Find all the show notes at <a href='https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/work-smarter'>https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/work-smarter</a><h1>From Overwhelm to Organized: Building Systems That Actually Work</h1>Running a camp is demanding, but it doesn’t have to be exhausting. Your host Howie and guest host Jordanna from the <a href='https://gocamppro.squarespace.com/day-camp-pod'>Day Camp Pod</a>, are joined by systems expert Victoria Golden of Polaris Solutions to explore how camp owners and directors can work smarter, not harder. From taming expense tracking to building task and project management systems that actually stick, this conversation is packed with practical, real world ideas you can apply right away. Victoria brings a fresh, thoughtful perspective on using technology and systems to reduce friction while still preserving the personal, relationship driven heart of camp. You’ll hear honest insights about change management, staff buy in and protecting institutional knowledge. If you’re feeling stretched thin and looking for smarter ways to run your camp more effectively, this episode is a must listen!<ul><li>03:17 Victoria Golden&apos;s Journey and Expertise</li><li>08:39 Challenges in Camp Operations</li><li>11:17 Implementing Efficient Systems</li><li>14:53 Succession Planning and Institutional Knowledge</li><li>17:33 Navigating Camp Management Software</li><li>18:44 Adapting to New Technologies</li><li>25:38 The Importance of Relationships in Camp Management</li><li>28:43 Challenges in Implementing Changes at Camp</li><li>29:28 Building Trust and Buy-In from Staff</li><li>30:36 Effective Communication and Problem Solving</li><li>32:11 Optimizing Camp Operations: Tools and Techniques</li><li>33:54 The Importance of Task Management Systems</li><li>35:14 Balancing Efficiency with Personal Touch</li><li>44:01 Reflecting and Iterating on Systems</li><li>47:15 Rapid Fire Questions with Victoria</li><li>49:21 Connecting with Victoria and Final Thoughts</li></ul>-<h1>Your Hosts:</h1><ul><li><a href='mailto:howie@camprobinhood.ca'>Howie Grossinger</a> - Co-owner/Director - <a href='http://www.camprobinhood.ca/'>Camp Robin Hood</a>, Partner - <a href='http://www.campwalden.ca/'>Camp Walden</a> &amp; <a href='https://madawaskacamps.com/'>Madawaska Camps</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanna-grossinger-77026b230/?originalSubdomain=ca'>Jordanna Grossinger</a>, Director - <a href='https://www.camprobinhood.ca/'>Camp Robin Hood</a></li></ul>-<h1>Your Guests:</h1><ul><li><a href='mailto:victoria@polarissolutionsgroup.com?'>Victoria Golden</a> - Managing Director - <a href='https://www.polarissolutionsgroup.com/about-us'>Polaris Solutions</a></li></ul>-<h1>Thanks to our sponsors:</h1><h1><a href='https://whereaboutsapp.io/'>Whereabouts</a></h1>Your mission is campers. Ours is making their experience coordinated and connected. <a href='https://whereaboutsapp.io/'>Whereabouts</a> is the only camper management system that keeps Parents, Admin, and Staff in sync in real time — so every camper’s day runs with confidence, clarity, and care. Check them out <a href='https://whereaboutsapp.io/'>whereaboutsapp.io</a> Want easier hiring and stronger teams? Set up intentional systems to retain your best people and consistently recruit passionate, high‑fit staff—then watch results compound. Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at <a href="https://camp.mba/travis">https://camp.mba/travis</a>. Can your camp take another year of staff strain, long days, and parent communication headaches? Put systems in place now to retain returners and recruit high‑fit staff so the season bends, not breaks. Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at <a href="https://camp.mba/travis">https://camp.mba/travis</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Find all the show notes at &lt;a href='https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/work-smarter'&gt;https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/work-smarter&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;From Overwhelm to Organized: Building Systems That Actually Work&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;Running a camp is demanding, but it doesn’t have to be exhausting. Your host Howie and guest host Jordanna from the &lt;a href='https://gocamppro.squarespace.com/day-camp-pod'&gt;Day Camp Pod&lt;/a&gt;, are joined by systems expert Victoria Golden of Polaris Solutions to explore how camp owners and directors can work smarter, not harder. From taming expense tracking to building task and project management systems that actually stick, this conversation is packed with practical, real world ideas you can apply right away. Victoria brings a fresh, thoughtful perspective on using technology and systems to reduce friction while still preserving the personal, relationship driven heart of camp. You’ll hear honest insights about change management, staff buy in and protecting institutional knowledge. If you’re feeling stretched thin and looking for smarter ways to run your camp more effectively, this episode is a must listen!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;03:17 Victoria Golden&amp;apos;s Journey and Expertise&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:39 Challenges in Camp Operations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:17 Implementing Efficient Systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;14:53 Succession Planning and Institutional Knowledge&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;17:33 Navigating Camp Management Software&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;18:44 Adapting to New Technologies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:38 The Importance of Relationships in Camp Management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;28:43 Challenges in Implementing Changes at Camp&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;29:28 Building Trust and Buy-In from Staff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:36 Effective Communication and Problem Solving&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;32:11 Optimizing Camp Operations: Tools and Techniques&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;33:54 The Importance of Task Management Systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;35:14 Balancing Efficiency with Personal Touch&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;44:01 Reflecting and Iterating on Systems&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;47:15 Rapid Fire Questions with Victoria&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;49:21 Connecting with Victoria and Final Thoughts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your Hosts:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:howie@camprobinhood.ca'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Howie Grossinger&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; - Co-owner/Director - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.camprobinhood.ca/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Robin Hood&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;, Partner - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.campwalden.ca/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Walden&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &amp;amp; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://madawaskacamps.