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 Introduction01:03 Starting Chattanooga Ghost Tours01:58 Expanding into Ghost Hunts02:46 Building a Successful Ghost Tour Business05:29 Challenges and Unique Experiences06:11 Writing and True Crime Stories11:48 Networking and Community Involvement16:16 Dealing with Competition and Reputation18:04 The Building Collapse Incident21:01 Introduction to the Haunted Objects Podcast21:26 Handling Haunted Objects: Risks and Experiences22:54 Dealing with Evil Spirits and Haunted Locations25:50 Starting a Ghost Tour Business32:02 The Importance of Accurate Storytelling35:40 Using Technology in Ghost Hunting41:22 Conclusion and Contact InformationCheck out Chattanooga Ghost Tours at https://chattanoogaghosttours.com/Find the story of the haunted object and building collapse at https://chattanoogaghosttours.com/the-cursed-skull-of-manchester/Haunted Objects Podcast Featuring the Skull - Minute 3:38 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdEiupDH9hIYou can also find them at https://www.hauntedobjectspodcast.com/Follow us on Facebook and IG @GhosthunteradvicepodcastFollow on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@ghosthunteradviceConnect with the show @ https://www.ghosthunteradvice.com/Ask Questions and share your stories @ https://www.ghosthunteradvice.com/voicemail or email them to ghosthunteradvice@gmail.comGHA ITC Podcast Episode: https://www.ghosthunteradvice.com/talking-with-the-dead-the-ghost-hunters-itc-toolbox/Looking for cool ghost hunting gadgets? Check out Ghoststop and use my affiliate link to help support the show. A small portion of your purchase helps us stay on the air. https://ghoststop.com/?rfsn=6232104.c2fdbaeIntro by Will RiceOutro music: Super Strange Synths by YellowTree -- https://freesound.org/s/482961/ -- License: Attribution 4.0