The RV Entrepreneur

Summer is right around the corner, and more sunshine means more temptation to get out of the RV and outside. In this episode, I (Kimberly Crossland) share with you five things to do NOW to stabilize your business for the summer, so you can lean into more time outdoors and seek adventure.  In the episode, I share a few links that you’ll want to check out. Watch my free masterclass on how you can bu...

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Malcolm Salmon from RVezy. Malcolm is an entrepreneur who dove into the world of RVing coming out of University. He has helped develop and build an app that allows RV owners to connect with RV renters and families looking to get into RVing. Malcolm is passionate about sharing what we have built with others so they can enjoy everything about RVing! Website...

In this episode we are joined by Tim Nightengale, owner and creator of Mute Sports Equipment and a CrossFit Level 2 Trainer. Tim and his wife Laura, are full time RVers who travel all over the country to gyms where they hold free jump rope clinics and promote their fitness equipment. Tim's Georgia based company manufactures high quality custom and heavy jump ropes, adapted split ropes, bar jum...

Have you ever noticed how some weeks you're feeling "in the zone" and other weeks, you're ready to pull way back and get reflective? That's not a fluke. It's common, and if you track it, you might just find that those ebbs and flows tend to follow the moon cycle to a certain degree. Today's guest, Beth Suter, certainly found that when she tracked her own energy while...

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Stephanie Puglisi - a three-peat guest on the RVE Podcast! Stephanie is the co-founder of The RV Atlas podcast and co-author of four books: RV Vacations, See You at the Campground, Where Should We Camp Next, and the forthcoming Where Should We Camp Next: National Parks. She's passionate about inspiring folks to have amazing camping, RVing, and road tr...

Today I'm bringing you Jess Jorgensen, a full-time RVer and the founder of goRoam Tech. Her company helps solve the huge problem about getting reliable internet on the road, other than Starlink. They've put packages together that allows "at home" Internet speeds truly anywhere! It's not "cheap," but if your job depends on it, it's not out of reach either. I was surprised at how affordable it is! S...

Anna Fagan is a full-time RVer who teaches piano from her Class A Motorhome. Tune into this episode to learn more about her setup, how she manages to teach her students online despite the unpredictable Internet, and how she finds new students. In this episode, we also talked about the importance of being kind through all the changes that entrepreneurship and the RV lifestyle throw our way and the...

Today we’re chatting with Bryanna Royal of Crazy Family Adventure about what it’s like to close a chapter of full time travel, move into a sticks and bricks home and how that affects running an adventure and RV based business.  Bryanna, her husband Craig, and their 4 kids sold their house, bought an RV and traveled around North America for 8+ years plus backpacked Europe for 3 months. They ha...

Can you work off grid from your RV indefinitely? Yes, you can!  In this episode we are joined by John Lehman, aka the " BoonDoctor ". John's a full time off grid mobile RV technician specializing in solar, batteries and electrical. He designs and installs the very best solar solutions particularly for ATC Toy Hauler owners. We talk about why he went full time, how his business evolved from hi...

It's easy, as RVers, to get trapped in the cycle of feeling always on — especially when it comes to social media content creation. We're constantly being told to create reels, shorts, or TikTok videos. It's exhausting unless you know what to create and have a clearer plan of action when creating it. In this episode, I, Kimberly Crossland, share 7 types of social media content you can cycle through...

Hey!  This episode is with my friend Dave from Karma Campervans , located in Calgary, Canada. David started his van rental business five years ago with a small fleet and has grown it to over 70 vans! In this episode we talk about: Early days of Karma Camper and how Dave created virality through influencer marketing campaigns How he positioned his brand to be adventure centric Growing pains an...

Heidi is a returning guest on the RVE podcast and although this episode focuses on traveling families, if you haven’t come across the concept of “travel hacking” you’re going to want to listen-in regardless - its a very cool way to play within the rules and reap some awesome travel rewards!

Heidi helps families connect through simple and authentic adventures on her podcast, Ordinary Sherpa, Insta...