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Madawaska Camps&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanna-grossinger-77026b230/?originalSubdomain=ca'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Jordanna Grossinger&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;, Director - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.camprobinhood.ca/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Robin Hood&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your Guests:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:victoria@polarissolutionsgroup.com?'&gt;Victoria Golden&lt;/a&gt; - Managing Director - &lt;a href='https://www.polarissolutionsgroup.com/about-us'&gt;Polaris Solutions&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thanks to our sponsors:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;a href='https://whereaboutsapp.io/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Whereabouts&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your mission is campers. Ours is making their experience coordinated and connected. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://whereaboutsapp.io/'&gt;Whereabouts&lt;/a&gt; is the only camper management system that keeps Parents, Admin, and Staff in sync in real time — so every camper’s day runs with confidence, clarity, and care. Check them out &lt;a href='https://whereaboutsapp.io/'&gt;whereaboutsapp.io&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want easier hiring and stronger teams? Set up intentional systems to retain your best people and consistently recruit passionate, high‑fit staff—then watch results compound.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take your free &lt;b&gt;Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic&lt;/b&gt; at &lt;a href="https://camp.mba/travis"&gt;https://camp.mba/travis&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Can your camp take another year of &lt;b&gt;staff strain&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;long days&lt;/b&gt;, and &lt;b&gt;parent communication&lt;/b&gt; headaches? Put systems in place now to retain returners and recruit high‑fit staff so the season bends, not breaks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take your free &lt;b&gt;Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic&lt;/b&gt; at &lt;a href="https://camp.mba/travis"&gt;https://camp.mba/travis&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Find all the show notes at https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/work-smarter From Overwhelm to Organized: Building Systems That Actually WorkRunning a camp is demanding, but it doesn’t have to be exhausting. Your host Howie and guest host Jordanna from the Day Camp Pod, are joined by systems expert Victoria Golden of Polaris Solutions to explore how camp owners and directors can work smarter, not harder. From taming expense tracking to building task and project management systems that actually stick,...

Work Smarter, Not Harder - with Victoria Golden - The Camp Owners Podcast #72

<a href='https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/inside-out'>https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/inside-out</a><h1>How Nelson Strickland Uses Design Theory, Candor and Learning Circles to Strengthen Camp Culture</h1> What if you approached your camp the way a designer approaches a space - intentionally, thoughtfully and with the end experience always in mind? In this episode Howie Grossinger and Kelly Schuna are joined by Nelson Strickland for a conversation on how design theory can transform both camper and staff experiences. Nelson shares practical frameworks for creating spaces of candor, building strong learning circles and identifying the weak links that quietly hold camps back. You’ll also hear actionable insights on staff recruitment, retention and how to balance approachability with clear leadership. This episode is a must listen for camp owners and leaders who want to move beyond “the way we’ve always done it” and design a camp culture that truly works.<ul><li>04:51 Nelson&apos;s Camp Journey</li><li>11:44 Design Theory in Camp Management</li><li>25:59 Creating Spaces for Candor</li><li>33:46 The Importance of Staff Connection</li><li>38:12 Empowering Leadership Teams</li><li>39:02 Balancing Autonomy and Wisdom</li><li>39:31 The Participation Principle</li><li>40:03 Applying Candor in Camp Operations</li><li>42:16 Internship Programs for Camp Staff</li><li>45:29 Accessibility in Camp Leadership</li><li>48:08 Staff Recruitment Strategies</li><li>49:28 Embracing New Perspectives in Camp</li><li>52:51 The Power of Saying No</li><li>54:02 The Role of Technology in Camps</li><li>01:00:42 The Importance of Learning Circles</li></ul>-<h1>Your Hosts:</h1><ul><li><a href='mailto:howie@camprobinhood.ca'>Howie Grossinger</a> - Co-owner/Director - <a href='http://www.camprobinhood.ca/'>Camp Robin Hood</a>, Partner - <a href='http://www.campwalden.ca/'>Camp Walden</a> &amp; <a href='https://madawaskacamps.com/'>Madawaska Camps</a></li><li><a href='mailto:kelly@hiddenpinesranch.com'>Kelly Schuna</a> - Owner - <a href='https://hiddenpinesranch.com/'>Hidden Pines Ranch</a></li><li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-strickland/'>Nelson Strickland</a> - Board Co-Chair - <a href='https://campjamison.org/'>Camp Jamison</a></li></ul>-<h1>Episode Links:</h1><a href='https://www.soyouthinkyoucancamp.com/'>So You Think You Can Camp</a> <h1>Thanks to our sponsors:</h1><h1><a href='https://whereaboutsapp.io/'>Whereabouts</a></h1>Your mission is campers. Ours is making their experience coordinated and connected. <a href='https://whereaboutsapp.io/'>Whereabouts</a> is the only camper management system that keeps Parents, Admin, and Staff in sync in real time — so every camper’s day runs with confidence, clarity, and care. Check them out <a href='https://whereaboutsapp.io/'>whereaboutsapp.io</a> Want easier hiring and stronger teams? Set up intentional systems to retain your best people and consistently recruit passionate, high‑fit staff—then watch results compound. Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at <a href="https://camp.mba/travis">https://camp.mba/travis</a>. Can your camp take another year of staff strain, long days, and parent communication headaches? Put systems in place now to retain returners and recruit high‑fit staff so the season bends, not breaks. Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at <a href="https://camp.mba/travis">https://camp.mba/travis</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/inside-out'&gt;https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/inside-out&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;How Nelson Strickland Uses Design Theory, Candor and Learning Circles to Strengthen Camp Culture&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if you approached your camp the way a designer approaches a space - intentionally, thoughtfully and with the end experience always in mind? In this episode Howie Grossinger and Kelly Schuna are joined by Nelson Strickland for a conversation on how design theory can transform both camper and staff experiences. Nelson shares practical frameworks for creating spaces of candor, building strong learning circles and identifying the weak links that quietly hold camps back. You’ll also hear actionable insights on staff recruitment, retention and how to balance approachability with clear leadership. This episode is a must listen for camp owners and leaders who want to move beyond “the way we’ve always done it” and design a camp culture that truly works.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;04:51 Nelson&amp;apos;s Camp Journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:44 Design Theory in Camp Management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:59 Creating Spaces for Candor&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;33:46 The Importance of Staff Connection&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;38:12 Empowering Leadership Teams&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;39:02 Balancing Autonomy and Wisdom&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;39:31 The Participation Principle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;40:03 Applying Candor in Camp Operations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;42:16 Internship Programs for Camp Staff&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;45:29 Accessibility in Camp Leadership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;48:08 Staff Recruitment Strategies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;49:28 Embracing New Perspectives in Camp&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;52:51 The Power of Saying No&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;54:02 The Role of Technology in Camps&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:00:42 The Importance of Learning Circles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your Hosts:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:howie@camprobinhood.ca'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Howie Grossinger&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; - Co-owner/Director - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.camprobinhood.ca/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Robin Hood&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;, Partner - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.campwalden.ca/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Walden&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &amp;amp; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://madawaskacamps.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Madawaska Camps&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:kelly@hiddenpinesranch.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Kelly Schuna&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; - Owner - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://hiddenpinesranch.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hidden Pines Ranch&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelson-strickland/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Nelson Strickland&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; - Board Co-Chair - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://campjamison.org/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Jamison&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode Links:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.soyouthinkyoucancamp.com/'&gt;So You Think You Can Camp&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thanks to our sponsors:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;a href='https://whereaboutsapp.io/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Whereabouts&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your mission is campers. Ours is making their experience coordinated and connected. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://whereaboutsapp.io/'&gt;Whereabouts&lt;/a&gt; is the only camper management system that keeps Parents, Admin, and Staff in sync in real time — so every camper’s day runs with confidence, clarity, and care. Check them out &lt;a href='https://whereaboutsapp.io/'&gt;whereaboutsapp.io&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want easier hiring and stronger teams? Set up intentional systems to retain your best people and consistently recruit passionate, high‑fit staff—then watch results compound.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take your free &lt;b&gt;Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic&lt;/b&gt; at &lt;a href="https://camp.mba/travis"&gt;https://camp.mba/travis&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Can your camp take another year of &lt;b&gt;staff strain&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;long days&lt;/b&gt;, and &lt;b&gt;parent communication&lt;/b&gt; headaches? Put systems in place now to retain returners and recruit high‑fit staff so the season bends, not breaks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take your free &lt;b&gt;Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic&lt;/b&gt; at &lt;a href="https://camp.mba/travis"&gt;https://camp.mba/travis&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/inside-out How Nelson Strickland Uses Design Theory, Candor and Learning Circles to Strengthen Camp Culture  What if you approached your camp the way a designer approaches a space - intentionally, thoughtfully and with the end experience always in mind? In this episode Howie Grossinger and Kelly Schuna are joined by Nelson Strickland for a conversation on how design theory can transform both camper and staff experiences. Nelson shares practical frameworks for crea...

