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 what ...
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 about ...
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 a ...
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.ne...
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@americanglampingassociatio...
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: h...
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_iBozqmwFYYwuvcpsSupport 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 owners a...
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 journ...
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.comPowered 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
On this episode we speak with Natalie Binder, the founder of Camp V, a glamping operator outside of Telluride Colorado.Located on 120 acres in southwest Colorado, this glamping property now has airstreams, bell tents, converted cabins and primitive camping. The land has a lot of history, not only in the area but for Natalie as well. In the 1950’s it use to house employees and engineers that worked in the nearby Uranium Mill. And as Natalie will tell us not only does her family have roots in t...
In this weeks episode we talk with Bobby Frisch the founder and CEO of Firelight Camps, a glamping operator in Ithaca New York. We talk about his journey as a Peace Corp volunteer in Nicaragua, his successful exit with his first hostel and the path he took to eventually start Firelight. Support the show
On today's episode we spend time with Blake Smith of Walden Retreats, a glamping operator outside of Austin, Texas. We discuss how he turned an idea that he had for a class project in his MBA program into a thriving glamping business and his plans for the future. Support the show
On today's episode we talk with Marty Coover, advisor to The American Glamping Association and partner with DHR International, Jobplex. We begin to scratch the surface and explore concepts around what employers and job seekers will be facing in the glamping and travel sector during these challenging times. Support the show