21. Naked Ramblers & Misspelt Tattoos
The Secret Serviced Podcast
09/09/25
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🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨
Season 3 • Episode 21 — “Naked Ramblers & Misspelt Tattoos” 👀🎙️
Yes... you read that right. This week on The Secret Serviced Podcast:
🏃♂️ Mark shares his completely unexpected chance encounter with a naked jogger (yes... fully naked).
⭐ We unveil our brand-new Guest Review Tracker — helping us step up our game and respond to guest feedback faster than ever.
🧠 Our tried-and-tested process for training, developing, and “graduating” our superstar Virtual Assistants.
💆♀️ And we get real about self-care — why looking after your mental and physical well-being is absolutely essential when you are growing a business.
Expect laughs, lessons, and maybe a little oversharing. 😅
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts and catch up on all the chaos, strategies, and behind-the-scenes moments from the world of serviced accommodation.
💡 Giveaway time! Don't forget — follow @staycation.gateway on Instagram to enter our £2,000 competition! 🏆
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20. Leaky Fire Alarms & Unlucky Room 13
September 1, 2025
•41m
🎙️ New episode of The Secret Serviced Podcast is LIVE! 🚀
This week we are:
🍏 Dreaming big with plans for our very own orchard at Sefton Place (and yes... a jam & chutney range is coming 👩🍳)
📶 Talking smart wifi hacks and how adding data capture can seriously level up your guest experience
🔥 Dealing with a little fire alarm drama at Eton House (spoiler: Mark definitely lost more sleep than the guests 😅)
🏖️ Celebrating the UK staycation boom and why we are so passionate about keeping things local
❤️ Plus, a totally honest chat about the joys and chaos of working together as a couple...
🎧 Tune in, laugh with us, learn with us, and see what goes on behind the scenes in the wild world of serviced accommodation!
👉 And do not forget... follow @staycation.gateway on Instagram to enter our epic £2,000 giveaway 🏆
Because who doesn't love free holidays?!
#SecretServicedPodcast #StaycationGateway #ServicedAccommodation #UKStaycations #PropertyInvesting #Aparthotels #SeftonPlace #EtonHouse #PodcastLife #PropertyEntrepreneurs #BehindTheScenes
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22. Big Shoes To Fill & Stress Bananas
September 15, 2025
•37m
✨ Episode 22 is out now — and honestly, this might be one of my favourite conversations of the season.
Big Shoes To Fill & Stress Bananas 🎙️ is a chance to meet our incredible VA, Marianna, who works behind the scenes keeping our guests happy and our business running smoothly.
She is such a talent — thoughtful, professional, and full of heart — and this episode gives a rare insight into what it is really like to work as a Virtual Assistant in the Philippines. 🌏
From hospitality studies at university, to balancing family life with night shifts, to the joys (and challenges) of helping guests from halfway across the world... this chat is honest, funny, and eye-opening.
🎧 Tune in now and get to know the person who proves that distance is no barrier to making a huge impact.
👉 Link in bio to listen.
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