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Heads In Beds Show

Heads In Beds Show

Hosted by Conrad O'Connell

Episodes

202

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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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August 12, 2026Episode 20239 min

76% Of Your Traffic Is Mobile. Your Website Was Designed On A 27-Inch Monitor.

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 mistakes that could be costing you direct bookings, and why “responsive” doesn’t always mean “optimized.”From clunky date pickers and buried booking buttons to slow load times and frustrating checkout experiences, they break down what vacation rental managers should actually be testing on mobile and a lot MORE!Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesPaul Manzey Conrad O'ConnellConrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental MarketingConrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101🔗 Connect With BuildUp BookingsWebsiteBook A Call With Us🚀 About BuildUp BookingsBuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.

August 5, 2026Episode 20134 min

Your Google Analytics Funnel Has Changed A Lot: Here's Why

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 compared to traditional traffic sources, what today's analytics can (and can't) tell us, and a lot MORE!Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesPaul Manzey Conrad O'ConnellConrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental MarketingConrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101🔗 Connect With BuildUp BookingsWebsiteBook A Call With Us🚀 About BuildUp BookingsBuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.

July 29, 2026Episode 20033 min

The State Of The Union With AI Travel Planning

In 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 travelers are really using AI today, and why vacation rental managers shouldn't lose sight of the marketing fundamentals that continue to drive bookings.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesPaul Manzey Conrad O'ConnellConrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental MarketingConrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101🔗 Connect With BuildUp BookingsWebsiteBook A Call With Us🚀 About BuildUp BookingsBuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.

July 22, 2026Episode 19936 min

The Only Way To Actually Get Your Homeowner Marketing To Work

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 increase bookings.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesPaul Manzey Conrad O'ConnellConrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental MarketingConrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101🔗 Connect With BuildUp BookingsWebsiteBook A Call With Us🚀 About BuildUp BookingsBuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.

July 15, 2026Episode 19838 min

Rethinking Your Outbound Marketing Messaging

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 increase bookings.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesPaul Manzey Conrad O'ConnellConrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental MarketingConrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101🔗 Connect With BuildUp BookingsWebsiteBook A Call With Us🚀 About BuildUp BookingsBuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.

July 8, 2026Episode 19731 min

What Is the "Right" AI Travel Planning Interface?

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 look like.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesPaul Manzey Conrad O'ConnellConrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental MarketingConrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101🔗 Connect With BuildUp BookingsWebsiteBook A Call With Us🚀 About BuildUp BookingsBuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.

July 1, 2026Episode 19634 min

Making The Real Case For Focusing On Direct Bookings

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 NotesPaul Manzey Conrad O'ConnellConrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental MarketingConrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101🔗 Connect With BuildUp BookingsWebsiteBook A Call With Us🚀 About BuildUp BookingsBuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.

June 24, 2026Episode 19529 min

Here's The Things That AI CAN'T Do To Help Your Marketing (Yet)

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 NotesPaul Manzey Conrad O'ConnellConrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental MarketingConrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101🔗 Connect With BuildUp BookingsWebsiteBook A Call With Us🚀 About BuildUp BookingsBuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.

June 17, 2026Episode 19426 min

News And Notes Mid-Year 2026 Show Update

In 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 NotesPaul Manzey Conrad O'ConnellConrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental MarketingConrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101🔗 Connect With BuildUp BookingsWebsiteBook A Call With Us🚀 About BuildUp BookingsBuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.

June 10, 2026Episode 19340 min

When To Hit The PANIC Button When Looking At Your Google Analytics Data

In this episode Conrad and Paul break down when to panic when looking at your Google Analytics data.Enjoy!⭐️ Links & Show NotesPaul Manzey Conrad O'ConnellConrad's Book: Mastering Vacation Rental MarketingConrad's Course: Mastering Vacation Rental Marketing 101🔗 Connect With BuildUp BookingsWebsiteBook A Call With Us🚀 About BuildUp BookingsBuildUp Bookings is a team of creative, problem solvers made to drive you more traffic, direct bookings and results for your accommodations brand. Reach out to us for help on search, social and email marketing for your vacation rental brand.

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