Holiday in Style

With the change in my home life, there will be a few little tweaks in my business as well. Nothing that is going to be too much of an impact on you but this episode explains those changes and the new direction that I am looking to go with Studio Haven. If you would like to join me in my new program The Elevated Socials you can join the waitlist HERE and be the first to sign up at the founding members price of just $299! Any questions you can find me @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au

This week is more of a personal episode where I am sharing the decision around us selling our 'finally' finished beautiful home in Gymea Bay. This home has been a long renovation of nearly 14 years and we have had many ups and downs along the process. But we have decided it's time for us to move and and create something new. Life is too short to stay in the one place for too long and I believe that exciting things come from change. So, if you are someone who also has a desire to make a change in your life, tune in and hear all about our new adventure and our reasoning behind it. You will find Katrina at @studiohaven_au or www.studiohaven.com.au

I am so excited to welcome Madeleine from By the Bay Batehaven onto the podcast today to talk about the beautiful transformation she has made to her townhouse. By the Bay Batehaven is a beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 storey townhouse opposite Corrigans Beach which sleeps 6 people. The complex has an inground pool which is just a few steps from the townhouse's outdoor entertaining area. It is opposite a beautiful park and just up the road from local cafes and stores. Madeleine joined the Elevated Holiday Haven program as a VIP member to learn how to create a must stay destination through beautiful interiors, social media and marketing and shares her insights into what she has learnt, her take aways and how the program has helped her to build a strong brand for her business. We talk about the modules, the guest expert masterclasses, the value in the zoom calls and the how these have all contributed to Madeleines confidence in her holiday home's transformation. You can sign up for the Elevated Holiday Haven HERE - enrolment for this live round closes on 29th of August, 2023. To ask your questions head over to Instagram @studiohaven_au and send me a DM or email katrina@studiohaven.com.au. You can find By the Bay Batehaven at: @bythebaybatehaven www.bythebaybatehaven.com.au Or email Madeleine stay@bythebaybatehaven.com.au

If you have been wondering what exactly it is you will learn inside my online program The Elevated Holiday Haven then this is the week to tune in. This episode has solely been recorded to detail all of the Modules, inclusions and Bonuses inside the program along with who it is for and how you can join. If you sign up before the 22nd of August I am also going to gift you with these TWO BONUSES!: 1. Welcome and Strategy Call via zoom with Katrina to create your personalised plan of action for your holiday home. 2. Instagram Audit to ensure that you are set up with a strategic and successful marketing and online presence. (if you don't have an instagram account yet, once you create that using what you learn inside the program, Katrina will Audit it for you) You can learn more and sign up for the Elevated Holiday Haven HERE If you have any questions about the program head over to @studiohaven_au and send Katrina a DM or email katrina@studiohaven.com.au

On this weeks episode I am joined by Lauren, the owner of Hilltop at Bright in Victoria. Hilltop is a gorgeous skandi style home and provides boutique accommodation that caters to everyone from families and large groups to couples looking for a getaway with a luxurious feel. Located 2.2km from the town centre of Bright, Victoria. The home is divided into two levels, a retreat downstairs and the main living upstairs. The interior of the home is designed to compliment the beautiful alpine surroundings and bring the outside environment in. Lauren shares her journey to creating this home which was originally going to be their dream home, but has become a successful holiday destination. You can find Hilltop at Bright: Instagram: @hilltopatbright Website: www.hilltopatbright.com.au Tik Tok: @hilltopatbright. You can learn more about the Elevated Holiday Haven HERE Enrolment closes on 29th August with the new course starting mid September. If you have any questions head over and DM Katrina @studiohaven_au on Instagram.

