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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! Brought to you by RV LIFE.
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Nov 27, 2025 • 2min
The RVE Finale is Not the End of The RV Entrepreneur
It's official folks, while the RVE Podcast proper has come to an end, you can now continue to hear successful RV Entrepreneur profiles, RVing Lifestyle tips, Destination Reports and much more on the new and improved RV LIFE Podcast. Find it and follow in your favorite player app now to discover the new format and hear some new and familiar voices.Learn more, subscribe, and see how simple it is now to share your story with listeners at podcast.rvlife.com.Connect & Learn Morehttps://podcast.rvlife.com/abouthttps://facebook.com/rvlifepodcast/https://instagram.com/rvlifepodcast/https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvlifemovement

Oct 23, 2025 • 49min
Heath Padgett's RV Help Revolutionizes Mobile Repair
In this insightful episode, we catch up with Heath Padgett, the visionary behind the early days of The RV Entrepreneur Podcast, as he returns to share his latest venture: RV Help.Dive deep into how Heath and his co-founder are tackling the notorious challenge of finding reliable RV service, developing a platform that not only lists 1200+ certified mobile techs but also offers features like emergency dispatch, virtual diagnostics, and a commitment to unparalleled customer service. Heath also opens up about his entrepreneurial philosophy, the speed of building a tech startup, and his mission to create a business that supports a life of continuous travel.Connect & learn More:https://rvhelp.com/Instagram: @getrvhelp~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunityConnect with RVE on all your favorite socialshttps://therventrepreneur.com/connectGot questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail(NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.)Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form:https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

Oct 9, 2025 • 42min
Innovation in RV Solar Power with Tom DeWaard - RVE 413
In this episode of the RV Life Entrepreneur Podcast, Rose and Glynn sit down with Tom DeWaard, Chief Commercial Officer at KING and longtime RVer, to talk about the launch of KING’s brand-new solar and battery products. Known for their innovative connectivity solutions, KING is now stepping into the energy space with a sun tracking solar and drop in lithium battery systems — designed to make off-grid living simpler, smarter, and more reliable.Tom shares how his own RV lifestyle with his family influences the way he approaches supporting RVers, why reliable power is becoming just as essential as Wi-Fi for digital nomads, and what these new products mean for anyone looking to boondock with confidence.Learn More and Connect:https://kingconnect.comNOTE: The RV Entrepreneur is merging with the RV LIFE Podcast, subscribe now for RV industry updates, travel news, RVer lifestyle tips and more success stories of RVers working from the road. Learn more and share your story at podcast.rvlife.com.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunityConnect with RVE on all your favorite socialshttps://therventrepreneur.com/connect submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.)Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form:https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 16min
Beyond the Bottom Line: Crafting Stories That Connect - RVE 412
Join Glynn as he chats with Mike Towe of M2 Video Productions and Our RV Sunsets! Learn about Mike's journey from construction to Emmy-winning video production, the evolution of M2 Video Production, and how he and his wife Toni manage a thriving video business while traveling full-time in their RV. Plus, get insider tips on creating engaging YouTube content and the impact of AI on the video industry.Connect & Learn Morewww.m2videoproductions.comYouTube - @ourrvsunsetsFacebook - facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084300199057TikTok - @ourrvsunsets~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunityConnect with RVE on all your favorite socialshttps://therventrepreneur.com/connectGot questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail(NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.)Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form:https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

Sep 11, 2025 • 58min
How Poetry Saves Lives with the Typewriter Troubadour - RVE 411
Poet and van lifer Jeremy Brownlowe, aka the Typewriter Troubadour, has spent a decade creating custom poems on demand using a vintage typewriter at markets, festivals, and events nationwide. In this episode, Jeremy shares how a soul-searching road trip turned into a career, the realities of living as a mobile artist, and why he believes: Poetry Saves Lives. This a raw and inspiring conversation about freedom, creativity, and building a business around your art includes Jeremy typing an impromptu poem on the fly.Connect & Learn Moretypewritertroubadour.comIG: @typewritertroubadourFB: @TypewritertroubadourIG: @cosmichealinghighwayRESOURCESAdventures of a Tramp Printer~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunityConnect with RVE on all your favorite socialshttps://therventrepreneur.com/connectGot questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail(NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.)Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form:https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

