Episodes

Send us a text This week's guest is Irene Jones from Marshall Sterling Insurance. Irene specializes in ADA policies and procedures for glamping, and she walks us through what the ADA is, what happens if your business doesn't follow the ADA, and what you can do to avoid fines and lawsuits. 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 glamping assessment ...

Send us a text Today's guest is Jeroen van Rootselar from AfriCamps. AfriCamps partner with South African landowners and provide them with tents and marketing support in return for a share of the glamping revenue. We talk to Jeroen about the Africamps experience, the pros and cons of the revenue share model and the mistakes he'd avoid making if he were to start again today. Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just f...

Send us a text Today's guests are Mike and Anne Howard of HoneyTrek fame. They've been on the "World's Longest Honeymoon" since January 2012 - that's over 4,000 days! As part of their trip, they've stayed at more than 80 glamping sites across North America, and in 2019 they published "Comfortably Wild", an award-winning guidebook of the best glamping sites on the continent. We speak to them about the common themes across the best glamping sites; little tips and tricks to improve the guest e...

Send us a text This week's guest is Bygnal Duston, Founder of Open Sky in Zion. Open Sky is now a beautiful, successful glamping resort, but it wasn't always that way. Bygnal came across an incredible amount of obstacles on his journey, and he joins us to talk about how he navigated them. 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 glamping assessment ...

Send us a text 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. Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's websiteEmail Glampitect North Am...

Send us a text 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 stars to look out for in the industry. Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resort...

Send us a text 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 resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds. Take ou...

Send us a text 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 form - it only takes 30 seconds. Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's website Email Gl...

Send us a text 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 America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out...

Send us a text 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 interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds. Take our online glamping assessment&nb...

Send us a text 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 glamping assessment Email Glampitect: contact@glampitect.com Check out Monument Glamping Visit The Glamping Guy's we...

Send us a text 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 out this form - it only takes 30 seconds. Take our online glamping assessment Email Glampitect: con...

Send us a text 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 investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds. Take our online assessment Email Glampitect: contact@glampi...

Send us a text 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. Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just f...

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Send us a text 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 budget of over $250,000, we want to speak to you. Click here to schedule a free consultation with us. Vis...

Send us a text 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; and how to stay sane while operating a wedding venue! If you own land for your glamping projec...

Send us a text 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 glamping project AND you have a budget of over $250,000, we want to speak to you. Click here to schedul...

Send us a text 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 want to speak to you. Click here to schedule a free consultation with us. Visit Glampitect's Website Email Glampi...

Send us a text 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 of over $250,000, we want to speak to you. Click here to schedule a free consultation with us. Visit Glampitect'...

Send us a text 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 game, and more. If you own land for your glamping project AND you have a budget of over $250,000, we want ...

Send us a text 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. If you own land for your glamping project AND you have a budget of over $250,000, we want to speak to you. Click...

Send us a text 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 transformational effect glamping can have on an existing tourism/hospitality business. If you own land for your glampin...

Send us a text 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 own land for your glamping project AND you have a budget of over $500,000, we want to speak to you. Cli...