Hal Feinberg is the founder of Clear Sky Resorts. Clear Sky is the largest dome operation in the US, with resorts in Utah and Arizona.

Hal joins us to discuss his journey to this point, his special interior designs, how he scaled to a second location, and much more.

Posh Outdoors Links

• WeFunder page
• Schedule a call
• Nick's email: [email protected]

Live Oak Bank Links

• Website
• Email: [email protected] 

Other Links

• Clear Sky Resorts
• Glampitect North America
• The Glamping Insider (Nick's newsletter)
• Sage Outdoor Advisory

Learn what your outdoor hospitality business is worth and how you can maximize your value in a sale.  In this episode Connor interviews experts Bob Kaplan of NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers and Shari Heilala of Sage Outdoor Advisory.  Find out how your business is valued by appraisers and brokers in the current market.  Learn the strategies about maximizing the value of your business whether you are looking for a property or already operating. 

This episode is sponsored by Live Oak Bank.  The leaders in outdoor hospitality lending and the largest SBA lender in the country. 

Learn more at their website or email enquiries directly to their department head Pierce Verchick at [email protected] 

Links mentioned:

• NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers
• Sage Outdoor Advisory

Other links:

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

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:

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

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:

• Wildhaven Sonoma
• Wildhaven Yosemite
• Sage Outdoor Advisory

Other links:

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

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:

• Sage Outdoor Advisory
• Zaina Lodge
• Sabi Sabi
• Andy's previous episode is available on Apple, Spotify and Youtube

Other links:

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

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.

The podcast also begins with an update on our plans for the podcast in 2025. 

Thanks to all the listeners, and have a very merry Christmas!

Links mentioned:

• The Glamping Insider (my newsletter)
• Posh Outdoors' Looking Glass mirror cabins
• Ben Wolff's newsletter
• Get Paul Bosley's financial planner for free (email [email protected] for an intro)

The guys' favorite episodes of the year:

• Connor's winner: Bolt Farm - Apple Podcasts and Spotify
• Connor's second place: Travis Chambers - Apple Podcasts and Spotify
• Jacob's winner: Ben Wolff, Isaac French and Zach Busekrus - Apple Podcasts and Spotify
• Jacob's second place:: Will Spurzem - Apple Podcasts and Spotify
• Nick's winner: Bygnal Dutson - Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Other links:

• Posh Outdoors
• Schedule a call re Posh Outdoors
• Glampitect North America
• Sage Outdoor Advisory
• Bishop's Lodge

Sorry for the delay on this week's episode - my laptop is broken!

Everybody thinks of glamping as a summer activity, with the sun shining and the leaves in bloom. But have you ever considered glamping in minus 40 temperatures?

The good people of Saskatchewan, Canada do, and we think winter glamping will become more and more common as the industry matures. We're certainly making that bet with Posh Outdoors.

We connected with Josh Turner of Blackstrap Glamping to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities winter glamping brings.

Links mentioned:

• Get Paul Bosley's financial planner for free (email [email protected] for an intro)
• Blackstrap Glamping

Other links:

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

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.

Introducing Travis Chambers, Founder of Outpost X. Travis isn't trying to create luxury at Outpost X. He's comfortable with 20% of his guests not enjoying their experience.

To him, the goal is to transport guests to a whole other world. And while his strategy is unorthodox, most guests love it. And so does social media.

Tune in to learn what makes Outpost X different, why luxury isn't the be-all and end-all, and why Burning Man might spark some inspiration!

Links mentioned:

• Get Paul Bosley's financial planner for free (email [email protected] for an intro)
• Outpost X

Other links:

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

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.

Links:

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

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