
The Unique Hospitality Podcast (Glampitect North America)
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18 Jul 2022 | The #1 Thing to Check Before Starting a Glamping Business | 00:38:25 | |
The first thing you should do when starting the glamping site setup journey is to check your zoning, yet it's a stage that's overlooked by so many people. Those people are making a huge mistake.
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04 Aug 2022 | From Church Pastor to Glamping Business Owner | 00:23:19 | |
Today we spoke to Kevin Rains and his son, Izaac, who own Dappled Light Adventures in Kentucky.
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28 Aug 2022 | How to Acquire Glamping Permits - Architect Shares His Secrets | 00:38:57 | |
Today we're joined by Zach Stoltenberg, who's an architect and hospitality designer at Clockwork Architecture + Design.
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13 Sep 2022 | How One TikTok Video Generated $70,000 in Reservations | 00:28:57 | |
Alex Burkett is the CEO of Outdoor Alliances, a marketing company that specializes in outdoor hospitality resorts. Today, Alex shares his secrets to marketing a glamping business.
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17 Oct 2022 | Hot Tubs, Oysters and Cheese - This New Brunswick Glampground Has It All | 00:32:06 | |
Today we're joined by Patrick Gauvin, Co-Founder of Cielo Maritime Glamping.
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25 Oct 2022 | If You've Found This Podcast Useful, We've Got a Very Small Favour to Ask | 00:01:24 | |
02 Nov 2022 | The Best Tactic for Getting 5-Star Reviews I've Ever seen | 00:45:01 | |
Today, we're joined by Donna Vaughan of Hawley Farm Glamping. Hawley Farm consistently gets rave reviews from guests, and a lot of it is down to tricks of the trade that Donna picked up from her past life as a restaurant owner. Listen to discover her secrets and how you can apply them to your own glamping business.
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30 Nov 2022 | How to Start a Glamping Business for Less Than $10,000 | 00:29:39 | |
Today's guest is an unusual one. He got his first glamping business up and running for less than $10,000, which is almost unheard of in the glamping industry. Listen to discover how Nick Rodriguez achieved his glamping dreams without breaking the bank.
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12 Jan 2023 | The Science Behind Creating a 5-Star Glamping Experience | 00:44:03 | |
How much more can you charge per night when you have ensuite bathrooms vs shared bathrooms? How much are glamping businesses that offer food and beverage able to charge compared to self-catered sites?
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13 Feb 2023 | The Smartest Real Estate Tactic We've Seen From a Glamping Business | 00:25:19 | |
Today, we spoke to Nancy Sweeney, owner of the Woods of Eden Glampground in Maine. As well as explaining how she created a 5-star glamping experience, she taught us about the smartest land-buying tactic we've ever seen from a glamping business. It won't work for everyone, but emulating it can drastically reduce your project's permitting risk...
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28 Mar 2023 | How to Design Your Glamping Site Like Disneyland - With AutoCamp's Chief Growth Officer | 00:49:23 | |
We've got a real treat for you today!
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13 May 2023 | NEVER Buy a Property With These Red Flags | 00:32:33 | |
Looking for a property for your glamping business? Listen to this episode before you do anything else.
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11 Jul 2023 | How to Get Your Glamping Project Funded | 00:50:20 | |
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.
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18 Jul 2023 | Secrets from the Biggest Glamping Company in the World | 00:36:45 | |
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.
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25 Jul 2023 | Bootstrapping, Scaling and Educating in the Glamping Industry | 00:40:20 | |
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.
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04 Aug 2023 | Meet the Elon Musk of Glamping! | 00:25:20 | |
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!
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09 Aug 2023 | How Glamping Transformed a Ski Resort's Bottom Line | 00:33:05 | |
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.
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16 Aug 2023 | How to Charge $1,000+ Per Night for Your Glamping Business | 00:40:14 | |
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.
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23 Aug 2023 | Which Social Media Channel Is Best for Your Glamping Business? | 00:38:59 | |
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.
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30 Aug 2023 | How to Introduce F&B to Your Glampground | 00:31:39 | |
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.
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06 Sep 2023 | Glamping Industry FAQs with Woodall's Campground Magazine | 00:34:06 | |
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.
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13 Sep 2023 | The One Ingredient Every Glampground MUST Have | 00:39:50 | |
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.
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20 Sep 2023 | How to Host Events at Your Glampground | 00:31:37 | |
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.
