Ep081 – Derry Green, Founder, Secret Garden Glamping | From lockdown fun, to building a true legacy

Ep081 – Derry Green, Founder, Secret Garden Glamping | From lockdown fun, to building a true legacy

March 12, 2026 · 1h 12m · Episode 81

About this episode

Derry Green shares his journey from a lockdown project to building a successful glamping business.

In this fascinating episode Steve Henry goes glamping with Derry Green, the founder and creator of The Secret Garden Glamping company. Derry shares his inspiring journey from a lockdown project with his children to building a thriving glamping business with bookings for the next 18-months and a famous appearance on BBC1’s Dragons’ Den. He shares the interesting view that he is running a social media business, that happens to rent out glamping units. He includes insights into business growth, franchising, and the impact of social media. Derry explains how he discovered that embracing challenges and innovation can lead to extraordinary success. He discusses the importance of service, the evolution of the market, and lessons learned along the way, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs and hospitality providers. The SATT Team :) #podcast #business #swimagainstthetide #growth #entrepreneurship

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Host: Steve Henry

Guest: Derry Green

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Organizations: The Secret Garden Glamping, BBC1

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