Sep 4, 2025 • 1h 4min
RV There Yet? Building a Travel TV Show from the Road - RVE 410
Rose chats with Kevin and Patrice McCabe—longtime TV producers and the creative force behind RV There Yet? TV, a travel series on the Discovery Channel now entering its 4th season. After 25 years running their own production company, the McCabes pivoted during the pandemic to life on the road—creating a new kind of show that blends RV travel, exploration, and storytelling.Hear them share how they pitched their idea to Discovery, what it’s like to film on the move, how they manage their team while traveling, and their best tips for aspiring creators and entrepreneurs. Whether you're in media or just looking to make your business more mobile, this episode is packed with practical insight and inspiration.Connect & Learn Morehttps://www.rvthereyettv.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@RVThereYetTV https://www.facebook.com/RVthereyetTV~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunityConnect with RVE on all your favorite socialshttps://therventrepreneur.com/connectGot questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail(NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.)Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form:https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

Aug 28, 2025 • 44min
Living the Good Life on the Road with Kimberly Henrie - RVE 409
What does it really mean to live the good life from the road? Full-time RVer and wellness entrepreneur Kimberly Henrie joins Jim to share how a wildfire evacuation led her family into RV life, how she blends wellness with entrepreneurship, and why balancing purpose, passion, and flexibility is key to thriving as a digital nomad.Connect & Learn Morekimberlyhenrie.comlivingthegoodlife.usalignable.com/groups/rv-entrepreneurs~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunityConnect with RVE on all your favorite socialshttps://therventrepreneur.com/connectGot questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail(NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.)Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form:https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

Aug 21, 2025 • 56min
From PhD to Van Life CEO: The Vansmith Story - RVE 408
From pupil dilation research to designing custom campervans, Roberto's journey is anything but ordinary! On this episode of The RV Entrepreneur, hear how Roberto, co-founder of Vansmith, went from academia (yes, he has a PhD!) to the wild world of entrepreneurship, including co-founding Oru Kayak and the story behind its Shark Tank success. Then, discover the origins of Vansmith, the challenges of building a business amidst a pandemic, including overcoming a shop break-in and supply chain chaos, and the importance of investing in employees. Roberto shares his approach to creating raving fans, insights into the changing demands of the camper van market, and whether a custom build is the right choice for you. Plus, find out where he sees the industry going and the biggest mistakes he's learned from (including a Metaverse van token!).Connect & Learn More:https://thevansmith.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_vansmith/Resources:Navigating the Growth Phase on the Entrepreneurial Highway with Robert & Tosha Lackey of Bison | RVE 327https://therventrepreneur.com/rve327/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunityConnect with RVE on all your favorite socialshttps://therventrepreneur.com/connectGot questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail(NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.)Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form:https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

Aug 14, 2025 • 50min
Top 5 Legal Mistakes RV Entrepreneurs Make - RVE 407
Running your business from the road? Legal protection isn’t optional. In this episode, Jim chats with Berkley Sweetapple —founder of a digital law firm for online entrepreneurs. Berkley reveals the most common legal missteps content creators and other nomadic entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them. Learn all about LLCs and sole propietorship, copyright vs. trademark, legal contracts, website policies, and real-life horror stories that could have been prevented. If you’ve been putting legal tasks off, this is your wake-up call.Connect & Learn Morehttps://berkleysweetapplelaw.comhttps://thebusinessstudio.comIG: @berkleysweetappleIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/berkley-sweetapple/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~THE RV ENTREPRENEURhttps://therventrepreneur.com~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Join the RVE community on Facebook!https://www.facebook.com/groups/therventrepreneurcommunityConnect with RVE on all your favorite socialshttps://therventrepreneur.com/connectGot questions or comments for our hosts? Leave us a voice message! https://therventrepreneur.com/voicemail(NOTE: Audio submitted may be published on the podcast unless specifically requested otherwise.)Got a great story or tips to share with RVE Listeners? Complete our Guest Intake Form:https://therventrepreneur.com/guestform

Aug 7, 2025 • 1h 4min
Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofit on the Road - RVE 406
Rose sits down with Leeann Moore, one of the founders of Sister Corps, a nonprofit born from the RV community that mobilizes women volunteers to support disaster relief and community service efforts across the country.Leeann shares how Sister Corps began as a grassroots response to Hurricane Harvey and evolved into a mission-driven organization built on teamwork, compassion, and grit. We dive into what it takes to lead a volunteer-based nonprofit, the emotional labor behind helping families in crisis, and how the RV lifestyle uniquely equips volunteers to show up where they’re needed most. Leeann also shares how they blend the heart of a nonprofit with the strategic mind of a business, empowering women to make a tangible difference in the world.Connect & Learn Morehttps://sister-corps.org/https://facebook.com/SisterCorpsTeam/https://youtube.com/@sistercorpsRESOURCEShttps://therventrepreneur.com/talent/