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27 Sep 2023 | Why Has Under Canvas Been So Successful? - Under Canvas Glamping Special Part 1 | 00:33:34 | |
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.
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11 Oct 2023 | Invest In Our Glamping Projects! | 00:00:55 | |
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18 Oct 2023 | Interviewing the Pioneer of Glamping - Under Canvas Special Part 2 | 00:53:18 | |
We're back with a new co-host and one of our biggest ever guests!
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25 Oct 2023 | Introducing the World's First Interactive Treehouse Resort | 00:35:28 | |
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.
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01 Nov 2023 | When Glamping Meets Silicon Valley - Lucky Arrow Retreat | 00:36:47 | |
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.
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08 Nov 2023 | From Schoolteacher to 6-Figure Glamping Entrepreneur | 00:44:14 | |
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!
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15 Nov 2023 | How to Use Bank Loans to Fund Your Glamping Business | 00:42:42 | |
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!
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22 Nov 2023 | How to Build a 144-Unit Glamping Resort | 00:28:55 | |
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.
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29 Nov 2023 | How to Start a Glamping Business in California | 00:28:57 | |
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.
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07 Dec 2023 | How to Combine Glamping, Camping and RV Parks | 00:35:39 | |
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.
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13 Dec 2023 | Wisdom From the Founder of the American Glamping Association | 01:04:08 | |
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.
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10 Jan 2024 | How to Construct a Glampground | 00:47:06 | |
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.
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17 Jan 2024 | The Most Difficult Glamping Startup Journey We've Ever Seen! - Open Sky | 00:47:02 | |
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.
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24 Jan 2024 | Guest Experience Tips from Veteran Glampers - HoneyTrek | 00:42:18 | |
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!
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31 Jan 2024 | The Owner of 17 Glamping Sites Tells All - AfriCamps | 00:36:38 | |
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.
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07 Feb 2024 | How to Avoid Lawsuits for Your Glampground By Following the ADA | 00:38:47 | |
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.
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14 Feb 2024 | The Glampground that Partnered with Matthew McConaughey | 00:53:35 | |
Today's guest is Blake Smith, Founder of Walden Retreats in Texas. We speak to him about how he raised the capital for his glamping project, the details of Walden Retreats' backend operations, and the partnership with Matthew McConaughey's bourbon brand that had a huge impact on his business.
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21 Feb 2024 | The Ultimate Guide to Glampground Financing - Expert Reveals All | 00:28:58 | |
Today's guest is Paul Bosley from Business Finance Depot. Paul is an expert in all things glampground financing, and he walks us through the process of SBA loans, USDA loans and equipment financing. 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.
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28 Feb 2024 | How to Run a Glamping Business in the Winter | 00:34:39 | |
This week's episode is a winter glamping special! Our guests are Josh Turner and Jane Rushbridge, owners of Blackstrap Glamping Resort in Saskatoon, Canada. Temperatures reach minus 50 celsius (minus 58 farenheit) in that part of the world, so we dig deep into what it takes to operate a successful glamping business in the extreme winter.
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06 Mar 2024 | An Update On Our Glamping Development | 00:07:00 | |
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13 Mar 2024 | How to Create a 5-Star Glamping Experience With Bell Tents | 00:59:16 | |
This week's guest are Carolyn and Rob Sourek from Columbia Gorge Getaways. They talk us through how they developed their 400+ acre property, how they create a 5-star experience without charging 5-star prices, and the things they'd do differently if they could do it all over again.
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26 Mar 2024 | A Masterclass on Providing 5-Star Glamping Hospitality - The Fields | 00:50:00 | |
Today's guest is Irene Wood, owner of The Fields in South Haven, Michigan. Irene has created a beautiful glamping site that offers unrivalled guest service. Unlike many of our guests, her hospitality policy is for her and her staff to meet their guests several times throughout their stay. She talks us through the process of implementing this model, among many other discussion points.
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01 Apr 2024 | Introducing a FREE Glamping Course - Easy Entry to a Glamping Business with Chris Jeub | 00:11:22 | |
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05 Apr 2024 | The Glamping Site Booked 18 Months In Advance | 00:41:31 | |
Today's guest is Derry Green from The Secret Garden Glamping in the UK. His site is booked out 18 months in advance, and he recently appeared on Dragons' Den (the UK version of Shark tank), achieving his target of raising 100,000 GBP. He gives us a marketing masterclass, predictions on the future of the industry and much more.
