The Unique Hospitality Podcast

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The Unique Hospitality Podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the glamping, short-term rental or unique stay space. Whether you're a seasoned operator or thinking of embarking on your first project, we guarantee you'll discover some golden nuggets if you tune in.

Each week, we invite a guest expert to dive deep into specific ideas, issues and talking points in the industry. 

Our aim for every episode is to distil the wisdom of our collective experience and help you apply it to your own projects.

Powered by Glampitect North America and Sage Outdoor Advisory, two leading companies in the outdoor hospitality space, we look forward to playing a role in your unique hospitality success!

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Glamping Design Secrets From Autocamp's Former Senior Design Director

Sep 04 2024 90 mins  
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.Will Spurzem joined the company as Senior Design Director that same year, and he was the design genius behind the locations that followed. He

How Unreasonable Hospitality Can Transform Your Glamping Business (Book Club Episode 1)

Aug 28 2024 74 mins  
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.In the book, Guidara distils the principles of Unreasonable Hospitality, which is his unique approach to serving guests that

Hands-On vs Hands-Off Hospitality - Ben Wolff and Irene Wood Debate

Aug 21 2024 55 mins  
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.At Onera (Ben's landscape hotel), guests won't see any on-site staff for the duration of their stay. It's all about that privacy and seclusion. At The Fields (Irene's glamping site),

Why We're Bullish About Glamping; The Hottest Short-Term Rental Markets; and How to Get Your Next Great Hospitality Idea - Zach Busekrus

Aug 14 2024 54 mins  
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. LinksInvest in Posh OutdoorsGlampitect North AmericaAuberge ResortsStaywatchThe Cave at Hocking Hil

From Champagne Buttons to Gatorade at Dinner - The Coolest Shit We've Seen In the Industry

Aug 07 2024 69 mins  
A "bring me my champagne" button; zorb balling through Chinatown, and serving Gatorade at dinner. Get your creative hat on, as our aim this week is to give you your next great idea for your unique hospitality business. Nick and Connor are joined by friend of the podcast, Jacob Halverson, to discuss some of the "cool shit" we've seen or done in the industry, and how it might transla

What Sets Apart the Top 5% of Operators? (P.S. We've Revamped the Podcast)

Jul 31 2024 70 mins  
Welcome to the first episode of The Unique Hospitality Podcast, formerly known as The Start A Glamping Business Podcast! We've revamped the format, with fewer interviews and more deep discussion on the important issues, ideas and challenges in glamping and unique hospitality. You'll hear more from previous guests that have provided the most value, and we think this will help us unc

Special Episode Part 2 - The Most Important Lessons from 75 Episodes of the Podcast

Jul 24 2024 32 mins  
Welcome to Part 2 of the most important episode we've ever recorded. To celebrate recording 75 episodes of The Start A Glamping Business Podcast, Nick was grilled by regular co-host, Connor Schwab, on the most important lessons he's learned from interviewing dozens of successful glamping operators.It's a must-listen for any prospective glamping operator, and we'd love for you to sh

Special Episode Part 1 - The Most Important Lessons from 75 Episodes of the Podcast

Jul 17 2024 47 mins  
Welcome to Part 1 of the most important episode we've ever recorded. To celebrate recording 75 episodes of The Start A Glamping Business Podcast, Nick was grilled by regular co-host, Connor Schwab, on the most important lessons he's learned from interviewing dozens of successful glamping operators.It's a must-listen for any prospective glamping operator, and we'd love for you to sh

From Building a Playhouse for Steph Curry's Kids to Owning a Magical Glamping Resort

Jul 10 2024 32 mins  
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. Charmed Resorts is truly a one-of-a-kind site that has to be seen to believed. Tune in to hear the story of how it happened.Wanted to invest in Posh Outdoors, our brand new glam

The Secrets Behind a Netflix-Featured Glampground

Jul 03 2024 42 mins  
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".This week, we're joined by Nathan Woods, former Mark