Rethinking Camp from the Inside Out - with Nelson Strickland - The Camp Owners Podcast #71

<a href='https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/keeping-current'>https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/succession-planning</a><h1>Your Guide to Staying Ahead in a Changing Camp World</h1> In Episode 70 of the Camp Owners Podcast, hosts Howie Grossinger and Kelly Schuna dive into an insightful conversation with Jason Silberman, owner and director of Camp Matoka and president of CODA. Jason brings a unique blend of experience, candor, and forward thinking perspective that every camp professional, whether new to ownership or decades in, will appreciate. This episode unpacks the most pressing topics facing camp owners today, from the realities of staffing shortages to the growing need for thoughtful mental health support. Jason also shares his camp origin story, reminding listeners why passion and purpose still sit at the heart of this industry. You’ll hear practical guidance on succession planning, navigating regulatory challenges, and adapting to the evolving role of technology in daily operations. If you care about staying current in the constantly shifting world of camp ownership, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.04:11 Jason&apos;s Camp Journey and Role in CODA06:11 Staffing Challenges and Solutions15:09 Mental Health Support for Staff26:48 Technology and Innovation in Camps31:41 Addressing Nationwide Concerns in Camp Management33:11 Guidance for New Camp Directors on Policy Writing34:14 Leveraging Technology and Peer Networks37:34 Regulatory Issues and Their Impact on Camps42:09 Future of Camp Ownership and Succession Planning47:21 CODA and Upcoming Events-<h1>Your Hosts:</h1><ul><li><a href='mailto:howie@camprobinhood.ca'>Howie Grossinger</a> - Co-owner/Director - <a href='http://www.camprobinhood.ca/'>Camp Robin Hood</a>, Partner - <a href='http://www.campwalden.ca/'>Camp Walden</a> &amp; <a href='https://madawaskacamps.com/'>Madawaska Camps</a></li><li><a href='mailto:kelly@hiddenpinesranch.com'>Kelly Schuna</a> - Owner - <a href='https://hiddenpinesranch.com/'>Hidden Pines Ranch</a></li><li><a href='mailto:jason@matoaka.com?'>Jason Silberman </a>- Owner and Director - <a href='https://www.matoaka.com '>Camp Matoaka</a></li></ul>-<h1>Thanks to our sponsors:</h1><h1><a href='https://www.camptivities.com/'>Camptivities</a></h1>Your staff work late into the night to create perfect camper schedules. Prevent mid-summer burnout with Camptivities — the smart scheduling software that saves time, reduces mistakes, and keeps your team energized. Find out more at <a href='https://www.camptivities.com/'>camptivities.com</a> Want easier hiring and stronger teams? Set up intentional systems to retain your best people and consistently recruit passionate, high‑fit staff—then watch results compound. Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at <a href="https://camp.mba/travis">https://camp.mba/travis</a>. Can your camp take another year of staff strain, long days, and parent communication headaches? Put systems in place now to retain returners and recruit high‑fit staff so the season bends, not breaks. Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at <a href="https://camp.mba/travis">https://camp.mba/travis</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/keeping-current'&gt;https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/succession-planning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your Guide to Staying Ahead in a Changing Camp World&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In Episode 70 of the Camp Owners Podcast, hosts Howie Grossinger and Kelly Schuna dive into an insightful conversation with Jason Silberman, owner and director of Camp Matoka and president of CODA. Jason brings a unique blend of experience, candor, and forward thinking perspective that every camp professional, whether new to ownership or decades in, will appreciate. This episode unpacks the most pressing topics facing camp owners today, from the realities of staffing shortages to the growing need for thoughtful mental health support. Jason also shares his camp origin story, reminding listeners why passion and purpose still sit at the heart of this industry. You’ll hear practical guidance on succession planning, navigating regulatory challenges, and adapting to the evolving role of technology in daily operations. If you care about staying current in the constantly shifting world of camp ownership, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:11 Jason&amp;apos;s Camp Journey and Role in CODA&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:11 Staffing Challenges and Solutions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:09 Mental Health Support for Staff&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:48 Technology and Innovation in Camps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:41 Addressing Nationwide Concerns in Camp Management&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:11 Guidance for New Camp Directors on Policy Writing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:14 Leveraging Technology and Peer Networks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;37:34 Regulatory Issues and Their Impact on Camps&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;42:09 Future of Camp Ownership and Succession Planning&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;47:21 CODA and Upcoming Events&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your Hosts:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:howie@camprobinhood.ca'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Howie Grossinger&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; - Co-owner/Director - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.camprobinhood.ca/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Robin Hood&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;, Partner - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.campwalden.ca/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Walden&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &amp;amp; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://madawaskacamps.