Brian Manhart, a friend from just outside of Lindsay, Texas, joins Paul Kolker, Nick Bezner, and Jeff Schiefelbein for a breath of fresh podcast air. Brian is the President and CEO of the Lone Oak RV Ranch & Retreat.

Throughout his early career, Brian was told he would never find a job that matched his unrealistic view of work. He wanted to be indoors and outdoors, part-time with adults and part-time with kids, doing meaningful and fun work, etc. Through an incredible series of jobs and moves, including a job at a water ski camp for wealthy families in the Northeast, Brian eventually landed the opportunity to own an RV and retreat destination in North Texas. Everything Brian had experienced up to this point now made sense and allowed him to build Lone Oak, the place you visit when you just need to hear your heartbeat again.

Brian believes the world has become overstimulated and distracted. He's spent decades creating the ideal experience to lead others into their best life through youth camping, retreats, speaking, writing, coaching, and RV experiences. He is known as "The Encourager" and lives each day like it is his last.

Brian and his wife, Jennifer, have four children: Joseph, Claire, Luke, and Eli. They raise their family on one basic principle: Be Kind, Love Always, and Remain Encouraged.