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Powered by The American Glamping Association. Take a listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success.
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In this episode, we sit down with Ann-Tyler and Brian, the founders of The Yuropian — a glamping business that started as a side project and turned into something truly extraordinary. They share how they grew from three family yurts to two thriving properties and why they’re now doing something that’s never been done before: giving one of their glamping properties away. 🎟️ Purchase Tickets Here: https://americanglampingassociation.net/yurtopian-giveaway Yes, you heard that right. 49 acres in ...
🎙️🎙️ Welcome to A Bit of Whit, a podcast series from the American Glamping Association hosted by outdoor hospitality leader Whitney Scott. In this episode, Whitney unpacks her latest article: “The Land Beneath Our Business.” She explores why land—not tents, domes, or cabins—is the true foundation of every glamping venture. From acquisition challenges to smart site selection and the long-term value of owning versus leasing, Whitney digs into what land strategy really means for operators today ...
🎙️🎙️ Welcome to A Bit of Whit, a podcast series from the American Glamping Association hosted by outdoor hospitality leader Whitney Scott. In this episode, Whitney takes us behind the scenes of her latest thought piece: “Hotels' Effect on Glamping: The Hidden Shift in Outdoor Hospitality.” It’s a deep dive into how the rapid growth of glamping is drawing increased attention from traditional hospitality players—and what that means for operators, innovation, guest expectations, and the soul of ...
Welcome to “A Bit of Whit” presented by the American Glamping Association and featuring industry expert Whitney Scott. As we launch this enlightening series, we delve into the often-misunderstood but crucial realms of strategy and tactics in the exciting glamping industry. The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and wha...
Welcome to “A Bit of Whit” presented by the American Glamping Association and featuring industry expert Whitney Scott. As we launch this enlightening series, we delve into the often-misunderstood but crucial realms of strategy and tactics in the exciting glamping industry. The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and wha...
Welcome to “A Bit of Whit” presented by the American Glamping Association. As we launch this enlightening series, we delve into the often-misunderstood but crucial realms of strategy and tactics in the burgeoning glamping industry. The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success. To learn more abo...
In 2009, she founded the leading upscale outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas, which she grew to a value of over $100M. Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list in 2017, the same year that Sarah was also named to Ernst & Young’s EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. Sarah is also the author of Thinking Bigger, which was written not only to tell Sarah’s entrepreneurial journey, but to guide and educate female entrepreneurs on how to grow, scale, fund, and build ...
We are joined by Joanna Reimann of FDomes, a manufacturer in the glamping industry. The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success. To learn more about how to support the glamping industry and how to become a member please visit: https://americanglampingassociation.net/ info@americanglampingassociation....
We are joined by Graeme Labe the Managing Director & Principal of Luxury Frontiers. The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success. To learn more about how to support the glamping industry and how to become a member please visit: https://americanglampingassociation.net/ info@americanglampingassociat...
The glamping podcast is powered by the American Glamping Association. To learn more about how to support the glamping industry and how to become a member please visit: https://americanglampingassociation.net/ Support the show
We are joined by David Smith the founder and managing principal of Outside Capital. The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success. The glamping podcast is powered by the American Glamping Association To learn more about how to support the glamping industry and how to become a member please visit...
We are joined by David Leventhal, founder and creator of Playa Viva, a glamping operator in Mexico. The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success. Support the show
We are joined by Irene Wood, founder and creator of The Fields, a Michigan based glamping operator. Powered by The American Glamping Association. Take a listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success. Support the show
We are joined by Stephen and Sam Hopkins, founders of Missing Hotel, a Texas based glamping operator. Powered by The American Glamping Association. Take a listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/49668852?preview_for_ml=true&source_impression_id=p3_1627926671_iBozqmwFYYwuvcps Support the show
On this episode we speak with Peter Mack, Founder and CEO of Collective Retreats a luxury glamping operator with locations around the United States. We speak about his journey from the hotel world to starting a glamping brand that has helped shape the outdoor industry. https://www.collectiveretreats.com/ Powered by The American Glamping Association. Take a listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owner...
Today we are joined by Sarah Dusek, founder of Under Canvas which is a glamping operator of nine locations and hundreds of glamping units across the United States. We speak about the beginning of her journey and the humble beginnings of Under Canvas and how her past travels and experiences helped shape the organization of today. Powered by The American Glamping Association. Take a listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their jour...
Today we speak with Kelsey Sheofsky, founder and CEO of the glamping event rental and production company based in California, Shelter Co. https://shelter-co.com Powered by The American Glamping Association. Take a listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success. Support the show
We are joined by Toby O'Rourke- CEO of KOA Kampgrounds of America, Inc. We talk about their new glamping resort in Bar Harbor Maine and their new outdoor resort brand Terramor. We also speak about the role that glamping will play in the future of their organization. Support the show
In this episode we speak with industry experts Beat Blaser of Falkensteiner Ventures, David Smith of Seaforth Advisory & Bryan Auchterlonie of Destination Capital about accessing capital in the outdoor unique lodging space. Support the show
We speak with Mike and Anne Howard, the couple behind the brand HoneyTrek. Expert travelers and glampers, they left on their honeymoon 8 years ago and are still on it. For more information please check out HoneyTrek.com and Comfortably Wild Support the show
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