Why We Built Freebo: A Letter from the Founder
Why we're building a reservation platform around the day-to-day needs of independent tour and charter operators.
You already know something is wrong.
You took an EIDL to survive. Then 2021 hit and business was booming. Nobody questioned the fees. You were too busy running trips, paying off boats, hiring staff. The software companies and OTAs saw that too — and they got comfortable taking their cut.
Then the music stopped.
That’s who they answer to. Not you.
What we decided to do about it
We built Freebo for the people who wake up at 4am to rig boats, load kayaks, coordinate crews, and take care of guests. Their work shaped our priorities: dependable availability, flexible booking tools, and financial records that are easy to follow.
Modern technology gives a small, focused team the ability to move quickly and listen closely. We are using that advantage to build a thoughtful platform around the needs of independent tour and charter businesses.
Booking software should help you run the business you worked hard to build.