Texas Association of Campground Owners CEO / Executive Director Brian Schaeffer joins the AGS Campground Industry Podcast to discuss the importance of state campground conventions. Specifically, the networking opportunities with fellow campground operators, the types of seminars to be expected and the value of attending a trade show. They wrap up with the importance of corporate employees attending such shows and offers his best and worst seminar’s he’s seen.

In this episode of the Campground Industry Podcast, host Michael Moore is joined by the owner of Sundermeier RV Park, Carolyn Strong. Michael and Carolyn talk about Sundermeir’s history going clear back to the 1950’s. Carolyn then describes the decision to convert from a mobile home park to RV park campground / resort. She goes on to talk about the amenities most important to her customers which include Wi-Fi but also an often neglected amenity, beefed up electricity.

In this week’s Campground Industry Podcast, Michael Moore speaks with the executive director of Campground Owners of New York (CONY) Don Bennett. Michael and Don discuss what things a state association does for its members, both big and small, including legislative and marketing. He also predicts what state associations will be helping campgrounds with in the future. Don also provides advice to campgrounds, as a fellow campground owner, on what a good state association should be doing if it’s not.

In this extended edition of The Campground Industry Podcast, Michael Moore speaks with long time campground operator Joe Moore of Moore Campground Consulting.