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Madawaska Camps&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:kelly@hiddenpinesranch.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Kelly Schuna&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; - Owner - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://hiddenpinesranch.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hidden Pines Ranch&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:jason@matoaka.com?'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Jason Silberman &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;- Owner and Director - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.matoaka.com '&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Matoaka&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thanks to our sponsors:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.camptivities.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camptivities&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your staff work late into the night to create perfect camper schedules. Prevent mid-summer burnout with Camptivities — the smart scheduling software that saves time, reduces mistakes, and keeps your team energized. Find out more at &lt;a href='https://www.camptivities.com/'&gt;camptivities.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want easier hiring and stronger teams? Set up intentional systems to retain your best people and consistently recruit passionate, high‑fit staff—then watch results compound.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take your free &lt;b&gt;Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic&lt;/b&gt; at &lt;a href="https://camp.mba/travis"&gt;https://camp.mba/travis&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Can your camp take another year of &lt;b&gt;staff strain&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;long days&lt;/b&gt;, and &lt;b&gt;parent communication&lt;/b&gt; headaches? Put systems in place now to retain returners and recruit high‑fit staff so the season bends, not breaks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take your free &lt;b&gt;Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic&lt;/b&gt; at &lt;a href="https://camp.mba/travis"&gt;https://camp.mba/travis&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/succession-planning Your Guide to Staying Ahead in a Changing Camp World  In Episode 70 of the Camp Owners Podcast, hosts Howie Grossinger and Kelly Schuna dive into an insightful conversation with Jason Silberman, owner and director of Camp Matoka and president of CODA. Jason brings a unique blend of experience, candor, and forward thinking perspective that every camp professional, whether new to ownership or decades in, will appreciate. This episode unpacks the ...

Keeping Current in the World of Camp Ownership - with Jason Silberman - The Camp Owners Podcast #70

Find full show notes and links at: <a href='https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/succession-planning'>https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/succession-planning</a><h1>Navigating Family Succession in Camp Ownership </h1> Succession planning isn’t just about passing down a business—it’s about passing down a legacy. In this episode of the Camp Owners Podcast, hosts Howie Grossinger and Kelly Schuna sit down with Tammy Buss from Blue Roots to dive into the complex and deeply emotional world of family camp transitions. Whether you’re currently navigating ownership change or just starting to think about the future, this conversation offers invaluable perspective. Tammy shares her expertise in helping family-run organizations plan for the next generation - balancing tradition with innovation, emotion with practicality. Together, they unpack common challenges like communication breakdowns, emotional attachment, and differing visions for the camp’s future. You’ll walk away with tangible strategies to start these conversations early, keep relationships strong, and protect what matters most: the heart of your camp. This episode is a must-listen for any camp owner who wants to ensure their legacy not only survives but thrives, for generations to come.Highlights:<ul><li>03:56 Tammy&apos;s Camp Experience</li><li>05:27 Funny Camp Stories</li><li>08:03 Discussion on Succession Planning</li><li>08:19 Tammy&apos;s Journey into Consulting</li><li>11:29 Emotional and Strategic Challenges in Camp Succession</li><li>18:19 Family Dynamics in Succession Planning</li><li>23:52 Facilitating Family Conversations</li><li>26:10 Accountability and Hard Conversations</li><li>26:51 Family Dynamics in Business</li><li>28:02 Evolving Business Practices</li><li>29:17 Pressure on the Next Generation</li><li>31:36 Maintaining Family Business Legacy</li><li>34:13 Starting the Conversation Early</li><li>39:30 Role of Family Business Advisors</li><li>46:46 Final Thoughts and Contact Information</li></ul>-<h1>Episode Links:</h1><ul><li><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-family/id1734470300'>The Business of Family Podcast with Tammy Buss</a></li></ul><h1>Your Hosts:</h1><ul><li><a href='mailto:howie@camprobinhood.ca'>Howie Grossinger</a> - Co-owner/Director - <a href='http://www.camprobinhood.ca/'>Camp Robin Hood</a>, Partner - <a href='http://www.campwalden.ca/'>Camp Walden</a> &amp; <a href='https://madawaskacamps.com/'>Madawaska Camps</a></li><li><a href='mailto:kelly@hiddenpinesranch.com'>Kelly Schuna</a> - Owner - <a href='https://hiddenpinesranch.com/'>Hidden Pines Ranch</a></li><li><a href='mailto:tammy@blueroots.ca?'