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

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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.

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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

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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

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Annette Jalbert is a counselor, coach at Deliberately Designed Life and an RV Park owner. She’s also an avid RVer, who often travels with her husband across the United States and Canada. Through her desire for adventure, she has transformed her business into one that can be done from anywhere in the world. 

Listen in as we discuss how you can tap into a healthier mindset as you pursue a life of adventure in entrepreneurship and RVing. Annette will share tips on how to unapologetically seek the life you desire and show you the behind-the-scenes of how she’s designed her business to be location-independent. 

Learn more about Annette Jalbert at DeliberatelyDesignedLife.com.

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

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Benjamin Freedland has overcome some serious adversity to launch and grow a successful Recreational Vehicle transport company from the ground up and become an "exclusive shipper" on the uShip platform with 67 five-star reviews. And he did it all in less than a year.

He attributes his success to providing exemplary customer service, and clear communication with 100% transparency. This shows in the personal challenges Ben shares with us, and what he learned from those experiences which helped make him the successful entrepreneur he is today.

GUEST BIO: Benjamin Freedland successfully founded Recreational Transport LLC, a company dedicated to providing transportation services for new RV owners, ensuring seamless delivery from dealerships and auction houses to their new homes. In the past year alone, Benjamin has built the business from the ground up after overcoming great adversity and has completed over 50 long-distance RV deliveries for both dealerships and private owners, logging over 50,000 miles in the process. His exceptional service has earned him “exclusive shipper” status on uShip, where he received 67 five-star reviews.

Connect with Ben:

https://recreationaltransport.com

[email protected]

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556616466216

RESOURCES MENTIONED

uShip: https://www.uship.com/

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a passion for travel and adventure into a successful business?

In this episode Rose sits down with Paul Aubert, the visionary founder of Noovo Vans. Paul and his dedicated team of entrepreneurs have created a thriving business that began with a spirit of adventure and the creation of Natasha, their legendary hotel bus. Natasha has journeyed through 16 countries, carried 60 eager adventurers, and covered an astonishing 26,000 miles across the Americas, setting the stage for what would become Noovo Vans.

Paul shares his inspiring journey from that first epic road trip to building a business known for its high-quality, custom van conversions. We delve into the unique design process, the importance of customer satisfaction, and the innovative approaches that keep Noovo Vans ahead in the competitive market. Paul also opens up about the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, offering valuable advice for anyone looking to start their own business in the RV or van conversion industry.

Whether you're a van life enthusiast, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply curious about the creative process behind these amazing vans, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

GUEST BIO:

Originally from France, Paul embarked on a memorable van trip from San Diego to Buenos Aires, a journey that not only deepened his passion for exploration but also set the stage for Noovo. This adventure, shared with his friends and future co-founders (Benoit and Antoine), inspired them to reimagine the concept of travel, blending the essence of comfort with the spirit of adventure. With a background that marries his French heritage to his love for the open road, Paul has been instrumental in guiding Noovo's design philosophy, ensuring that each campervan embodies beauty, sustainable comfortable living and the thrill of discovery. At the heart of Noovo, under Paul's leadership, lies not just the craftsmanship of campervans but the cultivation of stories on wheels, fostering a community where each journey is an adventure shared. Paul's journey from the picturesque landscapes of Central and South America to the innovative designs of Noovo campervans reflects his belief in a life well-traveled, where home is truly wherever you park it.

Connect with Noovo Vans:

Website: https://noovolife.com/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/noovovans

IG: https://www.instagram.com/noovovans/

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Have you ever wanted to convert a school bus, or maybe build a custom camper from an ambulance? Perhaps you need to sell surplus fleet vehicles or used equipment? Greg Barry has built the platform to meet both these needs. He recently celebrated the 18-year anniversary of launching Municibid to connect governments with buyers looking for used vehicles. Now, Greg has launched Surplus.com to do the same thing for private industry.

Whether you're looking for your next skoolie project, or need to sell a dump truck, Greg has made the process easy and affordable. Learn how he built these sites and why. Discover the challenges he's overcome, and how he's built a completely remote team for development, sales, and marketing to build his dream lifestyle business.

