37. How to Use Other People's Money to Build Your Dream Business
Sun Feb 01 2026
In this episode, Sarah Riley talks with Tyler Watts, a civil engineer turned real estate developer who's transformed raw land into thriving outdoor hospitality businesses, using creativity, strategy, and seller financing instead of deep pockets.
Tyler shares how he scaled from single-family homes to multi-million-dollar apartment portfolios, then pivoted into glamping and RV resorts... all while leveraging partnerships, other people's capital, and a clear vision for long-term growth.
Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial advice. We are not financial advisors. Please consult with a professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to use seller financing and creative funding to grow your glamping or hospitality business.
The skills you need to be good at attracting the right seller and sealing the deal.
The power of combining RV, cabins and glamping units in one destination.
Why diversification and design-thinking are reshaping the outdoor hospitality market.
And how to turn a small idea... and someone else's capital... into a dream project that guests can't stop talking about.
This is an inspiring, practical episode that proves you don't need to be rich to build something remarkable... you just need to be resourceful.
More Information:
Tyler Watts - Broad River Campground, North Carolina
Email: tyler@studentrental.net
Website: https://broadrivercampgroundnc.com/
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Sarah Riley - Glamping, retreat events, and guest attraction
Glamping Academy & Owners Club https://inspiredcourses.com
Glamping marketing studio https://inspiredcollectiveltd.com/
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The Glamping Show Americas, Denver, Colorado https://www.glampingshow.us info@glampingshow.us
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In this episode, Sarah Riley talks with Tyler Watts, a civil engineer turned real estate developer who's transformed raw land into thriving outdoor hospitality businesses, using creativity, strategy, and seller financing instead of deep pockets. Tyler shares how he scaled from single-family homes to multi-million-dollar apartment portfolios, then pivoted into glamping and RV resorts... all while leveraging partnerships, other people's capital, and a clear vision for long-term growth. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial advice. We are not financial advisors. Please consult with a professional to determine what may be best for your individual needs. In this episode, you'll learn: How to use seller financing and creative funding to grow your glamping or hospitality business. The skills you need to be good at attracting the right seller and sealing the deal. The power of combining RV, cabins and glamping units in one destination. Why diversification and design-thinking are reshaping the outdoor hospitality market. And how to turn a small idea... and someone else's capital... into a dream project that guests can't stop talking about. This is an inspiring, practical episode that proves you don't need to be rich to build something remarkable... you just need to be resourceful. More Information: Tyler Watts - Broad River Campground, North Carolina Email: tyler@studentrental.net Website: https://broadrivercampgroundnc.com/ _________ Sarah Riley - Glamping, retreat events, and guest attraction Glamping Academy & Owners Club https://inspiredcourses.com Glamping marketing studio https://inspiredcollectiveltd.com/ __________ The Glamping Show Americas, Denver, Colorado https://www.glampingshow.us info@glampingshow.us