RVBusiness Capital Talk

Jon Ferrando, president and CEO of Blue Compass RV, visits with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for this episode of Capitol Talk. Ferrando discusses a number of topics, including the company's ongoing rebranding from RV Retailer to Blue Compass RV, the dealer group's five-year anniversary, and a frank conversation about the current state of the RV market. The RVBusiness Cap...

Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts, North America's largest private RV camping network offering unique accommodations for overnight stays, visits with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for this episode of Capitol Talk. Holland discusses a number of recent activities by Harvest Hosts, all of which speak to the company's explosive growth. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk video serie...

Ron Fenech, one of five partners behind Brinkley RV , discusses the RV manufacturer's one-year anniversary – among other topics – with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: https://rvbusiness.com/subscribe/

Jayco President Ken Walters joins Rick Kessler and Gary Gerard of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on the company’s recent partnerships – with Goshen Health, National RV Training Academy and Harvest Hosts – as well as his thoughts on the current state of the market. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Airxcel Inc. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and infor...

Four prominent RV Dealers for a Capitol Talk discussion on the state of the RV retail market. Featured dealers are: Curt Curtis of RV Country, Ben Hirsch of Campers Inn RV, Dan Pearson of PleasureLand RV, and Ron Shepherd of Camperland of Oklahoma. Sponsored by Airxcel Inc., RVBusiness Capitol Talk is hosted by Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness. Subscribe for free to receive the late...

Travis & Melanie Carr, president and vice president of the Escapees RV Club, respectively, provide an update on the RV owners club as well as a preview of the group's 62nd Escapade, the annual rally that takes place this year March 19-24 in Tucson, Ariz. Sponsored by Airxcel Inc., RVBusiness Capitol Talk is hosted by Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness. Subscribe for free to receiv...

Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, and Ryan Szklarek, who serves as the organization’s executive vice president, join Sherm Goldenberg and rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on the Northern Indiana Events Center expansion. Topics also include the Aug. 21 Induction Ceremony for the RV/MH Hall of Fame Class of 2023 as well as the 2023 RV Hall of Fame Suppliers...

Thetford’s Mary Pouliot, executive vice president of the Americas, and Laura Petee, who leads the company’s Marketing, Aftermarket Sales and Product Development efforts, sat down recently with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler for a Capitol Talk conversation. The two offered an update on the company, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023, as well as their thoughts on the state of the R...

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler welcome Jay Landers and Jason Rano of the RV Industry Association (RVIA).   At the end of March 2023, Landers will retire after 32 years with RVIA, the last seven of which as the vice president of Government Affairs. After career stops that include Rivian and the National Park Foundation, Rano will succeed Landers i...

In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler are joined by three RV dealers for a discussion on the retail market from their perspective.  The dealers are:  Rob Crist, President & General Manager of Robert Crist & Co. RV in Mesa, Ariz., Ken Eckstein, Chief Operating Officer of Mount Comfort RV in Greenfield, Ind., and Jason Friesen, Vice...

Eleonore Hamm, president of the RVDA of Canada, joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for an update on the RV market in Canada, as well as other issues of note happening north of the border. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Airxcel. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. https://rvbusiness.com/subscribe

THOR Industries President & CEO Bob Martin joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a discussion on the positive performance of the Florida RV SuperShow and other early RV shows, and how that might affect the 2023 outlook for the industry. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the company’s partnership with Starlink. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Dicor Corporati...

RV Industry Association (RVIA) President Craig Kirby joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on 2023 initiatives and priorities, plus a preview of the Path to Purchase seminar in February and the Leadership Conference in March. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Dicor Products. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information...

Jeff Runnels, president of Keystone RV Company, discusses the debut of the entry-level Cougar Sport brand and a new front office floorplan for the Montana with Sherm Goldenberg of RVBusiness. The two also get into current market conditions and the upcoming Florida RV SuperShow. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Dicor Products. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news an...

Nathan Hart, of Walnut Ridge RV in Indiana and Primeaux RV in Louisiana, and Forest River General Manager Kevin McArt join Gregg Fore and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on their new roles as the chairmen for the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and RV Industry Association (RVIA), respectively. The two share their thoughts on the initiatives their respective associations will...

Bill Rogers, president of Keystone Automotive and its NTP-STAG Division, previews the company's 2023 EXPO, the RV aftermarket parts and accessories trade show set for Jan. 16-17 at the Gaylord Rockies in Denver. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Dicor Products. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. https://rvbusiness.com/subsc...

Speaking with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness, Skyline Champion's Dick Grymonprez provides a status report on the Park Model RV segment as well as his company's strategic growth. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Dicor Products. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. https://rvbusiness.com/subscribe

Group President Anthony Wollschlager provides a recap of the 2022 Airxcel New Product Showcase with Rick Kessler of RVBusiness. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Dicor Products. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. https://rvbusiness.com/subscribe/

Meyer Distributing is gearing up for its Mega Show, set for Jan. 10-11 in French Lick, Ind, To preview the event, Ben Johnson, Category Sales Manager, RV Towing & Marine, and Johnny Hayes, Purchasing Manager, join Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion. The Capitol Talk series is sponsored by Dicor Products. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news a...

Newmar Corp. President Casey Tubman and Vice President of Sales & Marketing John Sammut join Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on the motorhome market in general and Newmar in particular, Also, Tubman, on the job since August, shares his experience thus far both with the company and the RV industry. RVBusiness Capitol Talk video series is sponsored b...

Founder, President & CEO Jon Ferrando joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness to discuss RV Retailer's rebranding to Blue Compass RV. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Dicor Products. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. https://rvbusiness.com/subscribe/

Ryan Smith, group president for Lippert Components' North American operations, joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness to discuss the company's acquisition of Way Interglobal and the synergies it can provide. RVBusiness Capitol Talk is sponsored by Dicor Products, an Airxcel company. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. https://...

Jon Krider, vice president of product development/marketing for Thor Motorcoach, assesses the state of the Class B van market and looks forward to 2023 during a discussion with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness. The Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Dicor Products. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. https://rvbusiness....

Frankie Barouti, president of California-based Giant RV, discusses his dealership's growth, the state of the retail market and the forecast for 2023 in this Capitol Talk interview with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness. The Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Dicor Products. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. https://rvb...

Michael Peay of Holiday World RV joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a discussion on the current market conditions affecting the RV industry in this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk.  The RVB Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Dicor Products.