The Workamper Show Podcast

For this week’s show, we are going to dive into a topic uniquely suited for Christmas, and that’s unity. The goal is to inspire more people to engage in Workamping and outdoor recreation regardless of their backgrounds.

Today, I am joined by Earl B. Hunter Jr., the founder and president of The Unity Folks. It is an award-winning company focused on helping the outdoor and RV industries to invite and welcome people from all backgroun...

Today, I am speaking with two sisters who have been RVing and Workamping together.  They are having a great time on their adventures, and documenting it for others to enjoy as well.

KC and Charlie Houston are sisters who decided to turn a shared sense of humor and curiosity into a full time RV and Workamping lifestyle.

KC has been living full time in her travel trailer for three years. In September, Charlie packed up a three-bedroo...

Today, I am speaking with a rather new solo Workamper who followed her instincts, traded an apartment for an RV, and discovered a lifestyle that finally felt right for her.

Shellie Schaffer caught the travel bug about 10 years ago, but it became real three years ago when she realized she was miserable living in apartments and needed a change.

What started as a desire to be happier turned into a full-time RV lifestyle that she says ...

This week, I am interviewing a couple who has been RVing for nearly five years, and they have some great advice on ways people and companies can help make the RV lifestyle more inviting to all people.

Vicky Childers and Lamont Landrum have been RVing for nearly five years after deciding they wanted to build a different kind of life together.

When they first started dating, both felt the pull to travel. Vicky was already working rem...

On this week’s show, I will be talking with someone who has a solution for where to park your RV safely overnight when traveling between destinations.

I am speaking with Jim Wheeler. He is the director of RV operations for Love’s Travel Stops.

Jim oversees the nationwide rollout of Love’s fast-growing network of overnight RV sites connected to or adjacent to Love’s stores.

In this interview, Jim explains why Love’s created these si...

This week, I will be speaking with a solo RVer who has found tremendous purpose as a volunteer Workamper for seven years, while starting an online platform to share his adventures.

My guest today is Sam Gennawey, an urban planner turned full-time RVer who has been living on the road for more than seven years.

What began as a search for a more intentional future quickly became a lifestyle that allowed Sam to explore America’s most r...

This week I am speaking with two representatives from the Campground Owners Expo about a new opportunity for Workampers to get training. Attending the sessions can help improve their chances of getting a job working at a campground and have more success at those jobs.

Today I am speaking with Lori Severson and Danielle Todd from the Campground Owners Expo.

The expo is an annual gathering attended by campground owners and industry s...

Today, we’re talking about an opportunity to spend a summer working at Yellowstone National Park, which is one of the most iconic tourist destinations in America.

My guests are Kayla Clark and Linda Marquart. They recruit Workampers for Delaware North, the company that operates 11 Yellowstone General Stores throughout the park.

The stores offer everything from groceries and souvenirs to camping supplies and food service. The compan...

Today, I am privileged to interview a single father who is RVing around the country with his 12-year-old son and 10-year-old daughter. Their journeys prompted him to start a platform called RV’ing Dad Adventures on Facebook.

Brandon Bowles is the founder of RV’ing Dad Adventures. He has been traveling full-time with his two children, Wyatt and Everly, for the past six years.

His journey into RV life began when he was trying to buy ...

On today’s episode, we head to the breathtaking Catskill Mountains of upstate New York to visit the Catskill Mountains Gilboa KOA to talk to one of its owners about the many opportunities to find Workamping jobs there.

Owner Cathy Reinard purchased the campground just a few years ago and has transformed it into a scenic retreat where guests can relax beside the Schoharie Creek, surrounded by mountain views, bald eagles and plenty o...

This week we will delve into the important topic of workers compensation insurance. It can be a big help for workers injured on the job, and a tricky requirement for employers to navigate.

Today’s guest is Irene Jones. She is an insurance professional with more than 14 years of experience in the campground and hospitality industry.

Irene helped develop a national campground insurance program with Marshall and Sterling, and she has ...

This week we are going to talk about one of the most revered highways in America, Route 66, and why you should make plans to travel along America’s Highway from Chicago to Santa Monica, Calif.

Today’s guest is Jim Hinckley, one of America’s foremost historians on Route 66, and the creator of Jim Hinckley’s America travel network.

It is a multimedia project dedicated to “telling people where to go” by celebrating small-town life, vi...

Today we are going to talk about the important topic of retention and why it is critical for employers and Workampers alike.

This week, I’m joined by Jody Anderson Duquette, the owner of Workamper News. Jody has been part of the Workamper community for many years.

She has been helping employers and Workampers to build stronger relationships and create positive experiences in seasonal and part-time jobs.

In our conversation, Jody sh...

Whether you’re a weekend RVer or full-time Workamper, chances are you’ve captured thousands of photos during your travels.

But, what happens if your phone gets lost or your hard drive fails? Unfortunately, many RVers have faced that exact heartbreak, losing years of irreplaceable memories in an instant.

Today, I am speaking with someone who has an ideal solution to preserve and protect digital images.

Angela Andrieux, she is ...

Today, we’re diving into a topic that has revolutionized RV travel and how Workampers live and work, that being solar power for RVs.

My guests today are Justin Mowery and Nick Sauble, the co-founders of RV Solar Concepts, a mobile installation business based near Phoenix.

What began as a weekend hobby for these Navy veterans has grown into a thriving enterprise helping RVers enjoy more freedom and flexibility through solar energy.

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Today we are diving into the world of digital marketing with a special focus on search engine optimization, or SEO. It is one of the most powerful and cost-effective ways to get more visibility for your business, whether it is online or a traditional company.

My guest today is Alessia Silvestri, the founder and owner of Foretell Consulting, a digital marketing agency that helps small businesses grow by enhancing their online presen...

Today I will be speaking with a Workamper who is in her 70s and having the time of her life. She gets to visit places she has always wanted to see, and supports herself through a company she started.

Connie Waddell is a 75-year-old solo traveler who proves that adventure has no age limit.

Born and raised in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Connie grew up camping. But, three and a half years ago, she decided to jump into RV life ful...

Today I am talking with a father of three who, along with his wife, enjoyed RVing full-time as a family for more than six years. He has lots of advice to share.

Garrett Syfrett is a husband, father of three, video production specialist, and former full-time RV traveler.

In 2018, Garrett and his wife made the bold decision to sell their home in Washington state and hit the road with their young family in search of a more connected, ...

In today’s episode, we’re heading to the beautiful Pacific Northwest to learn about volunteer opportunities with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Oregon’s Willamette Valley Project.

I am interviewing Ranger James Blakely, who describes his recreation system and the role Workampers play in supporting its mission.

The Willamette Valley Project includes 13 dams, each creating scenic lakes surrounded by forested land, boat r...