Glamping Americas Podcast

This is an inspirational and aspirational podcast sharing tips and information to ignite your imagination and shape your vision for your own outdoor luxury camping business. This is where you learn from guest experts and podcast host Sarah Riley from The Glamping Academy who has been immersed in unique accommodations around the world for more than 20 years. Together with the owners of The Glamping Show Americas, we will be sharing how to launch or evolve your glamping enterprise, and pros from every corner of the industry will be sharing their hard-earned hospitality expertise to support your success.This podcast is published by The Glamping Show Americas in partnership with Sarah Riley, for Glamping business professionals who visit from the four corners of the world. This outstanding Show, their trade magazine Glamping Business Americas together with this podcast offers a year-round immersive experience complementing the regular in-person live events in Colorado, giving an invaluable

Glamping Americas Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Sarah Riley, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sarah Riley hosts Glamping Americas Podcast, a business show with 45 episodes published.

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  Episode #45

  45. Can AI Protect the Personal Touch and build more profit? With Grevon.ai

  Sep 22, 202654 min

  You got into glamping because you love the personal side of it. Chatting with guests when they arrive. Giving them your own local tips, not something off a leaflet. Being the person who makes their stay feel like it was made just for them. But what happens when the phone is ringing, and questions are coming in by email from potential guests who might move on to the next property if you don't pick up? Who answers the phone when you're not, and what's the cost of missing that conversation because you're too busy on site? So today I'm talking to Todd Sabo, Chief Growth Officer at Grevon, an AI booking platform built for hospitality and outdoor operators. In this episode, I explore how this AI tool helps you secure bookings and increase revenue, without losing the human touch. So if you're curious about how AI can help you deliver a better service today… than you did yesterday… and make more money while you do… this episode is definitely for you. For more information, please contact: Grevon.ai Sell the experience, not just the stay, with https://grevon.ai/ Free 14-day trial available Todd Sabo - Chief Growth Officer https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddsabo/ __________ MarsDome MarsDome is a glamping dome - an insulated composite dome for resorts, retreats, and holiday stays. Unlike fabric tents and thin-shell domes, it's built as a solid, one-piece monocoque shell with 4-inch (106 mm) continuous insulation rated R-35. That one design decision solves the two complaints glamping operators hear most: noise and condensation. The dense shell cuts storm noise by roughly 35 dB, and the continuous insulation keeps the inside dry - no water dripping onto guests. MarsDome installs in an afternoon with three to four people and is designed to last 50 years. Contact: solutions@marsdomes.com or WhatsApp +86 137 7533 8243, or learn more at https://marsdomes.com __________ American Glamping Association Ruben Martinez https://americanglampingassociation.net/ __________ Sarah Riley, Podcast host - Glamping, retreat events, and guest attraction Glamping Academy & Owners Club https://inspiredcourses.com Glamping done-for-you marketing studio https://inspiredcollectiveltd.com/ __________ Glamping Show Americas , Denver, Colorado https://www.glampingshow.us info@glampingshow.us

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  Episode #43

  43. How to Charge 3x More Without a Hot Tub: The Glamping Experiment That's Rewriting Hospitality

  Aug 1, 202656 min

  What if everything you've been told about building a successful glamping business is backwards? What if adding more amenities isn't the answer... What if discounting isn't the answer... And what if the secret to charging three times the average nightly rate has nothing to do with having a bigger budget? In this fascinating episode, Sarah Riley sits down with Janice Wilson , software engineer, hospitality innovator and founder of Menizei, a boutique glamping retreat that's quietly becoming one of the most talked-about businesses in outdoor hospitality. Janice approaches her business like a scientist. Every decision is an experiment. Every marketing campaign is measured. Every guest interaction is tested. And, unlike most entrepreneurs, she openly shares both the successes and the failures so others can learn from them. In this conversation, you'll discover: • Why Janice deliberately removed amenities that most operators consider essential, and why guests love it. • How she's able to command premium prices without competing on features. • The surprising guest behaviour data that's reshaping her entire marketing strategy. • Why she believes hospitality businesses should stop trying to be "better" than the competition and instead become a category of one . • How AI is helping independent operators build tools and systems that were once only available to the world's largest hotel brands. • Why the future of luxury hospitality isn't technology… it's unforgettable human experiences. Whether you're planning your first glamping business, looking to increase profitability, or simply fascinated by the future of hospitality and AI, this episode is packed with ideas that will challenge conventional thinking and leave you inspired to look at your own business in a completely different way. Janice will also be speaking at The Glamping Show Americas , where she'll be sharing her framework for creating a true hospitality unicorn… a business so distinctive it no longer competes on price or amenities. If you're ready to stop following the crowd and start building something remarkable, this is an episode you won't want to miss. _________ More Information: Janice Wilson janice@wilsonstudio.studio LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/janicewilson/ Wilson Studio https://wlsn.studio/ Menizei https://www.menizei.com/ Territori https://territori.io/ _________ Sarah Riley - Glamping, retreat events, and guest attraction Glamping Academy & Owners Club https://inspiredcourses.com Glamping done-for-you marketing studio https://inspiredcollectiveltd.com/ __________ The Glamping Show Americas, Denver, Colorado https://www.glampingshow.us info@glampingshow.us

