The RV Entrepreneur

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The RV Entrepreneur

Earn, Explore, Live Your Best RV LIFE. The RV Entrepreneur Podcast is your go-to resource for actionable advice on sustaining a nomadic lifestyle. Tune in for success stories, business profiles, and practical tips from fellow RVers running businesses on the road. Whether you're a full-time RVer, a remote worker, or dreaming of hitting the road, the RVE Podcast offers valuable insights to fuel your journey. Subscribe now and start exploring the freedom of RV entrepreneurship! Brought to you by RV LIFE.

  1. 1D AGO

    Building An RV Product Business From Your RV - RVE 394

    Sometimes the best business ideas come from the most unexpected places – like a demolished RV air conditioner! Glynn welcomes Deanna & Don from KoolRV to share their story of how a travel disaster in Montana sparked a journey into entrepreneurship. We’ll talk about how identifying a problem, DIY solutions, and a whole lot of grit turned a broken AC unit into KoolRV Solutions. Discover how this RVing couple went from roadside repair to product launch, the challenges they faced, and why this company was truly born out of necessity – and a little bit of duct tape! GUEST BIO: Don and Deanna met on the road and started RVing together in 2022. After an accident involving their a/c unit, Don discovered a flaw and created a product to help increase the efficiency of RV air conditioners. Together they launched KoolRV in June of 2023. Connect & Learn More: https://koolrv.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Koolrvinc https://www.instagram.com/koolrvinc https://www.youtube.com/@koolrvinc RESOURCES RV Life with Patti Hunt #122 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR https://therventrepreneur.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the RVE community on Facebook! ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠ Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials ⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠ Got questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! ⁠⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail⁠⁠ (NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.) Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form: https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

    1h 6m
  2. MAY 8

    Building Community One Campsite at a Time — RVE #393

    When Michele and her husband Connor discovered a campground for sale in rural Pennsylvania, they didn’t just see a piece of property, they saw potential. In this episode, Michele shares their journey from life on the road as remote workers to campground owners re-imagining what it means to create an experience destination, not just another stop along the way. How? They transformed a storage-filled pavilion at Rustic Acres into The Hub – a welcoming space for remote workers and travelers alike. And, they modernized outdated reservation systems and updated the website.Plus, Michele unpacks the mindset, marketing strategies, and community spirit required to turn a campground into something more. Learn how purpose-driven hospitality is shaping the future of outdoor travel—and why saying hi to your neighbor might just be your campground’s secret superpower. Connect & Learn More Rustic Acres: https://camprustic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rusticacrescampground Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camprustic/ RESOURCES Clarios County, PA: https://camprustic.com/index.php/area-information Resnexus (Reservation System) https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/book/179AFE2B-7476-4D5F-80D0-DCDC081B46AF/ RV LIFE Trip Wizard https://rvlife.com/feature/trip-planning/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR https://therventrepreneur.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the RVE community on Facebook! ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠ Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials ⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠ Got questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! ⁠⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail⁠⁠ (NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.) Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form: https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

    50 min
  3. MAY 1

    Connection First Then Business: The RV Queens Approach to Entrepreneurship - RVE 392

    In this episode of The RV Entrepreneur Podcast, Rose is joined by Kate White – former UX designer turned full-time RVer, podcaster, and community builder. Kate shares how leaving a high-paying tech job led her to a more meaningful life on the road, homeschooling her kids, building a brand, and connecting with a powerful network of women entrepreneurs through her podcast, RV Queens. We dive into the importance of collaborative community for nomads, what it takes to launch and grow a podcast on the road, and why embracing failure is essential for entrepreneurial growth. Kate also shares some powerful tips and mindset shifts for RV women entrepreneurs. GUEST BIO: Kate White is a former UX designer who never imagined she’d be living in an RV or homeschooling her kids. In 2022, she and her husband left their suburban life in Omaha, Nebraska, to travel the country in search of a new place to call home. Instead, they discovered a thriving community of people embracing a non-traditional way of life. Inspired by their stories, Kate launched the RV Queens Podcast to connect, support, and celebrate high-achieving women who are building businesses while traveling full-time. She believes RV life isn’t just about adventure—it’s a path to greater freedom, flexibility, and a life designed on your own terms. Connect & Learn More: Website: rvqueenspodcast.com Instagram: @rvqueenspodcast RESOURCES MENTIONED RV Queens Podcast Episodes: How to Reframe FAILURE and Keep Moving Forward Are you making these 3 MISTAKES in your business? SPECIAL OFFER Listeners of the RV Entrepreneur podcast can get 25% off their RV Queens community membership Promo Code: RVE www.rvqueenspodcast.com/community ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR https://therventrepreneur.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the RVE community on Facebook! ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠ Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials ⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠ Got questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! ⁠⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail⁠⁠ (NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.) Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form: https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

