• Fit Body Fit Business - Introducing Our New Co-host on RVE #369
    Nov 21 2024

    Jim and Rose welcome Glynn Willard as their new co-host to The RV Entrepreneur podcast. Hear his backstory about running a fitness business to discover the similarities between maintaining a fit body and fit business. Glynn also shares important insight about operations from behind the scenes when growing a product based business. And, enjoy a healthy discussion about redefining success.

    Connect with Glynn & Learn More
    Reset Your Journey
    https://resetyourjourney.com/
    Get to Know Rose episode #357
    https://therventrepreneur.com/rve357/

    RESOURCES MENTIONED
    Will It Fly? by Pat Flynn
    https://amzn.to/3ArObOz

    RVE News Articles:
    Non-negotiable Traits
    https://therventrepreneur.com/successful-remote-business/
    Growth Inhibitors
    https://therventrepreneur.com/growth-inhibitors/

    Also Listen To:
    Terra Bikes Episode #313
    https://therventrepreneur.com/rve313/

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  • RVing Job Opportunities with Industry Expert Dave Helgeson - RVE #368
    Nov 14 2024

    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 dealership long before the term “RV” had been coined. He has served in every position of an RV dealership with the exception of bookkeeping. Dave served as President of a local chapter of the RVDA (Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association), was on the board of advisors for the RV Technician Program of a local technical college and was a board member of the Manufactured Home and RV Association. He and his wife Cheri operated their own RV dealership for many years and for the past 29 years have managed RV shows. Dave presents seminars at RV shows across the country and was referred to as "The foremost expert on boondocking" by the late Gary Bunzer, "The RV Doctor". Dave and his wife are currently on their fifth travel trailer with Dave doing all the service, repair and modifications on his own unit.

    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    National RV Training Academy

    https://nrvta.com/

    RV Technical Institute

    https://www.rvti.org/

    RV LIFE Network

    https://www.rvlifenetwork.com/

    TOOLS:

    Manometer

    https://amzn.to/4eZ7dtY

    Multimeter

    https://amzn.to/4eCDjw3

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  • The 3 Email Funnels Every RV Entrepreneur Needs - RVE #367
    Nov 7 2024

    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/

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    31 mins
  • Simplify, Perfect & Profit: Custom Printing on the Road with Nomadic Graphics - RVE #366
    Oct 31 2024

    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, and events to sell your products
    • Why simplifying your product is key to success
    • The importance of perfecting your product and staying true to your passion
    • Heather’s creative process and some of her favorite items to design
    • Insights into the financial side of selling at festivals, including what to expect during the busy season
    • Tips for aspiring nomadic graphic artists and product-based entrepreneurs

    Connect With Heather:

    nomadicgraphicsllc.com

    instagram.com/nomadic.graphics

    facebook.com/nomadicgraphicsshop

    Mentioned In This Episode:

    RVE episode #332 with Neil Gibson of Nomad Electric

    https://therventrepreneur.com/rve332/

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    50 mins
  • Bound for Nowhere: Crafting Authentic Content and Organic Partnerships - RVE 365
    Oct 24 2024
    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 the road for nearly eight years and travel under the name Bound For Nowhere. They're traversed most of North America and are preparing to embark on the Pan American Highway. As adventure photographers and filmmakers they document travel, the outdoors and the personal development that comes from it. In their travels they seek long distance backpacking, remote surf breaks, spearfishing, good food, wildlife of all kinds but have a keen interest in birds. Connect & Follow: Bound for Nowhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BoundForNowhereWebsite: http://boundfornowhere.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bound.for.nowhere/ Camp Nowhere Podcast - Spotify: https://www.headnowhere.com/Spotify - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@campnowherepod - Website: http://www.Campnowherepodcast.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camp.nowhere.podast RESOURCES MENTIONED Audiotechnica Mic - https://amzn.to/486T0cb Zoom Field Recorder - https://amzn.to/482D0b8 Rode Shotgun Mic - https://amzn.to/3NjCnRc Davinci Resolve - https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve Riverside - https://riverside.fm/ Transistor - https://transistor.fm/ Notion - https://www.notion.so/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 socials ⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠ Got questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! ⁠⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail⁠⁠ (NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.) Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form: https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Taming the Social Media Beast with Ad Insights from Sandy Sidhu - RVE #364
    Oct 17 2024

    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

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    34 mins
  • Breaking the Rules of Content Creation While Fitting in Adventure - RVE #363
    Oct 10 2024

    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 of digital marketing in promoting RV-based business ventures.
    • Practical tips for managing life and business while traveling.

    GUEST BIO: Our mission at Fitting in Adventure is to Showcase that an adventurous life doesn’t have to mean expensive trips that begin with passport stamps (although we love those too). You can find an adventure to feed your soul nearby too! We hope our adventures big and small inspire you to add some adventure into your life!

    Connect with Angela & Vince:

    https://fittinginadventure.com

    https://www.youtube.com/@FittingInAdventure

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelamdiloreto

    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    Notion: https://www.notion.so

    TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com

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    52 mins
  • Build A Business Beyond Social Media: PR Strategies to to Elevate Your Business - RVE #362
    Oct 3 2024

    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.signalraptor.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/publicity.for.good/

    https://www.instagram.com/heatherdesantis/

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    46 mins