Episodes 30
Avg. Duration 21m
Activity Sporadic
Since Aug 2021
Latest Episode Apr 2025

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Running a B&B is that job that many people dream of. You get to be your own boss, work from home and escape from the stress of the 9-5. Karen Thorne, founder and owner of B&B Academy and award winning B&B owner, shares all the secrets of starting up, running and marketing a successful B&B, getting 5 stars reviews whilst creating a lifestyle you'll love

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#30 - 7 Things the Bed and Breakfast Owners Will Never Agree on

Apr 27, 2025 19m

7 Things B&B Owners Will Never Agree On Running a bed and breakfast means making hundreds of tiny decisions — and discovering that not all B&B owners agree on how to do things. In this…

#29 Social Media for B&B Owners: It's Not All About Direct Bookings

Jan 23, 2025 14m

Social Media for B&B Owners: It’s Not All About Direct Bookings Learn how to use social media as a tool to connect with guests, showcase your B&B’s personality, and build lasting…

#28 - Real-Life Tales from Running a Bed and Breakfast (and What You Can Learn)

Dec 20, 2024 18m

Real-Life Tales from Running a Bed and Breakfast (and What You Can Learn) In this festive episode, I share some of the funniest and most memorable moments from my 17 years of running an award-winning…

#27: Behind the Scenes of Running a B&B with Kate O’Donovan | Bed and Breakfast Academy

Nov 21, 2024 56m

Behind the Scenes of Running a B&B with Kate O’Donovan | Bed and Breakfast Academy In this episode, I’m joined by Kate O’Donovan, owner of Maple Bank B&B in the stunning UK Lake District and…

#26 Choosing the Right Online Booking Engine for Your B&B with Heather Scott of Freetobook

Sep 29, 2024 1h 5m

Choosing the Right Online Booking Platform for Your B&B | Bed and Breakfast Academy Join me as I chat with Heather Scott from the International Booking Engine Platform,  Freetobook, about the key…

#25 What to Put in Your Guest Welcome Basket

Jul 19, 2024 23m

Join me as I share my experience on creating a memorable welcome basket for your B&B guests. With over 17 years of experience running my own B&B and training hundreds of B&B owners since…

#24 The Importance of Knowing Your B&B Guest - Marketing Tip #9

Mar 14, 2024 19m

Welcome to the B&B Academy podcast. I'm Karen, the founder and owner of Bed and Breakfast Academy, helping aspiring and existing B&B owners to create a B&B lifestyle you'll love living…

#23 Turn a Negative Review into a Marketing Opportunity

Feb 05, 2024 20m

Welcome to the B&B Academy podcast. I'm Karen, the founder and owner of Bed and Breakfast Academy, helping aspiring and existing B&B owners to create a B&B lifestyle you'll love living…

#22 Making Effective Use of Your B&B Websites

Jan 26, 2024 27m

Welcome to the B&B Academy podcast. I'm Karen, the founder and owner of Bed and Breakfast Academy, helping aspiring and existing B&B owners to create a B&B lifestyle you'll love living…

#21 Using FAQs to Create Marketing Content for your B&B

Jan 18, 2024 14m

For more information about Bed and Breakfast Academy visit the website here In this episode, Karen delves into the power of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for your B&B. Learn how a…

#20 How to Organise your B&B Marketing Content

Jan 10, 2024 15m

Welcome to the B&B Academy podcast. I'm Karen, the founder and owner of Bed and Breakfast Academy, helping aspiring and existing B&B owners to create a B&B lifestyle you'll love living…

#19 Take Control of your Bed and Breakfast Marketing in 2024

Jan 05, 2024 14m

In this episode, Karen shares her insights on how to take control of your B&B marketing and increase direct bookings. She emphasizes the importance of adopting authentic marketing strategies that…

#18 What makes a good bed and breakfast? 10 tips for running a successful B&B

Dec 01, 2023 18m

What makes a good bed and breakfast? 10 tips for running a successful B&B When I was setting up my own bed and breakfast, my focus was very much on those added extras that would turn it into…

#17 How to prepare your B&B for the quiet season

Nov 10, 2023 15m

In this podcast, I'm chatting about getting your B&B ready for the low season. If you're running a bed and breakfast in the Northern Hemisphere, chances are your business is slowing down for…

#16 Do you have to do a room tidy when your B&B guests are staying more than one night?

Jul 06, 2023 22m

When bed and breakfasts opened following the first Covid lockdown, many B&B owners, myself included, stopped offering the room tidy. Now Covid rules are being relaxed and life is starting to feel…

#15 10 Creative Ideas for Reels to Help you Promote your Bed and Breakfast

Apr 21, 2023 17m

If you’re a bed and breakfast owner looking to do more of your own business marketing and reducing your reliance on the online travel agencies, then reels can be a really effective way to showcase…

#14 Setting Smart Goals for Your B&B: Achieving Success Step-by-Step

Jan 04, 2023 18m

It’s that time of year when many of us are thinking about New Year's resolutions and personal goals. But it’s also important to take some time out to reflect on and set goals for our business…

#13 How to get more recommendations for your bed and breakfast

Oct 13, 2022 14m

It’s Karen here, I’m the owner and founder of Bed and Breakfast Academy. I provide training and ongoing support to aspiring and existing bed and breakfast owners, helping them create a B&B…

#12 How to cut costs and generate more income at your bed and breakfast

Sep 08, 2022 29m

With increases in the cost of living; energy bills, fuel, food and supplier costs increasing, many bed and breakfast owners are bracing themselves for potentially difficult winter. Whilst we have…

#11 How to stay fit as a bed and breakfast owner with special guest, Ollie Halliday of Be Mobile Physio

Aug 21, 2022 57m

How to stay fit as a bed and breakfast owner, especially as you get older. This week's podcast episodes is a bit of a step away from talking about B&Bs, but it really is relevant for bed and…

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