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18 Apr 2024 | Building the UK's Biggest Glamping Site | 00:38:56 | |
This week's guest is Glampitect's original founder, Calum MacLeod. He joins us to talk about his journey from his first site on family land in 2018, to founding Glampitect, to the 59-unit megaproject he's building at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England.
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25 Apr 2024 | Building the Rocky Mountains' First Luxury Glamping Site | 00:35:53 | |
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02 May 2024 | Mirror Cabins, Mystery Boxes and Nordic Spas - Creekside RNR | 00:30:12 | |
Today's guest is Angele Miller from Creekside RNR in New Brunswick. She's built a beautiful glamping site on the east coast of Canada, complete with Nordic spas, yoga rooms and mystery boxes!
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13 May 2024 | How We Ran the Numbers for Our Luxury Glampground | 00:49:17 | |
This week, Nick and Connor are joined by Lee Pritchard, the CFO of Posh Outdoors. We discuss why Lee decided to enter the glamping revenue share game; how he ran the numbers for Posh's first project; the importance of a sensitivity analysis, and more. | |||
22 May 2024 | Glamping Business Insurance 101 - Why You MUST Have it | 00:28:45 | |
Today's guest is Chris Hipple from Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance. Chris is a true expert in the field of outdoor hospitality insurance, and he explains what insurance glamping operators need, why it's important, and the consequences of overlooking this vital ingredient. | |||
31 May 2024 | From Luxury Hotels to a Californian Glamping Resort - How to Create a Magical Hospitality Experience | 01:17:49 | |
Today's guest is Jacob Halverson, current Experiences Manager at Bishop's Lodge (an Auberge Resort) and former General Manager of Mendocino Grove, a large glamping resort in California. Jacob is a true hospitality expert with an incredible amount of hotel and glamping operational experience, and he joins us to discuss everything from how to create a magical hospitality experience to why you should avoid using bunk beds. | |||
26 Jun 2024 | How to Build a Glamping Brand From Scratch | 00:50:57 | |
Kampgrounds of America is the biggest name in camping, and one of the best-known companies in North America. After decades of experience in traditional outdoor hospitality, they decided to enter the world of glamping with the launch of Terramor in Acadia, Maine. We spoke to Whitney Scott, the mastermind behind that development, to dive into how they did it and what they learnt from the process. | |||
20 Jun 2024 | Corrected Audio - 5 Steps to Glamping Marketing Success with Conrad O'Connell | 00:42:27 | |
Huge apologies - we uploaded the wrong audio file when we published this episode last week! | |||
03 Jul 2024 | The Secrets Behind a Netflix-Featured Glampground | 00:42:52 | |
Bolt Farm Treehouse is one of the best-loved and most successful glamping businesses in North America. This Tennessee glampground offers a spectacular guest experience and is reaping the rewards in high daily rates and occupancy. You may also know them from their appearance on Netflix's "The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals". | |||
10 Jul 2024 | From Building a Playhouse for Steph Curry's Kids to Owning a Magical Glamping Resort | 00:32:10 | |
Tyson Leavitt made his name in a Netflix show where he built a playhouse for Steph Curry's kids, but his best creative work has come at Charmed Resorts, a magical glamping escape in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. | |||
17 Jul 2024 | Special Episode Part 1 - The Most Important Lessons from 75 Episodes of the Podcast | 00:47:01 | |
Welcome to Part 1 of the most important episode we've ever recorded.
Episode references (links to Apple Podcasts, but also available on Spotify and Youtube): Rule 1 - It’s Going to Be Hard Rule 2 - The Results Can Be Incredible Rule 3 - There’s No One Correct Model Rule 4 - Don’t Neglect the Boring Stuff Rule 5 - Housing for Seasonal Workers Rule 6 - Community Outreach Is Vital | |||
24 Jul 2024 | Special Episode Part 2 - The Most Important Lessons from 75 Episodes of the Podcast | 00:32:05 | |
Welcome to Part 2 of the most important episode we've ever recorded.
Episode references (links to Apple Podcasts, but also available on Spotify and Youtube): Rule 8 - The Little Touches Can Mean the Most Rule 9 - Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Rule 10 - It Can Be Incredibly Rewarding | |||
31 Jul 2024 | What Sets Apart the Top 5% of Operators? (P.S. We've Revamped the Podcast) | 01:10:00 | |
Welcome to the first episode of The Unique Hospitality Podcast, formerly known as The Start A Glamping Business Podcast!