>Tammy Buss</a> - Founder and Family Business Advisor - <a href='https://blueroots.ca/'>Blue Roots</a></li></ul>-<h1>Thanks to our sponsors:</h1><h1><a href='https://www.camptivities.com/'>Camptivities</a></h1>Your staff work late into the night to create perfect camper schedules. Prevent mid-summer burnout with Camptivities — the smart scheduling software that saves time, reduces mistakes, and keeps your team energized. Find out more at <a href='https://www.camptivities.com/'>camptivities.com</a> Want easier hiring and stronger teams? Set up intentional systems to retain your best people and consistently recruit passionate, high‑fit staff—then watch results compound. Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at <a href="https://camp.mba/travis">https://camp.mba/travis</a>. Can your camp take another year of staff strain, long days, and parent communication headaches? Put systems in place now to retain returners and recruit high‑fit staff so the season bends, not breaks. Take your free Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic at <a href="https://camp.mba/travis">https://camp.mba/travis</a>.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Find full show notes and links at: &lt;a href='https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/succession-planning'&gt;https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/succession-planning&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Navigating Family Succession in Camp Ownership &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Succession planning isn’t just about passing down a business—it’s about passing down a legacy. In this episode of the Camp Owners Podcast, hosts Howie Grossinger and Kelly Schuna sit down with Tammy Buss from Blue Roots to dive into the complex and deeply emotional world of family camp transitions. Whether you’re currently navigating ownership change or just starting to think about the future, this conversation offers invaluable perspective. Tammy shares her expertise in helping family-run organizations plan for the next generation - balancing tradition with innovation, emotion with practicality. Together, they unpack common challenges like communication breakdowns, emotional attachment, and differing visions for the camp’s future. You’ll walk away with tangible strategies to start these conversations early, keep relationships strong, and protect what matters most: the heart of your camp. This episode is a must-listen for any camp owner who wants to ensure their legacy not only survives but thrives, for generations to come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Highlights:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;03:56 Tammy&amp;apos;s Camp Experience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;05:27 Funny Camp Stories&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:03 Discussion on Succession Planning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;08:19 Tammy&amp;apos;s Journey into Consulting&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:29 Emotional and Strategic Challenges in Camp Succession&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;18:19 Family Dynamics in Succession Planning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;23:52 Facilitating Family Conversations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:10 Accountability and Hard Conversations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;26:51 Family Dynamics in Business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;28:02 Evolving Business Practices&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;29:17 Pressure on the Next Generation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;31:36 Maintaining Family Business Legacy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;34:13 Starting the Conversation Early&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;39:30 Role of Family Business Advisors&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;46:46 Final Thoughts and Contact Information&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode Links:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-of-family/id1734470300'&gt;The Business of Family Podcast with Tammy Buss&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your Hosts:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:howie@camprobinhood.ca'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Howie Grossinger&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; - Co-owner/Director - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.camprobinhood.ca/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Robin Hood&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;, Partner - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.campwalden.ca/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Walden&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &amp;amp; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://madawaskacamps.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Madawaska Camps&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:kelly@hiddenpinesranch.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Kelly Schuna&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; - Owner - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://hiddenpinesranch.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hidden Pines Ranch&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:tammy@blueroots.ca?'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Tammy Buss&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; - Founder and Family Business Advisor - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://blueroots.ca/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Blue Roots&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thanks to our sponsors:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.camptivities.