Podcast 215 explores forecasting your future
In his book, Shane Bender asks, “What if you had less stress, chaos, and uncertainty, and more influence over where you are going financially?” He outlines the keys to profitability and describes what...
View ArticlePodcast 216 describes RECT reports with IDS Astra
Scott Kipp is the product manager overseeing IDS’ dealership management system and API integration with other applications. Don Miller is a senior business consultant overseeing the development of...
View ArticleTom Dewalt describes Engagenetics in Podcast 217
Tom Dewalt describes his new company, Engagenetics, and how the firm helps dealers and independent salespeople strengthen their customer acquisition ability. Dewalt also talks about some tools his...
View ArticlePodcast 218 explores campground safety, liability
Irene Jones, with Marshall & Sterling Insurance, offers tips on how to ensure that campgrounds are working with the right carriers and have the right amount of coverage in place. She also talks...
View ArticleJeff Grady promotes synergy between dealers, campgrounds in Podcast 219
Jeff Grady offers some ideas for ways RV dealers can develop synergy with campground owners to serve their common customers, not only through education, but through selling and promoting lifestyle...
View ArticleTony Barthel explains ‘stressless camping’ on Podcast 220
Tony Barthel is the founder of StresslessCamping.com, a website designed to ensure that RVing remains fun and hassle-free. He offers ideas on what campers and RVers can do before their trips to ensure...
View ArticleBreakthrough Business Academy featured on Podcast 221
This week’s guest is Peggy Brockman, the founder of the Breakthrough Business Academy, as well as an active RV owner. Brockman has been an online business coach for more than a year, and launched the...
View ArticleRVIA’s Jeremy Greene describes RVX plans in Podcast 222
Today’s guest is Jeremy Greene, the RV Industry Association’s marketing director for trade shows and events. He describes the myriad of activities planned for RVX that is billed as the kick off to the...
View ArticlePodcast 223 features Spartan Specialty Vehicles
Steve Guillaume, the president of Spartan Specialty Vehicles, provides a little history about the company and how Spartan developed its niche in creating custom chassis for RV manufacturers. He also...
View ArticleDan Ball describes benefits of FMCA membership on Podcast 224
Today’s guest is Dan Ball, the director of membership for FMCA. He provides a bit of history concerning the organization, and outlines the roll FMCA plays in advocacy, education, and bringing RVers...
View ArticleSean Raynor discusses IDS GM summit on Podcast 225
Sean Raynor, IDS general manager, describes the type of training that will take place at the GM summit March 11. The agenda is developed specifically for RV dealer principles and their general...
View ArticleOnTarget discusses reputation management, branding on Podcast 226
Dawn Varga and Tina Inkrote, managing partners of OnTarget Digital Services, specialize in helping businesses rise to the top of search engine results by paying particular attention to reviews people...
View ArticlePodcast 227 explores Vitrifrigo RV refrigeration
Nelson Pinheiro is the sales manager for Vitrifrigo, an Italian firm that specializes in RV refrigeration. The firm’s products have been installed on European caravans for many years. He describes the...
View ArticleWinegard execs discuss emerging technology on Podcast 228
Marvin Metzler, Jarod Ford and Lance Beck talk about Wi-Fi and why it is becoming more important to RV dealers and manufacturers, especially with the anticipated release of more 5G products.They...
View ArticleBrooks Vossler introduces JD Power Protection in Podcast 229
JD Power may be a well-known name, but it is just getting into the RV industry. Brooks Vossler describes the company’s mission and what types of products and services it offers to the RV industry. He...
View ArticleWorthington describes RV Rental Connection in Podcast 231
Today’s guest is Bonnie Worthington, the founder and CEO of RV Rental Connection, an international company serving RV owners and renters of all types of RVs. Many RV owners would likely consider...
View ArticlePodcast 232 explores Jellystone Park franchise opportunity
Today’s guest is is Jim Westover, the vice president of product development and sales for Jellystone Parks. Jellystone is hosting a one-day seminar in Phoenix April 27 for prospective campground...
View ArticlePodcast 230 explores services from Advanced Outdoor Solutions
The guests today are Kathleen Walsh and Bob Gillcash with Advanced Outdoor Solutions. The company provides a myriad of services to help campgrounds utilize technology to become more efficient. The firm...
View ArticleIn Podcast 233, Brenner tells how Rollick uses tech to help connect dealers...
This week’s guest is Bernie Brenner, the CEO of Rollick. It is a company that merges technology with core business practices to help dealers close more sales and better understand what really motivates...
View ArticleRV lifestyle expert Tara Sage kicks off Campfire Connection podcast
Today’s guest is Tara Sage, the founder of RV Nomadic Living. She has been traveling the nation full-time for a number of years with her partner, Carl, to help others to embrace their dream of travel –...
