Direct Booking Success Podcast
Mastering the Mindset: Transitioning from Hobbyist to Pro in the Hospitality Industry with Yvonne Halling
04 Sep 2023
Discover the unexpected twist in Yvonne Halling's journey as she transformed her beloved hobby into a thriving hospitality business. From running a cozy bed and breakfast in France purely for joy, life's demands push her to shift gears and embrace the role of a professional businesswoman. But this transition is more than just a change in mindset; it's a profound revelation that challenges her to trade time for value, not just money. Join Yvonne Halling on this remarkable path of self-discovery and watch as she unlocks the true potential of her business, leaving you craving for more.There is a chasm between the hobbyist mindset and the professional hospitality business mentality. It's time to take the leap and cross that divide to unlock the true potential of your business. - Yvonne HallingIn this episode, you will be able to:Find out the pathway to turning your hobbyist business mentality into a professional attitude in hospitality.Recognize the impact of personal enhancement on your journey to becoming a top-tier host.Comprehend the importance of the Cash Flow Quadrant in driving success in the hospitality arena.Absorb the nuances of transitioning from a time-priced to value-prized framework in your hosting profession.Make sense of situating yourself not just as a host, but a business head honcho and CEO in the evolving hospitality sphere.My special guest is Yvonne Halling.Yvonne Halling is the founder of Bed and Breakfast Coach.com and the creator of B&B Money Maker Business Transformation Program where clients typically increase their business by at least 25% in one season, while working less, paying less commissions and having more fun. Yvonne ran her B&B in the Champagne region of France for 17 years, first as a hobby making less than €10k per year, before transforming it into a thriving and profitable business, making over €100k a year with just 4 rooms without any listings with online travel agents. She won several hospitality and marketing awards and is now an award-winning consultant, coach and mentor for independent owners worldwide. Yvonne believes that hospitality businesses are the hub of local communities, attracting new money by way of guests, and which couldn’t have come by any other means, and returning that power to the owners, encouraging direct bookings via their websites, is Yvonne’s mission.Connect with Yvonne Halling:Website: https://www.bedandbreakfastcoach.com YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/YvonneHallingTransformationalBusinessCoach Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachingforBedandBreakfastOwners/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonnehalling/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yvonne3030 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedandbreakfastcoach/ Join Yvonne’s new Facebook Group - International Bed and Breakfast Owners' Lounge, for 12 months and you will receive a free PDF copy of my new book "How to Start, Run and Grow A B&B Business That You And Your Guests Love" before it's launched on Amazon later this year. The link to join is: https://bedandbreakfastcoach.comThe key moments in this episode are:00:03:51 - Understanding the Cash Flow Quadrant00:07:46 - Size Doesn't Matter00:10:32 - Taking a Personal Development Journey00:12:32 - Stepping Up as a Professional Host00:14:29 - Embracing the CEO Role00:16:30 - Overcoming Impostor Syndrome00:18:06 - Personal Growth and Unique Perspective00:19:46 - Transitioning from Hobbyist to Professional00:23:46 - The Journey of Personal Development00:28:41 - Elements for Turning into a Professional HostSign up to the Free Direct Booking Success Summit 2023:...
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