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Where's Willie? Podcast

Willie is traveling the country — north, south, east, and west with Heartland RV! For those of you looking to dive in some amazing life journeys, I welcome you to the Wheres Willie Podcast, powered by Heartland RV, No matter how many miles you travel, we all have a story to share about our journey.

  1. 26/08/2021

    Sn. 2, #21 Gentlemen’s Cigars with Daniel Hooberry

    If you’re traveling through Nashville, Tennessee, you may find an all-black trolley with gold font lettering, giving folks over the age of 21 a memorable experience that transports them back in time: boutique cigars, a shoeshine, and a conversation with a true gentleman, today’s guest, Daniel Hooberry, also known as Daniel Dark. Hear about his history as an electrical engineer, chocolatier, smokeshop owner, and culinary student, and how his health challenges altered the course of his career. Daniel tells us about his cookbook on Catsup, before sharing the story of how he narrowly avoided signing a lease for commercial property before the pandemic. Next, he gives us the inside scoop on how he found and restored the trolley that he runs his business from today, we talk about how to book a visit to Gentlemen’s Cigars, and Daniel describes the experience he offers his customers when they step aboard. He also gives us a glimpse of his cigar selection process and describes the experience he facilitates, including a range of glasses for the drinks you bring on board, and we touch on the rules around the resale of rare cigars. In closing, Daniel tells us how to find out where he is parking next and how to book a visit with him. We hope you join us to hear about the phenomenal service he offers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  2. 19/08/2021

    Sn. 2, #20 Going Viral on TikTok with Jess and Dub McCorkle

    Listeners are likely to recognize today’s guests, Jess and Dub McCorkle, from their tremendous success on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. In today’s episode, we get together with Jess and Dub to discuss their seemingly instant success on social media, how they decided to pursue the RV lifestyle and what they have learned from it thus far. Tuning in you’ll hear them share the story of their daughter's drawn-out battle with an autoimmune disease and how her unexpected recovery prompted their decision to travel. They share how their overnight success on TikTok provided them with the opportunity to earn an income for their family by doing videos for various brands and how the exposure has affected their lives. Later, the McCorkles’ unpack their approach to homeschooling and discuss why this lifestyle has made them interrogate and question the assumptions they grew up with about a successful life. Join us today for a candid and inspiring conversation on the opportunities afforded by RV travel and why it’s a great way for kids to learn, gain social skills and see the country! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  3. 12/08/2021

    Sn. 2, #19 Expanding, Enhancing, and Improving the RV and Camping Industry in Pennsylvania with Elizabeth Peroni

    The Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle & Camping Association, or PRVCA, is a nonprofit organization representing nearly 400 RV dealers, manufacturers, campgrounds, component part suppliers, lenders, and insurance and service companies. Their mission is to enhance the recreation vehicle and camping industry through education and promotion by being a resource and partner to all segments of the recreation vehicle and camping industry. With the 52nd annual edition of America’s Largest RV Show coming up on September 15th, 2021, please join us in welcoming PRVCA’s Communication Director, Elizabeth Peroni! In today’s episode, Elizabeth highlights the importance of education and industry standard training in the RV industry, and she shares some exciting highlights from this year’s program. Tune in today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 min

  4. 05/08/2021

    Sn. 2, #18 From Canada to Mexico in an RV with the Dashboard Drifters

    Many of us have big dreams, but only a small percentage of people get to live them. Jenn and Kendall, also known as the Dashboard Drifters, are a young couple who are living their dream life, having traveled from Canada to Mexico while living in an RV and working as digital nomads. On today’s episode, you’ll hear what life is like living on the road in La Paz, Mexico, and how reading The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss sparked a huge lifestyle change for Jenn and Kendall. Next, we talk about their business, RVSpotDrop, which connects boutique locations and smaller campgrounds to customers, working to supplement your online booking system. You’ll learn about the mechanics of RVSpotDrop for both businesses and RV'ers, which territories are listed, and what is required to match the right customers to destinations tailored to their preferences. We hope you join us for some valuable insider tips on how to maximize the amazing service that Jenn and Kendall offer, and to get inspired by this wonderful young couple’s commitment to living their dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min