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  Episode #42

  42. How Taylor Swift Accidentally Inspired a 71-Acre Glamping Dream

  Jul 1, 202659 min

  What do Taylor Swift, a sold-out concert, and a 71-acre property in rural Indiana have in common? More than you might think. When Maggie Klein secured tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, she unknowingly set in motion a chain of events that would completely change her family's future. With the house needed for concert guests, her husband Mark suddenly found himself with an unexpected free weekend and one simple task: find somewhere else to stay. Instead, he found something much bigger. What started as a casual scouting trip to explore potential investment opportunities quickly became an emotional connection to a piece of land that neither Mark nor Maggie could ignore. Just days later, they found themselves asking a very different question—not "Should we do this?" but "How are we going to make this happen?" In this episode, we meet Mark and Maggie at the very beginning of their journey. There's no polished success story yet. No completed resort. No ribbon cutting. No grand opening. Instead, you'll hear the raw, honest reality of what it looks like to stand at the start of a dream. Together, they share how they discovered a remarkable 71-acre property near Indiana's famous Turkey Run State Park, why they believe nature itself is the greatest amenity, how they're balancing family life, careers, and business development, and the lessons they're learning as they navigate feasibility studies, financing, planning, and the countless decisions that come with building a hospitality business from scratch. If you've ever dreamed of creating a glamping site, retreat, or nature-based business—or you're simply fascinated by how big ideas become reality—this conversation offers a rare opportunity to follow a project from its very first steps. Because sometimes the most exciting stories aren't the ones that have already been written. They're the ones that are just beginning. __________ Mark & Maggie Cline Website: https://www.theparkeatturkeyrun.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparkeatturkeyrun/ __________ Sarah Riley - Glamping, retreat events, and guest attraction Glamping Academy & Owners Club https://inspiredcourses.com Glamping done -for- you marketing studio https://inspiredcollectiveltd.com/ __________ The Glamping Show Americas, Denver, Colorado https://www.glampingshow.us info@glampingshow.us

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  Episode #41

  41. From Tech Executive To Luxury Glamping And Retreat Visionary! How Leslie Built A Stunning Wellness Retreat In Texas

  Jun 1, 202633 minS0

  <p >In this fascinating conversation, Sarah Riley interviews Leslie Martin, founder of the breathtaking Lagom Retreat in the Texas Hill Country... a Swedish-inspired glamping, wellness and events destination that is already turning heads across the hospitality world. </p> <p >What makes Leslie's story even more incredible? </p> <p >She came from the tech industry with zero hospitality experience. </p> <p >Now she's creating one of the most unique outdoor hospitality experiences around, featuring extraordinary cabins from across the world, immersive wellness experiences, dark-sky stargazing, saunas, cold plunges and unforgettable design-led accommodation. </p> <p >In this episode, you'll discover: </p> <p >...

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  Episode #40

  40. Camp-Let: The Tiny Trailer That Could Launch a Big Hospitality Business

  May 1, 202633 minS0

  <p >What if starting an outdoor hospitality business didn't require land, cabins, permits, or a six-figure investment? In this episode, Sarah Riley speaks with Adam Odgaard from Isabella Camping about the Camp-Let tent trailer… a clever Danish invention that has been popular across Europe for decades but is only now arriving in the United States. </p> <p >We explore how this lightweight trailer (just 595 lbs) unfolds into a surprisingly spacious camping setup with sleeping cabins and living space, and why it's attracting attention as a new business opportunity in the outdoor hospitality industry. They discuss: </p> <p >The fascinating 70-year hi...

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