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Oct 24, 2024 • 1h 2min

Bound for Nowhere: Crafting Authentic Content and Organic Partnerships - RVE 365

MAK shares how to transcend influence with the work they're doing at Bound for Nowhere. Beyond any typical RV content creation, they're producing meaningful movies and creating genuine organic relationships with amazing brands. MAK and her husband Owen have been traveling the globe in all sorts of overlanding rigs for more than eight years. They've been movie makers and storytellers for much longer than that. But above all, they consider themselves artists. Learn helpful tips for landing brand partnerships, crafting deals, and nurturing long term relationships. Discover the bare bones necessary for a good pitch deck, and what that is if you don't know. Hear what it takes to tell a good story, and what tools are best for everything from planning and project management to production and distribution. And if you're not that good at marketing, discover how that may not be as important as you think if you create the best possible content you can produce. GUEST BIO: MAK & Owen have been living and working from the road for nearly eight years and travel under the name Bound For Nowhere. They're traversed most of North America and are preparing to embark on the Pan American Highway. As adventure photographers and filmmakers they document travel, the outdoors and the personal development that comes from it. In their travels they seek long distance backpacking, remote surf breaks, spearfishing, good food, wildlife of all kinds but have a keen interest in birds. Connect & Follow: Bound for Nowhere YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BoundForNowhere Website: http://boundfornowhere.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bound.for.nowhere/ Camp Nowhere Podcast - Spotify: https://www.headnowhere.com/Spotify - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@campnowherepod - Website: http://www.Campnowherepodcast.com - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camp.nowhere.podast RESOURCES MENTIONED Audiotechnica Mic - https://amzn.to/486T0cb Zoom Field Recorder - https://amzn.to/482D0b8 Rode Shotgun Mic - https://amzn.to/3NjCnRc Davinci Resolve - https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve Riverside - https://riverside.fm/ Transistor - https://transistor.fm/ Notion - https://www.notion.so/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
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Oct 17, 2024 • 34min

Taming the Social Media Beast with Ad Insights from Sandy Sidhu - RVE #364

Entrepreneurs were never meant to be content production houses. Learn from Sandy Sidhu about how you can stop feeding the beast and start leaning into more strategic and affordable ads. On this episode, Sandy Sidhu and co-host Kimberly Crossland talk about the best types of ads for going off-grid, how not to overspend (especially when you're traveling), and how to get going from start to finish with ads. GUEST BIO: Sandy Sidhu is an accomplished ads specialist dedicated to problem-solving, analyzing results + making suggestions to the client based on their results. She loves all things technology + geeking out over Facebook ads & marketing strategies. She left the corporate world to pursue her own digital marketing business over 10 years ago. Connect with Sandy: https://www.sandysidhumedia.com/bookcall/ https://www.instagram.com/adswithsandy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
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Oct 10, 2024 • 52min

Breaking the Rules of Content Creation While Fitting in Adventure - RVE #363

On this episode of the RVE Podcast, Angela and Vince DiLoreto from Fitting In Adventure delve into the unconventional strategies that define their success as RV entrepreneurs. Discover how Angela breaks typical content creation rules to focus on authenticity and passion-driven content. Spoiler Alert: It's all about enjoying what you do and being genuine. Explore their unique approach to digital marketing and how prioritizing genuine engagement over algorithms has shaped their creativity and their lifestyle. From a childhood dream of RV living to embracing full-time life on the road, the DiLoretos share their transition from traditional living to becoming RV content creators always on the hunt for adventure. Discover the joys and challenges of living, working, and producing content while living life to the fullest on the open road. Topics Covered: Transitioning to full-time RVing and the decision-making process behind it. Strategies for content creation focused on authenticity and passion. The role of digital marketing in promoting RV-based business ventures. Practical tips for managing life and business while traveling. GUEST BIO: Our mission at Fitting in Adventure is to Showcase that an adventurous life doesn’t have to mean expensive trips that begin with passport stamps (although we love those too). You can find an adventure to feed your soul nearby too! We hope our adventures big and small inspire you to add some adventure into your life! Connect with Angela & Vince: https://fittinginadventure.com https://www.youtube.com/@FittingInAdventure https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelamdiloreto RESOURCES MENTIONED Notion: https://www.notion.so TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.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
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Oct 3, 2024 • 46min

Build A Business Beyond Social Media: PR Strategies to to Elevate Your Business - RVE #362

