WCM's Park Update

This week, WCM’s Park Update: Supplier Showcase chats with Roxi Baxley, owner of Strait Web Solutions, about its marketing services and available service offerings. WCM also asked Roxi about how to improve your park this season with blog posting and search traffic and new product innovations in the marketing space. To learn more about Strait Web Solutions' marketing services, visit https://str...

WCM's Park Update spoke with Tyler Watts, from Student Rental Investments, about its new development Broad River Campground in Mooresboro, N.C., an 82-acre park that was carved out of hunting land. He spoke about some of the challenges that the company worked through as they developed the park, the decision-making process on what to offer at the park, why they went with domes and hot tubs, and...

This week, WCM’s Park Update: Supplier Showcase chats with Ryan Houchens, vice president of sales and marketing at Cold River Mining, about its product mix and newer offerings like the Elemental series and gemstone trees. WCM also asked Ryan about how to improve add-on revenue at your park and what you can do to quickly get products so you can start selling. To learn more about Cold River Mining&#...

Jeremy and Stephanie Puglisi, the hosts of The RV Atlas podcast, give WCM's Park Update a look at what they are hearing from RVers as the 2023 season gets underway. The show takes a look at RV repair issues, overcrowding and campsite pricing. The Puglisi's note their concerns about campsite pricing as prices for sites have increased over the last several years, highlighting the need for re...

This week, WCM’s Park Update: Supplier Showcase chats with Tommy Woog, CEO and owner of Water Wars, about their water attractions and availability of portable and stationary products. We asked Tommy about how to grow ancillary revenue and improve the guest experience by adding attractions like the ultimate water balloon game to your park. To learn more about Water Wars' products, visit https:/...

Scott Bahr, president of Cairn Consulting Group, chats with WCM’s Park Update about the recently released 2023 North American Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report, which the Cairn Consulting Group compiles data for. In its ninth year, the annual report has become a staple for outdoor hospitality professionals looking for data on recent trends and camping behavior. Bahr speaks on some of the ke...

This week, WCM’s Park Update: Supplier Showcase chats with Steve Dunn, president of Purifyd Systems, about its sanitation system and how to implement it at your park. We asked Steve about how to combat housekeeping staff issues and improve the guest experience in cabins and rental units. To learn more about Purifyd's products, visit ⁠ https://purifydsystems.com/resort-benefits-2023 . Subscribe...

Rob Schutter, Camp Jellystone's president, joins WCM's Park Update to talk about the health of the Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort franchise system and its continued plans for growth. The system is currently working on a number of new development projects, as well as focusing on introducing more single-park owners to the franchise system too. Schutter speaks on the process of t...

This week, WCM’s Park Update: Supplier Showcase chats with Peter Rodriquez, President of Land Betterment, the parent company of Ekō Solutions, about their Gateway Park Model RV, which is built from repurposed shipping containers. We asked Peter about the unit's unique features and the response they've seen in the market since launch. To learn more about their products, visit  ⁠https://www...

Lloyd Lauland joins WCM's Park Update to give the show a look at the growth of RVC Outdoor Destinations as it continues to develop new parks. The company is planning to open a Sandusky, Ohio location next year and Lauland chats about the development of that park, other projects in the pipeline, how the company is preparing for eclipse traffic and more. To learn more about RVC Outdoor Destinati...

This week, WCM’s Park Update: Supplier Showcase chats with Michael Nissley, the national director at Colliers' Manufactured Housing & RV Group (MHRV), about the current state of the real estate market, how interest rates are affecting sellers, and its available real estate services. To learn more, head to  ⁠https://www.colliers.com/en/services/manufactured-housing⁠ Subscribe for free to re...

David Basler, chief strategy officer at the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC), joins WCM's Park Update to chat about the association's recent release of its 2023 Outlook Report, which offers insights into park ownership trends and the overall health of the industry. During the show, Basler highlights trends in corporate ownership of parks, offers insights int...

This week, WCM’s Park Update: Supplier Showcase chats with Bobby Sorden, senior marketing manager with Firefly Reservations, about its campground reservation software, how the company is upgrading its features and the costs associated with the service. Firefly Reservations software is a system designed by campground owners for campground owners. To learn more, head to  https://fireflyreservations....

Glenna Hecht, founder of Humanistic Consulting and an HR Guru, joins WCM’s Park Update at 3 p.m. EST on Tuesday (April 11) to chat about challenges when it comes to hiring people in today’s economy. Hecht is a popular speaker at Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) annual conference and speaks during the show about how park owners can find employees and some of the tools they can use to keep employ...

Let's talk with Dennis Steinman, founder and CEO, of Plainscraft Covered Wagons about products and pricing and what park owners can expect for the quality of the units. Their covered wagons are available as basic glamping units, fully-furnished luxury camping experiences, or anything in between. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: https:...

Amy Wirtz,  a senior consultant with The Family Business Consulting Group, joins WCM's Park Update to chat about family planning and how park owners can better prepare to pass their parks down to children or other family members when the time comes. She speaks on the difficulties that park owners face when it comes to passing their parks down, especially given the higher valuations of parks in...

Let's talk with Barry Sendach from Domespaces, a unique outdoor structure brand that provides every kind of dome possible. We'll talk about their products and price points and a look at the business over the next year. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. https://woodallscm.com/subscribe/

Louis Thompson, the founder, and CEO of Nomadic Resorts, is set to join WCM's Park Update to chat about the growth of his company and trends in the glamping industry. Nomadic Resorts is an experiential firm that has helped develop glamping parks in exotic locations around the globe. Thompson offers a wealth of knowledge in park design and chats about the firm's mission and how glamping con...

Mike Harrison, COO of CRR: A Lifestyle Company, and Erin Forrest, director of sales and marketing at CRR, join WCM's Park Update to chat about the growth of CRR, the formation of the company's park management division, it's adaption of new technology like AI and more. Learn more about CRR Lifestyle here: https://crrlifestyle.com/ Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delive...

Let's talk with Dan Smucker from Lancaster Log Cabins straight from the production facility to talk about their new products and production schedule for the upcoming year. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. https://woodallscm.com/subscribe/

Tim Murphy, the owner of Emberglow Outdoor Resort in Mill Spring, N.C., joins WCM's Park Update to chat about the growth of the park, his path to park ownership, some of the lessons he has learned along the way, and more. Learn more about Emberglow Outdoor Resort here: https://emberglowoutdoorresort.com/ Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. h...

Let's talk with John Gibson and Garrett Walker from Secret Creek, makers of Colorado Yurts, Earthworks Tipis, and Destination Tents. We'll hear about their pricing and timeline to purchase products as well as a look at their product offerings. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. https://woodallscm.com/subscribe/

Paul Bosley, the founder, and CEO of the Business Finance Depot joins WCM's Park Update to chat about how current economic trends are impacting the loan market, the types of loans individuals are seeking, the loan process, and more. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox. https://woodallscm.com/subscribe/

Marcia Neese, co-owner of the RiverWalk RV Park on the Yadkin River in N.C. joins WCM's Park Update to chat about the development of the park, how the family's experience RVing helped shape the design of the park, trends they are noticing at the park and more. Learn more about River Walk RV Park here: https://riverwalkrv.com Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delive...

Diego Michelato & Patrick Israel join WCM's Park Update to discuss the growth of Ginast Outdoor Wellness and its lineup of outdoor fitness equipment. Both guests talk about the demand for more recreational products at parks and also discuss what the future holds for the company as it continues to focus on the outdoor hospitality industry. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and infor...