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camptivities&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your staff work late into the night to create perfect camper schedules. Prevent mid-summer burnout with Camptivities — the smart scheduling software that saves time, reduces mistakes, and keeps your team energized. Find out more at &lt;a href='https://www.camptivities.com/'&gt;camptivities.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want easier hiring and stronger teams? Set up intentional systems to retain your best people and consistently recruit passionate, high‑fit staff—then watch results compound.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take your free &lt;b&gt;Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic&lt;/b&gt; at &lt;a href="https://camp.mba/travis"&gt;https://camp.mba/travis&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Can your camp take another year of &lt;b&gt;staff strain&lt;/b&gt;, &lt;b&gt;long days&lt;/b&gt;, and &lt;b&gt;parent communication&lt;/b&gt; headaches? Put systems in place now to retain returners and recruit high‑fit staff so the season bends, not breaks.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Take your free &lt;b&gt;Resilient Camp Blueprint Diagnostic&lt;/b&gt; at &lt;a href="https://camp.mba/travis"&gt;https://camp.mba/travis&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/succession-planning Navigating Family Succession in Camp Ownership   Succession planning isn’t just about passing down a business—it’s about passing down a legacy. In this episode of the Camp Owners Podcast, hosts Howie Grossinger and Kelly Schuna sit down with Tammy Buss from Blue Roots to dive into the complex and deeply emotional world of family camp transitions. Whether you’re currently navigating ownership change or jus...

Keeping It in the Family: Succession Strategies for Camp Owners - with Tammy Buss - The Camp Owners Podcast #69

Find full show notes and links at: <a href='https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/smart-data-rosen'>https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/smart-data-rosen</a><h1>The Data-Informed Camp: Using Business Intelligence to Build Stronger Summers</h1>In this season six kickoff episode, hosts Kelly Suna and Howie Grossinger sit down with camp owner and industry leader Ryan Rosen to explore the concept of business intelligence (BI) in the camp world. Ryan, a self-proclaimed &quot;data guy,&quot; shares how camps can move beyond relying on gut feelings and broad numbers to make smarter, more strategic decisions. They discuss how to use data as a mirror—not a master—to strengthen a camp&apos;s core mission and improve the experience for campers and staff alike.Ryan highlights that BI is a mindset of curiosity and critical thinking, emphasizing Albert Einstein&apos;s quote: &quot;Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.&quot; The conversation delves into practical, actionable strategies for leveraging the data camps already have, from registration logs to staff surveys, to uncover hidden insights and drive meaningful change.Highlights:<ul><li>04:35 Understanding Business Intelligence in Camps</li><li>07:44 The Importance of Data in Camp Operations</li><li>12:46 Balancing Heart and Head in Decision Making</li><li>17:59 Effective Use of Surveys</li><li>22:14 Proactive Communication with Families</li><li>32:07 Key Performance Indicators for Camps</li><li>35:26 Evaluating Camp Programs with Business Intelligence</li><li>36:31 Understanding Camper and Staff Feedback</li><li>36:54 Measuring Program Success and Improvement</li><li>37:32 Addressing Camper Experience and Feedback</li><li>40:25 Introducing Business Intelligence to Your Team</li><li>42:40 Using Data to Enhance Camp Experience</li><li>45:45 Balancing Data and Mission in Camp Management</li><li>51:03 Practical Tips for Camp Professionals</li><li>56:18 Rapid Fire Camp Questions with Ryan Rosen</li></ul>-<h1>Episode Link:</h1><ul><li>Camptivities Article: <a href='https://www.camptivities.com/blog/2025/09-02evaluatecampbusinessintelligence'>Evaluating Your Summer Through the Lens of Business Intelligence</a><ul><li>https://www.camptivities.com/blog/2025/09-02evaluatecampbusinessintelligence</li></ul></li></ul><h1>Your Hosts:</h1><ul><li><a href='mailto:howie@camprobinhood.ca'>Howie Grossinger</a> - Co-owner/Director - <a href='http://www.camprobinhood.ca/'>Camp Robin Hood</a>, Partner - <a href='http://www.campwalden.ca/'>Camp Walden</a> &amp; <a href='https://madawaskacamps.com/'>Madawaska Camps</a></li><li><a href='mailto:kelly@hiddenpinesranch.com'>Kelly Schuna</a> - Owner - <a href='https://hiddenpinesranch.com/'>Hidden Pines Ranch</a></li><li><a href='mailto:ryan@campkinneret.com'>Ryan Rosen</a> - Owner &amp; Director - <a href='https://www.campkinneret.com/who-we-are/leadership/'>Camp Kinneret</a> &amp; Founder - <a href='https://camptivities.com/'>Camptivities</a></li></ul>-<h1>Thanks to our sponsor:</h1><h1><a href='https://www.camptivities.com/'>Camptivities</a></h1>Your staff work late into the night to create perfect camper schedules. Prevent mid-summer burnout with Camptivities — the smart scheduling software that saves time, reduces mistakes, and keeps your team energized. Find out more at <a href='https://www.camptivities.com/'>camptivities.com</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Find full show notes and links at: &lt;a href='https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/smart-data-rosen'&gt;https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/smart-data-rosen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Data-Informed Camp: Using Business Intelligence to Build Stronger Summers&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this season six kickoff episode, hosts Kelly Suna and Howie Grossinger sit down with camp owner and industry leader Ryan Rosen to explore the concept of &lt;b&gt;business intelligence (BI)&lt;/b&gt; in the camp world. Ryan, a self-proclaimed &amp;quot;data guy,&amp;quot; shares how camps can move beyond relying on gut feelings and broad numbers to make smarter, more strategic decisions. They discuss how to use data as a mirror—not a master—to strengthen a camp&amp;apos;s core mission and improve the experience for campers and staff alike.