Get Up and Scale Podcast
1) Ep. 29 TourScale 2x, AI vs. SEO, and GaryVee’s Painful Truth for Franchisees
In this packed reunion episode, the hosts dive deep into what’s been going on behind the scenes—including big acquisitions, marketing experiments, and the ever-evolving impact of AI on the tour indust...Show More
2) Ep. 28 From Missed Calls to Booked Tours: Dustin Miller on Scaling Smart w/ Conversion Assist
In this insightful episode, hosts Justin Buzzi, Kai Kaapro, and Brett Ridenour sit down with Dustin Miller to explore how his platform Conversion Assist is helping tour operators turn missed opportuni...Show More
3) Ep. 27 Scaling Fun Businesses with Ryan Lloyd
In this interview, Ryan Lloyd takes us behind the scenes of his success, sharing the story of how the Pedal Tavern concept started, the hurdles of expanding to new cities, and the key factors that hav...Show More
4) Ep 26. People Over Profit: Insights from Cameron Clark
Cameron Clark talks about how his journey in the tourism industry has shaped his approach to scaling businesses with a human-first mindset. Learn the strategies and values behind his growing ventures,...Show More
5) Ep. 25 Ryan O'Grady On Why Giving Away Photos is the Secret to Scaling Your Tourism Business
Join us as we sit down with Ryan O’Grady, the CEO of Fotaflo, who’s spent 17 years working with tour and activity operators to transform how businesses engage their customers. Ryan shares the origin s...Show More
6) Ep. 24: CRM Talk, Goals for 2025, and Season 2 Begins!
In the kick-off episode of Season 2 of the Get Up and Scale podcast, hosts Brett Ridenour, Justin Buzzi, and Kai Kaapro discuss their experiences and growth over the past year. They highlight the chal...Show More
7) Ep 23. Pete Kootsikas on Scaling Big with Trial and Growth
In this episode of Get Up and Scale, we’re joined by Pete Kootsikas, an entrepreneur who has built a multi-faceted tour and activity empire. From launching one of the first party bike businesses in Na...Show More
8) Ep. 22 DIY OTA? Travis Vaughan on Turning Ideas into Businesses
In this special live episode from the Arival Conference, we chat with Travis Vaughan, co-founder and CEO of TourBase. Travis shares how his company empowers tour operators and entrepreneurs to build t...Show More
9) Ep. 21 Mastering Meta Ads: Boost vs. Ads Manager – What Really Works
In this episode, Justin and Brett dive deep into the world of social media advertising, revealing why boosting posts is only scratching the surface. They discuss the power of the Meta Ads Manager, how...Show More
10) Ep. 20 Boost Your Tourism Business with Spencer Finch’s Google My Business Hack
Join us for an engaging episode with Spencer Finch, founder of Mad Moose Rentals & Tours and a partner at RISE Executive Partners. Spencer discusses the challenges and triumphs of scaling an adventure...Show More
Ep. 20 Boost Your Tourism Business with Spencer Finch’s Google My Business Hack
1:02:05 | Aug 7th, 2024