaining properties, liabilities or risk. You can generate leads for any…
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Insolvency, Liability & VAT Chaos: How to Mitigating the Legal & Financial Risks
In this episode, Alex and Pooh are joined by Gareth and Stephanie Buckley, the co-founders of The InSOLVEncy Company which in 2024 became a part of Monahans, a leading accountancy and business advisory firm. Gareth and Sephanie spotted that many smaller business owners could greatly benefit from...
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How To Make Semi-Passive Recurring Revenue Ethically
In this episode, Alex & Pooh sit down to talk about scams, specifically online course scams and courses that are actually pyramid schemes. There are so many of them out there that it is now making people so suspicious that it is holding many back from pursuing financial freedom. Alex & Pooh…
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Real Life Case Study Why Our Mentees Are Forgetting Rent 2 Rent ££
In this episode, Alex shares the story of one of his and Pooh´s mentees who added lead generation to his Airbnb business, which enabled him to level up his profits surprisingly quickly. Within 4 weeks of starting to focus on lead generation, he did a deal to house 30 people for 12 months. The…
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Why Money Mindset Matters
In this episode, Alex & Pooh get you into the money mindset. They literally “show you the money” providing more information about a simple way to ethically and substantially increase how much you earn from Airbnb. They have been able to create an additional revenue stream for their business. One...
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What is a Recurring Revenue in Airbnbs?
In this episode, Alex & Pooh talk about consistent revenue. They cover why it matters, why so many Airbnb business owners struggle to achieve it and how to change things up, so that those months where bookings are scarce is no longer a threat to the overall viability of your business. They share...
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How To Generate Multiple Revenue Streams From Your Airbnb Business
The serviced accommodation industry is changing fast, especially the Airbnb sector, which means that what has worked in the past is not going to work in the future. Without scare mongering, Alex & Pooh share the changes that they and their students are seeing as a result of market saturation,...
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Will You Have Regrets At The End Of It all?
This episode of the Airbnb Blueprint podcast is a bit different. Today, instead of focusing on the practicalities of building a business, Alex talks about the essence of life itself. He invites you all to pause and think about the deeper question – Why are we here? He is doing this because…
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Rent to Rent Is Now Dead, But We Are Making More Money Doing This Instead!
In this episode, Alex explains why a shift in the serviced accommodation industry has turned the rent-to-rent approach into a broken model. He explains why some SA trainers are not recognising this fact and are continuing to teach rent-to-rent, instead of the new approach he and Pooh are now...
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How To Avoid Doom Scrolling Social Media and 10x Your Productivity!
In this episode, Alex talks about the brain drain caused by social media and the negative impact getting sucked into social media has on productivity, a problem that Alex understands well. Despite being aware of social media addiction, occasionally, Alex still finds himself zoning out and…
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Back To Basics 101, How To Make Money In Airbnb The Right Way!
In this episode, Alex explains how to create a really effective Airbnb listing. A task which starts with investing money in refurbishing your property to a high standard. If you do not do that, it is impossible to create a listing that tempts guests to book with you. He explains what you should…
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How to Set Boundaries in Your Life As An Entrepreneur
In this episode, Alex & Pooh sit down to discuss work life balance, something that they both have to work hard at to achieve and maintain. For example, Pooh, who has two young kids, is really struggling right now with getting the balance right. He explains why that is and the steps he is taking…
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Business Crossover - Money Talks with Jo & Vicky
For this episode, Alex and Pooh are joined by Jo and Vicky, the founders of The Canine Business Academy, two incredibly inspirational ladies doing great things. They get into detail around money, how to talk about it, break it down and be comfortable with it, and most importantly, around imposter...
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Selling to Agents Your Perfect Script
This Airbnb Blueprint episode is a 30-minute “selling to agents masterclass”. It is ideal for anyone who is playing with the idea of getting involved in building an Airbnb business or someone who already has a couple of rent-to-rent deals and wants to take on one more. Alex and Pooh explain how...
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Breaking Down TOMS with VATNAV, Are Short -Term Lets Dead Or Alive?
In this episode, Alex and Pooh are joined by Paul and Laura of VATNAV, a VAT consultancy service that has additional expertise in the Tour Operators Margin Scheme (TOMS VAT). They cover the dangers of SA owners not dealing with VAT properly and how to get it right. We confirm on 14 February’25…
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Rent-2-Rent SA, What’s All The Fuss About?
In this episode, Alex talks about rent-to-rent a strategy that you can use to get into the Airbnb business even if you don´t have the money to buy a property. With this approach you don´t need a large deposit, a mortgage and having poor credit is not an issue. It´s an easy way to get started so...
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Imposter Syndrome Is Normal – Here´s How You Conquer It
In this episode, Alex and Pooh talk about imposter syndrome, something that holds a lot of would-be property entrepreneurs back. Using their own experiences and those of their mentees, they explain why so many of us struggle with imposter syndrome. Alex and Pooh share simple yet effective...
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What to Do When “Guests” Refuse to Leave
In this episode, Alex and Pooh discuss what to do when guests refuse to leave, a situation they have faced and resolved. They discuss why calling the Police is rarely an option, and why often it is not a simple case of physically kicking them out and changing the locks. Alex and Pooh also explain...
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Mindset - Do You Really Want to Play This Airbnb Game?
In this episode, Alex and Pooh talk about mindset. Running an Airbnb business is not always easy, especially at the start. There are downsides as well as upsides and you need to become resilient enough to deal with those issues, which means developing the right mindset. Alex and Pooh explain how…
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About this show
Welcome to ‘The Airbnb Blueprint Podcast’ with Alex and Pooh!Your ultimate guide to building a life of freedom on your own terms starts right here.Whether you’re diving into your first Airbnb property or looking to scale, systemise, and automate your existing short term rental business, this podcast is your go to training resource.Each episode breaks down the key strategies that have helped us build a multi-six-figure Airbnb business consistently year after year.From finding the best deals and discovering your ideal client avatar, to scaling safely, building a strong brand, and cultivating the mindset that fuels success—we’ve got you covered.You’ll get exclusive insights from our very own Airbnb blueprint, showing you exactly how to replicate our success for yourself!Want to keep learning? Join our FREE Airbnb Blueprint Coaching Community on Facebook, where we offer weekly training, bi-weekly webinars, interactive Q&A sessions, scripts, templates, VIP coaching giveaways and...
Hosted by
Alex Mannock