👇 Ready to grow your short-term rental business without burning out? This episode is for you.In this episode of The Accommodation Show, we continue our Building It series with Tim Mortimer, founder of BNB Made Easy, one of the fastest growing short-term rental brands in regional Australia.What started in Tim’s garage with one listing has grown into a thriving operation with 200+ properties across four markets. But what makes his story so compelling is how he built it: thoughtful planning, community roots, operational discipline, and a strong sense of purpose.🎯 If you're in the accommodation industry, whether it's short-term rentals, motels, hotels or boutique stays, this episode is packed with practical takeaways. Tim shares the exact strategies he used to scale smart, hire well, and systemise the business without losing what made it special.🔗 Show LinksBNB Made Easy – https://bnbmadeeasy.com.au/Tim Mortimer on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-mortimer-b8a759190/The Accommodation Show – https://theaccommodationshow.com/iBooked.Online – https://ibooked.online/💬 Drop a comment below and let us know your biggest takeaway.👍 Like, subscribe and share if you’re building your own accommodation business!#BuildingItSeries #ShortTermRentals #STRGrowth #BNBMadeEasy #TheAccommodationShow📋 In this episode, we discuss:00:00 Meet Tim Mortimer – From Backyard Builds to STR Success 01:05 How a Furniture Side Hustle Became a Full STR Business 04:45 Solving Real Problems in Property Styling & Guest Experience 07:30 Scaling from 1 to 100+ Units – Lessons in Rapid Growth 10:50 Building Systems, Teams & Tech to Run a Growing STR Biz 14:20 Why They Moved to Manufacturing & Built In-House 17:00 Managing Cashflow, Risk & Pressure While Scaling 20:30 Hiring for Culture, Staying Focused, and Letting Go 24:10 Advice for Hosts: Strategy, Simplicity & Scaling Smart ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🥊 Hotel - BNB - STR Owners! 🥊 Need more direct bookings or a brand new website? The trusted tech partner you can count on. We deliver results. 🥊 https://www.ibooked.online 🥊 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Don't forget to hit that subscribe button! This also keeps us going and creating more useful content for free!ACCOMMODATION OWNERS AND MANAGERS FREE RESOURCES! 📧Join the mailing list for freebies and critical industry updates: https://news.theaccommodationshow.com/🌍The Accommodation Owners and Managers Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/AMoFacebookCommunity🗨 Connect with Bart Sobies for more industry insight: https://www.ibooked.online/bart/🎙 Subscribe to the podcast to listen later: https://www.theaccommodationshow.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Disclaimer: The content shared on this YouTube channel, Podcast, or associated posts reflects personal opinions and insights. This content is not intended as legal, financial, or investment advice. Always consult with licensed professionals before making decisions. The hosts and guests disclaim liability for any consequences of using this content. Actions taken should be based on your personal due diligence.Affiliate Disclaimer: This blog, podcast & youtube channel; will occasionally contain affiliate links, which means I receive a small commission on a purchase without additional cost to you, if you buy something through my links. This show aims to educate viewers and share everything I know about improving your accommodation, STR and AirBNB business. I believe in the products and services we link to and that you may benefit from them. If you do purchase through my affiliate links; I want to thank you for your support.

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