The AirBnB Nomads

About The AirBnB Nomads

Welcome to ‘The Airbnb Blueprint Podcast’ with Alex and Pooh! Your ultimate guide to building a life of freedom on your own terms starts right here. Whether you’re diving into your first Airbnb property or looking to scale, systemise, and automate your existing short term rental business, this podcast is your go to training resource. Each episode breaks down the key strategies that have helped us build a multi-six-figure Airbnb business consistently year after year. From finding the best deals and discovering your ideal client avatar, to scaling safely, building a strong brand, and cultivating the mindset that fuels success—we’ve got you covered. You’ll get exclusive insights from our very own Airbnb blueprint, showing you exactly how to replicate our success for yourself! Want to keep learning? Join our FREE Airbnb Blueprint Coaching Community on Facebook, where we offer weekly training, bi-weekly webinars, interactive Q&A sessions, scripts, templates, VIP coaching giveaways and...

Publisher

Alex Mannock

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jan 2024

Latest episode

5 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

135 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Jan 2026

   The Final Episode: What’s Your Rags to Riches Story?

   Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free onboarding, you’ll get personalised support to help you build a stunning direct booking website and manage reservations, payments, and guest communication all from one easy-to-use dashboard or mobile app. Join thousands of hosts who are ditching high OTA fees and taking back control with Lodgify’s trusted, flexible platform. Use code ABP20 for 20% off all yearly and bi-yearly plans until September 30th, 2025. https://lodgify.com/?afmc=2cq This episode isn’t here to motivate you - it’s here to confront you. In the final chapter of the Airbnb Blueprint Podcast, I share the story I’ve avoided telling: my family’s rise, collapse, and the inherited money beliefs that shaped how I build, protect, and question wealth today. This is a raw conversation about legacy, ethics, and why shortcuts, hype, and playing fast with other people’s money always come at a cost. If you’ve ever felt uneasy about the noise in this industry, or sensed that something about your own money story doesn’t quite add up, this episode will hit close to home. I’m not ending this work - I’m refining it. If you care about building something real, sustainable, and ethical, stay connected. You’ll find me in the show notes below and on social media — reach out, and let’s continue the conversation where it actually matters. Your friend, Pooh.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pouvanart.taechakumputInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pouvanart/ THE AIRBNB BLUEPRINT CONSULTANT - CONTACT UShttps://welcome.airbnbblueprint.co.uk KEY TAKEAWAYS The podcast was created to challenge misleading mentors, hype, and unethical practices in the Airbnb and service accommodation space. Behind every “success story” is a hidden personal, emotional, and generational cost. Money mindset is often inherited through family history, not logic. Wealth takes generations to build and moments to destroy. Ethics, structure, and legacy matter more than fast money. Letting go of old beliefs is essential to receiving more and becoming more. If you don’t understand your own story, you’ll end up borrowing someone else’s. True impact comes from working deeper and more intentionally, not louder. BEST MOMENTS “This isn’t just an ending — it’s a reflection.” “Money wasn’t freedom. Money was survival.” “Wealth takes generations to build and moments to destroy.” “My family didn’t leave me money. They left me a warning.” “If you don’t understand your story, you’ll end up borrowing someone else’s.” “I’m not disappearing — I’m just moving closer.” LINKS FREE Airbnb Blueprint Coaching Community👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/2342454789487705 HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have collectively built over 16 serviced accommodation units and 10 buy-to-let properties over the last five years. Pooh left a corporate career as an electrical engineer to build a business that prioritises family, ethics, and long-term sustainability. His work now focuses on helping Airbnb and service accommodation operators build proper structures, recurring revenue, and scalable systems — without hype or shortcuts. Alex continues to design his lifestyle around freedom, spending his time between business, travel, cycling, and the outdoors.

2. 

   29 Dec 2025

   Ethical Investing: Why I’m Done Staying Quiet!

   Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free onboarding, you’ll get personalised support to help you build a stunning direct booking website and manage reservations, payments, and guest communication all from one easy-to-use dashboard or mobile app. Join thousands of hosts who are ditching high OTA fees and taking back control with Lodgify’s trusted, flexible platform. Use code ABP20 for 20% off all yearly and bi-yearly plans until September 30th, 2025. https://lodgify.com/?afmc=2cq This episode comes from a place of responsibility. Behind the glossy marketing and bold promises in the property world are real people who trusted, invested, and paid the price when things went wrong. In this conversation, I explain why I can no longer stay quiet — why ethical investing matters, how Joint Ventures have been misused, and why some strategies are sold without honesty about risk. This isn’t about calling people out. It’s about calling standards back in. THE AIRBNB BLUEPRINT CONSULTANT - CONTACT UShttps://welcome.airbnbblueprint.co.uk KEY TAKEAWAYS Silence in the property industry is one of the biggest reasons people lose money Not every mentor, course, or joint venture is bad — but ethics matter more than hype Pressure sales tactics and FOMO lead people to make financially devastating decisions “Guaranteed returns” and “hands-off investments” are major red flags Joint ventures must be built on transparency, shared risk, and clear exit strategies Property does not always “only go up” — ignoring downside risk is reckless Rent-to-rent is not an asset and raising investor money for it is extremely risky If a deal only works when everything goes perfectly, it’s not a good deal Ethical investing means planning for worst-case scenarios, not hoping for the best Saying no to easy money can be the most responsible business decision you make When someone trusts you with their money, you’re holding part of their life story BEST MOMENTS “If this episode makes you uncomfortable, good — because it’s supposed to.” “That’s not investing. That’s speculation dressed up as a strategy.” “If the deal only works when everything goes perfectly, it’s not a good deal.” “This industry doesn’t need louder mentors — it needs braver ones.” “When someone trusts you with their money, you’re holding part of their life story.” LINKS FREE Airbnb Blueprint Coaching Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2342454789487705 HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation units and 10 Buy-To-Lets over the last 5 years. Their Airbnb business has allowed both of them to design a lifestyle on their own terms. Pooh left the corporate world as an electrical engineer to spend more time with his young family, while Alex enjoys most of his time in sunny Spain, road cycling and hiking through the Tramuntana mountains.

3. 

   22 Dec 2025

   Activating the Wealth Switch with Dee Airey

   Meet Lodgify - your powerhouse all-in-one vacation rental software built especially for hosts just like you. From direct bookings to full automation, Lodgify provides everything you need to grow your brand, increase profits, and simplify daily operations. With over $3,000 worth of free onboarding, you’ll get personalised support to help you build a stunning direct booking website and manage reservations, payments, and guest communication all from one easy-to-use dashboard or mobile app. Join thousands of hosts who are ditching high OTA fees and taking back control with Lodgify’s trusted, flexible platform. Use code ABP20 for 20% off all yearly and bi-yearly plans until September 30th, 2025. https://lodgify.com/?afmc=2cq Whatever You Do, DON’T MISS THIS! In this episode, it was a real privilege to spend time with Dee Airey - A Serial Entrepreneur, 7-Figures Success, A Success & Leadership Coach, A Podcaster, A Founder of the Self-Funded Charity Kids4Change and A Best-Selling Author with a powerful story of personal transformation. Dee helps driven business owners overcome money blocks, gain clarity, and set bold goals so they can create success on their own terms. Dee brings in-depth and real-world experience to our conversation here. We dig deep into the “Wealth Switch” - the internal shift required to unlock confidence, aligned action, and financial growth - and explore how self-belief, identity, and mindset directly impact income and fulfilment. This is a raw, honest, and empowering conversation for anyone who knows they’re capable of more but feels something internal is holding them back. You can find more of Dee through the link below: https://www.deeairey.com THE AIRBNB BLUEPRINT CONSULTANT - CONTACT UShttps://welcome.airbnbblueprint.co.uk KEY TAKEAWAYS Service accommodation and Airbnb are not passive income without strong systems and marketing Why relying solely on OTAs like Airbnb and Booking.com limits growth How Pooh pivoted from property operations into lead generation and commission-based income The real reason many entrepreneurs hit an income ceiling How childhood money stories silently shape adult financial behaviour Why high earners often struggle to manage their own money The danger of keeping all business income in one account How split banking reduces panic, poor decisions, and cashflow stress Why scaling too quickly can damage an otherwise successful business The importance of defining a “why” beyond money Building a business that supports family, health, and wellbeing The hidden cost of burnout and neglecting self-care How gratitude changes decision-making and resilience Why authenticity and service matter more than hype The rise of offline networking as trust erodes online Why vulnerability and asking for help is a strength, not a weakness BEST MOMENTS “Money isn’t the goal — it’s the fuel to get you to what really matters.” “You can manage billion-pound projects and still not know how to manage your own money.” “I thought I’d worked on my mindset… until I hit another ceiling.” “If you don’t take care of yourself, the people you’re doing this for lose everything.” “Gratitude doesn’t remove the problem — it gives you the courage to face it.” “Earning money without purpose will always leave you frustrated.” LINKS FREE Airbnb Blueprint Coaching Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2342454789487705 HOST BIOS Alex & Pooh have built a portfolio of over 16 Serviced Accommodation units and 10 Buy-To-Lets over the last 5 years. Their Airbnb business has allowed both of them to design a lifestyle on their own terms. Pooh left the corporate world as an electrical engineer to spend more time with his young family, while Alex enjoys most of his time in sunny Spain, road cycling and hiking through the Tramuntana mountains.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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Spotify

4.9 / 5

55 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 78 / 100

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82

Engagement

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