Hear from the elite operators and brands driving the glamping and the outdoor hospitality industry forward. Gain insights on everything you need to launch, grow, and sell your business. Our content includes glamping, STVR / STR (short term rentals), unique stays, landscape resorts, RV Parks, RV resorts, and campgrounds This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory, the outdoor hospitality industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals.
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Outdoor Hospitality Podcast: Glamping, STR, Resorts, Unique Stays, RV Parks, RV Resorts & Campgrounds is a business podcast hosted by Sage Outdoor Advisory, with 144 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.
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Sage Outdoor Advisory hosts Outdoor Hospitality Podcast: Glamping, STR, Resorts, Unique Stays, RV Parks, RV Resorts & Campgrounds, a business show with 144 episodes published.
Are You Maximizing Your Most Important Software? Expert PMS Advice From Simon Smith of Storable Newbook - Glamping, RV Park & Campground
Sep 23, 20261h 6m
We sit down with Executive Leadership Simon Smith from Storable Newbook to unpack what the best glamping and RV park operators do differently with their property management software and data. We share the tactics that lift revenue per reservation, protect the guest experience, and help operators stay resilient as the market cools. • extend-your-stay promotions that drive extra nights and higher revenue per reservation • automated guest texting and shopping-cart add-ons that increase upsells without extra staff time • how customer success teams transfer best practice across regions and property types • market trends on occupancy, ADR, inflation pressures and what they mean for pricing decisions • guest expectations around amenities, cleanliness and why Wi‑Fi can be a deal breaker • the core metrics to track, including revenue per available site and promotion performance • exporting booking data into AI tools to spot pricing and operational opportunities • dynamic pricing basics and why OTA distribution still gets missed • which OTAs matter most, including Hipcamp, Booking.com and Expedia • where AI is heading next, including booking agents, reporting and BI • practical marketing ideas, including closed enthusiast groups to fill low season • loyalty and retention tactics that do not require a complex points system Click here to ask us a question or suggest content for the pod We work really hard to bring you the best content from the best operators in our industry and we do it all absolutely free of charge. All we ask is that you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so we can keep the momentum going. Simply go to the homepage of the podcast and scroll down till you see the stars. Thanks for your support and let's keep getting more people outside. 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.
What You Need to Consider When Selecting Your Units
Sep 11, 202638 min
Send us Fan Mail We walk through how we picked and built custom A-frame park model cabins for a Flagstaff cabin resort. We share the practical constraints and ROI trade-offs that actually decide whether your glamping units succeed, from zoning and power to transport and premium design details. • pivoting Ponderosa Pines Resorts into a cabin-led nature and wellness resort • sourcing modern park model cabins that stand out online • starting with constraints: CUP, zoning ordinances, building codes, RVIA certification • educating counties on classification and when axles are truly required • understanding shipping height limits and how trailers change design • planning utilities early, especially 30 amp vs 50 amp power decisions • comparing canvas vs hardwall units using all-in cost per key • factoring lifespan, replacement cycles, sound, critters, and climate control • designing for the target guest: couples, road trippers, remote workers • spending on high-perceived-value features: glass walls, kitchenette, great bathrooms • deciding between off-the-shelf units and custom units for defensibility • what we would upgrade next time on finishes for a premium feel Interested about getting a quote for a custom designed unit? Find out more at sandboxstay.com We work really hard to bring you the best content from the best operators in our industry and we do it all absolutely free of charge. All we ask is that you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so we can keep the momentum going. Simply go to the homepage of the podcast and scroll down till you see the stars. Thanks for your support and let's keep getting more people outside. 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.
Treehouses at the Confluence of Two Waterfalls - The Launch Story of Tuxedo Falls with Lark Elliott
Aug 19, 20261h 19m
Send us Fan Mail We catch up with Lark Elliott one year after opening Tuxedo Falls to learn what it takes to turn a rare waterfall property near Asheville into a high-demand glamping retreat. We dig into design choices like open air soak tubs, heated toilet seats, brutal infrastructure realities, and the operating and marketing decisions that drive reviews, pricing power, and direct bookings. • How exceptional land and location can do your selling • Choosing Bushtec safari tents and building true treehouses around living trees • Guest experience details that lift reviews and return visits • The hidden horizontal infrastructure budget: stormwater, roads, rock, wells and septic • Zoning, utility availability and fire access as early deal killers • Financing a proof of concept while building infrastructure for future units • The whiplash shift from builder to operator and what to fix first • Handing off social media marketing and using paid social to find the right guest • Dynamic pricing and revenue management trade-offs at different unit counts • Leveraging tourism board PR and avoiding costly OTA surprises • Mentoring, books and practical habits that make operations saner • Using travel insurance messaging to reduce cancellation pain Check out tuxedofalls.com or reach out to lark at lark@tuxedofalls.com We work really hard to bring you the best content from the best operators in our industry and we do it all absolutely free of charge. All we ask is that you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so we can keep the momentum going. Simply go to the homepage of the podcast and scroll down till you see the stars. Thanks for your support and let's keep getting more people outside. 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.
