Chattanooga Ghost Tours with Amy Petulla

In this episode of the Ghost Hunter Advice podcast, Tanner interviews Amy Petulla, founder of Chattanooga Ghost Tours. They discuss Amy's journey from a law career to launching Chattanooga Ghost Tours in 2007, driven by her family's love for ghost tours and the abundance of haunted history in Chattanooga. Amy shares insights into running a ghost tour business, including research methods, advertising strategies, and the importance of authenticity in storytelling. The episode highlights the challenges and rewards of the paranormal tourism industry, along with some intriguing ghost stories and personal experiences. Tanner and Amy also touch on the use of ghost-hunting equipment, the significance of having entertaining guides, and the importance of networking and reputation management in growing a successful ghost tour business.

00:00 Introduction

01:03 Starting Chattanooga Ghost Tours

01:58 Expanding into Ghost Hunts

02:46 Building a Successful Ghost Tour Business

05:29 Challenges and Unique Experiences

06:11 Writing and True Crime Stories

11:48 Networking and Community Involvement

16:16 Dealing with Competition and Reputation

18:04 The Building Collapse Incident

21:01 Introduction to the Haunted Objects Podcast

21:26 Handling Haunted Objects: Risks and Experiences