Jeremy Budge was one of the earliest hires at Under Canvas, the pioneering glamping brand that was acquired for over $100 million in 2019. 

He left Under Canvas at the peak of its powers to start Backland Glamping, a secluded Arizona retreat, just a stone's throw from the Grand Canyon. He joins us to discuss the lessons he learned at Under Canvas, how he applied those to Backland, and how he plans to scale the current 10-unit resort. 

Links mentioned

• Backland Glamping
• Under Canvas

Other links

• Posh Outdoors
• Schedule a call re Posh Outdoors
• Glampitect North America
• The Glamping Insider (my newsletter)
• Sage Outdoor Advisory

Click here to ask us a question or suggest content for the pod

Newbook - www.newbook.cloud

Interested in learning more about Newbook? Book a software demonstration with one of their market consultants today and don't forget to mention you came from the Outdoor Hospitality Podcast to receive 15% off your Newbook subscription and your first month free. This offer is for Newbook Signature subscriptions only.

This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory, the industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals. 

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. 

You'll learn why their philosophy is "build less, spend more"; why Ben is betting big on wellness; and how their approaches to scale differ.

Subscribe to Behind the Stays:

• Apple
• Spotify

Ben and Isaac's links

• Onera
• Oasi
• Live Oak Lake
• isaacjfrench.com

Other links

• Posh Outdoors
• Schedule a call re Posh Outdoors
• Glampitect North America
• The Glamping Insider (my newsletter)

Click here to ask us a question or suggest content for the pod

Newbook - www.newbook.cloud

Interested in learning more about Newbook? Book a software demonstration with one of their market consultants today and don't forget to mention you came from the Outdoor Hospitality Podcast to receive 15% off your Newbook subscription and your first month free. This offer is for Newbook Signature subscriptions only.

This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory, the industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals. 

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. 

Tori Bolt, one half of the husband-wife founding team at Bolt Farm, joins us to pull the curtain back on how they reached these heady heights. Topics covered include the secret to rave guest reviews, the personal brand approach to marketing, and the growing importance of building code.

Links mentioned:

• Bolt Farm Treehouse
• Tori's workshop

Other links:

• Posh Outdoors
• Schedule a call re Posh Outdoors
• Glampitect North America
• The Glamping Insider (my newsletter)
• Sage Outdoor Advisory

Click here to ask us a question or suggest content for the pod

Newbook - www.newbook.cloud

Interested in learning more about Newbook? Book a software demonstration with one of their market consultants today and don't forget to mention you came from the Outdoor Hospitality Podcast to receive 15% off your Newbook subscription and your first month free. This offer is for Newbook Signature subscriptions only.

This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory, the industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals. 

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.

Samuel Morton and Nico Turek from Topos Ventures are great examples of this. Sam joined Getaway when they had 3 cabins, and by the time he left they'd rolled out 800+ units across the US.  Nico joined not long after Sam, and he spearheaded their property acquisition strategy.

Sam and Nico are true industry experts, and they joined us to share a wealth of knowledge. We cover everything from finding off-market land deals to the age-old debate of unit volume vs space.

Links mentioned:

• [email protected]
• Topos Ventures
• Reset Hotel

Other links:

• Posh Outdoors
• Schedule a call re Posh Outdoors
• Glampitect North America
• The Glamping Insider (my newsletter)
• Sage Outdoor Advisory

Click here to ask us a question or suggest content for the pod

Newbook - www.newbook.cloud

Interested in learning more about Newbook? Book a software demonstration with one of their market consultants today and don't forget to mention you came from the Outdoor Hospitality Podcast to receive 15% off your Newbook subscription and your first month free. This offer is for Newbook Signature subscriptions only.

This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory, the industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals. 

Sorry folks, no episode for you this week. The good news is we've got a cracking run of guests between now and Christmas.

• Read this week's Glamping Insider
• Subscribe to The Glamping Insider
• Check out Posh Outdoors

Connor's boss joins us on the pod this week! 