  5. 29/07/2021

    Sn. 2, #17 100,000 Miles and Nothing but RVLove with Marc and Julie Bennett

    Today on the Where’s Willie Podcast, we are talking about RVLove! You may be wondering, what is RVLove? Well, with over 100,000 miles traveled, Marc and Julie Bennett are much more than just the bestselling authors of Living the RV Life: Your Ultimate Guide to Life on the Road and RV Hacks, the number one new release on Amazon! They have been featured on the New York Times, CNBC, Fox, and The Wall Street Journal, helping hundreds of thousands of people hit the road in an RV, while saving them money, with their time-tested and proven tips and advice. In this episode, Marc and Julie share how they launched their life’s journey in an RV six years ago, which of their bestsellers you should read depending on your needs, and some of the tips, tools, and advice they offer, as well as where you can connect with them on social media. Tune in today to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    20 min

  6. 22/07/2021

    Sn. 2, #16 Bringing Joy, Happiness, and Hope with Jennifer Mercer of Care Camps

    Today we welcome to the show Jennifer Mercer, who is the Director of Development for an amazing and impactful organization known as Care Camps — a charity founded to help children battling cancer and their families experience the healing power of the outdoors. One of the most neglected aspects of diagnosing and treating childhood cancer is the emotional aspect, which is what Care Camps focuses on. By bringing joy, happiness, healing, and hope to the campers and their families, the charity shows every child that they don’t have to fight their challenging journey alone. Tune in Where's Willie today, to hear more about Care Camps and its incredibly powerful mission that is changing lives across the United States and Canada! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  7. 15/07/2021

    Sn. 2, #15 RVnGO: the AirBnB of RVs with Richard Saling and Paul Kacir

    If you want to take your family to an amazing destination but you don't currently own an RV, or if you have an RV and you’d like to make a bit of extra cash when you’re not using it, this episode is for you! Today we are discussing the Airbnb of RVs, RVnGO. In this episode, we are joined by Richard Saling and Paul Kacir of RVnGO, one of the fastest-growing companies in the North American RV industry. Paul shares how he came up with the idea for the company and how, in the interests of bringing people together, he is determined to keep it a free service. We talk about the massive growth their business has experienced and why their website is the best place to find an RV for rent. We also talk about how the company makes money through value-added services, how their insurance works, and other features they offer such as 24-hour roadside assistance and a call center. Tuning in, you’ll find out why the second and third biggest fleets in the United States use their services, how you can even sell or buy an RV through them, and how you can get a special discount or even a referral payment through their affiliate program. Whether you would like to rent an RV or you have an RV that you’d like to rent out, tune in today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min

  8. 08/07/2021

    Sn. 2, #14 The Lahr Family: Full-time RV'ing with Four Kids, a Dog, and a Cat

    Packing up your family and pursuing the dream of life on the road sounds close to impossible, but today’s guests, Luke and Mel Lahr have been full-time RV’ing for five years with four kids, a dog, and a cat. You may recognize them from Instagram, Facebook, or their own website Lahrs with Latitude. As a family who has always been honest about the realities of full-time RV’ing, today they open up about the challenges and the rewards of this kind of lifestyle. Tuning in you’ll hear what made them decide that this was the life they wanted to pursue, how Luke got a travel job to enable this dream, and how the discovery of Mel’s pregnancy with their fourth child postponed their original plans. Find out what ‘unschooling’ is, how their kids have learned so much more through their travels than they would have in a traditional school system, and how they have personally grown as a family throughout the process. While making drastic changes to pursue a dream like this sounds daunting, the Lahr family explains how they baby-stepped their way into it, and you can too! Luke even has some RV-lifestyle-compatible job ideas for you. For all this and more, tune in today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min
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Willie is traveling the country — north, south, east, and west with Heartland RV! For those of you looking to dive in some amazing life journeys, I welcome you to the Wheres Willie Podcast, powered by Heartland RV, No matter how many miles you travel, we all have a story to share about our journey.

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  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    51
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