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Hear from Jasper Ribbers the founder of the industry leading 'Get Paid for your Pad' Podcast and the founder of Freewyld Foundry revenue management firm

Deep Dive: hear the quickest gains via smart revenue management hacks. Jasper Rivers shares a practical framework for dynamic pricing, pacing, and AI so operators can stop guessing and start making deliberate decisions.

• how do you know if your pricing your rooms too high? or too low?
• revenue management as pricing plus bookability levers like cancellations, minimum stays, and calendar settings
• why “set and forget” pricing tools can fail without the right parameters and regular review
• ADR times occupancy as the core revenue equation, and why high occupancy can be a warning sign
• booking window thinking, last-minute discount behaviour, and how to get ahead of the market
• pacing against market occupancy to spot underpricing or overpricing earlier
• balancing higher ADR with strong reviews through expectations and on-the-ground service
• where AI helps most right now in revenue management workflows, forecasting and internal tools
• what makes properties win in 2026?
• amenity ROI with maintenance realities, including low-cost wellness ideas

Guest Links:

Jasper Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasperribbers/

Jasper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasper.ribbers/

Jaspers Book: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Paid-Your-Pad-Maximize-ebook/dp/B00MXSLEIO?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1

Freewyld Foundry Website: freewildfoundry.com

Freewyld Idyllwild Website: https://freewyld.com/

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We sit down with Sarah Dusek to explore how a six-suite, five-star safari lodge can fund rewilding, restore soils, and open access to wilderness without compromising design, comfort, or values. We trace the path from Under Canvas to Few and Far, and dig into pricing, inclusion, funding, and carbon goals.

• glamping origins and the leap from under canvas to few and far
• operational headwinds, capital stacks, and industry maturity
• designing hybrid cliff suites with locally milled eucalyptus
• biodiversity of the soutpansberg and rewilding vision
• low-volume guiding and authentic wildlife experiences
• pricing model and nature has no price tag access
• sustainability as the floor, regeneration as the aim
• soil health, carbon sequestration, and fence removal
• the three ps framework for long-term balance
• scaling plans across 100,000 hectares by 2030
• curated global trips and independent hotel partners
• teams, grit, and staying power in tough markets
• ai for speed and personalization without losing human touch

Sarah's websites:

fewandfarluvhondo.com

fandftravel.com

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Hilton Grand Vacations COO Gordon Gurnik shares about modern timeshares, perks, and partnerships to unlock cabins, yurts, and city condos while leaning hard into outdoor experiences. We explore unit economics, brand tiers, and why localisation and distribution decide the winners.

• Outdoor investment partnerships like Big Cedar with Bass Pro Shop
• HGV’s evolution from deeded weeks to flexible points
• Member-only experiences from concerts to LPGA events
• Outdoor expansion with cabins, yurts, RV pads, tiny homes
• Build vs buy strategy and local design standards
• Inventory mix, rental channels, and Hilton distribution
• Operational maths of towers vs spread-out assets
• Amenities that matter: pools, hot tubs, pickleball, wellness
• Japan growth story and Asia gateway dynamics
• Advice for independents: differentiate or partner for scale

If somebody's got a unique thing and they're looking for a little power, distribution and a broader network, we're always happy to talk. Reach out to Gordon.gurnik@hgv.com.

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We work hard to bring you the best insights from top experts in this space- FREE OF CHARGE, all we ask is that you consider leaving us a positive review so we can keep the momentum growing. To leave a review go to the podcast home page and scroll down past some of the first episodes - we appreciate you!