The Rv Entrepreneur With Heath Padgett

Want to get your foot in the door as a technician at an RV dealership? Or, ever considered starting one? Maybe you've thought about running your own mobile RV maintenance shop. Life long RV industry expert Dave Helgeson offers tips and advice for all of the above. Dave is a technical writer for popular RVing websites, and an expert speaker at RV shows and events. He shares the many job opportunities that exist in the RV industry, including hands-on technical work or seasonal and regional jobs. Discover why YouTube may not be the best place to research RV maintenance. And, learn how creators can stand out in the crowded RV content space. Take a deep dive deep into RV maintenance and discover what you need to know if considering a job as a technician, or starting a mobile repair shop. Meanwhile, this discussion reveals plenty of tips for the DIY crowd who prefers to work on their own rigs. GUEST BIO: Dave Helgeson has been around travel trailers his entire life. His grandparents and father owned an RV dealers

Join guest Jenn Green as she shares the three email funnels that every RV entrepreneur will want to have in place when hitting the road. These email funnels will help you stay vulnerable, personal, relevant, and more intentional with your marketing. Better yet? They work for you while you're on the road. GUEST BIO: Jenn Green is an ADHD Mama and Wifey fuelled by mocha lattes and reality TV. She is also your soon-to-be business bestie and the email marketing master you’ve been dreaming of. As a certified funnel pro, she's here to makeover your email marketing so you can easily grow your audience, enroll clients on automatic, book out your waitlist, and change your little corner of the world. Connect with Jenn: Website: www.thejenngreen.com Socials: @jenngreenmarketing RESOURCES MENTIONED: Nail Your Newsletter https://www.pages.thejenngreen.com/nail-your-newsletter-2/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR https://therventrepreneur.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the RVE community on Facebook! ⁠⁠https://w

Heather Applegate is a former archaeologist and photographer who now runs a unique apparel printing business out of her customized van, which she calls her mobile workshop. On the road, and at festivals, she creates designs and prints clothing and accessories for individuals, other businesses, and events. Heather's business model allows her to bring her services directly to customers, on the spot, offering convenience and personalization. Her focus on quality and keeping things simple helps create a sustainable business she can do anywhere. Currently based in TN, traveling to festivals across the country, but working to be full time on the road by 2025. What You’ll Learn in this Episode: How Heather transitioned from brick-and-mortar to a mobile business, downsizing her operation while maximizing profitability The logistics of converting her van into an off-grid mobile printing studio The challenges and rewards of running a product-based business on the road Tips for finding the best festivals, RV shows,

MAK shares how to transcend influence with the work they're doing at Bound for Nowhere. Beyond any typical RV content creation, they're producing meaningful movies and creating genuine organic relationships with amazing brands. MAK and her husband Owen have been traveling the globe in all sorts of overlanding rigs for more than eight years. They've been movie makers and storytellers for much longer than that. But above all, they consider themselves artists. Learn helpful tips for landing brand partnerships, crafting deals, and nurturing long term relationships. Discover the bare bones necessary for a good pitch deck, and what that is if you don't know. Hear what it takes to tell a good story, and what tools are best for everything from planning and project management to production and distribution. And if you're not that good at marketing, discover how that may not be as important as you think if you create the best possible content you can produce. GUEST BIO: MAK & Owen have been living and working from

Entrepreneurs were never meant to be content production houses. Learn from Sandy Sidhu about how you can stop feeding the beast and start leaning into more strategic and affordable ads. On this episode, Sandy Sidhu and co-host Kimberly Crossland talk about the best types of ads for going off-grid, how not to overspend (especially when you're traveling), and how to get going from start to finish with ads. GUEST BIO: Sandy Sidhu is an accomplished ads specialist dedicated to problem-solving, analyzing results + making suggestions to the client based on their results. She loves all things technology + geeking out over Facebook ads & marketing strategies. She left the corporate world to pursue her own digital marketing business over 10 years ago. Connect with Sandy: https://www.sandysidhumedia.com/bookcall/ https://www.instagram.com/adswithsandy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR https://therventrepreneur.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the RVE community on Facebook! ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/th

