The Financial Independence Show Building a $700,000+ Glamping Business | Garrett Brown
Nov 12, 2025
Garrett Brown, a glamping investor and author of The Glamping Investor, shares his journey from zero to over $700,000 in revenue. He discusses essential tips for starting a glamping business, including land selection and the benefits of 'landhacking.' Garrett highlights the importance of understanding zoning laws and navigating financing challenges. He explains why certain structures, like geodesic domes, are ideal for glamping and shares strategies for scaling operations. Tune in for invaluable insights into the glamping industry!
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Plan For Septic, Roads, And Pole Costs
- Budget for septic, road work, and poles: these line items commonly balloon costs on rural sites.
- Plan septic capacity and roads up front and expect big savings if utilities already exist nearby.
Call Permitting And Contractors First
- Call county permitting departments and local contractors before you buy to gauge permitting risk.
- Favor counties that are open-minded and have contractors familiar with permitting to avoid long fights.
Apply The 60-30-10 Location Rule
- Use Garrett's 60-30-10 rule for site selection: 60 minutes from a metro (500k+), 30 minutes from attractions, 10 minutes from services.
- This balance drives demand, accessibility, and operational viability.
