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Tourpreneur Tour Business Podcast

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Tourpreneur is a community of passionate tour business owners eager to improve their skills and increase their profits. Our community is passionate about helping each other. As small tour business owners, we understand it’s a lonely job, a daily grind, and easy to become a busy fool… working harder but not smarter. The Tourpreneur community helps you get advice from your peers as well as experts i... more

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When AI bots can generate endless facts and flawless narratives, what’s left for human tour guides? This week Mitch Bach sits down with VoiceMap founder Iain Manley to explore the future of storytelling in travel, from his perspective as a journalist... more

Mitch Bach talks with Jenn Barbee, co-founder of Destination Innovate, about the real inner workings of DMOs, those three letters that every tour operator has an opinion about but few actually understand. Jenn has spent 30 years inside destination ma... more

How do you scale a company without losing your soul or passion?

Mitch Bach talks this week with Paul Whitten, founder of Nashville Adventures, about how a former combat veteran, Peace Corps volunteer, UK Parliamentary Fellow, and Amazon project mana... more

This is an episode all about the hard stuff. Politics. Disagreement on tour. Tour sites where the truth itself is in debate. Confronting places with complicated, dark histories.

Most of the advice out there is: avoid this stuff at all costs. People ... more

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Ian Manley
CEO, founder of VoiceMap
VoiceMap
Episode: Be Weird, Be Personal: Storytelling as a Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI
Jenn Barbee
Co-founder of Destination Innovate
Destination Innovate
Episode: Understanding DMOs: How Tour Operators Can Build Real Destination Partnerships
Paul Whitten
Founder of Nashville Adventures
Nashville Adventures
Episode: Embracing Your Inner Pirate: How to Build a Passion-First Business
Marinel de Jesus
Ex-human rights lawyer turned social entrepreneur and founder of Equity Global Treks
Equity Global Treks
Episode: An Ex-Human Rights Lawyer's Uncomfortable Questions for Adventure Tourism
Dr. Anu Taranath
Faculty member at the University of Washington, author of 'Beyond Guilt Trips', specializing in race, power, and identity.
University of Washington
Episode: Stop entertaining tourists. Start making meaning. (w/ Dr. Anu Taranath)
Ryan Connolly
Head of Marketing for Hidden Iceland, an operator offering luxury tours in Iceland.
Hidden Iceland
Episode: Champagne at an Active Volcano: Selling Luxury Tours in Remote Places
Drew Falkman
Strategist and product builder
Episode: Vibe Coding for Tour Operators: No‑Code Tools to Save Time and Grow Revenue
Natalie Richard
Owner of Joy of Wine Journeys, a luxury wine experience company.
Joy of Wine Journeys
Episode: Designing High‑Repeat, High‑Value Wine Tours Off The Beaten Path
Mikaela Toczek
Founder of More to Explore, a tour company focusing on immersive travel experiences in Slovenia.
More to Explore
Episode: Improving Guest Experience Through the Art of "Conscious Photography"

Host

Mitch Bach
Host of the Tourpreneur Travel Business Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 101 ratings
  • So many incredible topics and contributors!

    I forget just how long I’ve been listening to Tourpreneur and realized I hadn’t reviewed. The topics covered are always so valuable and they bring in such great speakers and contributors. Definitely one for tour operators and those in the experiences business to make sure you have on your regular rotation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cre8iveZen
    United States2 years ago
  • Outstanding episode 234

    I am an early adopter of this podcast thanks to Mitch. I have been a fan of his contributions tour guides like me for many years.

    Episode 234 brings us something new: a man with industry expertise at another level, talking about use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our business.

    I loved this episode, particularly an example drawn from Crete, a destination I visited a month ago. Similar to the presenter , my visit went to another level because I hired a brilliant local guide (an archeologist... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joe the Guide
    United States3 years ago
  • This is THE podcast for Tour Operators!!

    This is a game changer for your tour business. Can’t get enough because every episode is so rich and full of wisdom and practical help. It’s been an essential part of growing my tour company and I can’t thank them enough. The community surrounding it is so welcoming and helpful. Listen to every episode!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CLH80
    United States3 years ago
  • Great information

    As a tour business owner, this podcast is what I listen to with my morning coffee. Great source of new innovative info on how tour operators are operating and adapting in an ever changing landscape.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colin81
    United States4 years ago
  • Better than a degree in tourism

    I’m starting a new mountain bike tour business. I have done some University level study in tourism but to be honest I have learned more about the tour business listening to real world operators on this podcast than at the Uni!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tarrylegs
    Australia4 years ago

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The show is appreciated for its community feel and practical tips on growth and operations.
The topics and guests are consistently valuable for tour operators and experiences businesses.
Listeners praise practical, real-world insights and actionable advice from diverse operators.
The host is engaging and the show is a go-to resource for industry trends and inspiration.

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Be Weird, Be Personal: Storytelling as a Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI
Q: What is good storytelling in the age of AI?
Good storytelling combines ambition with authenticity, embracing risk and being willing to be imperfect to connect emotionally with audiences, using multiple media and perspectives to create a sense of presence that AI cannot easily replicate.
Be Weird, Be Personal: Storytelling as a Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI
Q: How does VoiceMap view the tension between digital storytelling and traditional guiding, and what practical steps does it suggest for operators?
VoiceMap views digital storytelling as a complement rather than a replacement for live guides; practical steps include training diverse guides, foregrounding human perspectives, and creating platforms that allow authentic, personal storytelling while maintaining scale and reliability.
Be Weird, Be Personal: Storytelling as a Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI
Q: Do you agree or disagree with kind of the framing of this conversation?
Ian challenges the framing by emphasizing the existential stakes of AI in storytelling, arguing that humans must explore how to preserve authentic, personal narratives and that there is a clear business case for training guides to own and foreground their perspectives.
Understanding DMOs: How Tour Operators Can Build Real Destination Partnerships
Q: How can short-term rentals and local businesses participate in a broader destination strategy without erasing identity or relying on OTA platforms?
Focus on authentic, community-centered experiences that reflect the destination's unique identity. Build direct relationships with DMOs and residents, host local open-house events for hosts, explore cooperatives or co-ops, and pursue “host-first” collaborations that complement OTA exposure without sacrificing local control and voice.
Understanding DMOs: How Tour Operators Can Build Real Destination Partnerships
Q: What concrete steps can tour operators take to build productive relationships with DMOs?
Start with a quick product audit aligned to the DMO's campaigns, identify the community manager, and approach with a concise value proposition. Use social channels to get their attention, offer data-informed visitor profiles, and propose co-created experiences or local collaborations rather than pushy sales pitches.

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The show focuses on practical strategies for running and growing experiences-based travel businesses, with frequent guests offering hands-on lessons in areas like operations, marketing, client experience, and technology adoption. Key topics span founder stories, scaling with a people-centered approach, ethical and inclusive touring, leveraging AI and no-code tools, and building long-term customer relationships through unique, local, and culturally rich itineraries. The pace is business-forward and implementation-heavy, often featuring real-world anecdotes, tactical tips, and guest profiles ranging from solo operators to multi-guide outfits. A notable strength is the mix of frontline operator perspectives with thought leadership on responsib... more

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3. Paul Whitten
4. Marinel de Jesus
5. Dr. Anu Taranath
6. Ryan Connolly
7. Drew Falkman
8. Natalie Richard

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