In this episode, we chat with Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts, about his fascinating journey from leading a video technology company to acquiring and growing one of our favorite RV membership programs. Our discussion explores Joel's transition from the daily grind to the freedom of RVing, the impulsive purchase of his first RV, and the subsequent adventures that led him to Harvest Hosts.
We delve into the motivations behind the acquisition of Escapees RV Club, the impact on the RV community, and Joel’s thoughts on the future of RVing. Joel also shares memorable stories from his travels, tips for making the most of a Harvest Hosts membership, and insights into the evolving landscape of RVing. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with valuable tips and exciting updates for RVers.
Episode Guest
Joel Holland is the CEO of Harvest Hosts, a membership program that connects RVers with unique overnight experiences at 5,000+ wineries, farms, breweries, museums, golf courses and other interesting destinations in the US and Canada. He is also the founder of Storyblocks, which was purchased by private equity firm Great Hill Partners in June 2020.
Joel has been named one of the "Top 25 Entrepreneurs Under 25" by BusinessWeek Magazine, "Young Entrepreneur of the Year" by the United States Small Business Administration, "Entrepreneur of the Year" for the Greater Washington DC Region by Ernst & Young, and recognized on the Inc. "30 Under 30" list.
When he isn't working, Joel is outside as much as possible with his family in Vail. He is proud to be a member of Vail Mountain Rescue, the search and rescue team for Eagle County, CO.
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- Book 2: Tales From the Open Road
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