Wellness by Design: Building a Truly Holistic Hospitality Experience
Jul 29, 20261h 2m
Send us Fan Mail We talk with Justin Kamm, founder of North Star Farm, about transforming a blueberry farm in New York's Western Catskills into a wellness-focused glamping destination. Justin shares how a personal health journey inspired the concept—and how thoughtful design, authentic storytelling, and intentional guest experiences have become powerful drivers of direct bookings, repeat visits, and long-term brand loyalty. In this episode, we discuss: transforming a working farm into a hospitality business that isn't dependent on commodity-crop economics identifying three core guest segments and why destination positioning is critical using professional photography and organic social media to increase direct bookings turning a personal health crisis into a hospitality philosophy centered on healthy living designing geodesic domes with superior ventilation, low- and zero-VOC materials, and healthier building products overcoming the construction challenges of raw, sloped land, including foundations, utilities, septic systems, and winter conditions streamlining operations with self-check-in, automated messaging, and a comprehensive digital guidebook intentionally designing guest moments that create emotional connections, memorable experiences, and word-of-mouth marketing prioritizing exceptional sleep quality and comfort—even when it comes at the expense of higher margins balancing occupancy, ADR, and thoughtful expansion without losing the property's unique character using sheep, humor, and storytelling to create a distinctive and memorable brand We work really hard to bring you the best content from the best operators in our industry and we do it all absolutely free of charge. All we ask is that you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so we can keep the momentum going. Simply go to the homepage of the podcast and scroll down till you see the stars. Thanks for your support and let's keep getting more people outside. This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory , the industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals.
A Resort Name That Dares You to Relax and a Developer Who Built It to Last - Justin McWilliams of Camp QYB
Jul 15, 202647 min
Send us Fan Mail A mile of waterfront, a hillside that photographs cannot explain, and a resort name that dares you to relax. We’re joined by Justin McWilliams, developer and owner of Camp QYB (Camp Quitcherbichin) on Lake Bridgeport near Runaway Bay, Texas, fresh off winning Glamping Resort of the Year from TACO. Justin has spent roughly four decades in construction and land development, and he brings that hard-earned perspective to what it takes to build a real outdoor hospitality destination from scratch. We talk about why variety matters in glamping and RV resort design: cabins, wagons, Airstreams, capsule-style units, and a growing number of RV sites, all built around the idea that many guests want nature plus community. From there, we dig into the amenity engine that makes the place work, including an old western town hub, multiple food and beverage concepts, events, activities on the lake, and the small details that create a “whimsical” feeling at night. Justin also shares the thinking behind the brand ethos: leave the complaining at home and be present. Then we get practical about the business of campground development: unexpected rock conditions and how they reused boulders, fighting for water and sewer, how interest rates and timing can squeeze a project, and why conservative underwriting matters. Justin breaks down occupancy reality (including the logic behind modelling closer to 35%), the importance of weekday demand, and how ancillary revenue can change the revenue strategy for high-amenity resorts. We also cover events that sell, partnering with charities, and Justin’s next moves, from modular housing ideas to sourcing commercial-grade solar lighting and supplies directly. If you care about glamping resort development, RV park operations, feasibility, occupancy strategy, and building a place guests talk about long after checkout, hit subscribe, share this with a builder or operator you know, and leave us a review. What would you prioritise first: more units, or better amenities? We work really hard to bring you the best content from the best operators in our industry and we do it all absolutely free of charge. All we ask is that you consider leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so we can keep the momentum going. Simply go to the homepage of the podcast and scroll down till you see the stars. Thanks for your support and let's keep getting more people outside. This podcast is powered by Sage Outdoor Advisory , the industry leaders in feasibility studies and appraisals.
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