Grow Your Camp
<p><b>Welcome to the Grow Your Camp Podcast: 'Cause You Can't Minister to Empty Beds</b></p><p><i>Where we share stories and systems to help camps grow.</i></p><p></p><p><b>Hosts:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-p-fisher/" target="_blank">Mark P. Fisher</a>, of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.inspiringgrowth.biz/" target="_blank">Inspiring Growth</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carllefever/" target="_blank">Carl Lefever</a>, of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://improveandgrow.com/industries/camp-marketing/" target="_blank">Improve & Grow</a></p><p></p><p><b>Overview:</b></p><p>Most camp directors didn't sign up to be marketers. They signed up because they know what happens to a kid who spends a week away from everything — and they wanted to be part of it. But empty beds are a real problem, and figuring out how to fill them, fund the mission, and still lead well is work nobody really prepared you for.</p><p></p><p>The Grow Your Camp Podcast exists for <b>that director</b>. Every episode opens with one tactic you can use this week — then goes deeper with a real camp leader who's already solved the problem you're sitting with. Real numbers. Real stories. The systems behind the growth.</p><p>This is what it sounds like when the mission gets to grow.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Themes:</b></p><ul><li><b>Filling the Calendar:</b> Strategies and real-world examples of how retreat and camp leaders increase bookings and reduce seasonal gaps. Topics might include: lead generation systems, improving inquiry response times, pricing strategy, market positioning, capacity management, and off-season marketing approaches.</li><li><b>Marketing that Feels Like Ministry:</b> How faith-driven leaders approach marketing as an extension of their mission rather than a distraction from it. Topics might include: values-based storytelling, ethical persuasion, branding that builds trust, and aligning marketing messages. </li><li><b>Digital Growth Systems:</b> Modern tools and digital marketing tactics that consistently drive visibility, inquiries, and revenue for retreats and camps. Topics might include: websites that convert, CRM and automation, SEO and Google Ads, social media advertising, online reviews, and emerging technologies like AI.</li><li><b>Stories of Growth:</b> Candid conversations with leaders about their challenges, breakthroughs, and the turning points that sparked momentum. Topics might include: turning around a struggling retreat season, launching new programs, rebuilding after crisis, or scaling operations while staying mission-aligned.</li><li><b>Leading for Growth:</b> How leadership mindset, team culture, and operational systems create the foundation for sustainable growth. Topics might include: team alignment, delegation, budgeting and stewardship, guest experience excellence, and building systems that support long-term ministry impact.</li></ul><p></p><p>Episodes are typical 30-45 minutes in length, content is fun, engaging and practical. We bring on reputable guests that work in or on camp and always include a quick camp marketing tip at the top of each episode.</p><p></p><p><b>Have a specific question you'd like us to cover?</b> <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.speakpipe.com/GrowYourCamp" target="_blank">Click here to record a question and submit to our team.</a></p><p></p>