In today's episode, I (Rose) have the pleasure of speaking with Jill Sirianni of the Frugal Friends Podcast. Jill's a natural-born "frugalista" and a licensed clinical social worker. She also co-hosts the Frugal Friends Podcast to help people overcome their impulse spending and transform the habits that cause them to overspend. Jill's best frugal move was when she and her husband paid off $60K of...

Are you drawn to writing, photography, graphic design, or other forms of content creation? There's an opportunity in those mediums to earn a healthy income from your RV by helping others create content for their brands.  I, Kimberly Crossland, speak with Rachael Lyons of Next Destination Marketing in this episode. I met Rachael at the RV Entrepreneur Roundtable in Montrose, Colorado a few mon...

On today’s episode I’m talking with Michael Andersen from Traveling Gatherings.   

I met Michael this fall at the RV Entrepreneur roundtable - he and his partner Andrea came out after being full-time on the road for only one month to boondock with us at The Campers Hub in Montrose Colorado. After participating in the roundtable and making what seem to be some stellar long term connections an...

Simplicity and Nomadism go hand in hand. Today I (Rose) have the pleasure of speaking with Steve Johnson.  Steve is a nomadic entrepreneur, computer geek, and one of the pioneers of Internet marketing. He and his wife Sash produce and manage numerous websites, including Boondocker's Bible, an online guide to boondocking. They also run Choctaw Websites, which helps small businesses find their...

‘Tis the season to enjoy holiday cheer, soak up family time, and make a plan for what the New Year will entail. 2023 is shaping up to be a year full of massive changes. As an RV entrepreneur, keeping focused is crucial. In this episode, you’ll go through three exercises and think through five questions to help you prioritize your goals for your business in 2023. This isn’t your average goal-settin...

In this episode, I (Heath) speak with Ashley Mann of RV Inspiration. We talk about how she started it with the intention to build a resource and not a personal brand.  We cover a lot of topics, including: How Ashley got started with RV Inspiration What she feels is most important when you're creating content on a blog How she works with other creators to make the content How to differentiate...

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Nikki Kirk.

I’ve been following Nikki for several years now and actually had the pleasure of having out in person at the RVE Roundtable earlier this fall.  
Nikki is a digital nomad who has traveled to 48 States in her RV since 2017. She has recently bought land and is beginning to build out a home base from the ground up.   In June of 2017, sh...

We’re back after our fall break and coming in strong with some new voice here on there RV Entrepreneur podcast!

I’m now joined by three other hosts and we can’t wait to see what this team growth means for the community. 
 
Please welcome your new RVE host team!

 Heath Padgett He’s BACK! - Heath Padgett is the cofounder of Campground Booking.com and was a full-time RVer for six years. While trave...

Here is my recap of the 2022 RV Entrepreneur Roundtable event! The event was an absolute blast and the attendee responses showed that it was one of the most valuable events they’ve ever attended. Listen in as I recap the five days and let you in on what worked, what didn’t and what we learned from putting on this in person event.
 A HUGE shoutout to our parent company & sponsors for making thi...

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Bryce & Nellie of The Jurgys. Bryce & Nellie started documenting their adventures and hiding treasures on YouTube 6 years ago in effort to get more families adventuring together. A planned 6-month road trip turned into multiple years full-timing in an RV while adventuring all 50 states. While on the road, they started a production company that now...

Today we have the pleasure of talking with A.J. Forget A. J. is a chef, writer, photographer, traveler, and self-proclaimed dilettante. He left a career as a wildland firefighter to pursue his lifelong passion of writing and his outlandish goal of a modern nomadic life. He lives in a converted school bus with his partner, a silversmith and dreamworker, and their eternally-sleepy dog, traveling the...

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Todd & Sheila Konitzer. Todd and Sheila are full time RVers who have turned their travels into a successful YouTube channel and have excelled at taking that online community into the real world with in person meetups and huddles. The realization of how short life really is hit the, square in the face in 2019. After losing 2 parents within 4 months of...

Today we have the pleasure of talking with Brooke Happe. Brooke is a goal-oriented, career gal and life long planner who chose to go seriously off script and has never looked back. Her big life change has taught her that life comes in ever changing seasons and she is determined to fully enjoy each one. Brooke owns b.e.happe, a small batch, handcrafted, and small business sourced accessory and appa...