20. Will McGovern of Rivershore Resort on How he Turned his Property into an Overnight Success

I always love a good success story, and on the latest episode I have a great one for you.

Two years ago, Will McGovern and his family opened Rivershore Resort, a ‘glamping’ experience set in Southeastern Queensland. Since then, they’ve been lauded by locals and nomads alike as a can’t-miss property.

How did they do it? Besides a combination of business-savvy thinking and a good attitude, there were a few other things. Give the episode a listen to find out what else Will had to say about running a successful business.

During the episode, we chat about:

  • Why building a restaurant in his park was a brilliant business decision for Will
  • The intricacies of building your own greenfield property
  • Why every park owner should always be thinking about sustainability
  • How Will harnessed word of mouth to have his park 100% full the first week it was open
  • Why you can’t let every bad review get to you
  • How to leverage local businesses to provide services for your guests
  • Ways to keep yourself sane while managing a chaotic business
  • Tips for keeping staff motivated

Links:

Rivershore Resort
Will McGovern – LinkedIn