Amity Outdoors

09/04/2026

Leadership does not always look like being out front.

Sometimes it looks like staying steady when things get hard.

Making the decision no one wants to make.
Giving someone else the credit.
Listening before reacting.
Holding the standard when it would be easier to lower it.

The best leaders I know do not need to remind people that they are leading.

You can feel it in the people around them.

09/01/2026

Three of the biggest hotel companies in the world — Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt — all moved into outdoor hospitality in the last year and a half. Everyone I talk to in this space is asking what it means for the little guys.

I think they are worrying about the wrong thing.

I have watched big money move into an industry a few times now. It always follows the same pattern, and the operators who make it through are never the ones you would expect.

Wrote the whole thing out. Link is in the comments if you want the read.

Would love to hear what other operators think — are you seeing this too?

The brands are not the story. The pattern is the story. And the pattern is older than this category.

08/28/2026

Great outdoor hospitality operations look the same across RV parks, campgrounds, glamping resorts, and boutique hotels. 🏕️

I build systems-first operations that center people, documented processes, and leadership. 👥🛠️

People create memorable stays. Systems create consistency. Leadership creates accountability. Consistency builds trust - trust builds repeat business. 📈✨

If you own, operate, or invest in outdoor hospitality, focus where it matters: clear standards, consistent training, and cross-department systems that support the guest experience. I help operators turn those principles into measurable efficiency and profitability.

4-minute read. Link in comments

08/25/2026

OTAs aren’t the enemy. Over-reliance on them is.

They’re powerful for discovery and filling demand. But the long-term goal should be turning that first stay into a direct relationship.

Use OTAs to get found.
Use the guest experience to get remembered.
Build direct bookings to get them back.

I break down the balance in my latest article.

Most operators treat the online travel agencies as a necessary tax. A four-room boutique hotel in Fairbanks, Alaska took a different path — roughly 95% direct bookings at a four-figure nightly rate in year one. Here is the thinking behind it, and what carries across every outdoor and boutique form...

08/25/2026

We tightened the numbers without changing what guests love. Simple pricing clarity, targeted cost controls, and smarter amenity choices lifted margins at our RV parks and glamping sites while service stayed the same. We kept check-in smooth, nights comfortable, and profits healthier. Want cleaner financials without operational drag? Link in bio. 🔥🏕️✨🌲

Tell us: which area would you tackle first - pricing, staffing, or amenities?

08/25/2026

Nature heals.

There is something about being outside that quiets the noise. Space to breathe. Space to reset. Space to reconnect with what matters.

We believe the places we create and operate should make room for more of these moments.

Amity Outdoors

08/24/2026

The wind changed at 6:40 and I lost the whole morning.

Here is the thing nobody tells you about wind. It is not an obstacle. It is information. Read what most people only complain about, and it will tell you where to go next.

That skill did not stay on the mountain. It came home with me.

08/23/2026

Revenue growth often starts with fuller use of the property you already have. 💡🏕️

We laid out five simple, guest‑friendly revenue streams that boost profit without adding campsites: premium sites, a small camp store, equipment rentals, convenience upgrades, and paid experiences. 💵⚙️

Quick, practical plays we use with operators:
• Turn high‑demand sites into premium inventory - even an extra $20/night on a few sites adds up. 🔥
• Mention camp‑store essentials in confirmation emails to lift pre‑arrival sales.
• Let guests reserve rentals when they book to increase participation and per‑stay revenue. 📈

We help RV park owners and operators translate these ideas into repeatable systems that improve guest experience and grow margin. Read the full post for step‑by‑step tips and operational checks.

Read the full post. https://www.amityoutdoors.com/post/rv-park-revenue-stream

08/23/2026

Read my article about the outdoors and the lessons I have learned - link below

Some of the most important lessons I’ve learned about leadership weren’t learned in a conference room.

They were earned on the mountain.

Hunting has taught me a lot about hard work. Preparation. Patience. Perseverance. Teamwork. Knowing when to keep pushing. Knowing when it’s time to change the plan.

There are no guarantees on the mountain. You can prepare for months, put in the miles, do everything right, still not get the outcome you hoped for.

Leadership can feel a lot like that.

You prepare. You make the best decision you can. You rely on the people beside you. You adjust when conditions change. You keep moving forward.

My latest article for Amity Outdoors is a little more personal.

Leadership Lessons Earned on the Mountain

It’s about what the mountain has reinforced in me as a leader, plus the lessons I continue to carry back down with me.

Read the full article:

Some of the most important leadership lessons aren’t learned in a conference room. They’re earned through hard work, preparation, perseverance, difficult decisions, and the people beside you. For me, many of those lessons were reinforced on the mountain.