AGA Member Spotlight: Jen Young, founder of Goodwood Products
Jen Young, a passionate Green Business Entrepreneur, transitioned from a successful first career as a media and marketing executive to focus on sustainable solutions for environmental challenges over 20 years ago. With a deep commitment to protecting the planet, Jen founded Goodwood Products, where she has channeled her expertise and vision into creating eco-friendly innovations. Her work includes collaborating closely with the Forest Service to develop all-wood firelogs, a product designed to reduce excess biomass in forests and landfills. This initiative not only improves forest health but also contributes to cleaner air, reflecting Jen's dedication to fostering a healthier and more sustainable environment for future generations. Through Goodwood Products, Jen continues to lead the charge in developing practical, sustainable solutions that address pressing environmental issues.
Tell us a bit more about why you started a company in the glamping industry.
After establishing successful relationships with high end hotels and resorts throughout California, Goodwood Products began to expand into the outdoor hospitality world. The glamping industry, with more eco-conscious guests than traditional campgrounds, has been welcoming our safer, eco-friendly alternative to regular firewood.
Tell us a bit about where your glamping business is today? Where do you see your business in the future?
Our expansion into the glamping world is a natural extension of our mission to provide the most sustainable, eco-friendly way for people to enjoy real wood fires in their fireplaces, woodstoves and outdoor firepits. Our easy-lighting Goodwood Firebags are the firewood of choice now in Autocamps and other high-end resorts throughout California.
What are you most excited about within the glamping industry moving forward?
As the glamping industry works to bring outdoor experiences to more people, we hope to grow partnerships with facilities and guests where making the most eco-conscious choice is also the easiest choice.
Do you have any advice for those that are just starting out?
There's always so much work to do, but never forget to see the forest for the trees.