On this episode of the RVE Podcast, Angela and Vince DiLoreto from Fitting In Adventure delve into the unconventional strategies that define their success as RV entrepreneurs. Discover how Angela breaks typical content creation rules to focus on authenticity and passion-driven content. Spoiler Alert: It's all about enjoying what you do and being genuine. Explore their unique approach to digital marketing and how prioritizing genuine engagement over algorithms has shaped their creativity and their lifestyle. From a childhood dream of RV living to embracing full-time life on the road, the DiLoretos share their transition from traditional living to becoming RV content creators always on the hunt for adventure. Discover the joys and challenges of living, working, and producing content while living life to the fullest on the open road. Topics Covered: Transitioning to full-time RVing and the decision-making process behind it. Strategies for content creation focused on authenticity and passion. The role o

Looking to get your brand featured in the media? Need guidance from a top PR expert? This episode is just what you need! Heather Holmes, the founder and CEO of Publicity For Good, brings over a decade of experience as a publicist with a mission to help purpose-driven consumer brands expand their reach, build credibility, and make a positive impact. Remarkably, she grew Publicity For Good into a seven-figure company while living and working from her family's Airstream for 3 1/2 years as they traveled across America. In this episode you'll learn: Heather's intentional decision to live in an Airstream while building her business Benefits of PR How to craft a compelling story Different types of media Common misconceptions and value of PR PR strategies for entrepreneurs starting out Hiring a PR firm and when to work with one Low cost and creative PR strategies How to build confidence in pitching to the media. Connect with Heather: https://publicityforgood.com/ https://www.signalrapt

Just like there's uncertainty when you hit the road in your RV, there's also uncertainty when start a business. While you often think you know what you want to do, it's not until you've put your ideas into motion that you're able to fine-tune what you want and uncover what lights you up. That was the case for Jennilyn Gaitan who founded Hot Mess Fix Chick after hitting the road and starting her business. In this episode, you'll discover how she found her most valuable offers by listening to her customers. You'll also discover why she believes in the importance of multiple income streams, good connectivity, and a curious heart in entrepreneurship and life. GUEST BIO: Jennilyn Gaitan has been a full-time RVer since November 2020. She has worked in administrative roles in multiple industries over the last 20 years of her career. From handling the admin side of photography businesses to admin roles in retail, higher-ed and real estate, to finally starting her own virtual administration

RV LIFE presents this commercial free Ask Us Anything episode of the RVE Podcast recorded Live during The RV Entrepreneur Workshop during the 2024 Hershey RV Show, with Kimberly, Rose and Jim answering questions from attendees about everything from the never-ending life/work balance game, SEO for Youtube channels, how to start a podcast, social media vs. word of mouth marketing, and so much more. Many thanks to all the attendees and everyone who helped make The RVE Workshop and RV LIFE After Party @Hershey 2024 a success including our partners; Jayco, KoolRV, Open Road Resorts, Lithionics Battery, Airskirts, RVTV, Open Roads fuel card, Clear Two Oh, Workamper News, and more. Meet Your Hosts: Jim Nelson @LiveWorkDream - https://liveworkdream.com/ Rose Willard @ResetYourJourney - https://resetyourjourney.com/ Kimberly Crossland @KimberlyCrossland - https://kimberlycrossland.com/ RESOURCES MENTIONED The RVE Talent Pool - https://therventrepreneur.com/talent/ Video AI - https://vidyo.ai/ Zom

Dive into the harmonious world of Chuck and Michelle, known on stage as The Status Crowes. Discover how this dynamic duo transitioned from the default life to full-time RVing, fueled by their passion for music and independence. From their first exposure to RV life via YouTube to becoming the ultimate all-request acoustic duo, Chuck and Michelle share the evolution of their musical career and RV lifestyle. Recorded as we gear up for the Hershey RV Show where The Status Crowes will perform at the RV LIFE After Party. This episode offers a blend of personal stories, professional insights, and the unique challenges of booking gigs while on the road. Whether you're a fan of heartfelt performances or curious about nomadic living, join us for an engaging discussion that resonates with freedom, adaptation, and the art of following one’s own path. Hear hekpful tips that apply to musicians, speakers, or any entrepreneur pitching themselves or their products. Listen to the end to learn why you shouldn't be a do

