The Outdoor Hospitality Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week, we interview Travis Berube of SomaBuild. He takes us through SomaBuild's five-step process to starting a glamping business, with a particular focus on choosing contractors and managing construction. Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds...

Send us Fan Mail This week's guest on The Start A Glamping Business Podcast is one of the pioneers of the glamping industry. Meet Ruben Martinez, founder of Glamping Hub and the American Glamping Association, as well as media partner of the Glamping Show Americas. Ruben shares his wisdom from all three ventures, as well as common trends among successful glamping entrepreneurs and the rising s...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is Tyler Watts from Broad River Campground. Tyler has created a super-cool campground and RV park that includes geodesic domes, and it's gone spectacularly well since launch. Listen for advice on combining all three of those elements, installing septic systems, hosting holiday events and more. Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resort...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're joined by Brandon and Ryen Leyva from NOMA Resort,just outside of North Fork, California. We discuss the experience they're creating; how a difficult permitting process can be beneficial for your business; and much more. Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this for...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're joined by Andrew Murphy and Dionis Rodriguez of Sojourner Glamping. They've recently been approved for a 144-unit glamping resort in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and they went through hell to get there! Tune in to hear tales of neighbor outrage, Facebook groups and a lawsuit on their route to getting this business off the ground. Glampitect North A...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're joined by Nick Parker, a Loan Officer on the RV Park and Campground Lending Team at Live Oak Bank. We discuss the various ways of securing loans to fund your glamping development; green and red flags he looks out for in a loan application; and much, much more! Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interes...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we spoke to Chris Jeub from Monument Glamping. Chris tells us how he went from schoolteacher to successful glamping operator, all while raising 16 (yes, that's 16) children! Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds. Take our online glampin...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we interviewed Mike Paclik and Austen Trimble from Lucky Arrow Retreat in Texas. Among other things, we discussed what it takes to run a glamping resort alongside an events business, and how Austen applied his knowledge of tech to the resort. Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill o...

Send us Fan Mail This week we're joined by Amanda Jensen from Sanctuary Treehouse Resort in Sevierville, Tennessee. We discuss how she and her husband have built the world's first interactive treehouse resort, and how they plan to become the world's biggest treehouse resort.   Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in...

Send us Fan Mail We're back with a new co-host and one of our biggest ever guests! This week, we're joined by Sarah Dusek, founder of Under Canvas and pioneer of the glamping industry in North America. Her story is an incredible one and we can't wait for you to hear it. We're also joined by friend of the podcast, Connor Schwab, who will be joining us as co-host once a month. Gl...

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Send us Fan Mail This week's guest is Mike Munt, a marketing and branding expert that was working with Under Canvas from day one in 2012. We all know that Under Canvas went on to become one of the biggest glamping brands in the world, and Mike shares the secrets of their success with us, with a particular focus on marketing strategy. If you own land for your glamping project AND you have a bu...

Send us Fan Mail This week's guest is Shannon Jamail from the Retreat Ranch in Marble Falls, Texas. The Retreat Ranch is a property that offers glamping, retreats, weddings and other events, and is a true example of how to incorporate different activities into your glamping offering. Discussion points include group bookings vs individual bookings; marketing tactics to generate group bookings;...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're joined by Zach Busekrus: professional Airbnb traveler, startup founder and host of the Behind the Stays Podcast. Among other things, we cover the ONE ingredient every hospitality business must have; the learnings Zach picked up from living in Airbnbs for 18 months; and the coolest outdoor hospitality destinations in the US right now. If you own land for your...

Send us Fan Mail This week's episode is a break from the usual format. Last week, I appeared on Woodall Campground Magazine's podcast, discuss everything from the state of the North American glamping industry, differences between the UK and US markets, and what the future holds for American glamping. If you own land for your glamping project AND you have a budget of over $250,000, we wan...

Send us Fan Mail This week's guest is John Griffiths from Outbound Kitchen , a company that specializes in implementing food and beverage programs at outdoor resorts. Learn why you should be considering F&B at your glampground, the key things you need to consider and what you should expect when implementing such a program.  If you own land for your glamping project AND you have a budget o...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is Nate Vietz, founder of The Content House, a content agency specializing in marketing for short-term rentals and unique stays. Nate is the guy behind some of the coolest social media campaigns in the industry, and he shares his wisdom with us to discuss the best social media channel for glamping businesses, why you need to be analytical in the social media gam...

Send us Fan Mail This week's guest is one of the most impressive people I've spoken to since entering the industry. Ben Wolff is the owner of Onera, an 11-unit oasis in Fredericksburg, TX, that charges over $1,000 per night in peak season. Find out how Ben created such an incredible business, the lessons he learned along the way and advice he'd give to anyone looking to emulate him....

Send us Fan Mail This week's guest is Evan Gart of Gart Properties. Evan's family business has owned Powderhorn Mountain Resort in Colorado since they acquired the property in 2013. What was once a struggling, local ski resort has been transformed, and is now on the verge of a 60-unit expansion full of glamping, camping and RV spots. This week's episode is a testament to the transfo...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is Jeff Wilson, founder of Jupe. Jupe is one of the most innovative companies in the glamping space, with their futuristic tents designed by a former Tesla engineer! Jeff tells us about what Jupe learned from the best startup school in the world, the common mistakes he sees glamping operators making, and how he sees Jupe taking over the housing market. If you ow...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is Lex Jones, a glamping entrepreneur and educator. He talks about the creative way he got into the glamping industry, the value of mentors, how to find the best staff, biggest mistakes he's made and why operating a glamping business can be so rewarding. If you own land for your glamping project AND you have a budget of over $500,000, we want to speak to yo...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is Stephen Maulden, former Vice President of Real Estate and Construction at Getaway, a company with 30 locations and 1,300 cabins deployed across the US. Stephen was one of Getaway's first hires and played a huge role in their expansion from small startup to industry leader. He shares the secrets of their success, from the small details to their grand scal...

Send us Fan Mail One of our most popular guests, Connor Schwab from Sage Outdoor Advisory, is back on the podcast today. The topic is all things feasibility studies: what they are, who they're for, what's included and how they can get your glamping project funded. Visit Glampitect's Website Like Glampitect on Facebook Follow Glampitect on Instagram Email Glampitect: contact@glampite...

Send us Fan Mail Looking for a property for your glamping business? Listen to this episode before you do anything else. Today, we welcome back Nick Labadie to discuss five red flags to watch out for when assessing a property for a potential glamping business. His insight might just save you hundreds of thousands of dollars in wasted investment. Visit Glampitect's Website Email Glampitect: con...

Send us Fan Mail We've got a real treat for you today! On this episode, we're joined by Todd Wynne-Parry, who consults for glamping startups as an outdoor hospitality advisor. Todd has an outstanding CV, having worked as Chief Growth Officer for AutoCamp and spent time as an employee at Marriott, InterContinental and Starwood. He shares his wealth of knowledge with us, including: the rea...