Get to know your RVE Podcast hosts with another Get Know Us segment. Jim sits down with co-host Kimberly Crossland to discuss the evolution of her RV LIFE, and her entrepreneurial journey. As you'll hear, Kimberly is an excellent storyteller. But she shares much more than her back story. Listen carefully, because Kimberly drops a number of gold nuggets for anyone growing a small business from the road. We discuss the importance of personal branding. And, we talk about her three buckets approach as a service provider. Kimberly also provides important details about her Three Eyes approach includ ..read more

If you hate email as much as most entreprenuers do, this episode is for you. Email marketing is a must for any small buiness. But connecting with customers in their inbox can be challenging, and time consuming. Liz Wilcox says it doesn't have to be! Join Jim on this deep dive with Liz on the subject everyone loves to hate: Email Marketing? What does it mean, how do you use it to your advantage, and where do you begin? You'll learn how to write a good subject line, and how that is NOT the most important thing to get people to open your email. Discover the different types of email, when to send ..read more

Stacy Maxon serves as the CMO at Fireside RV Rental, where she orchestrates marketing strategies, content creation, and public relations initiatives. In her pivotal role, Stacy has been instrumental in propelling Fireside to become a flourishing RV rental management franchise nationwide. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Stacy wears multiple hats as a podcast host and author, generously sharing insights and anecdotes from her entrepreneurial journey and personal RV travels. Alongside her husband, Stacy co-owns an RV rental, repair, and storage business in upstate New York, further enrichi ..read more

Jim welcomes fellow marketing expert Brooks Smothers in a deep discussion all about marketing for small business. Consider this episode your Marketing 101 course for solopreneurs, content creators, or any small business owner. We're taking a deep dive into all the different types of marketing, and which strategies work best for creators, service providers, or any online business. Learn the importance of developing a marketing strategy, and where to begin. Brooks provides a thorough breakdown defining the difference between branding, advertising, marketing and sales. You'll discover the importa ..read more

Wondering how to navigate health insurance as an RV entrepreneur? Join Rose in this episode as Hayla Folden, a licensed health insurance broker and RV enthusiast, shares her insights on navigating health insurance options for those living life on the road. Drawing from her personal experience transitioning to RV life, Hayla discusses the challenges she faced and how she overcame them. Learn about the crucial role of insurance brokers and gain valuable tips for selecting the best health insurance plan to fit your needs and budget. Discover why considering your domicile state could be helpful a ..read more

Erik and Jeanne Anderson have been full-time RVing with their beloved “Hershey Pup” since hitting the road 2020. After their primary remote employment ended unexpectedly, Erik started writing RV related content and the couple did some workamping save on rent. Then they decided to publish a children’s book based on Hershey Pup’s RV adventures. Knowing nothing about self publishing at the time, they did extensive research and figured it out. They are now working on their second book in the series. And, they share their thoughts on the publishing process, working with editors and illustrators, ma ..read more

Looking for the freedom to be more authentic while simultaneously becoming a magnet for publicity, attention, and sales? Today’s guest on the RV LIFE Entrepreneur show shares how she has done just that simply by using Instagram to grow her RV renovation business.  Tessa Terry of Alchemy RV Renovation shares with us her unique approach to building a business through more creativity and simpler marketing. Her story is full of ideas about how to expand your revenue without feeling burdened by adding too much, and how to meet people where they’re at on their customer journey.  Follow Tes ..read more

Our discussion this time is for all entrepreneurs hoping to grow their network. Specifically, we're talking about relationship marketing, and the importance of connecting with others in a genuine way. Building new relationships can be difficult as a nomad. That's why we're speaking with Sue Brooke with Alignable. Jim explains how he has made some good connections on the platform - without all the distraction, negativity, and irrelevant content often found on Facebook. And, Sue helps us understand how Alignable differs from LinkedIn to connect you with the people who matter most to you. Spoiler ..read more

Join Rose Willard for an inspiring conversation with Dave and Traci Stanley, passionate travelers, entrepreneurs and full-time RVers, as they share their journey of building community on the road. From their beginnings as home exchangers to becoming host consultants for CurbNTurf, Dave and Traci exemplify the spirit of connection and entrepreneurship in the RV lifestyle. Discover how they turned their love for travel into a mission to cultivate meaningful relationships, and learn about the exciting opportunities CurbNTurf offers for fellow travelers. Key Topics Covered: The journey from home ..read more

Do you really need to form an LLC when starting your small business? What's the difference between copyright and trademark? What is the CTA, and why do you need to know about new BOI filing requirements? Find out on this episode of The RV Entrepreneur with Kimberly Decarrera from Springboard Legal. Learn all about the new Beneficial Ownership Information filing requirements as part of the Corporate Transparency Act and find out whether or not your company is exempt. Kimberly shares tips for structuring your small business and bookkeeping for beginners. Jim shares his personal experience protec ..read more