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07 Aug 2024 | From Champagne Buttons to Gatorade at Dinner - The Coolest Shit We've Seen In the Industry | 01:09:03 | |
A "bring me my champagne" button; zorb balling through Chinatown, and serving Gatorade at dinner.
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14 Aug 2024 | Why We're Bullish About Glamping; The Hottest Short-Term Rental Markets; and How to Get Your Next Great Hospitality Idea - Zach Busekrus | 00:54:17 | |
Unique stay aficionado, Zach Busekrus, is back on the Unique Hospitality Podcast! This week, we discuss the coolest unique stays Zach has come across; why nature gives glamping the edge over hotels; which parts of the US are experiencing a short-term rental boom, and much, much more.
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21 Aug 2024 | Hands-On vs Hands-Off Hospitality - Ben Wolff and Irene Wood Debate | 00:55:31 | |
Ben Wolff and Irene Wood are two of the most successful entrepreneurs in the boutique glamping / unique stay space. Despite their similar results, their models of hospitality couldn't be more different.
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28 Aug 2024 | How Unreasonable Hospitality Can Transform Your Glamping Business (Book Club Episode 1) | 01:14:28 | |
Unreasonable Hospitality is a bestselling book by world-leading restauranteur, Will Guidara. Guidara found fame and fortune through Eleven Madison Park, his high-end New York restaurant that would go on to win 3 Michelin Stars and multiple James Beard awards.
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04 Sep 2024 | Glamping Design Secrets From Autocamp's Former Senior Design Director | 01:30:29 | |
AutoCamp is one of the world's biggest glamping brands. After starting small with their first Santa Barbara location in 2013, their growth rate exploded following a $115 million investment from Whitman Peterson, a private equity firm, in 2019. | |||
11 Sep 2024 | Common Traits of Projects That Get Funded (3 Case Studies) | 01:31:08 | |
Nick Parker (Live Oak Bank) returns to the pod! He and Connor have worked on many hospitality projects together, and they have the inside track on the operators that get funding for the unique hospitality developments. You won't be surprised to learn that there are plenty of common traits among the most successful.
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18 Sep 2024 | Meet the Guy Who Builds Hotels for Rockstars | 00:56:25 | |
Mike Baxter loves three things: hotels, rock 'n' roll, and partying. That's what led to the creation of House of Gods, a completely immersive rockstar hotel in the heart of Edinburgh. | |||
25 Sep 2024 | Gay Glamping! How Campit Resort Became an LGBTQ+ Haven | 00:49:16 | |
We love niche concepts at The Unique Hospitality Podcast, and this week we were delighted to talk LGBTQ+ hospitality with Randy Henry, Ops Manager at Campit Resort in Saugatuck. | |||
30 Sep 2024 | Why Nature Is Everything; How to Listen to Your Guests; and Bootstrapping a Glamping Startup - Blake Smith and Bygnal Dutson | 01:43:11 | |
In what's rapidly becoming our favorite episode format, two of the best operators in the business join Nick and Connor in a wide-ranging, round-table glamping discussion. Blake Smith of Walden Retreats and Bygnal Dutson of Open Sky never disappoint when they're on the pod, and today is no exception.
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09 Oct 2024 | How the glamping industry is evolving; how to choose the right form of capital; and how to prepare for a recession - Bryan Auchterlonie (Destination Capital) | 01:13:09 | |
Bryan Auchterlonie is one of the most knowledgeable people in the outdoor hospitality space when it comes to capital. Through his firm, Destination Capital, he's worked with some of the biggest players in glamping, including Under Canvas, AutoCamp and KSL. | |||
16 Oct 2024 | What's the Most Popular Glamping Unit? - Data Deep Dive With Shari Heilala | 01:09:44 | |
Connor's boss joins us on the pod this week!
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30 Oct 2024 | From Getaway to Nude Campsites - The Story of Topos Ventures | 01:17:40 | |
There's a growing class of glamping consultants that cut their teeth at the venture-backed brands like Getaway (now Postcard Cabins) and AutoCamp. The experiences they gained from scaling high-end hospitality quickly equipped them with a wide range of skills that they take into client projects today.
