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Hear from the elite operators and brands driving the glamping and the outdoor hospitality industry forward. Gain insights on everything you need to launch, grow, and sell your business.
Our content includes glamping, STVR / STR (short term rentals), unique stays, landscape resorts, RV Parks, RV resorts, and campgrounds
This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory, the outdoor hospitality industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals.
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We dig into what actually constrains glamping unit design, from aging electrical grids to septic rules that quietly limit how many units you can add. We also get practical about financing options pros and cons and why the “best” unit is the one that matches your permitting, utilities, and long-term operating plan. • starting unit selection with constraints like budget, permitting, wheels versus foundations, and utility access • breaking down 30 amp versus 50 amp power and what it changes o...
Third-party management gets talked about like a last resort, but that mindset leaves real money and time on the table. We sit down with Rafael Correa, President and CFO of Bluewater, to demystify what a great outdoor hospitality management company actually does, how it creates leverage for owners, and where the common myths fall apart once you look at day-to-day operations. We dig into Bluewater’s growth story, including why brands like Spacious Skies decide to shift from owner-management to...
We sit down with Executive Leadership Simon Smith from Storable Newbook to unpack what the best glamping and RV park operators do differently with their property management software and data. We share the tactics that lift revenue per reservation, protect the guest experience, and help operators stay resilient as the market cools. • extend-your-stay promotions that drive extra nights and higher revenue per reservation • automated guest texting and shopping-cart add-ons that...
Hard-wall or canvas-based units? Custom or off the shelf? Are floor to ceiling windows worth the cost? Should you invest in a kitchenette? Sandbox walks us through the design process for our custom built A-frames for a Flagstaff cabin resort. We share the practical constraints and ROI trade-offs that actually decide whether your glamping units succeed, from zoning and power to transport and premium design details. • pivoting Ponderosa Pines Resorts into a cabin-...
We catch up with Lark Elliott one year after opening Tuxedo Falls to learn what it takes to turn a rare waterfall property near Asheville into a high-demand glamping retreat. We dig into design choices like open air soak tubs, heated toilet seats, brutal infrastructure realities, and the operating and marketing decisions that drive reviews, pricing power, and direct bookings. • How exceptional land and location can do your selling • Choosing Bushtec safari tents and building true...
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