September 29-30, 2026
Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
Aurora, Colorado

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Nick Purslow

Nick Purslow

Posh Outdoors

Nick Purslow is a Co-Founder of Posh Outdoors, a boutique outdoor hospitality company that develops high-end boutique resorts through revenue share partnerships with landowners. Posh has 9 mirror cabins deployed in the Canadian Rockies, and is deploying 9 units to Lagom Retreat in Texas Hill Country later this year. Nick is well-versed in creative financing, as Posh Outdoors raised its seed money through equity crowdfunding; launched its first 5 cabins through rewards-based crowdfunding; and uses a revenue share model that enables landowners to add modular lodging units with vastly reduced CapEx.

Wed Sep 301:30 AM – 2:30 AM

5. Beyond the Bank: Creative Funding Strategies That Actually Work

Learn how today’s glamping operators are launching big projects without just relying on traditional loans. Think you can only get a bank loan to bring…Learn how today’s glamping operators are launching big projects without just relying on traditional loans. Think you can only get a bank loan to bring your retreat vision to life? Think again. In this empowering session, Nick Purslow (Posh Outdoors) …Learn how today’s glamping operators are launching big projects without just relying on traditional loans. Think you can only get a bank loan to bring your retreat vision to life? Think again. In this empowering session, Nick Purslow (Posh Outdoors) and Leslie Martin (Lagom Retreat) share how they’ve raised capital and launched stunning boutique hospitality brands, without relying solely on the conventional financing route.  You’ll discover:  Ho…Learn how today’s glamping operators are launching big projects without just relying on traditional loans. Think you can only get a bank loan to bring your retreat vision to life? Think again. In this empowering session, Nick Purslow (Posh Outdoors) and Leslie Martin (Lagom Retreat) share how they’ve raised capital and launched stunning boutique hospitality brands, without relying solely on the conventional financing route.  You’ll discover:  How seller financing, crowdfunding and revenue-share deals really work The pros, cons and potential of partnership-led capital  What to watch out for, and how to keep control of your creative vision Whether you’re just starting or scaling your next site, this will give you the insight (and courage) to explore alternative funding paths and move faster without sacrificing ownership or authenticity.   So, if you want to learn more about smarter funding, faster launches and more freedom to do it your way, make sure you attend this session. Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More

SessionSession TypeMain ConferenceSession Track
Leslie Martin
Leslie MartinLagom Retreat & Event Center
Nick Purslow
Nick PurslowPosh Outdoors
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