Outdoor Hospitality Podcast: Glamping, STR, Resorts, Unique Stays, RV Parks, RV Resorts & Campgrounds
Outdoor Hospitality Podcast: Glamping, STR, Resorts, Unique Stays, RV Parks, RV Resorts & Campgrounds
Sage Outdoor Advisory
From Boo Boo to VP at Camp Jellystone — Lisa Courtney on the Real Work of Outdoor Hospitality Leadership
57 minutes Posted Jun 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
Welcome And Guest Introduction
From Classified Ad To General Manager
Boundaries Burnout And Leading Under Pressure
Sponsor Message Sage Outdoor Advisory
Culture That Guests Can Feel
Camp Jellystone Then And Now
Franchise Ownership Shifts After Covid
What Makes A Strong Jellystone Park
Seasonals Ancillary Revenue And Occupancy
Glamping Growth And Pricing Reality Check
Reducing Guest Friction To Drive Returns
What’s Next and Lisa's View on a Collaborative Industry
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You can learn a lot about outdoor hospitality from spreadsheets and site plans, but you learn the truth from the people who have carried the radio, calmed the queue, and still found a way to make the day feel fun. I’m joined by Lisa Courtney, VP of Operations and Sales at Camp Jellystone, and her career story starts in the most Jellystone way possible: stepping into a character suit and running recreation programming before working her way up to general manager and, later, brand leadership. ...