RV Rental Secrets

Garr Russell & Stacy Maxon

The ultimate podcast for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to successfully launch, grow, and manage a profitable RV rental business.

  1. 08/31/2025

    Why Your First Year is All About Doing the Work

    In this episode of the RV Rental Secrets Podcast, Garr Russell, Stacy Maxon, and special guest Ben Kiser dive into the reality of what it takes to build and sustain an RV rental business. Too often, new owners jump in thinking they’re just offsetting payments—but the truth is, the moment you rent out your RV, you’re running a business. That means learning to deal with renters, managing repairs, hiring drivers and cleaners, keeping books, and most importantly—doing the work. Ben shares his streamlined process at his Gulf Shores location, from booking through Fireside Plus to managing his bullpen of drivers and cleaners. Stacy and Garr pull back the curtain on their early struggles, hard lessons, and how pressing into the “pain” ultimately created systems and freedom down the road. 💡 Key Topics Covered: Why the first year of business is about “doing the work” How Ben simplified his day-to-day rental process The importance of knowing your why and pushing through discouragement Practical tips for finding drivers and cleaners through networking When to outsource and pay more to gain back your time How to turn hard moments into systems that free you up long-term 📌 Quote to Remember: “In all labor there is profit.” — Proverbs 14:23 Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your fleet, this episode will inspire you to embrace the grind, stay focused on your why, and build a business that gives you freedom and fulfillment.

    14 min
  2. 08/17/2025

    Don’t Wait for Next Year—Optimize Your RV Business Now

    In this episode of RV Rental Secrets, co-hosts Garr Russell and Stacy Maxon talk about how the seasonal shift from summer camping to back-to-school is the perfect time to reassess your RV rental business. They share updates from their own homeschooling routines, including Gar’s family working at their newly purchased diner and Stacy’s search for new curriculum for her high schooler. Then they dive into actionable strategies to help RV rental owners prepare for the next season: Price Check: Why now is the time to evaluate your nightly rates, delivery fees, and event pricing to ensure you’re covering wear, tear, and your valuable time. Event Strategy: How to maximize revenue during high-demand events, from raising rates to adding event fees—and making sure you’re compensated for delivery delays and extra effort. Inventory Expansion Hack: A behind-the-scenes Fireside tip on leveraging other owners’ RVs for big events without buying depreciating assets. Booking Trends: Using past booking data to decide whether to focus on high-performing campgrounds or diversify your delivery locations. Proactive Planning: Setting 7-night minimums for peak summer weeks, preloading event pricing, and locking in additional inventory now for next year. Garr and Stacy also pull back the curtain on their own marketing review process, explaining how they track ad spend, KPIs, and conversion metrics—and how this podcast plays a role in educating and attracting future franchisees. Links & Resources: 🎯 Free RV Rental Course – Learn how to make money renting out your RV (a $1,000 value, now free!) Watch FREE webinar, 3 Secrets to Scale Your RV Rental Business Using Other People's RVs 🔗 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for Q&A sessions, tips, and insider strategies

    18 min
  3. 07/01/2025

    Why You Don’t Have to Go It Alone: Fireside Franchise Explained

    Welcome back to the RV Rental Secrets Podcast! After a short break, we're back — and today we’re diving deep into something we’re truly passionate about: the Fireside RV Rental franchise opportunity. Consistency is the key to success in business, and this episode is all about how showing up consistently — in marketing, customer service, and community — sets you apart. Stacy and Garr share why "falling in love with the action, not the result" is the foundation of building a thriving business. We unpack: The journey from renting your own RV to managing an entire fleet using other people's RVs The power of community and why doing business alone holds you back What makes the Fireside franchise different: dedicated support, exclusive partnerships, and industry-leading systems The perks: open office hours, Fireside retreats, RV tech support line, marketing assistance, and even a dedicated swag kit! New and upcoming projects, including AI chatbots, advanced software integrations, and RV tech certifications How Fireside helps entrepreneurs create multiple revenue streams and even work toward generational wealth Whether you're an RV dealer, campground owner, military veteran, or a husband-wife team looking for your next adventure, Fireside offers a supportive, faith-driven community to help you thrive. 👉 Ready to learn more? Watch our free franchise webinar at firesidervrentalfranchise.com/webinar. 💬 Have an idea for next week’s episode? Leave us a comment or message us — we want to know what would be most valuable for you as we enter peak rental season! Thanks for tuning in, and we’ll see you next week!

    17 min
  4. 04/20/2025

    Build Your Brand, Grow Your Bookings: Marketing Tips for RV Rental Business Owners

    In this episode of RV Rental Secrets, your co-hosts Garr and Stacy dive deep into one of their favorite topics—marketing. Broadcasting from the road (literally!), Garr shares his excitement about a lunch meeting with Jen Cavins, co-founder of Outdoorsy, and how strategic partnerships can amplify your brand’s reach. The duo unpacks practical strategies for RV rental business owners looking to grow their visibility and bookings—whether you have one camper or fifty. They discuss the importance of building both your personal and business brand, leveraging video content for emotional connection, and using AI tools like Opus Clip and CapCut to turn everyday moments into marketing magic. You’ll learn how to: Capture and repurpose video testimonials and renter experiences Turn simple prep routines into valuable content Use YouTube as a long-term marketing engine (and even monetize it!) Build collaborative relationships with local campgrounds, attractions—and even competitors Plus, they share how Garr’s 10-year-old is recording his own podcast series (inspiring proof that anyone can start creating content!) and discuss why “documenting the journey” is often better than overthinking your next marketing move. Whether you're just getting started or scaling your RV rental business, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build trust, attract more renters, and have fun doing it. 👉 Don’t forget to join our RV rental group join the conversation with thousands of other RV renter business owners.

    14 min
4.6
out of 5
8 Ratings

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The ultimate podcast for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn how to successfully launch, grow, and manage a profitable RV rental business.