Shari Heilala is the Founder of Sage Outdoor Advisory, the leading provider of feasibility studies in the glamping space. Sage have been collecting data on the American glamping industry for years now, and they presented their 2024 findings at the Glamping Show in Denver earlier this month.

Shari joins us to share the key findings, and we discuss what they might mean for your glamping project and the wider industry.

Links mentioned:

• Read The Glamping Insider (my new weekly newsletter)
• Get the Sage data report
• The Sage glamping map

Other Links:

• Posh Outdoors
• Schedule a call re Posh Outdoors
• Glampitect North America
• Sage Outdoor Advisory

Click here to ask us a question or suggest content for the pod

Newbook - www.newbook.cloud

Interested in learning more about Newbook? Book a software demonstration with one of their market consultants today and don't forget to mention you came from the Outdoor Hospitality Podcast to receive 15% off your Newbook subscription and your first month free. This offer is for Newbook Signature subscriptions only.

This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory, the industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals. 

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.

He joins us on the pod to discuss everything from picking the right form of capital to his favourite hospitality destinations.

Links:

• Posh Outdoors
• Schedule a call re Posh Outdoors
• Glampitect North America
• Sage Outdoor Advisory
• Destination Capital
• Al Moudira
• Strawberry Hill
• Desert Tree 

Click here to ask us a question or suggest content for the pod

Newbook - www.newbook.cloud

Interested in learning more about Newbook? Book a software demonstration with one of their market consultants today and don't forget to mention you came from the Outdoor Hospitality Podcast to receive 15% off your Newbook subscription and your first month free. This offer is for Newbook Signature subscriptions only.

This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory, the industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals. 

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.

Links:

• Posh Outdoors
• Schedule a call re Posh Outdoors
• Glampitect North America
• Sage Outdoor Advisory
• Walden Retreats 
• Open Sky
• Blake's last episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Youtube
• Bygnal's last episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Youtube

Click here to ask us a question or suggest content for the pod

Newbook - www.newbook.cloud

Interested in learning more about Newbook? Book a software demonstration with one of their market consultants today and don't forget to mention you came from the Outdoor Hospitality Podcast to receive 15% off your Newbook subscription and your first month free. This offer is for Newbook Signature subscriptions only.

This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory, the industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals. 

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. 

Campit is a campground that caters specifically (but not exclusively) to the LGBTQ+ community. As well as discussing why this is important, we covered separate issues such as selling branded merch to your guests and marketing to niche communities.

Remember to check your feed on Monday for the early release of next week's episode with Blake Smith and Bygnal Dutson. This is so you can listen on your way to the Glamping Show!

 Links:

• Posh Outdoors
• Schedule a call re Posh Outdoors
• Glampitect North America
• Auberge Resorts
• Campit Resort

Click here to ask us a question or suggest content for the pod

Newbook - www.newbook.cloud

Interested in learning more about Newbook? Book a software demonstration with one of their market consultants today and don't forget to mention you came from the Outdoor Hospitality Podcast to receive 15% off your Newbook subscription and your first month free. This offer is for Newbook Signature subscriptions only.

This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory, the industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals. 

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.

In a wide-ranging conversation applicable to all hospitality operators, we discuss how to create a completely immersive experience for your guests; some cool ideas for upsells, and the bravery it takes to push ahead with a bold concept like House of Gods.

Expect a few laughs and some new ideas for your project along the way!

 Links:

• Posh Outdoors
• Schedule a call re Posh Outdoors
• Glampitect North America
• Storied Collection
• Nook Outdoors
• Good Morning Hospitality
• House of Gods

Click here to ask us a question or suggest content for the pod

Newbook - www.newbook.cloud

Interested in learning more about Newbook? Book a software demonstration with one of their market consultants today and don't forget to mention you came from the Outdoor Hospitality Podcast to receive 15% off your Newbook subscription and your first month free. This offer is for Newbook Signature subscriptions only.

This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory, the industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals.