MC Fireside Chats - Outdoor Hospitality Podcast

MC Fireside Chats is your weekly dive into outdoor hospitality. Tune in every Wednesday as we rotate through key industry topics: from broader market trends and enhancing the guest experience, to business operations, marketing, and emerging AI technology.

MC Fireside Chats – October 28th, 2026

October 29, 2026
During the latest episode of MC Fireside Chats, industry professionals explored the deep frustrations campground operators face with rigid legacy property management software, highlighting the pressing need for open APIs, AI-native operational solutions, and authentic technological education over vendor sales pitches at industry conferences.
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October 22, 2026

MC Fireside Chats – October 21st, 2026

During the October 21, 2026, episode of MC Fireside Chats, industry experts highlighted how intuitive, AI-driven property management software and innovative flat-pack architectural systems can overcome operational and construction hurdles, ultimately freeing campground owners to focus on delivering exceptional outdoor guest experiences.
October 14, 2026

MC Fireside Chats – October 14th, 2026

During the October 14, 2026, episode of MC Fireside Chats, an international panel of outdoor hospitality operators shared how they creatively navigate strict infrastructure regulations, seasonal weather challenges, and expansion logistics to deliver authentic, nature-focused guest experiences.
October 7, 2026

MC Fireside Chats – October 7th, 2026

During the October 7, 2026, episode of MC Fireside Chats, industry leaders emphasized that to attract an evolving, experiential demographic, campground operators must hyper-focus on specific niches, adapt to the rise of smaller, rugged RVs, and forge strong cross-sector collaborations.

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Brian Searl, host of MC Fireside Chats

Brian Searl

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