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06 Nov 2024 | The Glampground with a 94% Occupancy Rate, Celebrity Clientele and a Netflix Show | 01:20:46 | |
With daily rates of $800+ per night and near-100% occupancy, Bolt Farm Treehouse is arguably the most successful independent glamping business in North America. Other links: | |||
13 Nov 2024 | The Future of Unique Hospitality - Round Table with Ben Wolff, Isaac French and Zach Busekrus | 01:20:04 | |
Today's episode is a special co-production with the "Behind the Stays" Podcast. Zach Busekrus and I were joined by two of the biggest names in the unique hospitality space, Ben Wolff and Isaac French.
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20 Nov 2024 | From Under Canvas to the Grand Canyon - The Story of Jeremy Budge and Backland Glamping | 01:15:58 | |
Jeremy Budge was one of the earliest hires at Under Canvas, the pioneering glamping brand that was acquired for over $100 million in 2019.
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27 Nov 2024 | The Secret to 1.2 Million Followers for Your Glamping Site | 00:49:00 | |
Derry Green returns to the podcast to reveal his secrets for social media domination. He tells us how Secret Garden Glamping accumulated 1.2 million followers and became an online phenomenon; how he designs his sites around social media engagement; and why TikTok holds the key to succeeding on Instagram. | |||
04 Dec 2024 | The Craziest Glamping Site We've Ever Seen | 00:57:21 | |
Today's guest is the opposite of every previous operator we've had on the show. And his counter-intuitive strategy may give you your next great idea.
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11 Dec 2024 | Why Winter Glamping Is a Hidden Goldmine, and How to Exploit It | 00:50:35 | |
Sorry for the delay on this week's episode - my laptop is broken!
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18 Dec 2024 | Christmas Special + An Update On the Future of the Podcast | 01:17:22 | |
Jacob Halverson joins Nick and Connor for a bumper Christmas special! We discuss our favorite glamping resorts, glamping naughty and nice lists, and our favorite Christmas movies.
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05 Feb 2025 | What Can American Operators Learn from Luxury African Safaris? | 01:14:21 | |
We're back! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Nick and Connor are excited to return with the first episode of the new year, and boy is it a good'un. We're joined by Michel Girardin and (rejoined by) Andrew Murphy to talk all things African glamping. This industry traces its roots back to that amazing continent, and there's a ton we can learn from the incredible resorts out there today. We cover the stage-play approach of Sabi Sabi in South Africa, the number one trait Michel looks for when hiring a safari guide, the pros and cons of giving your guests Wi-Fi, and so much more. We also introduce the podcast's new schedule for 2025. It's going to be a good year! Links mentioned:
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19 Feb 2025 | How Ken Barber Scaled His Californian Glamping Business | Wildhaven Glamping | 01:26:58 | |
In Connor's first solo-hosted episode, he speaks to Ken Barber of Wildhaven Glamping in California. Ken has pulled off the notoriously difficult task of starting and scaling a Californian glamping operation, and he dives into his initial capital raise, Wildhaven's mid-marketing positioning, and the art of scaling a glamping business. Links mentioned: Other links: | |||
05 Mar 2025 | How to Hire the Best Staff In Outdoor Hospitality | 01:20:05 | |
Jacob Halverson joins Connor and Nick to discuss all things recruitment. How do you find staff for your hospitality operation? What questions should you ask them in interviews? How does the process change according to job role? Links: | |||
15 Jan 2021 | The Story of Glampitect, USPs and Hot Tubs - Calum MacLeod | 00:39:55 | |
In the first ever episode of The Glampitect Podcast, Glampitect's co-founder, Calum MacLeod joins us to recount how Glampitect came to be. He also runs us through what Glampitect offer to prospective glamping site owners, and our plans for 2021.
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27 Jan 2021 | Creating a Truly Experiential Destination - Jason Devenish | 00:26:50 | |
In the second episode of The Glampitect PODcast, Jason Devenish of Leisure Design Projects and Enchanted Creations speaks about the importance of creating an experiential destination, as opposed to the traditional 'cookie cutter' approach for your glamping site.
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03 Feb 2021 | The Best and Worst Decisions I Made When Setting Up A Glamping Site - Morag Sallabanks | 00:34:23 | |
In the third episode of The Glampitect PODcast, we're joined by Morag Sallabanks of Braeview Glamping, which is a glamping site that's currently under construction. She's full of great advice for anyone who wants to set up a glamping site, as she's learned plenty of lessons along the way.
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09 Feb 2021 | How to Market Your Glamping Site on Social Media - Moray Donaldson | 00:26:15 | |
Today we're joined by Glampitect's in-house marketing expert, Moray Donaldson.
