72. Invisible Energy: How it Can Shape The Success of Your Glamping Resort And Life
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals
Release Date: 06/26/2025
75. The 10-Year Shift That Can Change Your Business And Life
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals
What if the key to feeling more grounded, more aligned, and more inspired in both life and business… was to think ten years ahead? It might sound like a lifetime away, especially when you’re juggling guests, chasing algorithms, and trying to stay afloat in a world that never slows down. But in this powerful episode, I’m joined by corporate strategist and creative soul Tricia Duffy, the voice behind In 10 Years Time, to explore how a simple mindset shift can change everything. This isn’t about productivity hacks or rigid goal-setting. It’s about legacy. About designing a...
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74. Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands When Buying Domes (And How To Avoid Them)
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This is a must-listen for anyone dreaming of launching a stunning geodesic dome retreat on their land. Because here’s the truth: what you don’t know about buying domes could cost you thousands. I’m joined by the brilliant Ronnie Smith of Glamping Revolution, one of Europe’s most trusted manufacturers of luxury glamping structures. Based in sunny Portugal, Ronnie and her team don’t just design show-stopping domes (including Europe’s largest suspended dome structure), they also work from inside them. So when it comes to real-world insights, she’s the real deal. In this...
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73. The Great Reset: How Tech, Trends, and Traveller Demands Are Reshaping the Industry
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The glamping and luxury outdoor hospitality industry is entering a bold new chapter. Sustainability is no longer optional. AI is rewriting how guests find you. And travellers? They’re no longer satisfied with just a pretty stay… they want connection, meaning, and transformation. In this episode, we dive deep into what it really takes to stay relevant as expectations rise and attention spans shrink. With fewer website clicks, smarter algorithms, and constant digital disruption, visibility is no longer a nice-to-have… it’s your survival strategy. Inspired by the timeless lessons in one...
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72. Invisible Energy: How it Can Shape The Success of Your Glamping Resort And Life
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals
Powerful energy healing for your land, home, business and life - Today’s episode might just open a doorway to something you’ve always sensed, but never been able to describe. So first I'll ask you… Have you ever walked into a space and immediately felt… something? A sense of calm, clarity, alignment, or maybe the opposite? That reaction is no accident. And in this conversation, we’re exploring why it happens, and how it can change the way we build, host, live and succeed. I’m joined by the wonderful Valentina Cereda a Health and Wellbeing Architect who specialises in...
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71. From Boutique B&B to Soulful Reset Retreats in Brazil: How One Host Built a Unique Hospitality Business and a New Life
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals
What happens when a love for art, culture and community transforms into a thriving boutique hospitality business in the hills above Rio de Janeiro? In this soulful episode of The Business of Glamping and Unique Holiday Rentals, I sit down with Dacia Young, a passionate Bed and Breakfast owner who left behind the familiar and followed a dream to Brazil’s bohemian heart... Santa Teresa. We explore how her unique 13-room heritage property, expertly decorated with elegant art pieces, became more than just a guest stay… it became a reset space and a sanctuary for rest, reflection, and...
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#070 The Future of Experiential Travel: Trends, Challenges, and Unexpected Success Stories
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In this episode, host Sarah Riley chats with Steph Curtis-Raleigh, a global expert in the experiential travel and glamping industry, to take stock of the sector’s latest developments. From luxury eco-resorts thriving worldwide to challenges facing traditional glamping operators, they explore key industry trends, shifts in demand, and innovative business models that are shaping the future. Steph shares inspiring success stories worldwide, including a groundbreaking resort in Mauritius that turned an urban plot into a thriving community hub. They discuss how networking, adaptability, and...
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#069 Escaping The Rat Race With Glamping Cabins At Devonia Escapes
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What's it like to work in a traditional job and build a glamping business on the side? Is it possible? More importantly, is it realistic to think that your side hustle can one day be your forever job, allowing you to power down from the corporate world? This is what Teresa and Jon from Devonia Escapes have been exploring, which led them to setup their cabin business, Devonia Escapes. Want to know how they've designed their corporate escape plan? Literally? Welcome to episode 69 Get in touch: Sarah Riley - Glamping, retreats, events, and guest attraction Courses. Guided Growth....
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#068 Boosting Glamping Bookings With High-End Corporate Retreat Events
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals
The glamping industry is booming, but it’s a seasonal business. This means bookings will slow down during off-peak or mid-week periods. So, what can you do to counteract this slowdown? This is when you need a feeder business. But what’s that you ask? Well, a feeder business can keep your glamping enterprise thriving by sending customers through your door. This technique involves running high-end C-Level corporate retreats and events during quiet times. In this episode, I talk with Sarah Dale about her glamping business, The Canvas Experience, and her corporate retreat business for...
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#067 Glamping + Retreat Events: A Business Success Story From Laura of Welsummer Glamping
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Laura runs a glamping site tucked away amongst the trees in the heart of the beautiful countryside, amongst sunny meadows and shade-dappled woods. They have fully kitted-out canvas bell tents and handmade wooden cabins. So what made them want to launch a retreat events business alongside their existing glamping services? Is it profitable and how did they manage to sell out their retreat event spaces? Laura, from Welsummer Glamping, shares all this and more in this episode, which highlights the benefits of glamping stays + retreat events from a business owners point of view. Sarah Riley -...
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#066 Glamping Investment Pitch in the Dragons Den with Derry Green of Secret Garden Glamping
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Pitching to any investor is difficult but imagine being surrounded by TV cameras, studio lights and four dragon investors. That's another level! This is exactly what Derry Green of Secret Garden Glamping did when he pitched his idea on the Dragons Den (also known in the USA as Shark Tank). In this episode Derry shares how it came about, his results and how it all works behind the scenes. He also shares his top tips for attracting investment for any hospitality idea and what he hopes to achieve with his new project. This is an inspirational episode full of top tips from a seasoned glamping...
info_outlinePowerful energy healing for your land, home, business and life - Today’s episode might just open a doorway to something you’ve always sensed, but never been able to describe. So first I'll ask you…
Have you ever walked into a space and immediately felt… something? A sense of calm, clarity, alignment, or maybe the opposite? That reaction is no accident. And in this conversation, we’re exploring why it happens, and how it can change the way we build, host, live and succeed.
I’m joined by the wonderful Valentina Cereda https://www.energyandspace.org/ a Health and Wellbeing Architect who specialises in creating sacred spaces that honour the energetic essence of land. Her work blends ancient wisdom with modern design to support health, wellbeing, and deeper alignment, physically, mentally, and spiritually.
Valentina and I met unexpectedly, and our conversation stayed with me. In fact, it’s what inspired this episode.
Together, we explore:
- What “invisible energy” really is, and why it matters more than we realise
- How your built environment subtly influences your health, emotions, and success
- And how dowsing, energy mapping, and sacred spatial design are being used to shape meaningful hospitality and aligned living
There’s science behind this, yes, but also intuition, presence, and a deep call to reconnect with something we’ve collectively forgotten. If you’ve been feeling drawn to this topic, curious, lit up, even a little unsure… that’s no accident either.
As I always say: follow your curiosity and see where it leads. It might just be the nudge toward a more grounded, nourishing way of doing business… and living well.
If you're dreaming of designing a retreat event, glamping space, or even your own home with more intention, energy, and soul… this is the episode for you.
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