Hey everyone — I want to give you a clear look at where YLIG is heading. I’m restructuring the community so it better reflects the real stages landowners go through. Going forward, YLIG will have two membership levels: the FREE Explorer Track and the PAID Masters Track. *** FREE — The Explorer Track *** This is for people who are actively exploring the idea of developing land — curious, interested, maybe even running early numbers — but not yet committed to a project. Explorer members will still have access to community conversations and the weekly meetings, giving you a chance to listen, learn, and get a feel for what real development looks like. I’m also considering a small set of introductory lessons inside the Classrooms to help you understand opportunities and possibilities. But that’s it. Anything involving planning, financing, permitting, strategy, or execution will remain behind the paywall. *** PAID — The Masters Track *** This is for those who are building: you have land, you’re under contract, or you’re in the middle of design, development, permits, operations, or launch. The Masters Track includes everything you need to succeed — templates, MonGlamp documents, business workflows, compliance case studies, backend operations, and the full Mastermind experience. This is where real progress happens, and it’s designed specifically for people who are moving forward, not just thinking about it. The Masters Track has two payment options: - Monthly - Yearly (saves $100) Pick whichever fits your season. *** About upgrading or downgrading *** Some of you will realize you’re better suited for the Explorer Track right now. Others will see that it’s time to step into the Masters Track because you’re actively developing. I’m good with both. My goal is to support you in the lane that actually matches your momentum. More updates soon — but this is the direction, and it’s going to make the entire YLIG ecosystem clearer, stronger, and more aligned with the real journey of land-based hospitality.

Looks like our group have GROWN. See you all on the call tonight.

On Tuesday, I had a 1 hr 15 min meeting with our county planning department. I'm rewatching it to build a Project Management Matrix so that I don't miss anything on the list. It's a massive project that I will definitely do in phases. From an event space with living quarters for the "caretakers" to making sure our dream of having one mirrored unit doesn't disrupt the Air Force Academy's flight path, there is PLENTY to keep me busy. The best part is that one of the last comments made by the county is that this looks like a great project and because one of my neighbors is the Pikes Peak National Forest, the location seems perfect.

Initial indication is somewhere between $10K and $50K to repair the dam. Looks like some subsurface seepage which puts the lake at risk. I am expecting 2 estimates this week. Also the well is inoperative and needs just under $1K in repairs. Still waiting on septic. I plan to use those points to renegotiate the sale.

I took some AI advice and asked for a series of lessons pointed out by multiple glamping authors and 10 hidden gems. Here's what ChatGPT gave me ---------- Below is a synthesized, cross-document analysis of the 10 most consistently reinforced lessons AND the 10 most valuable hidden nuggets that others usually miss—drawn from themes repeated across your uploaded sources: - The Glamping Investor (Garrett Brown) , - Sage Outdoor Advisory Report , - KOA 2024 Glamping Report , - The Profitable Glamping Business Playbook , - Isaac French Webinar Notes , - Weekly Glampreneur Emails (Brian & Joanna Linton) . ✅ Top 10 Actionable Lessons Reinforced Across All Sources These are the lessons that appear again and again across books, reports, feasibility studies, operator emails, and industry data. 1. Speed to First Revenue Is Everything Every source pushes starting small, launching Phase 1 quickly, and letting revenue fund expansion. – Garrett Brown warns that projects always take longer and cost more; start with 1–3 units. – Lintons repeatedly say: “Don’t overbuild. Get open. Cash flow creates clarity.” – KOA data shows demand is strong even for minimal-friction glamping setups. 2. Market Selection Matters More Than Structure Type Every guide repeats that success depends on: - 1–2 hrs from a major metro - Year-round demand - Friendly zoning & utility feasibility – Sage Report emphasizes data-driven feasibility. – Garrett Brown’s 60/30/10 rule focuses on market strength first. – Isaac French says “cool land” doesn’t equal a good business. 3. The Guest Experience Is the Product (Not the Dome) Across all sources: - Surprise & delight - Cleanliness - Emotionally resonant design– KOA shows glampers value experience + relaxation. – Glampitect stresses aesthetics and guest journey. – Isaac French: “Luxury = joy, renewal, reconnection.” ) 4. Design With Intention—Not Trend-Chasing Repeated themes: - Let the land dictate design. - Avoid copy-paste aesthetics.– Isaac French: “Strong brand identity beats data.” – Lintons: Focus and niche > trying to offer everything.