Each week, Behind the Stays brings you the stories behind your favorite Airbnbs and the hosts who’ve made them memorable. Meet the military veterans, retired flight attendants, tech entrepreneurs, school teachers, single moms, digital nomads, and real estate investors who have all, in their own unique ways, joined the growing community of short-term rentals. Discover how these hosts — from all over the world — have built chic cabins in the mountains, designed bohemian bungalows on the beach, and erected eclectic off-grid escapes. Behind the Stays is brought to you by StayWatch — StayWatch brings you the best deals on stays across Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com that align with your travel preferences. Sign up for free at StayWatch.ai. Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, Co-Founder and CEO of StayWatch.
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Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
How He Won Airbnb’s ”OMG!” Contest and Used the Cash to Build Bubble Retreats
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Meet Tim Harper, an innovator who left the digital marketing world to create Bubble Retreats, a unique hospitality experience in Victoria, Australia.
This episode takes you through Tim's inspiring journey from a memorable stargazing night in France to becoming a winner in Airbnb's OMG campaign.
In this conversation, Tim and I explore:
- Tim's transition from online marketing to hands-on entrepreneurship in the hospitality sector.
- The birth of Bubble Retreats: How a transparent tent in France sparked an innovative idea.
- Overcoming the challenges of building a unique property with no prior construction experience.
- The strategy behind choosing bubble structures for a standout guest experience.
- Winning Airbnb's prestigious OMG competition and the journey from concept to reality.
- Future plans for Bubble Retreats: Expansion, partnerships, and creating a sustainable business model.
- And so much more
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Behind the Stays is brought to you twice a week by Sponstayneous — a free, biweekly newsletter that brings subscribers the best last-minute deals and upcoming steals on Airbnb.
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Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, co-founder of Sponstayneous, you can connect with him on Twitter at @zboozee.
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