Looking to get your brand featured in the media? Need guidance from a top PR expert? This episode is just what you need! Heather Holmes, the founder and CEO of Publicity For Good, brings over a decade of experience as a publicist with a mission to help purpose-driven consumer brands expand their reach, build credibility, and make a positive impact. Remarkably, she grew Publicity For Good into a seven-figure company while living and working from her family's Airstream for 3 1/2 years as they traveled across America. In this episode you'll learn: Heather's intentional decision to live in an Airstream while building her business Benefits of PR How to craft a compelling story Different types of media Common misconceptions and value of PR PR strategies for entrepreneurs starting out Hiring a PR firm and when to work with one Low cost and creative PR strategies How to build confidence in pitching to the media. Connect with Heather: https://publicityforgood.com/ https://www.signalraptor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/publicity.for.good/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherdesantis/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
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Sep 26, 2024 • 37min

Finding Your Entrepreneurial Passion by Full-Time RVing - RVE #361

Just like there's uncertainty when you hit the road in your RV, there's also uncertainty when start a business. While you often think you know what you want to do, it's not until you've put your ideas into motion that you're able to fine-tune what you want and uncover what lights you up. That was the case for Jennilyn Gaitan who founded Hot Mess Fix Chick after hitting the road and starting her business. In this episode, you'll discover how she found her most valuable offers by listening to her customers. You'll also discover why she believes in the importance of multiple income streams, good connectivity, and a curious heart in entrepreneurship and life. GUEST BIO: Jennilyn Gaitan has been a full-time RVer since November 2020. She has worked in administrative roles in multiple industries over the last 20 years of her career. From handling the admin side of photography businesses to admin roles in retail, higher-ed and real estate, to finally starting her own virtual administration business, Hot Mess Fix Chick. She loves travel, has visited 42 states in her RV (that she tows too!) and would go to Disney World every day if she could. Connect with Jennilyn: https://www.jennilyngaitan.com/ https://journeywiththegs.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennilyn-gaitan-88bb9192/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
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Sep 19, 2024 • 60min

The RV Entrepreneur Workshop Live Broadcast - RVE #360

RV LIFE presents this commercial free Ask Us Anything episode of the RVE Podcast recorded Live during The RV Entrepreneur Workshop during the 2024 Hershey RV Show, with Kimberly, Rose and Jim answering questions from attendees about everything from the never-ending life/work balance game, SEO for Youtube channels, how to start a podcast, social media vs. word of mouth marketing, and so much more. Many thanks to all the attendees and everyone who helped make The RVE Workshop and RV LIFE After Party @Hershey 2024 a success including our partners; Jayco, KoolRV, Open Road Resorts, Lithionics Battery, Airskirts, RVTV, Open Roads fuel card, Clear Two Oh, Workamper News, and more. Meet Your Hosts: Jim Nelson @LiveWorkDream - https://liveworkdream.com/ Rose Willard @ResetYourJourney - https://resetyourjourney.com/ Kimberly Crossland @KimberlyCrossland - https://kimberlycrossland.com/ RESOURCES MENTIONED The RVE Talent Pool - https://therventrepreneur.com/talent/ Video AI - https://vidyo.ai/ Zombie Loyalists, Peter Shankman - https://amzn.to/3B7kqSX Workampers Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/weloveworkamping/ Derscript Podcast Editing - https://www.descript.com/ Pad Flynn: How to Start A Podcast - https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/guides/how-to-start-a-podcast-tutorial-pat-flynn/ Skool Community Platform - https://www.skool.com/ Semrush - https://www.semrush.com/ Related RVE Podcast Episodes #325 - 10 Ways I Make Money While I RV with Kathy Belge https://therventrepreneur.com/rve325/ #351 - Running a Land Investment Business From the Road with Jill DeWitt https://therventrepreneur.com/rve351/ #316 - From High Stress Corporate Job to RV Entrepreneur with Suzy Wraines https://therventrepreneur.com/rve316/ Related RVE News Articles Prevent Analysis Paralysis: Stop Researching And Start Applying https://therventrepreneur.com/analysis-paralysis/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
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Sep 12, 2024 • 58min

On the Road with The Status Crowes: Music, RV Life, and Entrepreneurship - RVE #359