The Holiday Haven Method is the way I work with my clients to create the foundations to a successful holiday home business. Whether that is through my mentoring clients or inside The Elevated Holiday Haven Program. Today I walk you through my 5 Key Foundations to a Successful Holiday Home business that I teach - My Holiday Haven Method so that you have a basis to work from to also know where you need to start from before you can build success. It is from these foundations that your business will grow. I also share the exciting new way of signing up to the Elevated Holiday Haven program for only $777. The self paced program which is now available to you to study and learn in your own time at your own pace for as long as you want. You have access to the program for the lifetime of the course and you will also have 12 months of Facebook support from me to answer all of your questions. FAST ACTION BONUS - If you sign up before 3rd August you will also receive a FREE Welcome and Strategy Call with me to work out your step by step plan to know exactly the road you need to take to build your solid foundations to success. You can sign up for the Elevated Holiday Haven program HERE If you have any questions you can head over and ask Katrina @studiohaven_au

This week Fran joins me on Holiday in Style to chat about her property, The Wensley ​which is set in a secluded but central pocket of the Surf Coast Hinterland called Wensleydale, offering you a chance to chill out and stay put or explore The Great Ocean Road and surrounding countryside with complete privacy. ​ When you hire The Wensley, you have exclusive access to the 80 acre property and use of the house and shed. Maximum occupancy is 10 guests with 5 beds in total. Two bedrooms down stairs and a spacious loft bedroom upstairs housing ground level bunk nooks. Fran and I chat about the importance of collaboration and investing in the professionals to get the best out of your investment for a successful business. She shares her architect, designer, I love listening to how a small idea and dream can become a reality for many of my hosts and Fran's dream of the Wensley has definitely come to life. You can sign up for the Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist HERE Have a question for Katrina? Send me a DM over at @studiohaven_au Or send me an email at admin@studiohaven.com.au. You will find Fran and the Wensley @thewensley www.thewensley.com.au Byrne Architects http://byrnearchitects.com.au/ Lisa Buxton Interiors http://lisabuxtoninteriors.com/ Tess Newman Morris @tess.newman.morris Lisa Cohen Photography https://lisacohenphotography.com/

Foundations to Success - Mentoring for Holiday Home Owners. My new 1:1 service offering bespoke support for hosts to create must stay destinations to increase their bookings and become a holiday stay that everyone is talking about! This service is run over 8 weeks with 4 x 2 hour zoom sessions. Each session is created around your specific needs and are centred around the 4 main pillars of my mentoring service. Design Brand Marketing Guest Experiences If you would like to book in a chat to see how this can support you in moving forward with your holiday home journey you can book a chat below BOOK A CHAT To sign up for the Waitlist for the Elevated Holiday Haven HERE You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au Or www.studiohaven.com.au/foundations

If you have been pondering the idea of listing your holiday home as a photo shoot location to earn an income during the midweek or while things are quiet, then this is the episode you have been waiting for! I chat to the founders of Aloca - the leading platform for creatives to source their locations for photo shoots, film productions, commercials, content creation and so much more. They share how it all works from set up through to hosting a creative in your holiday home. You can find Aloca at www.aloca.com.au or on Instagram @aloca_au Get your 20 Instagram Content Ideas for Holiday Home Owners Free Download You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au

We all have different reasons for purchasing a holiday home, for some it's just about the money, but for most it has a lot deeper meaning. If you tap into that and bring that through into the way you look after your guests, communication with them and create memorable guest experiences it will ensure that they will have a holiday to remember and talk about for years to come. In this episode I share a little of my own personal life and journey of my why - and reasons behind why I am so passionate about owning a holiday home. You will find Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au

Today we are joined by Zoe Gilpin - The DIY Decorator who is sharing with us some tips on how to style your home using some easy DIY methods along with some cost effective renovating ideas as well. Zoe also gives us some insights into her growth on instagram and what is important to keep in mind when trying to connect and grow on Instagram. You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au You can find Zoe @thediydecorator

Whether you are on a low budget or a high budget in your holiday property it goes without saying that presentation is EVERYTHING! Sometimes we can get busy and forget to look at the simple things to maintain and keep your property at it's highest standard. Here are some tips and reminders for you and your cleaners to ensure that you are always offering your guests a 5 star holiday property every single time. You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au

Well, as this is all about being real this episode I am sharing the next roadblock in the journey to purchasing my holiday property. You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au

