A Professional Guide is a professional at all times — they are mentally alert and physically prepared for a strenuous day of guiding. Their self-confidence can be observed but not heard — they are totally prepared for the day and ready to accept its challenges, good or bad. Their appearance and dress show pride in themselves and the operation they represent. They immediately become a teacher to their clients and the client readily accepts their leadership. The motto belonging to our guest’s Fly Fishing outfitting company. Today we welcome a good friend of Willie’s, and a former college and AHL hockey star, Dana Lattery. Dana is now the president and CEO of Fly Fishing Bow River Outfitters, as well as First Cast Last Pass Media, a full marketing video agency, located north of Montana, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after fly fishing experience providers around the world. Dana has been featured on the cover of Fly Fusion Magazine, Home Water for Orvis Down the Hatch Film Festival, and he continues flying around the world in pursuit of catching and capturing his greatest passions. Born in Alberta, raised in the back country. Fishing, hunting, nature, the wild, all run thick in his blood. Stay tuned for our show today as we hear from Dana all about how he got into the outfitting business as a fly fishing guide, how he supplements that income with other businesses and creative outlets, what Fly Fishing Bow River Outfitters has to offer, and much more!

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When the travel bug bit Chris and Molly, it bit hard! The COVID-19 pandemic led to a huge decline in income for them, but instead of giving up traveling with their family, which has always been a big part of their life, they decided to give up their house instead. For the past four months, Chris, Molly and their three children have been living in a 400 square foot RV, and they are loving it. Of course, there are challenges, which Molly and Chris share with us on today’s show, but as you will also hear today, the positive aspects of their experience far outweigh the negatives. They have no interest in returning to their old life and have made some exciting travel plans for the next few months. For any listeners who have a desire to shed excess material things and focus on family and adventure, Chris and Molly offer advice to get you started on your journey (more of which can be found on their blog, The Flying Hens. Whether or not the RV lifestyle is for you, we can guarantee that you’ll learn something from this episode!

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On today’s episode of Where’ Willie we get together with talented musician, husband, and father John King. John’s journey has led him across the US performing in hundreds of venues and cities and now, for the first time in his adult life, he was able to take the summer off due to a COVID-enforced hiatus. John shares how he first realized he could sing, the many hours he spent with friends at band practice, and how their silly songs turned into good songs and then great songs. Hear about why John is proud to have graduated from Georgia State and how Athens was a fantastic place for a young musician like himself. John talks about what moving to Nashville has meant for his career and shares an unbelievable anecdote about Randy Houser and a 100 dollar bill. Listeners can expect to hear all about Nashville and why it’s so successful at fostering talent thanks to the high standards and sense of community. Join us today for an awesome conversation about transformation, honoring your fans, and country music!

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Today we welcome to the show Jennifer Mercer, who is the Director of Development for an amazing organization; two words that give everybody pause — Childhood Cancer. The organization Jennifer serves is called Care Camps, a charity that was founded to help children battling cancer and their families experience the healing power of the outdoors.  The heart behind it is such that kids don’t have to walk through this journey by themselves; parents send their patients to camp and get their kids back! One of the most neglected aspects of diagnosing and treating cancer is the emotional aspect, and that’s what Care Camps focuses on, bringing joy, happiness, healing, and hope to the campers and their families. Tune in today, to hear more about Care Camps and the mission they have today on the Where’s Willie podcast!

 
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Key Points From This Episode:

 â€¢    Jennifer shares about what Care Camps are.

•    More about the heart behind Care Camps and their history; no one should journey alone.

•    Jennifer shares what happens with funds that are raised or donated; a zero-cost experience.

•    We hear about the typical experience and process of finding hope, happiness at Care Camps.

•    What campers can expect to experience with counselors and other kids at Care Camp. 

•    Jennifer tells us about the different locations and experiences unique to each location across Canada and the U.S. 

•    How Care Camps can get to a position where they no longer have to turn away kids.

“Whenever there’s chaos, whenever there’s disruption, there are always opportunities for people to thrive.” This powerful takeaway comes from today’s conversation with global business celebrity, bestselling author, and C-Suite Network Co-Founder and Chairman Jeffrey Hayzlett. We open our discussion with Jeffrey by exploring the important role that content and branding play in modern businesses. With an especial focus on podcasts, Jeffrey dives into the topic, highlighting the need for companies to serve their communities and embrace new content platforms. After chatting about how you can measure a podcast’s returns, we talk about how Jeffrey’s content empire feeds into his business strategy. We then touch on the bright future of virtual speaking, the benefits and disadvantages of work-from-home, and how the pandemic has bolstered the RV industry, among others. Near the end of the episode, Jeffrey pulls back the curtain and shares his vision for the C-Suite Network. Tune in for more of Jeffrey’s insights on adapting to change and how content can connect you to your client base.

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Key Points From This Episode:

•    Introducing acclaimed author and business leader, Jeffrey Hayzlett.

•    Jeffrey shares his view that podcasts are going to be a massive industry. 

•    The shift towards branding and the need for companies to develop content.

•    Why most companies should consider creating podcasts.

•    How the pandemic has forced companies to “adapt or die.” 

•    Hear about the business needs that companies need to adapt to.

•    Why engaging with your community is key to business success.

•    Measuring your podcast’s returns and how it differs from other content forms. 