GUEST BIO: Greg Berry is the Founder & CEO of Municibid and Surplus.com. Greg started his first business out of high school in 1998, served on his local city council in 2005, and as a result founded Municibid in 2006. He sold his IT company in 2010 to focus on the exploding growth of Municibid. As he now launches Surplus.com, Greg enjoys taking his RV on long trips across the US.

Connect with Greg:

municibid.com

surplus.com

@municibid @gregmberry across all socials

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Upwork

Dynamite Jobs

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Have you ever looked at the many parcels of land you drive next to on your trips and thought, “I could sell that to make money from the road!” Meet Jill DeWit, an RV Entrepreneur who has taken land sales on the road from her Class A. 

Jill DeWit is half of the husband and wife team who owns Land Academy. Together, they invest in land and teach others how to do so profitably and from the road. They have also founded numerous other businesses to help ease the process of buying and selling land from anywhere in the country.

If you’re interested in starting in Land Academy, RV Entrepreneur listeners are being offered a special gift of $500 tuition! Use the code RVLAND500 at checkout.

Join Land Academy: LandAcademy.com

Follow Land Academy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LandAcademy

Listen to the Land Academy Podcast: https://landacademy.com/category/podcasts/

Follow Land Academy on Instagram: instagram.com/landacademy

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Historically, people of color have been underepresented in the RVing and outdoor industries. The reason may surprise you. And, Earl B. Hunter, Jr. is on a mission to change that.

Earl created Black Folks Camp Too after a cross country RV trip with his son where they saw exactly one other black family RVing. This is changing, partly due to the work he's doing with the Unity Blaze campaign.

The Unity Blaze Way is how campgrounds, outdoor industry brands, and RVers can initiate change to foster inclusiveness in camping, for everyone. It all begins with understanding why black people have traditionally avoided camping in the woods. Tune in to discover the facts behind generational fear, lack of inclusion, and the steps we can all take toward more inclusivity outdoors.

Connect With Earl

Black Folks Camp Too

https://www.blackfolkscamptoo.com/

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackFolksCampToo

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/earl-b-hunter-jr-25925918/

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Unity Blaze

https://www.blackfolkscamptoo.com/unity-blaze/

Unity Blaze Academy

https://edu.blackfolkscamptoo.com/

Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU)

https://www.thehundred-seven.org/

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Rose sits down with Dr. Brenda Uekert, a sociologist, financial coach, speaker, author, and full-time RVer who is passionate about achieving financial freedom while caring for the planet.

In this episode, Brenda shares her journey from a traditional career to embracing life on the road, offering insights into her steps toward financial freedom.

We'll explore her innovative concept of "eco-wealth," where financial success and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Brenda also discusses her book, "The Money Road Trip," which serves as a guide for achieving financial goals, and introduces us to the Planet Smart Finance Fest, an event dedicated to sustainable finance and investing.

Key Takeaways:

Eco-Wealth Concept: Brenda's innovative idea of "eco-wealth" emphasizes growing income, reducing expenses, and making environmentally responsible financial choices.

Holistic Financial Freedom: Financial freedom isn't just about accumulating wealth but also about enriching life with meaningful experiences, connections, and values.

Income-Expense Gap: The importance of increasing the gap between income and expenses to achieve financial stability and freedom.

Time Autonomy: Valuing the freedom to choose how and where to spend your time, a key benefit of the RV lifestyle.

Sustainable Finance: Insights into sustainable investing and financial practices that benefit both personal wealth and the planet.

Planet Smart Finance Fest: An event created by Brenda that focuses on sustainable finance and investing, providing valuable resources and networking opportunities.

Practical Tips: Brenda shares actionable advice on achieving financial goals, aligning financial practices with personal values, and living a more sustainable lifestyle.

Tune in for a wealth of practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you balance financial success with a sustainable, fulfilling lifestyle.

Books Mentioned:

"Smart Women Finish Rich" by David Bach

"Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine" by Mike Michalowicz

Connect with Brenda:

https://linktr.ee/drbrendau

https://drbrendamoneycoach.com/

https://drbrendamoneycoach.com/coaching/does-adversity-make-us-stronger-heres-my-story/

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