What if learning something new didn’t require hours of reading or memorization? In this episode, Jim chats with Kevin Wensley, sailor, RVer, and the marketing mind behind Stikky Books—a smart, visually driven series of quick-start guides designed to help you grasp complex topics fast.

Discover the story behind the books, the neuroscience-based learning method they use, and why these bite-sized guides to night skies, animal tracks, and stock charts resonate with curious minds—especially RVers. If you're someone who enjoys learning on the go or sharing knowledge with others around the campfire, this episode is for you.

Learn more at https://stikky.com

Key Topics include:

• The origin and evolution of Stikky Books
• How the design supports real retention
• Learning through patterns, not memorization
• Why RVers and homeschoolers love them

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Rose sits down with Liz Amazing – RVer, leading RV consumer advocate, and YouTuber who’s on a mission to empower RV buyers and hold manufacturers accountable. After successful careers in wedding photography and real estate, Liz hit the road full-time and has since owned ten RVs. What began as a dream-come-true lifestyle soon revealed an industry plagued with defects, poor customer service, and a lack of consumer protections. Rather than stay silent, Liz took action.

Through her YouTube channel and website, she shares honest insights, exposes common new RV issues, and helps wronged consumers fight back – often securing buybacks and settlements on their behalf. She’s now one of the most trusted voices in the RV space, answering daily calls for help and pushing for real industry reform.

Liz opens up about her RV journey, how she became a fearless advocate, and why education, inspections, and transparency are essential for every RV buyer.

GUEST BIO: Liz Amazing is a leading RV consumer advocate, YouTuber, and photographer dedicated to empowering RV buyers and holding manufacturers accountable. Having transitioned from successful careers in wedding photography and real estate, Liz now leverages her years of RVing experience – including owning ten different RVs – to fight for fairness and transparency in the RV industry.

Connect & Learn More:

https://lizamazing.com

https://youtube.com/@LizAmazing

https://letsrv.com/fulltime-rv-living-influencer/

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In this episode of The RV Entrepreneur Podcast, Jim sits down with Tony and Peggy Barthel, the friendly voices behind StressLess Camping, to talk about how their passion for RV education evolved into a thriving business. From giving seminars at RV rallies to publishing content that helps new and seasoned RVers alike, Tony and Peggy share the story behind their mission to make camping more enjoyable — and less stressful.

Discover how they’ve built community through education, what they’ve learned teaching RV Basics at campgrounds and events, and their thoughts on how the RV lifestyle continues to change. Whether you’re brand new to RVing or a well traveled camper, this conversation is full of practical wisdom, humor, and insight from two of the most trusted educators in the RV world.

Connect & Learn More

https://StressLessCamping.com

Instagram: @stresslesscamping

StressLess Camping RV podcast

https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast

RESOURCES MENTIONED

StressLess Camping Episode 91: Be More Dog - lessons learned from Jerry, the three-legged dog

https://www.stresslesscamping.com/podcast/0091

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From humble beginnings in 2010, James and Jourdan Hansen had a vision to change the transportation game. Launching Jimbo & Co Transport with a team of skilled independent contractors in Middlebury, Indiana, they focused on hauling cargo trailers for industry giants. Their passion and expertise propelled them to the top, and by 2013, they were the #1 cargo trailer transporter in the US, also claiming the #4 spot for RV transport! Hear how Jimbo & Co went from a start-up to a national force.

GUEST BIO: James and Jourdan Hansen are the owners of Jimbo & Company Transport, a RV transport company out of Middlebury IN.

Connect & Learn More:

jimboandcompany.com

facebook.com/JimboAndCompanyTransport

instagram.com/jimboandcompany

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What if your next campground neighbor could tune up your bike on the spot? That’s exactly what Scott Truett is doing with BikeRx, a mobile bike repair business designed for full-time RVers who want to earn real money on the road.

In this episode, Scott shares how he turned his lifelong passion for bikes into a scalable business model that helps RVers launch their own mobile repair operations — no franchise fees, no red tape, just a nice clean break into entrepreneurship. From salvaging bikes at the dump as a kid to running pop-up shops at farmers markets and now teaching others how to make people’s rides more enjoyable, Scott’s story is full of practical advice and inspiration for anyone chasing the RV dream.

Whether you're a cyclist, a side-hustler, or just curious about alternative income streams, this episode is packed with smart takeaways and entrepreneurial grit.

Connect & Learn More:

https://bikerx.net

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Rose sits down with globally recognized Instagram expert Jenn Herman to dive into the world of organic Instagram marketing. From her surprising shift from a science background to becoming one of the leading voices in social media strategy, Jenn shares her entrepreneurial journey and the core principles that drive real results on Instagram—without paid ads.

Explore the strategies new entrepreneurs need to succeed, including the importance of market research, storytelling, and building community through authentic content. Jenn unpacks how the Instagram algorithm really works, what metrics matter most (hint: it’s not likes!), and how to turn followers into customers by leading with value and connection.

Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your content strategy, this episode is packed with actionable tips on content creation, consistency, engagement, and more.

Connect & Learn More:

https://jennstrends.com/

https://www.instagram.com/jenns_trends/

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Join RVE Podcast hosts Rose, Glynn, and Jim discuss their personal journeys in RV entrepreneurship, reflecting on their goals, challenges, and successes since their last check-in. They emphasize the importance of setting realistic goals, maintaining transparency with clients, and redefining success in the context of their nomadic lifestyle. The conversation also highlights the significance of customer service and community engagement, as well as the use of technology to foster connections within their community.

Connect & Learn More

Rose & Glynn: https://resetyourjourney.com/

Jim: https://liveworkdream.com/

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Racery the Virtual Race Platform

https://racery.com/

Circle Community Platform

https://circle.so

A Micro-Niche Can Make Your Mobile Business Thrive

https://therventrepreneur.com/micro-niche/

Mastering Authentic Social Media Engagement with Loopie Media – RVE #370

⁠https://therventrepreneur.com/rve370⁠

Connection First Then Business: The RV Queens Approach to Entrepreneurship – RVE 392

https://therventrepreneur.com/rve392/

How Tank Rangers Turn Poop into Profit with Gabe Munoz – RVE 388

https://therventrepreneur.com/rve388/

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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 More

Website: trekers.org

YouTube: youtube.com/@trekers

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Slack (team communication): https://slack.com

Volunteer.gov (National Park/BLM opportunities): https://www.volunteer.gov

Workampers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weloveworkamping

RVE Episode - RVing to Alaska: https://therventrepreneur.com/rve385/

Hub & Spoke Travel: https://liveworkdream.com/2024/10/30/hub-and-spoke-travel/

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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/Koolrvinc

https://www.instagram.com/koolrvinc

https://www.youtube.com/@koolrvinc

RESOURCES

RV Life with Patti Hunt #122

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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 More

Rustic Acres: https://camprustic.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rusticacrescampground

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camprustic/

RESOURCES

Clarios County, PA:

https://camprustic.com/index.php/area-information

Resnexus (Reservation System)

https://resnexus.com/resnexus/reservations/book/179AFE2B-7476-4D5F-80D0-DCDC081B46AF/

RV LIFE Trip Wizard

https://rvlife.com/feature/trip-planning/

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