The Rv Entrepreneur With Heath Padgett

Welcome to the 2nd episode in the Side Hustle series. Today on the show, I have Kim Chappell who writes for Dine, Wine & Stein Magazine. Kim talks about finding freelance writing gigs for the first time, how to pitch proposals to clients you want to work with, and always turning over stones to find the best story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rve/message

In 2015, Tim & Fin quit their jobs, put some clothes in a backpack, and booked a one-way ticket to Europe. After that trip, Tim & Fin tried to go back to working jobs like normal only to find they wanted to be back on the road. At that point, they created a plan to make a life of travel more sustainable. Tim & Fin opened their Amazon store, Tripped Gear, in June of 2017, which allowed them the opportunity to work remotely and get back on the road. The adventure only continued from there! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rve/message

Adam and Lindsey Nubern have been traveling across the world since 2014. Like most full-time travelers, Adam and Lindsey know what it’s like to struggle with questions like, Are we making the right decision? Are we where we are supposed to be? It wasn’t until recently that they started to feel the beginning of a new season emerge in their lives and have since decided to settle for the time being in Colorado.

Triple E is a family business that started manufacturing trailers and motorhomes over fifty years ago. Today the company is still in the family, although you may know it as Leisure Travel Vans. Almost losing their business of 50 years, Ryan and Mike went through a huge transition to keep the business alive. For decades they manufactured different types of RVs only to realize they needed to simplify to survive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rve/message

Five years ago Kathy and Peter had a thriving wedding photography business in Colorado, but they weren't happy with being chained to one location. They wanted to explore and spend time climbing and kayaking. They created a plan that helped them to transition their local wedding photography business into adventure photography company who now works with brands like Jackson Kayaks, GoPro, Red Bull, Winnebago and much more.

Things we talk about in this episode Pushback artists face when deciding to put their products out in the world Choosing price points that work for you Utilizing Instagram for your business Allowing flexibility for your business based on your customer’s needs Learning not to rely on a single outlet for your business but taking the time to network with others Don’t be afraid to follow up with your customers for reviews and other feedback  Links Probably A Good Dog Business Boutique The Dog is Driving   Thanks for Listening! You’re awesome. It’s because of people like you that I get to sit around in my RV and record podcast episodes with really interesting people. If you’ve been enjoying the show and want to help others find it, I’d love a review from you in iTunes. Each and every review helps more people find the show (seriously, each one counts). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rve/message

Today on the podcast we talk about 5 strategies for launching your book. This is the last episode in our test drive series talking to Alyssa about publishing her book. If you have any ideas for a series you'd like to hear, let us know! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rve/message

This week, I have Eric and Tami from Techno RV on the show to talk about how they ended up in the world of e-commerce and why it's not about earning a bunch of money but a means of funding the life you want.

Writing a book is an amazing feat of character. As Hemingway said, “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” It takes guts, courage, time, sacrifice, and a whole lot of grit to write and publish a book, so this lesson is dedicated to strategies that will help you get those words on paper.

This week, I'm interviewing Michela Dai Zovi on the podcast. Mic is a world traveler, writer, and web developer who lives in an RV full time with her husband. In this episode, we talk about asking for things outside of your comfort zone and learning new skills to shape your freelancing career. Things we talk about in this episode How hard it is to answer the question “what is it you do?” Choosing to learn something you have no idea how to do Learning new skills by helping people you know first The power of asking for things outside of your comfort zone Asking yourself if you want to put in the time to do something new If you work at something at least a few minutes a day, you can learn something new very easily Why Mic doesn't consider herself an entrepreneur At what point you start saying “no” so you can enjoy your travels Learning what projects to pursue and which ones to walk away from Mic’s bug book Links Why Women Don’t Apply For Jobs Unless They Are 100% Qualified Programming for Everyone Bugs For B

This is the third episode in our blog to book series where Alyssa and I cover what she's learned in the first six months of releasing her first book on Amazon.  In this episode we cover: 4 of the major ways to reach more people on Amazon  How to get more reviews for your product or book The pros and cons of releasing a book for free Link to Alyssa's book on Amazon.

One of my favorite talks from our 2018 RV Entrepreneur Summit was from Nathan and Marissa of Less Junk, More Journey.

This is part two of five in a series where I talk with Alyssa about how to write, launch, and market your first book. In this episode we talk about: How to know if you should (or shouldn't) write a book How to seek our validation for your book before writing it --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rve/message

Over the past 10 years Matt and Joanna Hofmann have restored over 400 RVs and built the largest mobile architecture company in the world, all while living in a van, RV or boat. They recently launched a new RV called the Living Vehicle and in this episode we talk about: - The importance of going all-in when starting something new - When it makes sense to stay small in your business  - What goes into creating a new product from nothing --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rve/message

This is the first episode in a five part series where I sit down with Alyssa to dig into what she learned from self-publishing her first book, A Beginner's Guide to Living in an RV.  In this episode we talk about: Her doubts and fears before writing her first book How she's sold over 8k copies in the first 6 months What she learned navigating Amazon to release her book

On today’s episode I’m interviewing Tina Stanaitis and Eric Oakley. Tina and Eric are full-time RVers and professional disc golfers who also run Whale Sacs, a company that makes tie on grip bags that help to dry your hands while playing disc golf. They travel from disc golf tournaments to compete and also sell product while on site.

Kathy and Peter are two of the most adventurous people I’ve ever met. In the past two years, they’ve kayaked the entire Grand Canyon (twice) with their 14 year old daughter Abby, built an incredible photography business working with brands like Jackson Kayaks, Winnebago, GoPro, and they spend over 300 days/year out on the water kayaking while traveling full-time in their Winnebago View. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rve/message

Today on the podcast I’m interviewing Kara and Nate Buchanan, who were recently voted the best in Travel on Youtube at the 10th annual Shorty Awards. They are getting close to publishing their 500th travel vlog (just in the past two years might I add) and hitting the 200k subscriber mark. In a short period of time, they’ve transitioned their lives from Nashville, TN to being some of the most well known travel vloggers in the world and earning a full-time income from Youtube.

On today’s third "Make Me Feel Dumb" episode, I’m interviewing a good friend and author — Paul Angone. Paul authored the best selling book “101 Secrets for Your 20’s” and I asked him to be on the podcast today to talk about the importance of asking challenging questions — both in our business and lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rve/message

In this episode, I'm interviewing our friends Jedd and Michelle from Intentional Travelers. We have been traveling with them around New Zealand and in this episode we are talking about how to save money on longterm travel through creative travel accommodations.