Ready for a realistic yet inspiring look at what it means to live, work, and homeschool on the road? Rose sits down with Vanessa Russell of The Adventure Detour, who, along with her husband and daughter, has been living the full-time RV life since 2015. Their journey began with a desire for more family time and a deeper sense of connectedness. This decision to hit the road led Vanessa to start blogging about their adventures, which opened the door to writing opportunities for RV-related websites and magazines. As their presence grew, they expanded into content creation, collaborating with brands to produce social media ads and more. Vanessa discusses the freedom that comes with being an entrepreneur, particularly when it comes to finances and setting your own schedule. She shares valuable tips on finding a sustainable travel pace and navigating the sometimes tricky world of campsite availability. The conversation also delves into the unique balance of homeschooling and working from the road. Flexibility, Van

It's time to go in-depth with RV Entrepreneur co-host Rose Willard, a lifelong entrepreneur and former figure skater. Rose Willard and her family hit the road in 2020 to explore and road school their family. During their adventures,, they started a YouTube channel and blog, which is appropriately called Reset Your Journey. During their adventures on the road and in entrepreneurship, Rose and her husband, Glynn Willard, learned the importance of niching down, diversifying income, and knowing the competition. Listen in as she shares how they managed inflection points along the way and how you can do the same in your journey. Connect with Rose: https://resetyourjourney.com https://www.instagram.com/resetyourjourney https://www.facebook.com/resetyourjourney RESOURCES MENTIONED: National Parks Pass: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm The Dyrt App: https://thedyrt.com/ Luno Life Inflatable Mattress: https://amzn.to/4cyLMhQ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR ⁠⁠https://therventrepreneur.com⁠ ~~~

Angela and Jeff run Constant Creations - a popular Etsy store creating personalized decor and gifts using a variety of graphic production equipment, supplies, and plenty of inventory, all from their Class A RV. Find out how they fit everything in their rig, and balance work with the nomadic lifestyle they Enjoy. Discover storage tips and tools for invenory management. Learn how making connections is the best marketing, and how providing the best customer service will help you stand out in the crowded marketplace. Angela also shares tips for working the craft fair and festival circuit. Bonus: Hear their best advice for finding workamping jobs and negotiating the terms you need when working from the road. Connect With Constant Creations: Etsy: ConstantCreationsCo https://www.etsy.com/shop/constantcreationsco/ Facebook: Angela Warner https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075988826667 RESOURCES MENTIONED Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ Square: https://squareup.com/ Finding Fairs and Festivals: https://festivalne

Annette Jalbert is a counselor, coach at Deliberately Designed Life and an RV Park owner. She’s also an avid RVer, who often travels with her husband across the United States and Canada. Through her desire for adventure, she has transformed her business into one that can be done from anywhere in the world.  Listen in as we discuss how you can tap into a healthier mindset as you pursue a life of adventure in entrepreneurship and RVing. Annette will share tips on how to unapologetically seek the life you desire and show you the behind-the-scenes of how she’s designed her business to be location-independent.  Learn more about Annette Jalbert at DeliberatelyDesignedLife.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annettejalbertcounselling ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR https://therventrepreneur.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the RVE community on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity  Connect with RVE on all your favorite socialshttps://therventrepreneur.com/connect Got questi

Benjamin Freedland has overcome some serious adversity to launch and grow a successful Recreational Vehicle transport company from the ground up and become an "exclusive shipper" on the uShip platform with 67 five-star reviews. And he did it all in less than a year. He attributes his success to providing exemplary customer service, and clear communication with 100% transparency. This shows in the personal challenges Ben shares with us, and what he learned from those experiences which helped make him the successful entrepreneur he is today. GUEST BIO: Benjamin Freedland successfully founded Recreational Transport LLC, a company dedicated to providing transportation services for new RV owners, ensuring seamless delivery from dealerships and auction houses to their new homes. In the past year alone, Benjamin has built the business from the ground up after overcoming great adversity and has completed over 50 long-distance RV deliveries for both dealerships and private owners, logging over 50,000 miles i

Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a passion for travel and adventure into a successful business? In this episode Rose sits down with Paul Aubert, the visionary founder of Noovo Vans. Paul and his dedicated team of entrepreneurs have created a thriving business that began with a spirit of adventure and the creation of Natasha, their legendary hotel bus. Natasha has journeyed through 16 countries, carried 60 eager adventurers, and covered an astonishing 26,000 miles across the Americas, setting the stage for what would become Noovo Vans. Paul shares his inspiring journey from that first epic road trip to building a business known for its high-quality, custom van conversions. We delve into the unique design process, the importance of customer satisfaction, and the innovative approaches that keep Noovo Vans ahead in the competitive market. Paul also opens up about the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, offering valuable advice for anyone looking to start their own business in the RV or van

Have you ever wanted to convert a school bus, or maybe build a custom camper from an ambulance? Perhaps you need to sell surplus fleet vehicles or used equipment? Greg Barry has built the platform to meet both these needs. He recently celebrated the 18-year anniversary of launching Municibid to connect governments with buyers looking for used vehicles. Now, Greg has launched Surplus.com to do the same thing for private industry. Whether you're looking for your next skoolie project, or need to sell a dump truck, Greg has made the process easy and affordable. Learn how he built these sites and why. Discover the challenges he's overcome, and how he's built a completely remote team for development, sales, and marketing to build his dream lifestyle business. GUEST BIO: Greg Berry is the Founder & CEO of Municibid and Surplus.com. Greg started his first business out of high school in 1998, served on his local city council in 2005, and as a result founded Municibid in 2006. He sold his IT company in

Have you ever looked at the many parcels of land you drive next to on your trips and thought, “I could sell that to make money from the road!” Meet Jill DeWit, an RV Entrepreneur who has taken land sales on the road from her Class A.  Jill DeWit is half of the husband and wife team who owns Land Academy. Together, they invest in land and teach others how to do so profitably and from the road. They have also founded numerous other businesses to help ease the process of buying and selling land from anywhere in the country. If you’re interested in starting in Land Academy, RV Entrepreneur listeners are being offered a special gift of $500 tuition! Use the code RVLAND500 at checkout. Join Land Academy: LandAcademy.com Follow Land Academy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LandAcademy Listen to the Land Academy Podcast: https://landacademy.com/category/podcasts/ Follow Land Academy on Instagram: instagram.com/landacademy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR https://therventrepreneur.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Historically, people of color have been underepresented in the RVing and outdoor industries. The reason may surprise you. And, Earl B. Hunter, Jr. is on a mission to change that. Earl created Black Folks Camp Too after a cross country RV trip with his son where they saw exactly one other black family RVing. This is changing, partly due to the work he's doing with the Unity Blaze campaign. The Unity Blaze Way is how campgrounds, outdoor industry brands, and RVers can initiate change to foster inclusiveness in camping, for everyone. It all begins with understanding why black people have traditionally avoided camping in the woods. Tune in to discover the facts behind generational fear, lack of inclusion, and the steps we can all take toward more inclusivity outdoors. Connect With Earl Black Folks Camp Too https://www.blackfolkscamptoo.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Blackfolkscamptoo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackFolksCampToo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/earl-b-hunter-jr-25925918/ R

Rose sits down with Dr. Brenda Uekert, a sociologist, financial coach, speaker, author, and full-time RVer who is passionate about achieving financial freedom while caring for the planet. In this episode, Brenda shares her journey from a traditional career to embracing life on the road, offering insights into her steps toward financial freedom. We'll explore her innovative concept of "eco-wealth," where financial success and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Brenda also discusses her book, "The Money Road Trip," which serves as a guide for achieving financial goals, and introduces us to the Planet Smart Finance Fest, an event dedicated to sustainable finance and investing. Key Takeaways: Eco-Wealth Concept: Brenda's innovative idea of "eco-wealth" emphasizes growing income, reducing expenses, and making environmentally responsible financial choices. Holistic Financial Freedom: Financial freedom isn't just about accumulating wealth but also about enrich