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Dive into the world of growing a tour/activity business with Growth powered by FareHarbor - your channel for the secrets and stories behind running a prosperous tour and activity business. Join us on this enlightening journey as we delve deep into the realities of growing a tour/activity business. Our guests, all resilient experience business owners from various walks of life, share their unique experiences and insights. Plus our FareHarbor experts will reveal market trends, cutting-edge strategies, and untapped opportunities. They’ll also share the ins and outs of optimizing the FareHarbor software to turbocharge your business growth. No matter if you're a seasoned business mogul or a rookie just starting out, "Growth" has something that will resonate with you. Plug in your headphones and let our charismatic host, FareHarbor's Head of Community, Shane Whaley, take you on this exciting voyage to business enlightenment. Buckle up, because growth is just a podcast away.
Episodes
In this episode of Growth powered by FareHarbor, we had the pleasure of diving into the delicious world of chocolate tours with Will Lydgate, owner of Lydgate Farms on the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii. Will shared his journey of growing a top-rated chocolate farm tour and the unique challenges and rewards of agri-tourism.
Join us again for the next episode of Growth powered by FareHarbor, where we continue to uncover the sec...
Think AI is only for the industry giants? Think again! In this episode Christian Watts, CEO of Magpie Travel simplifies the concept of AI and demonstrates how AI tools can bring a transformative impact to your tour and activity business. Christian shares practical examples of how you can use AI to help manage and grow your business.
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In this episode, we dive into the fascinating story of FareHarbor Client Rob Woodford, the founder of Black Cab Heritage Tours in London.
Rob shares how he transformed the iconic London black cab into a premier travel experience, offering unique tours like James Bond, Downton Abbey, and Harry Potter. We are also joined by Alex Grant, the founder of Travel Curious, who acquired Black Cab Heritage Tours.
Together, they discuss the...
Are you thinking of buying a business or selling one? Or maybe you are just curious what that process looks like? Then this episode of Growth is just for you.
Since 2015, Trish Higgins and the Chenmark team have acquired 30 to 40 different businesses including many in our experiences sector. In this episode, Trish reveals some of the lessons learned that will help you buy or sell your experience business.
Trish also) provides i...
Listen in to a Q and A with Tourpreneur's Peter Syme recorded at our Edinburgh MeetUp hosted by Shane Whaley.
Travel Industry veteran Peter Syme shares his no holds barred insights on how AI is disrupting the customer experience and he shares a traffic light system for each. sector of the tours and activity industry. Is yours red, amber or green?
Peter also shares his views on how best to work with OTAs! Shane also asks Peter who...
Shane Whaley talks with Byron Kay, owner of Kona Honu Divers and Snorkel Tours, and Sarah Ellis, Senior Account Manager at FareHarbor They discuss the unique challenges of marketing a dive and snorkel tour business in Hawaii, strategies for business growth, and the importance of SEO.
Byron shares his experiences with using SEO tools like SEMrush and CausalFunnel an AI platform for boosting conversion. They also discuss the benefi...
FareHarbor’s Digital Marketing Strategist, Tristen, and TikTok guru, Rebekah, spill the beans on harnessing TikTok and Instagram Reels for business growth. No dancing required!
On this episode we discuss the effectiveness of short-form videos for tour and activity operators.
The Appeal of Short-Form Videos
Rebecca, an Enterprise Account Manager at FareHarbor, kicked off the discussion by highlighting the immen...
Join Adam Doolittle of Jamie's Whaling Station in Tofino, BC as he shares insights on a wide range of topics, from the tour business's digital marketing success to hiring/retaining key talent.
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In this episode, we chat with Adam Doolittle, General Manager of Jamie's Whaling Station in Tofino, BC, about growing and sustaining a tour and activity business over decades.
Key Ta...
Our guest Torin Kexel reveals how, with no previous travel industry experience, he built a tour business on Craigslist! Plus he reveals the three key strategies responsible for the Flying Bike's rapid growth.
The Skinny - We highly recommend giving this episode a listen if you are interested in the behind-the-scenes workings of a successful bike tour company. Torin's journey is filled with valuable le...
In this brief episode of Growth powered by FareHarbor, Head of Community Shane Whaley and AM Trainer Sam McCabe reveal what we hope to achieve with our new podcast and share more about what's coming up.
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