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Growth Powered by FareHarbor

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4.9(23 reviews)

35 episodes

Updated Bi-weekly

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Podcast Overview

Growth: Powered by FareHarbor is your go-to podcast for real stories and actionable insights on building and scaling a successful tour and activity business. Join FareHarbor Community Manager and host Rebekah Costley as she chats with thriving operators, industry experts, and FareHarbor pros about the strategies that drive growth and how to make the most of FareHarbor's tools. In each episode, we'll dive into everything from marketing tactics to leveraging software features, celebrating the wins and overcoming the challenges that come with running a tourism business. Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale, Growth has something for you. Tune in and discover how to elevate your business with expert advice and practical takeaways from those who know the industry best.

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Recent Episodes

June 17, 2026

How Dig This scaled a one-of-a-kind attraction through data and innovation

This epsidoe was recorded at the FareHarbor Spark conference in Las Vegas. Rebekah sits down with Ed, founder of Dig This, to talk about building and growing a one-of-a-kind tourism business. Dig This Las Vegas is a heavy equipment attraction where guests operate real earthmoving equipment in a five-acre adult-sized sandbox. Ed shares how the business started in Steamboat Springs, why he moved the concept to Las Vegas, and what other tour and activity operators can learn from his experience. The conversation covers practical topics for tourism operators, including choosing the right market, improving tourism marketing strategy, hiring for the guest experience, working with corporate groups, tracking marketing spend, and choosing booking software that supports online bookings and better business decisions. Ed also shares why Dig This returned to FareHarbor after trying other booking platforms and how he thinks about tools like analytics, online booking, Pay Later, Combos, and Dynamic Pricing as the business continues to grow. Tune in for a practical conversation on tourism business growth, tour operator marketing, guest experience, and building an activity business guests remember.

May 4, 2026

How Tour Operators Can Show Up in AI Search with Ann Smarty of Smarty Marketing

AI is changing how customers discover and plan their travel experiences, but what does that actually mean for tour operators? In this episode of Growth Powered by FareHarbor, we break down how AI search works, how it differs from traditional SEO, and what operators should be focusing on right now to stay visible. Rebekah is joined by FareHarbor's Manager of Digital Marketing, Christopher Illes, and GEO expert Ann Smarty to unpack how tools like ChatGPT, Google's AI results, and large language models are influencing booking behavior. We cover: <ul data-start="622" data-end="931"> <li data-section-id="dheju8" data-start="622" data-end="676">The difference between SEO and AI search (GEO/AEO)</li> <li data-section-id="1mva6mr" data-start="677" data-end="721">How customers are using AI to plan trips</li> <li data-section-id="x1xmpa" data-start="722" data-end="783">Why your website still plays a critical role in discovery</li> <li data-section-id="108mb2w" data-start="784" data-end="852">How reviews, Reddit, and third-party platforms impact visibility</li> <li data-section-id="16bsce3" data-start="853" data-end="931"> Practical steps to improve how your business shows up in AI-powered search</li> </ul>

April 2, 2026

What It Takes to Build a Destination with P3's Arden Tilghman

In this episode of Growth Powered by FareHarbor, Rebekah sits down with Arden of Lake Louisa State Park to talk about what it really takes to build a destination, not just operate within one. Arden shares how she grew her business from one park in 2016 to six parks across Central Florida, why persistence matters more than having a perfect plan, and how she thinks about creating experiences that help visitors connect with the outdoors. This episode covers growth, leadership, websites, guest experience, and the long game of building something meaningful.

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What is Growth Powered by FareHarbor?: Growth: Powered by FareHarbor is your go-to podcast for real stories and actionable insights on building and scaling a successful tour and activity business. Join FareHarbor Community Manager and host Rebekah Costley as she chats with thriving operators, industry experts, and FareHarbor pros about the strategies that drive growth and how to make the most of FareHarbor's tools.

In each episode, we'll dive into everything from marketing tactics to leveraging software features, celebrating the wins and overcoming the challenges that come with running a tourism business. Whether you're just getting started or looking to scale, Growth has something for you.

Tune in and discover how to elevate your business with expert advice and practical takeaways from those who know the industry best.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates bi-weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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