Tourpreneur Tour Business Podcast
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Tourpreneur is a community of passionate tour business owners eager to improve their skills and increase their profits.
Our community is passionate about helping each other. As small tour business owners, we understand it’s a lonely job, a daily grind, and easy to become a busy fool… working harder but not smarter.
The Tourpreneur community helps you get advice from your peers as well as experts in the areas you need to grow your business and make it more profitable.
Whether you explore our hundreds of free articles, podcasts and other resources, or join our Tourpreneur+ community, we’re here to help!
Our community is passionate about helping each other. As small tour business owners, we understand it’s a lonely job, a daily grind, and easy to become a busy fool… working harder but not smarter.
The Tourpreneur community helps you get advice from your peers as well as experts in the areas you need to grow your business and make it more profitable.
Whether you explore our hundreds of free articles, podcasts and other resources, or join our Tourpreneur+ community, we’re here to help!
Episodes
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Dec 5, 2022 • 30min
The Tourpreneur Roundup
Chris, Pete and Mitch discuss what's happening in the industry and share their thoughts. We also discuss upcoming events at Tourpreneur like our demo day and Huddles in the US and Europe. Join Tourpreneur+ for even more content: https://tourpreneur.com/plus/ Join our free tour operator community of over 5.2K members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tourpreneur
Dec 1, 2022 • 47min
Creating Bingeable Tours to Drive Repeat Business
Creating Bingeable Tours to Drive Repeat Business John Kanaster of Battlefield Tours of Virginia explains how leaving his guests on a cliffhanger brings them back for more! Join Tourpreneur+ for even more content: https://tourpreneur.com/plus/ Join our free tour operator community of over 5.2K members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tourpreneur Visit John's Website: https://battlefieldtoursofvirginia.com/
Nov 29, 2022 • 39min
A Discussion with Daria Kholodilina, a Georgian Wine and Food Guide Originally from Ukraine
In this podcast we discuss the stunning wine and food offerings that Georgia has to offer, and how the war in Ukraine is impacting tourism in many close neighbour countries including Georgia.
Nov 24, 2022 • 9min
Chris’ Top 8 Strategies to Marketing to the Luxury Consumer
In this discussion, Chris, an expert in marketing to high-wealth luxury consumers, shares his top eight strategies for attracting affluent clients. He emphasizes the power of high-quality visuals and an exclusive website that provides a VIP experience. Personal connections and tailored offerings play a crucial role in engaging this demographic. Chris also highlights the effectiveness of targeted Facebook ads and the importance of email marketing. Moreover, he encourages using LinkedIn to enhance professional visibility and even suggests starting a podcast to connect with luxury consumers.
Nov 22, 2022 • 42min
Babylon Tours: Scaling a Lean Walking Tour Company
Arnaud Azoulay, CEO of Babylon Tours, transforms from Paris guide to leading a walking tour company across Europe. He reveals how he scaled his business with a lean team, focusing on quality experiences and guides. Arnaud discusses the value of personal interactions amid automation and his success utilizing OTAs for sales. He shares insights on customer loyalty, innovative combo tour offerings, and lessons learned from In N Out Burger regarding efficiency. Dive into his organic growth strategies and the importance of immersive cultural experiences in tours.
Nov 16, 2022 • 1h 4min
The Challenge of Building a Water Sports Operation in Florida
Kevin O'neil describes all the challenges he has faced when building his business including losing his location, legal challenges and having a heart attack! Join Tourpreneur+ for even more content: https://tourpreneur.com/plus/ Join our free tour operator community of over 4.5K members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tourpreneur Check out Kevin's business: https://destinywateradventures.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-oneil-787798156/
Nov 10, 2022 • 60min
The Highs and Lows of Being a Tour Operator in Southeast Asia
Listen to the incredible journey of how Steve Williams found his way into the industry and helped transform some local operators before building his own business.Take note of the wasted $1m on Facebook ads and the costs of acquiring customers!Check out Trunk TravelCheck out Steve's LinkedIn
Nov 2, 2022 • 51min
Preparing your Tour Company for Sale
Preparation is essential if you are going to maximize the chances of selling your tour company at the best possible price. Experienced buyer Trish Higgins explains what she looks for when buying experience companies.Trish Higgins in LinkedInChenmark
Oct 24, 2022 • 47min
Responsible Tourism In India
A discussion with Sachin Bansal from City explores and Regenerative Travel in India about doing tourism better for all stakeholders.Join our Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tourpreneurJoin Tourpreneur+https://tourpreneur.com/plus/
Oct 6, 2022 • 1h 2min
Growing Your Tour Business Through Linkedin
Peter Syme, a successful entrepreneur, shares his journey of leveraging LinkedIn to grow his tour business into six figures. He discusses strategies for crafting an optimized profile that attracts clients without overt self-promotion. Peter emphasizes building trust through authentic networking, avoiding aggressive sales tactics. He reveals how tour operators can maximize their outreach with personalized engagement and valuable content. Additionally, he explains how effective techniques can drive revenue without needing a premium membership.
