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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 acquisition process, tips for partnering with other providers, and

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 insight into the deal process as well as the important questions to

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 from history he would most like to take on a tour and where! We

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 benefits of dynamic pricing and the use of nudges to increase online

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 immense reach of platforms like TikTok. She argued that TikTok's short-form video format is a

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. #####Join our FareHarbor Client Online Community Today##### 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 Takeaways: Making major changes during slow periods - Jamie's

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 lessons and strategies that can be applied to various tour and activity businesses. Torin dives

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.