👇 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 Links

BNB 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/

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📋 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

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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.

In this episode of The Accommodation Show, I sit down with Alexandra and Tom Ormerod, the powerhouse duo behind Luxico, Australia’s premier luxury villa rental brand and now stars of the brand-new global reality TV series, Billion Dollar Playground.

🎬 Billion Dollar Playground is now streaming on BINGE, Foxtel, BBC iPlayer, and airing in Canada, New Zealand, and more. We lift the lid on what it takes to build a luxury short-term rental business – and then turn it into a TV show broadcast around the world.

SHOW LINKS

Luxico → https://luxico.com.au

The Billion Dollar Playground (BBC) → https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002fmjh/billion-dollar-playground

The Accommodation Show → https://www.theaccommodationshow.com

#BehindTheScenesHospitality

#STRLeadership

#LuxuryRentalLessons

📋 In this episode, we discuss:

00:00 - Meet the Founders of Luxico

01:02 - The 7-Year Journey to Reality TV

03:17 - How Luxico Became a Luxury Rental Brand

05:13 - Running a Business as a Married Couple

07:22 - Finding Luxury Homes & Vetting Homeowners

10:12 - Guest Experience & Membership Tiers

12:47 - Behind the Scenes of Filming

15:33 - Was the Show Scripted or Real?

18:52 - Team Turnover and Managing On-Camera Challenges

22:52 - Reality TV vs Business Reputation

25:42 - Staff Wellbeing During Production

30:08 - Inside the Production Setup

31:46 - Guest Reviews & Leadership Growth

34:37 - Elevating the Short-Term Rental Industry

37:46 - What’s Next for Luxico and the Show?

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🥊 Hotel - BNB - STR Owners! 🥊

Need more direct bookings or a brand new website?

The trusted tech partner you can count on. We deliver results.

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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

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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.

If I asked you to name your top priority for 2025, what would it be?For most property managers and accommodation managers, it’s more bookings—without burning out or slashing rates.This season on The Accommodation Show, I’ve been asking industry leaders one simple but powerful question:“What’s your #1 tip for accommodation businesses in 2025?”Each guest has shared something different—strategies for pricing, marketing, and operations—but when I sat down with Tim Rosolio, VP of Vacation Rental Partnerships at Expedia Group, his tip stood out because it addressed the one thing every property manager wants more of:👉 More bookings.Tim works closely with property managers worldwide through platforms like Vrbo, Expedia, and Stays, giving him a global perspective on what’s working right now. And his message was clear...SHOW LINKS:Expedia Group: https://www.expedia.com/Vrbo Vacation Rentals: https://www.vrbo.com/#VacationRentalTips #AccommodationBusinessGrowth #GuestExperienceSuccess📋 In this episode, we discuss:00:00 - Introduction01:20 - Tim Roselio’s Role at Expedia Group02:34 - Vacation Rental Market Trends: A Global Perspective04:34 - Understanding Regional Differences in Vacation Rentals08:10 - How to Improve Guest Experience & Reduce Cancellations15:15 - Essential Property Management Strategies for 202518:50 - Final Thoughts and Expert Advice▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🥊 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.