Today we have the pleasure of talking with Duran Anderson. Duran is an entrepreneur, craftsman and lifelong RVer who took a pain point with his RV - bugs sneaking in through the screen door slider - and devised a solution that he took to market in his late 70s.  I really enjoyed chatting with Duran and I think ya’ll will enjoy hearing his story and how long RVing has been apart of his life. Let’s dive into the interview.


In this episode Duran and I talk about: 
What problem the RV Bug Stop was designed to solve
How the manufacturing process worked
What Duran’s opinions are regarding selling on Amazon vs direct to consumer via his personal website


Enjoy the episode!


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Connect with Duran & RV Bug Stop:


 Video: https://youtu.be/bTFNH-Od9Uk 


Website: www.rvbugstop.com


Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0784YBJND?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_N0W3MZ9K4DZKKN3X7PB4 


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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!

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Stacy Maxon serves as the CMO at Fireside RV Rental, where she orchestrates marketing strategies, content creation, and public relations initiatives. In her pivotal role, Stacy has been instrumental in propelling Fireside to become a flourishing RV rental management franchise nationwide. Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Stacy wears multiple hats as a podcast host and author, generously sharing insights and anecdotes from her entrepreneurial journey and personal RV travels. Alongside her husband, Stacy co-owns an RV rental, repair, and storage business in upstate New York, further enriching her experience in the industry.
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Managing a Seasonal Business With Flexibility to RV - RVE #342

Jim welcomes fellow marketing expert Brooks Smothers in a deep discussion all about marketing for small business. Consider this episode your Marketing 101 course for solopreneurs, content creators, or any small business owner. We're taking a deep dive into all the different types of marketing, and which strategies work best for creators, service providers, or any online business.
Learn the importance of developing a marketing strategy, and where to begin. Brooks provides a thorough breakdown defining the difference between branding, advertising, marketing and sales. You'll discover the importance of developing your brand story, and refining your niche, with great examples and tips for getting started. Spoiler alert: Your brand is not your logo.
GUEST BIO: Brooks Smothers grew up in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. He has camped in the American West for as long as he can remember, from backpacking trips, car camping, van life (1978 VW Camper Bus traveled through 37 states and 1 US Territory), a tent trailer and now to a travel trailer — he’s experienced it. He has crisscrossed the United States by road seven different times and all via different routes. Plus, he has traveled and seen all 50 states. Professionally, he is a Social Media Director with a background in graphic design and visual journalism. He understands the importance of branding, and using the power of storytelling in content marketing.
Connect With Brooks:
RV Out West
https://www.rvoutwest.com/
RESOURCES MENTIONED
The Five Whys
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_whys
Dot Cards
https://dotcards.net/
How I Built This with Guy Raz
https://www.guyraz.com/
Recommended Reading
Let My People Go Surfing
https://amzn.to/3Vz4Nf8
Zombie Loyalists, Peter Shankman
https://amzn.to/4cz6hw3
Guerrilla Marketing, Jay Conrad Levinson
https://amzn.to/43CMSGk
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Small Business Marketing Mind Meld for Solopreneurs and Content Creators - RVE #341

Wondering how to navigate health insurance as an RV entrepreneur? Join Rose in this episode as Hayla Folden, a licensed health insurance broker and RV enthusiast, shares her insights on navigating health insurance options for those living life on the road. Drawing from her personal experience transitioning to RV life, Hayla discusses the challenges she faced and how she overcame them.


Learn about the crucial role of insurance brokers and gain valuable tips for selecting the best health insurance plan to fit your needs and budget. Discover why considering your domicile state could be helpful and how it impacts your coverage.


Hayla provides practical advice for finding healthcare providers while on the road, emergency care availability outside of your home state, and she addresses the unique challenges faced by those transitioning to Medicare. Plus, she shares free resources to aid individuals in their healthcare journey.


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Navigating Health Insurance for RV Entrepreneurs: Expert Tips with Hayla Folden | RVE #340

Erik and Jeanne Anderson have been full-time RVing with their beloved “Hershey Pup” since hitting the road 2020. After their primary remote employment ended unexpectedly, Erik started writing RV related content and the couple did some workamping save on rent. Then they decided to publish a children’s book based on Hershey Pup’s RV adventures.
Knowing nothing about self publishing at the time, they did extensive research and figured it out. They are now working on their second book in the series. And, they share their thoughts on the publishing process, working with editors and illustrators, marketing a book once it's launched, and what they'll do differently next time. They also discuss their best methods for finding remote writing gigs and workamping jobs. Spoiler alert: That boils down to direct outreach and relationship marketing. 
Learn More at www.HersheyPupAdventures.com
GUEST BIO: Erik and his wife Jeanne have been living, remote-working, and traveling full-time around the U.S. and Canada in their mid-size Class A motorhome since July 2020. They love hiking, biking, kayaking, and adventuring with their beloved Cavalier King Charles spaniel, “Hershey Pup”. A well-traveled pup, Hershey has happily wagged his tail through all of the “Lower 48” U.S. states, 6 Canadian provinces, and 38 national parks to date. Erik enjoys contributing his writings to many RV-related magazines, blogs and social media groups. They have published their first children’s book based on Hershey Pup’s RV adventures.
Connect With Erik:
Facebook: erik.anderson.378
Instagram: erikvtmtb
Facebook: Hershey Pup Adventures
Instagram: hersheypupadventures


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Products:
- K9 Sport Sack: https://amzn.to/3PyNgQF
Publishing:
- Kindle Direct Publishing: https://kdp.amazon.com/
- Ingram Spark: https://www.ingramspark.com/
- Fiverr: https://www.fiverr.com/
- Illustrator: https://kidsbookart.com/
- Be More Dog: htts://bemoredog.net
Remote Work:
- Indeed: https://indeed.com
Workamping:
- https://www.volunteer.gov/
- https://www.workamper.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/groups/weloveworkamping
The RV Entrepreneur:
- Mutliple Revenue Streams: https://therventrepreneur.com/multiple-revenue-streams/
- RVE #337 - Relationship Marketing: https://therventrepreneur.com/rve337/


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Lessons Learned in Self Publishing with Hershey Pup's RV Adventures Authors - RVE 339

Looking for the freedom to be more authentic while simultaneously becoming a magnet for publicity, attention, and sales? Today’s guest on the RV LIFE Entrepreneur show shares how she has done just that simply by using Instagram to grow her RV renovation business. 
Tessa Terry of Alchemy RV Renovation shares with us her unique approach to building a business through more creativity and simpler marketing. Her story is full of ideas about how to expand your revenue without feeling burdened by adding too much, and how to meet people where they’re at on their customer journey. 
Follow Tessa Terry here:
Instagram: instagram.com/alchemyrvrenovations
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091249713097
Website: alchemyrvrenovations.com
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