The RV Entrepreneur

What happens when two professionals ditch the default life to boldly go into a life of full-time RV travel, remote work, and content creation? You get Trekers: Ari and Jessie Adler—a dynamic duo living out their slogan, Hike. Camp. Boldly Go.In this episode, we dive into how Ari and Jessie juggle multiple income streams—including remote employment, consulting, workamping, and producing a YouTube channel—while exploring the country in their Airstream and custom van combo.They share what it takes to manage time and expectations with clients, stay productive on the road, and keep their sense of purpose at the center of it all. Whether you’re dreaming of RV life or already on the road, this episode is packed with real talk about work/life blending, remote job hunting, and embracing adventure even when it feels uncertain.GUEST BIO: We are Ari & Jessi, adventurers who travel nearly full-time in a 30-foot Airstream towed by a Chevy van that we outfitted for weekend excursions away from our trailer. We are excited to travel, camp, and hike across the U.S., sharing our adventures with others so they can make plans to follow our motto of Hike. Camp. Boldly Go. And we support our travels with remote work and workamping.Connect & Learn MoreWebsite: trekers.orgYouTube: youtube.com/@trekersRESOURCES MENTIONEDSlack (team communication): https://slack.comVolunteer.gov (National Park/BLM opportunities): https://www.volunteer.govWorkampers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weloveworkampingRVE Episode - RVing to Alaska: https://therventrepreneur.com/rve385/Hub & Spoke Travel: https://liveworkdream.com/2024/10/30/hub-and-spoke-travel/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠Got 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

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/Koolrvinchttps://www.instagram.com/koolrvinchttps://www.youtube.com/@koolrvincRESOURCESRV Life with Patti Hunt #122~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠Got 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

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 MoreRustic Acres: https://camprustic.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rusticacrescampgroundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/camprustic/RESOURCESClarios County, PA:https://camprustic.com/index.php/area-informationResnexus (Reservation System)https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/book/179AFE2B-7476-4D5F-80D0-DCDC081B46AF/RV LIFE Trip Wizardhttps://rvlife.com/feature/trip-planning/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠Got 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

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.comInstagram: @rvqueenspodcastRESOURCES MENTIONEDRV Queens Podcast Episodes:How to Reframe FAILURE and Keep Moving ForwardAre you making these 3 MISTAKES in your business?SPECIAL OFFERListeners of the RV Entrepreneur podcast can get 25% off their RV Queens community membershipPromo Code: RVEwww.rvqueenspodcast.com/community~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠Got 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

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 MENTIONEDMeta Business Suite https://business.facebook.com/Swift Kick in the Adshttps://thedigitalgal.com/swift-kick-in-the-ads/Nimble CRMhttps://www.nimble.com/Project Management: ClickUphttps://www.clickup.com/Calendly Schedulinghttps://calendly.com/Thinkific Learning Platformhttps://www.thinkific.com/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠Got 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

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.comhttps://campcarpediem.comCamp Carpe Diem Discount Code: RVE20Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingastoutlife/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingAStoutLife/Podcast: Craft Beer Travel & Adventure - Dok Brewinghttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-travel-adventure/id1505617113~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠Got 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

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/morganmunkvoldEpisodes Mentioned:Adventure Van Expohttps://therventrepreneur.com/rve304/Caravan to Alaskahttps://therventrepreneur.com/rve385/Moonfabhttps://therventrepreneur.com/rve372/RESOURCES:Power Audit Calculatorhttps://explorist.life/power-audit-calculator/ABYC Certificationhttps://abycinc.org/abyc-for-technicians/Asana Project Managementhttps://asana.com/Honeybook CRMhttps://www.honeybook.com/

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.comhttps://www.facebook.com/TANKRANGERSRVTANKCLEANING https://www.instagram.com/tank_rangersRESOURCESValtera Flush King: https://amzn.to/426TJYzLiquified*: https://liquifiedrv.com/MORryde*: https://morryde.com/*Promo Code: TANKRANGERS~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠Got 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

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 Morehttps://jordangrumet.com/https://www.earnandinvest.com/The Purpose Code – How to Unlock Meaning, Maximize Happiness, and Leave a Lasting Legacyhttps://amzn.to/4hizM6BTaking Stock – A Hospice Doctor’s Advice on Financial Independence, Building Wealth, and Living a Regret-Free Lifehttps://amzn.to/4kOj2HtRESOURCESHappiness = Freedom + Meaningfulness on RVE #383https://therventrepreneur.com/rve383/Early Retirement Nowhttps://earlyretirementnow.com/The Skeptic's Guide to FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early)https://nickwolny.com/financial-independence-guide~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠Got 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

Heather Ryan is the owner of Tax Queen, a tax firm supporting entrepreneurs and digital nomads. After RVing full-time for almost 5 years, she now splits her time between a home base in Colorado and traveling. This has given her a legitimate grasp on the tax complications of being nomadic. In this episode, we discuss several important takeaways that can have a real impact on preparing your taxes. Grab a pen and get ready to take notes on some great insight into managing taxes while traveling in your RV.YOUR HOST: Glynn WillardGUEST BIO: Heather Ryan is the owner of Tax Queen, a tax firm supporting entrepreneurs and digital nomads. After RVing full-time for almost 5 years, she now splits her time between a home base in Colorado and traveling. She has a legitimate grasp on the tax complications of being nomadic. While travel is a passion, you might also find her sampling local beer and wine as she travels the world.Connect & Learn MoreWebsite: tax-queen.com Instagram: @taxqueendnFacebook: @ryantaxqueenYouTube: @tax-queen~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunity⁠Connect with RVE on all your favorite socials⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/connect⁠⁠Got 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