Kay Walten

Kay Walten

Master Direct Bookings: Stop Leaving Money on the Table

Make this the month you start bringing in more bookings direct.

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Smart Pineapple
Jun 12, 2025
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Still letting Airbnb or VRBO take a cut of every booking?

Between guest service fees and host commissions, many bookings lose 15–20% to the platforms—sometimes more. But you don’t need to keep playing someone else’s game.

This week, we’re diving into the direct booking strategies top-performing hosts are using to fill their calendars before the platforms catch on. If you want more control, better margins, and long-term growth, this is your playbook.

Inside This Issue:

✅ Your 7-Step Direct Booking Strategy

✅Real Case Study: $100K+ booked direct

✅ Free Resource: “Local Event Marketing” eBook

✅ Prompt of the Day: Build your custom event calendar in 30 seconds

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