View ArticleSparkspace founder explains how to conduct effective meetings in Podcast 234
This week’s guest is Mark Henson, the founder of Sparkspace, an event center in Columbus, Ohio. He is an expert at facilitating meetings by getting people to communicate with each other. He offers some...
View ArticleMark Douglass warns campgrounds, dealers about ADA accessibility on Podcast 235
Mark Douglass, the founder of RVing Accessibility, has a compelling story to share as someone who was once confined to a wheelchair. As a result, he is an expert in the intent of the law, and the...
View ArticleTorklift’s Jack Kay describes opportunities in Podcast 236
Jack Kay, the CEO of Torklift, believes that opportunity in the RV industry is unlimited. All it takes is for companies to listen to what people are actually saying bugs them about products or...
View ArticleRandy Fisher explains RV sales process in Episode 2 of Campfire Connection
There is a seven-step sales process that dealers generally follow that starts with the meet and greet, continues through the product presentation and demonstration, and culminates with the close. Randy...
View ArticleRoger Krinic explains how SoftStart helps start RV air conditioners in...
This week’s guest is Roger Krinic, an engineer with Micro-Air, who helped design the EasyStart system that starts RV air conditioners even on a limited power source, like a portable generator or...
View ArticleHipcamp CEO Alyssa Ravasio outlines a new way to camp on Podcast 238
The guest today is Alyssa Ravasio, the CEO of Hipcamp, a company that connects folks who like to camp with people and businesses with space to accommodate RVs. The site boasts having 300,000 campsites,...
View ArticleFrom the archives: Podcast interview with John and Kathy Huggins
This podcast, which was originally released in January 2015, remains one of the most listened to episodes RV Daily Report has ever produced. It is being re-released as a Campfire Connection episode. It...
View ArticleIn Podcast 239, Derrick Crandall addresses kids, technology and the outdoors
An advocate for getting families to spend more time outdoors, Derrick Crandall offers ideas on ways to incorporate technology with outdoor adventure. He believes managed technology can supplement...
View ArticlePodcast 240 features SureShade awnings
This week’s guest is Dana Russikoff, the business leader and co-founder of SureShade, a new type of awning making its way into the RV industry. The awning was developed for the boating industry and is...
View ArticleAttorney, CPA Mark Kohler talks about RV-based businesses on Campfire Connection
Mark Kohler is an attorney and CPA who works with RV-based businesses around the country. He describes some overlooked tax deductions as well as some red flags that draw scrutiny to an RV-based...
View ArticleJim Pelley talks about humor at work, making better presentations in Podcast 241
Jim Pelley is a consultant, advisor and motivational speaker who helps companies improve sales and customer service. He’s founded LaughterWorks.com. He is often called to address people who are...
View ArticleAuthor John Hebard reveals marriage-saving tactic on Campfire Connection
Today’s guest is John Hebard, an RVer from Kansas City who took an unusual route to save a troubled marriage. Rather than separating, he and his wife, Laura, bought and RV and started traveling the...
View ArticleBob Hansen talks about pets and playgrounds on Podcast 242
Bob Hansen, with Pet & Playground, describes options campgrounds have when it comes to designing unique, marketable play and exercise areas for families camping with pets and children. The firm...
View ArticleGigi Stetler describes The RV Advisor in Podcast 243
Some questions are more serious than others, so it’s not often the best idea to seek advice from anonymous people on social media. That’s where getting professional advice can be a really good idea....
View ArticlePodcast 244 features Joel Holland from Harvest Hosts
Joel Holland, is the owner of Harvest Hosts, a network of more than 1,000 farms, wineries, museums, breweries and other out-of-the way places where people can spend the night for free. It is highly...
View ArticleTom Johnson discusses communicating effectively in Podcast 245
Tom Johnson, a program manager at National Automotive Experts, is also a John Maxwell certified speaker and trainer. We discuss the highlights of Maxwell’s book “Everyone Communicates, Few Connect.”...
View ArticlePRVCA’s Heather Leach talks about 2019 Hershey Show Industry Days on Podcast 246
Today’s guest is Heather Leach, the executive director of the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association. The group plans one of the largest consumer shows in America, which takes place just after Labor...
View ArticleEvanne Schmarder talks digital marketing on Podcast 247
Evanne Schmarder, author of the new book Marketing Your RV Park or Campground Online, talks about social media myths and some of the biggest mistakes business owners are making when using social media...
View ArticleKPA’s Eric Schmitz describes compliance help for dealers in Podcast 248
Eric Schmitz describes what KPA is and the types of services it offers to RV dealers and other businesses. The firm offers software to assist dealers in compliance, but also provides on-site personal...
View ArticleBob Zagami discusses a variety of industry issues on Podcast 249 – RVDR’s...
Bob Zagami provides an update on the New England RV market. Then he explores the critical shortage of RV technicians and RV industry training in general. He offers reasons why the industry needs to...
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