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16 Feb 2021 | Sustainability, Adventure Tourism and International Glamping - Eden Flaherty | 00:27:15 | |
Today we're joined by Eden Flaherty of Glamping Advisors. They're a glamping consultancy service based in Portugal, so they're essentially the Glampitect of the Iberian Peninsula.
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23 Feb 2021 | Creating a Biodiverse Glamping Site - Pete Wharton and Matt Wall | 00:30:47 | |
Today we're joined by two environmental experts Pete Wharton and Matt Wall of Wharton Natural Infrastructure Consultants.
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02 Mar 2021 | What Can UK Glamping Sites Take From the US? With Steph Curtis-Raleigh | 00:42:52 | |
Today we're joined by Steph Curtis-Raleigh, an industry expert, publisher of International Glamping Business magazine and organiser at Eco Resort Network.
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09 Mar 2021 | The Best and Worst Things About Owning a Glamping Site - Ali Young | 00:27:03 | |
Ali Young, co-founder of NC500 Pods and Glampitect, joins us today.
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16 Mar 2021 | Advice From a Legend of the Industry - Bob O'Connor | 00:53:31 | |
If you've got any sort of interest in the hospitality and leisure industry, there's a good chance you'll be aware of Bob O'Connor and his work.
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23 Mar 2021 | How To Achieve a 75% Occupancy Rate in Your First Month - Calum MacLeod | 00:29:38 | |
Glampitect and North Coast 500 Pods co-founder, Calum MacLeod, is back for the 10th episode of The Glampitect PODcast.
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30 Mar 2021 | What It's Like Running a Glamping Site - Christine Maclean | 00:21:13 | |
Today we're joined by Christine Maclean, who runs the daily operations of the North Coast 500 Pods glamping sites in Brora and Achmelvich. If you're want to know about the day-to-day aspects of a glamping business, or you're thinking of outsourcing this side to someone like Christine, you should give it a listen.
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06 Apr 2021 | How to Get 68,000+ Social Media Followers for Your Glamping Site - Patryk Wargacki | 00:29:17 | |
Today we're joined by Patryk Wargacki, social media coordinator for Glampitect and North Coast 500 Pods. Patryk is a huge reason why NC500 Pods have 33,000 followers on Instagram and 35,000 likes on Facebook. The content he produces daily has built a huge audience, generated lots of engagement and resulted in thousands of pounds worth of bookings for the site.
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13 Apr 2021 | The Biggest Mistakes You'll Make On Your Glamping Journey - Ali Young | 00:31:53 | |
Ali Young, co-founder of Glampitect and North Coast 500 Pods, returns to the podcast today to discuss the common mistakes he sees prospective and existing glamping site owners making. This is a must listen for anyone at any stage of their glamping journey.
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27 Apr 2021 | Glamping in the Middle East - Chris Nader | 00:32:13 | |
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11 May 2021 | From Farming to Glamping - Carol Oulton | 00:20:52 | |
Today we're joined by Carol Oulton, owner of Newlands Hall Farm and the Weardale Retreat. Weardale Retreat is a glamping offering consisting of a shepherd hut and a hot tub overlooking the Durham Dales, and it's been a roaring success since Carol decided to diversify her farming business last year. If you're a farmer considering diversifying into glamping, this episode is for you.
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25 May 2021 | How to Deal With Tricky Neighbours | 00:36:58 | |
Today we're joined by the Head of Operations at NC500 Limited, Craig Mills. Craig has played a huge role in growing NC500 as a business, facilitating partnerships with hundreds of businesses along the North Coast 500 route and driving footfall to a once-neglected region of Scotland.
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08 Jun 2021 | The Importance of a Feasibility Study | 00:27:04 | |
Today we're joined by Luke Pica, Research and Reporting Lead at Glampitect. One of Luke's main roles is to oversee our feasibility study programme. A feasibility study is a vital stage of the glamping journey for any prospective glamping site owner, and in this episode we delve into what a feasibility study is, why it's important, what Glampitect offer in this regard, and what you need to do if you're undertaking your own feasibility assessment.
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22 Jun 2021 | How to Get Financing for Your Glamping Business | 00:27:50 | |
Have you ever thought about starting a glamping business but been put off by the costs involved? A lack of money doesn't necessarily signal the end of your glamping dream. Today we're joined by Ken Riley of GTF Event Equipment Financing to talk you through your financing options.
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