Episode 45

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28th May 2025

Does My Short-Term Rental Need a Social Media Account?

Let’s talk truth about social media and short-term rentals: is Instagram a brilliant brand builder or just more busy work?

In this episode, I unpack how to evaluate whether building a social presence is worth it for your rental property, based on your long-term goals. I share personal lessons from managing “The Commonwealth,” our own rental-turned-brand, and highlight case studies like Bolt Farm Treehouse and Pink Dreams Cottage, who’ve done social media incredibly well.

Time-stamps:

Considering the longevity of your project (1:55)

Property owners that are doing social media well (5:32)

The behind-the-scenes of our property, The Commonwealth (8:57)

Power Hour (11:08)

Keeping up with content creation (12:26)

Tips for staying consistent and batching (16:12)

Social media should only be part of your marketing plan (17:14)

Mentioned in This Episode:

Take the Quiz: tryinteract.com/share/quiz/67b64381e7fc2f0015f9ad97

Bolt Farm Treehouse: instagram.com/boltfarmtreehouse

Pink Dreams Cottage: instagram.com/pinkdreamscottage

Metricool: metricool.com

Later: later.com/try/trial

Plann: plannthat.com

Power Hour: Power Hour on Mondays at 1PM EST

Website: brandandmarket.co

Instagram: instagram.com/brandandmarket.co

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The Brand & Market Podcast - Turning Airbnb Listings into Legacies
A podcast for Airbnb hosts who want more than just bookings—they want a brand that guests remember.

Hosted by Ali Haney, a Superhost for over six years with 200+ 5-star reviews, each episode dives into the real-world strategies that turn short-term rentals into standout experiences.

You’ll get practical insights on branding, marketing, and guest experience that help you increase nightly rates, attract your ideal guests, and make your Airbnb business work for you. Plus, hear from experts in real estate, design, and hospitality sharing tips you can implement right away.

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