•    The importance of making content for the platforms your clients use. 

•    Why the increased popularity of virtual speaking is changing the speaking game. 

•    Exploring the pros and cons of work-from-home. 

•    How the pandemic has positively impacted certain industries. 

•    Jeffrey comments on the future of the C-Suite Network. 

•    Hear Jeffrey’s advice on embracing change and the value of community. 

An avid travel writer, published author, and blogger, Brandy Gleason is also an avid camper who loves the outdoors and exploring the world.  In this episode, Brand and her travel partner and husband talk about their adventures as a family! While only 4 of them travel together these days, they have 8 children, 2 sons-in-law, and 3 grand-babies. They go RVing and adventuring as often as possible and find new things to be doing and learning. Creating meaningful family time and making memories is what we aim to do as much as possible. They loves museums, travel, and family-friendly adventures.

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Today we are talking with Jim and Kellie Stockman from the Suite Travels.  They are a retired couple living full time in our RV and traveling North America in our Heavy Duty RV Hauler, 5th wheel and Smart Car . They talk about the freedom they have to travel the continent, soak up all this beautiful land has to offer, and then fall asleep in our own bed!  They are Believers and really enjoy visiting different churches while they travel.


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In today's episode we are talking with President of the RV/MH Hall of Fame Museum, Darryl Searer as he shares the history of mobile living from its beginning to where it is today. Recorded live at the RV/MH Hall of Fame, Darryl shares the journey of an industry as well as sharing all the value this tourist destination provides to the thousands of annual visitors and their mission, which is to recognize, preserve, and honor the history, pioneers, and individuals who have been instrumental in making the Recreational Vehicle and Manufactured Housing industries what they are today.  Also, you will learn about the museum, library, event hall and a unique partnership with Harvest Hosts, that allows RVers to stay on the property as a stop on their own life’s journey off the I80 highway in Elkhart Indiana.

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You can’t travel on your life’s journey in an RV without being exposed to technology from ASA Electronics.  At ASA, they  pride themselves on their ability to adapt and grow as the landscape of mobile technology evolves. Over more than four decades, they have earned a sterling reputation developing electronics designed to handle unique environments with seven brands.

In this episode, Will sits down with Vice President, Jim Hess to discuss the electrical components that ASA supplies the RV industry, from radio systems to In-Command control systems. Jim shares his desire to provide more support and information to RVers, to ensure they have a better experience with all the technology that they provide.

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Today’s guest Janine Pettit is smashing the gender stereotypes associated with RVing and proving how incredibly popular this lifestyle is among women. Janine is the founder of Girl Camper, she is also the editor in chief of Girl Camper Magazine, and she is responsible for a Facebook community of over 94 000 members. Today she takes us back to how she first discovered her love of camping and RVing and bought her first camper. She sheds light on how she established Girl Camper Magazine in her downtime during the COVID-19 pandemic, shares its successes, and gives some insight into what you can expect to find in each edition. She also explains how she is growing the RV community through her Girl Camper chapters, Camper College, RV shows, and other events, as the excitement continues to build for the Hershey America’s Largest RV Show in September. Apart from sharing her own love for camping and RVing with us, she also tells us the inspiring story of a widow whose life was completely transformed when Janine helped her discover the joy of camping. Like Girl Camper, this episode is not just for women, so tune in today for all this and more!

Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/uqrjz7j-BG0 

 Key Points From This Episode:

 â€¢    An introduction to Janine Pettit and how she bought her first camper.

•    Insight into Girl Camper Magazine, how it was founded, and what is included in it.

•    How Girl Camper chapters are growing the RV community.

•    How Girl Camper is breaking the stereotypes by getting women and minorities involved in camping and RVing.

•    What you can expect to find on Girl Camper’s website.

•    Insight into Camper College and how they’re training women on all things RV.

•    Some of the giveaways you can expect to find on the Girl Camper website.

•    How people with RV-related products can reach out to Janine. 

•    The inspiring story of a widow whose life was changed through Janine and Girl Camper.

•    What Janine loves most about camping and RVing.  

•    Where you can find Girl Camper online and on social media.

Tweetables:

“I said to him, ‘Let’s take the kids to Europe.’ He said, ‘No way, they’ll never appreciate it! Take the money, buy yourself a camper and a tow vehicle, and go have some fun.’ And I did and I never looked back.” — Janine Pettit [0:03:50]

“We wanted to create a magazine in which we inspired people, we inform people, and we lead people. People are out there and they’re looking at what we’re doing, but if we don’t give them the tools to help them join us then we’re just being mean girls.” — Janine Pettit [0:06:38]

 â€œIf you’ve got your eye on an RV, a good thing to do is rent it through Outdoorsy, take it for a weekend or a week, see if you really like it, and then you don’t put your money down and get it home and think, ‘This kitchen doesn’t work for me, I don’t like this layout.’” — Janine Pettit [0:18:47]

 â€œWhen I’m walking back to my camper at night and I see the little light on inside, I feel like my camper is waiting for me. I love getting inside of that camper at night. I get in my bed, I’ve got my book. It’s just so chill.” — Janine Pettit [0:25:01]  

 Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

 Girl Camper — https://girlcamper.com/

Girl Camper Email — [email protected]

Girl Camper on Facebook — https://facebook.com/CampLikeAGirl/

Girl Camper on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/girl_camper/