    1h 9m
  4. APR 24

    Meta Advertising Strategies for RV Entrepreneurs with The Digital Gal - RVE 391

    Overwhelmed by the world of Facebook and Instagram ads? You’re not alone — and you’re definitely not doomed. In this episode, Jim chats with Amanda Robinson, The Digital Gal — a certified Meta Lead Trainer, international speaker, and the brains behind Swift Kick in the Ads. Amanda breaks down what actually works (and what doesn’t) when it comes to paid social media advertising, especially for small businesses and solopreneurs. From targeting and creative to budgeting and analytics, she shares pro tips and practical advice for entrepreneurs looking to run smarter, more effective ads — all while balancing life on the road. Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale your Meta ad strategy, this conversation is packed with real talk, expert insight, and a few hilarious stories from Amanda’s life as a digital nomad. Connect & Learn More: Website: https://thedigitalgal.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedigitalgal/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedigitalgal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandarobinson1/ RESOURCES MENTIONED Meta Business Suite https://business.facebook.com/ Swift Kick in the Ads https://thedigitalgal.com/swift-kick-in-the-ads/ Nimble CRM https://www.nimble.com/ Project Management: ClickUp https://www.clickup.com/ Calendly Scheduling https://calendly.com/ Thinkific Learning Platform https://www.thinkific.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR https://therventrepreneur.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the RVE community on Facebook! ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠ Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials ⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠ Got questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! ⁠⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail⁠⁠ (NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.) Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form: https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

    1h 12m
  5. APR 17

    Stop Adulting and Start Living A Stout Life - RVE 390

    Ken and April ditched their (adult) kids before they could ditch them and created a life of craft beer travel and adventure by writing travel guides, podcasting, and creating a camp for travelers. They've been on the road for nearly seven years traveling all across the country and beyond. Feeling the pull to find a few roots, their travels and adventures will never be done, just different. They aim to inspire others to follow their dreams, and the best way to start is 1) start and 2) say hi to a stranger! They want their story to inspire others to live their dreams - not just dream about them. You only get one life, don't wait until something tragic happens - make it happen now. Their entire lifestyle revolves around community. It's what they love about craft beer. It creates community and conversations and helps to show us that people are good humans. GUEST BIO: Ken and April ditched their (adult) kids before they could ditch them and created a life of craft beer travel and adventure by writing travel guides, podcasting, and creating a camp for travelers. They've been on the road in their 24-foot RV for 6 1/2 years traveling all across the country and beyond. Feeling the pull to find a few roots, their travels and adventures will never be done, just different. They aim to inspire others to follow their dreams, and the best way to start is 1) start and 2) say hi to a stranger! Connect & Learn More: https://livingastoutlife.com https://campcarpediem.com Camp Carpe Diem Discount Code: RVE20 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingastoutlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingAStoutLife/ Podcast: Craft Beer Travel & Adventure - Dok Brewing https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-travel-adventure/id1505617113 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR https://therventrepreneur.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the RVE community on Facebook! ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠ Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials ⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠ Got questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! ⁠⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail⁠⁠ (NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.) Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form: https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

    1h 4m
  6. APR 10

    Balancing Travel, Business, and Batteries with a Solar Energy Entrepreneur - RVE 389

    Morgan Munkvold joins Jim to share her journey from a Subaru Outback to van life and entrepreneur. She discusses the evolution of her travel experiences, and lessons learned along the way to starting her own solar power design and installation company. She reflects on the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of community, and her transition from a consulting career to merging her business with Explorist.Life. Morgan emphasizes the joy of connecting with nature and people while navigating the ups and downs of life on the road. She shares the intricacies of setting up off-grid electrical systems, the benefits of merging businesses for support and knowledge sharing, and the importance of effective communication within a distributed team. Discover insights on balancing work with a love for travel, common mistakes in solar power setups, and the significance of planning and budgeting for the best solar energy system to meet your needs. GUEST BIO: Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Morgan Munkvold is a passionate road traveler who hit the road solo in 2015 and later moved into a Ford Econoline for full-time van life. Her early struggles with power systems inspired her and her husband to launch an off-grid solar installation shop in 2022. After merging with EXPLORIST.life, Morgan now helps fellow travelers stay powered up and prepared for life off the grid. Connect & Learn More: https://explorist.life/ https://shop.explorist.life/about-our-services/ https://morganmunkvold.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/morganmunkvold Episodes Mentioned: Adventure Van Expo https://therventrepreneur.com/rve304/ Caravan to Alaska https://therventrepreneur.com/rve385/ Moonfab https://therventrepreneur.com/rve372/ RESOURCES: Power Audit Calculator https://explorist.life/power-audit-calculator/ ABYC Certification https://abycinc.org/abyc-for-technicians/ Asana Project Management https://asana.com/ Honeybook CRM https://www.honeybook.com/