When we are in the early stages of our holiday home journey and you are looking to knock down and rebuild or renovate, this is the perfect time to think about how you can repurpose, or reuse materials, implement sustainable living practices and services that will create an impact on the environment. Their are over 4 million Airbnb's in the world let alone the rest that are not listed on Airbnb and it is our responsibility to do our part in protecting our environment and reducing our carbon footprint. Reducing the single use plastic, the use of water and energy consumption. In this episode I share my own point of view and tips on what I believe will improve our holiday home's carbon footprint and help to build a more sustainable environment. You will find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au

Running a holiday home business in this market has been tough for a lot of home owners. Especially if you have a mortgage on your property and you have a bottom line amount that you need to earn to break even. With interest rates going up and bookings going down it can be tough. But reducing your rent is not the only answer! I have 10 ways you can attract guests to your holiday property and increase your bookings WITHOUT reducing your rent! If you want to join the Elevated Holiday Haven waitlist you can sign up here for the next round launching in September 2023. Join the Waitlist If you want to have Katrina do an Instagram Audit with you you can purchase here You can find Katrina here @studiohaven_au

It's all about the basics this week! I am sharing my 10 basics of Instagram that you need to know as a holiday home owner to use in your business Instagram Account. How you can use them for your holiday home business and why they are important. I am also sharing with you a new Workshop Holiday Home Instagram Back to Basics where I will be walking you through the absolute basics of Instagram including, posting, stories, hashtags, highlights and how to create reels. All in a live workshop on the 11th of April at 10am AEST. Link below to sign up! You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au Sign up for the Back to Basics Instagram Workshop HERE Learn more about working with Katrina in her Holiday Home Business: Social Media Services Interiors Services Elevated Holiday Haven Waitlist

In today’s episode we step inside the story of Esther and Matthew, a married couple from Huon Valley in Southern Tasmania. Their home @orchards_nest is nestled high on a hill overlooking rolling green hills and apple and cherry orchards, Mathew is a 6th generation apple and cheery farmer Being only a 30 minute drive from Hobart it is the perfect destination if you are travelling Tasmania. With a steamy hottub that overlooks the magnificent view, the privacy of the bush and the twinkling star it sounds like it’s too good to be true. Esther shares with us how she created Orchards Nest, her design process and her love of sharing this amazing space with her guests. As a mother to 3 young children she has found hosting to be the perfect balance to being at home with her babies while still giving her a passion of her own to follow. You will find Orchards nest on Instagram @orchards_nest Or you can book via Airbnb at this LINK Hosting with Heart - Orchards Nest You will find Katrina @studiohaven_au To sign up for the my FREE Workshop - 5 Ways to Book up your Holiday Home using Instagram you can follow this link www.studiohaven.com.au

In this weeks Bonus episode sharing my journey into searching for my dream holiday home - I share some of the research I have been doing to find our holiday home using tools like Airdna. As well as some ideas my husband Pete and I have been throwing around in relation to our next steps with our life path! You can find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au

I mean, who doesn't want to save time and overwhelm right? In this episode I share my top 5 platforms that I have been using for years which are saving me so much time, energy and most of all that overwhelmed feeling that I am never going to get it all done! The top 5 are: 1. Plann 2. Dubsado 3. Asana 4. Canva 5. Flodesk Even if you only give one a try, I can promise you, you won't be sorry! Here are the links to all of the software platforms below: Plann Dubsado Asana Canva Flodesk You will find Katrina's services HERE. Get in touch with Katrina on Instagram @studiohaven_au or email admin@studiohaven.com.au www.studiohaven.com.au

I am often asked - How do I know where I should be spending my money and where should I be saving money. So I have decided to record an episode today where I am also videoing a room transformation concept shopping and creating a space showing you where you should invest your money and where you can save it. I also go through all of the places that I like to shop for my interiors pieces, where I go for my higher priced quality pieces and where I shop for my cheaper pieces. You can also watch this episode recording - video tutorial of the Living Room Concept being created inside my Facebook Group Holiday in Style Insiders. Request to Join Here. If you are interested in having Katrina create and transform a room in your holiday home you can follow this link to purchase and get started today. You can find Holiday in Style Insiders facebook group here and request to join to watch the tutorial. You can sign up for Canva Here. You will find Katrina @studiohaven_au www.studiohaven.com.au If you want to join the waitlist for The Elevated Holiday Haven