In this episode of the Ghost Hunter Advice podcast, Tanner interviews Amy Petulla, founder of Chattanooga Ghost Tours. They discuss Amy's journey from a law career to launching Chattanooga Ghost Tours in 2007, driven by her family's love for ghost tours and the abundance of haunted history in Chattanooga. Amy shares insights into running a ghost tour business, including research methods, advertising strategies, and the importance of authenticity in storytelling. The episode highlights the challenges and rewards of the paranormal tourism industry, along with some intriguing ghost stories and personal experiences. Tanner and Amy also touch on the use of ghost-hunting equipment, the significance of having entertaining guides, and the importance of networking and reputation management in growing a successful ghost tour business.
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Starting Chattanooga Ghost Tours
01:58 Expanding into Ghost Hunts
02:46 Building a Successful Ghost Tour Business
05:29 Challenges and Unique Experiences
06:11 Writing and True Crime Stories
11:48 Networking and Community Involvement
16:16 Dealing with Competition and Reputation
18:04 The Building Collapse Incident
21:01 Introduction to the Haunted Objects Podcast
21:26 Handling Haunted Objects: Risks and Experiences
22:54 Dealing with Evil Spirits and Haunted Locations
25:50 Starting a Ghost Tour Business
32:02 The Importance of Accurate Storytelling
35:40 Using Technology in Ghost Hunting
41:22 Conclusion and Contact Information
Check out Chattanooga Ghost Tours at https://chattanoogaghosttours.com/
Find the story of the haunted object and building collapse at https://chattanoogaghosttours.com/the-cursed-skull-of-manchester/
Haunted Objects Podcast Featuring the Skull - Minute 3:38 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdEiupDH9hI
You can also find them at https://www.hauntedobjectspodcast.com/
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Intro by Will Rice
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