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ryan highlights that BI is a mindset of &lt;b&gt;curiosity and critical thinking&lt;/b&gt;, emphasizing Albert Einstein&amp;apos;s quote: &amp;quot;Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.&amp;quot; The conversation delves into practical, actionable strategies for leveraging the data camps already have, from registration logs to staff surveys, to uncover hidden insights and drive meaningful change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Highlights:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;04:35 Understanding Business Intelligence in Camps&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;07:44 The Importance of Data in Camp Operations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;12:46 Balancing Heart and Head in Decision Making&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;17:59 Effective Use of Surveys&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;22:14 Proactive Communication with Families&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;32:07 Key Performance Indicators for Camps&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;35:26 Evaluating Camp Programs with Business Intelligence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:31 Understanding Camper and Staff Feedback&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;36:54 Measuring Program Success and Improvement&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:32 Addressing Camper Experience and Feedback&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;40:25 Introducing Business Intelligence to Your Team&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;42:40 Using Data to Enhance Camp Experience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;45:45 Balancing Data and Mission in Camp Management&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;51:03 Practical Tips for Camp Professionals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;56:18 Rapid Fire Camp Questions with Ryan Rosen&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode Link:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Camptivities Article: &lt;a href='https://www.camptivities.com/blog/2025/09-02evaluatecampbusinessintelligence'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Evaluating Your Summer Through the Lens of Business Intelligence&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;https://www.camptivities.com/blog/2025/09-02evaluatecampbusinessintelligence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Your Hosts:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:howie@camprobinhood.ca'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Howie Grossinger&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; - Co-owner/Director - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.camprobinhood.ca/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Robin Hood&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;, Partner - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.campwalden.ca/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Walden&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &amp;amp; &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://madawaskacamps.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Madawaska Camps&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:kelly@hiddenpinesranch.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Kelly Schuna&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; - Owner - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://hiddenpinesranch.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Hidden Pines Ranch&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='mailto:ryan@campkinneret.com'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ryan Rosen&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; - Owner &amp;amp; Director - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.campkinneret.com/who-we-are/leadership/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camp Kinneret&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; &amp;amp; Founder - &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://camptivities.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camptivities&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;-&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Thanks to our sponsor:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.camptivities.com/'&gt;&lt;b&gt;Camptivities&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;Your staff work late into the night to create perfect camper schedules. Prevent mid-summer burnout with Camptivities — the smart scheduling software that saves time, reduces mistakes, and keeps your team energized. Find out more at &lt;a href='https://www.camptivities.com/'&gt;camptivities.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Find full show notes and links at: https://gocamp.pro/ownerspod/smart-data-rosen The Data-Informed Camp: Using Business Intelligence to Build Stronger SummersIn this season six kickoff episode, hosts Kelly Suna and Howie Grossinger sit down with camp owner and industry leader Ryan Rosen to explore the concept of business intelligence (BI) in the camp world. Ryan, a self-proclaimed "data guy," shares how camps can move beyond relying on gut feelings and broad numbers to make smarter, more stra...

Turning Camp Data into Smarter Decisions - with Ryan Rosen - The Camp Owners Podcast #68

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