    51 min
  7. APR 3

    How Tank Rangers Turn Poop into Profit with Gabe Munoz - RVE 388

    Rose sits down with Gabe Munoz, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and full-time RVer who built Tank Rangers, a successful RV holding tank cleaning business. Gabe shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship, the lessons he learned from work camping, and how he grew his business through social media, networking, and industry collaborations. We dive into the power of community in the RV world, the importance of educating customers on tank maintenance, and how Gabe is expanding Tank Rangers through franchising—helping others start their own mobile service businesses. We also get into the number one reason for black tank clogs and how often our tanks should be cleaned. This is a great episode packed with insights and practical advice about launching a service-based business on the road and how to turn poop into profit! GUEST BIO: Gabe is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served as a K9 handler and is now the owner of Tank Rangers, a veteran-owned RV holding tank service business. Tank Rangers was born on the road, started by Gabe and his wife, Alissa, a U.S. Army veteran & Traveling healthcare provider. As full-time RVers, they understand the importance of proper tank maintenance and have built a team dedicated to helping fellow RVers keep their systems running smoothly. When he’s not working, he enjoys life on the road with Alissa, their son Oliver, their Belgian Mal, Thor, and their Aussie, Ranger. Connect & Learn More: https://tankrangers.com https://www.facebook.com/TANKRANGERSRVTANKCLEANING https://www.instagram.com/tank_rangers RESOURCES Valtera Flush King: https://amzn.to/426TJYz Liquified*: https://liquifiedrv.com/ MORryde*: https://morryde.com/ *Promo Code: TANKRANGERS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR https://therventrepreneur.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the RVE community on Facebook! ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠ Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials ⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠ Got questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! ⁠⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail⁠⁠ (NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.) Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form: https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

    35 min
  8. MAR 27

    Gamify Your Life with The Purpose Code - RVE 387

    Jim chats with Dr. Jordan Grumet, AKA: Doc G. to explore the themes of entrepreneurship, financial independence, and the FIRE movement. Follow along as we discuss the journey from following traditional career paths to pursuing passions, and the importance of purpose over mere financial goals. Doc G shares insights from his personal experiences as a hospice physician turned blogger, podcaster, and author. He emphasizes the need for a balanced approach to life that integrates purpose, happiness, and financial wellness. Doc G shares his concepts of meaning and purpose, emphasizing the importance of personal narratives in shaping our happiness. He distinguishes between Big P and Little P purposes, advocating for a more process-oriented approach to fulfillment. Discover the significance of community and connection in achieving happiness, and how to address the common anxiety surrounding one's search for purpose. Ultimately, Doc G encourages listeners to engage in activities that light them up, suggesting that true fulfillment comes from enjoying the process rather than fixating on audacious goals. GUEST BIO: Doc G’s interest in becoming a doctor ignited when his father, an oncologist, died unexpectedly in the prime of life. This profound and life-shaping boyhood loss compelled him to dedicate his early career to the art of medicine. He was an Assistant Professor, first at Northwestern University and then at The University of Chicago. He has been a medical director of several nursing homes, started multiple palliative care programs in extended care facilities, and is an associate medical director for a hospice provider. After shaping his personal finance plan around the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement, Doc G began a new chapter by becoming semi-retired by the age of 45. Today in addition to his work as a hospice doctor, he intertwines medical insight and financial wisdom in writing and speaking engagements that explore the topics of wealth, abundance, and financial independence to help people live meaningful lives. He publishes the Earn and Invest podcast about personal finance and wellness, and has also run several small businesses including a concierge medical practice, an online art gallery, and is the author of two books, including his latest The Purpose Code, How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave a Lasting Legacy, published in January 2025. Connect & Learn More https://jordangrumet.com/ https://www.earnandinvest.com/ The Purpose Code – How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave a Lasting Legacy https://amzn.to/4hizM6B Taking Stock – A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Life https://amzn.to/4kOj2Ht RESOURCES Happiness = Freedom + Meaningfulness on RVE #383 https://therventrepreneur.com/rve383/ Early Retirement Now https://earlyretirementnow.com/ The Skeptic's Guide to FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) https://nickwolny.com/financial-independence-guide ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE RV ENTREPRENEUR https://therventrepreneur.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join the RVE community on Facebook! ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠ Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials ⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠ Got questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! ⁠⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail⁠⁠ (NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.) Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form: https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

    56 min
4.8
out of 5
538 Ratings

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Earn, Explore, Live Your Best RV LIFE. The RV Entrepreneur Podcast is your go-to resource for actionable advice on sustaining a nomadic lifestyle. Tune in for success stories, business profiles, and practical tips from fellow RVers running businesses on the road. Whether you're a full-time RVer, a remote worker, or dreaming of hitting the road, the RVE Podcast offers valuable insights to fuel your journey. Subscribe now and start exploring the freedom of RV entrepreneurship! Brought to you by RV LIFE.

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