Dive into the harmonious world of Chuck and Michelle, known on stage as The Status Crowes. Discover how this dynamic duo transitioned from the default life to full-time RVing, fueled by their passion for music and independence. From their first exposure to RV life via YouTube to becoming the ultimate all-request acoustic duo, Chuck and Michelle share the evolution of their musical career and RV lifestyle. Recorded as we gear up for the Hershey RV Show where The Status Crowes will perform at the RV LIFE After Party. This episode offers a blend of personal stories, professional insights, and the unique challenges of booking gigs while on the road. Whether you're a fan of heartfelt performances or curious about nomadic living, join us for an engaging discussion that resonates with freedom, adaptation, and the art of following one’s own path. Hear hekpful tips that apply to musicians, speakers, or any entrepreneur pitching themselves or their products. Listen to the end to learn why you shouldn't be a donkey. GUEST BIO: The Status Crowes are Chuck & Michelle, the ultimate all-request acoustic jukebox duo. With a repertoire of more than 1,500 songs, they pride themselves on making every show unique, and gladly take requests from their audience. Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Oldies, or Current Hits. Combining their passions of travel and performing, they live the full-time van lifestyle in “Gwenivan”, their self-built, fully customized Ford Transit. Connect with Chuck & Michelle: https://statuscrowes.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/StatusCrowes https://www.facebook.com/statuscrowes https://www.instagram.com/statuscrowes/ RESOURCES MENTIONED Bands in Town: https://www.bandsintown.com/ Gig Salad: https://www.gigsalad.com/ RV LIFE Trip Wizard: https://tripwizard.rvlife.com/ Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps Open Mic Finder App: https://www.openmic.us/ Roadside America App: https://www.roadsideamerica.com/mobile/ Harvest Hosts: https://harvesthosts.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
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Sep 5, 2024 • 53min

Flexibility: The Key to Work Life Balance on the Road - RVE #358

Ready for a realistic yet inspiring look at what it means to live, work, and homeschool on the road? Rose sits down with Vanessa Russell of The Adventure Detour, who, along with her husband and daughter, has been living the full-time RV life since 2015. Their journey began with a desire for more family time and a deeper sense of connectedness. This decision to hit the road led Vanessa to start blogging about their adventures, which opened the door to writing opportunities for RV-related websites and magazines. As their presence grew, they expanded into content creation, collaborating with brands to produce social media ads and more. Vanessa discusses the freedom that comes with being an entrepreneur, particularly when it comes to finances and setting your own schedule. She shares valuable tips on finding a sustainable travel pace and navigating the sometimes tricky world of campsite availability. The conversation also delves into the unique balance of homeschooling and working from the road. Flexibility, Vanessa notes, is key–whether it’s prioritizing travel or adapting homeschooling to fit your ever-changing schedule. She encourages embracing the experiential learning that road schooling offers, turning every journey into an educational adventure. However, working on the road isn’t always as glamorous as it might seem. Vanessa highlights the challenges, such as finding reliable workspaces and securing internet access. Budgeting is another significant hurdle for full-time RVers. Yet, these challenges are all part of the adventure, often leading to memorable stories shared around the campfire. Vanessa’s advice? Stay flexible, adapt to the unexpected, and connect with the supportive RV community. There are numerous resources out there for RV entrepreneurs, and plugging into them can make all the difference. Connect with Vanessa: ⁠https://TheAdventureDetour.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠@theadventuredetour⁠ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
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Aug 29, 2024 • 45min

Resetting Your RV Entrepreneurial Journey With Rose Willard - RVE #357

It's time to go in-depth with RV Entrepreneur co-host Rose Willard, a lifelong entrepreneur and former figure skater. Rose Willard and her family hit the road in 2020 to explore and road school their family. During their adventures,, they started a YouTube channel and blog, which is appropriately called Reset Your Journey. During their adventures on the road and in entrepreneurship, Rose and her husband, Glynn Willard, learned the importance of niching down, diversifying income, and knowing the competition. Listen in as she shares how they managed inflection points along the way and how you can do the same in your journey. Connect with Rose: https://resetyourjourney.com https://www.instagram.com/resetyourjourney https://www.facebook.com/resetyourjourney RESOURCES MENTIONED: National Parks Pass: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm The Dyrt App: https://thedyrt.com/ Luno Life Inflatable Mattress: https://amzn.to/4cyLMhQ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
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Aug 22, 2024 • 52min

Graphic Production on the Road with Constant Creations - RVE #356

Angela and Jeff run Constant Creations - a popular Etsy store creating personalized decor and gifts using a variety of graphic production equipment, supplies, and plenty of inventory, all from their Class A RV. Find out how they fit everything in their rig, and balance work with the nomadic lifestyle they Enjoy. Discover storage tips and tools for invenory management. Learn how making connections is the best marketing, and how providing the best customer service will help you stand out in the crowded marketplace. Angela also shares tips for working the craft fair and festival circuit. Bonus: Hear their best advice for finding workamping jobs and negotiating the terms you need when working from the road. Connect With Constant Creations: Etsy: ConstantCreationsCo https://www.etsy.com/shop/constantcreationsco/ Facebook: Angela Warner https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075988826667 RESOURCES MENTIONED Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ Square: https://squareup.com/ Finding Fairs and Festivals: https://festivalnet.com/ https://www.fairsandfestivals.net/ Stock Designs & Graphics https://www.freepik.com/ Workampers Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/weloveworkamping ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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

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