Podcast episodes, webinar recaps and practical takeaways from the operators and experts shaping the tour and activity industry.
Host Peter Syme sits down with Ambrose Bittner, a seasoned operator of private customised tours across Asia. They delve into the intricacies of running a tour operation, touching on key aspects like process engineering, client communication, and the decision to outsource tasks versus keeping them in-house. Ambrose shares his journey through COVID-19, during…
In this episode, Lia Garcia, CEO of Practical Wanderlust and Louisville Food Tours, shares her journey from starting a blog to becoming one of the largest travel blogs in the world. She discusses her monetization strategy, which includes ad revenue and affiliate marketing. Lia emphasizes the importance of authenticity, trust,…
In this episode, we’ll unpack why building direct sales through SEO and website optimization, along with embracing paid advertising on platforms like Facebook, can be game-changing, despite being time-consuming. We’ll also discuss the importance of feeding Google’s business profile and the significance of robust content production for SEO and AI.…
Guests Sherri Brown and Cherrye Moore discuss their experiences and the strategies that have helped them target new markets, focusing on both local and corporate sectors. Host Peter Syme shares his insights on effective pricing strategies, managing business growth, and best practices for training and integrating new team members. Throughout the episode, topics such as adapting…
Sean discusses his contemplation on expansion strategies, weighing the pros and cons of growing his market in Ireland versus entering new territories like the UK with self-guided hiking tours. Amidst these considerations, Peter advises maximizing existing operations before venturing into new markets, highlighting the complexities of establishing business in new…
Peter McGovern, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for international education gives us his forward-thinking approach to building successful teams. In this episode, we unpack the thoughtful approach to hiring, emphasizing the importance of aligning with organizational core values and mission. From creating detailed scorecards for potential candidates to embracing…
Mitch Bach talks with Brian Jewell, the Vice President and Executive Editor of Group Travel Leader, a media company representing tens of thousands of tour operators, travel agents, trip planners, many of whom have been in business for decades. Brian provides endless free resources for his community of small travel…
In this episode, Dan & Casey from Untethered Media join Chris to delve deep into the strategies that make your marketing click. From the subtle art of Facebook ads that work like modern-day flyers, to the critical role of a well-designed website, we’re covering all the bases. We’ll explore why…
Mitch Bach talks with Corey William Schneider, founder of the New York Adventure Club, about his unique approach to building a tour business focused on delivering unique, special-access experiences to primarily a crowd of locals. From those experiences, which grew out of his personal desire to explore more of his…
Tourpreneur was founded in 2019 by Shane Whaley, to—in his own words—”flatten the learning curve for tour operators.” With that mission, Shane started what has become the most popular travel business owner-focused podcast out there, listened to in 180 countries and by thousands on each episode. As if that’s not…
