The Workamper Show Podcast

The Workamper Show Podcast

The Workamper Show Podcast helps you discover how to finance your RV travel dreams – by Workamping!

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June 8, 2026 28 mins

Today I am joined by a Workamper who served as a camp host for many years, and wrote a book about his experiences.

Many people dream about Workamping, but few get to see what really happens behind the scenes. Today’s guest, Steven Erkman, pulls back the curtain in a fun and entertaining way through his book titled, “Not The Brochure.”

Steven and his girlfriend have spent years traveling full time across the United States and ...

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Today I am speaking with a woman from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service about volunteering at a fish hatchery in Kentucky.

Marsha Hart is from Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery in Jamestown, Ky.

The hatchery raises nearly a million trout each year and serves as a popular attraction for campers, anglers, school groups and families.

Marsha explains how Workampers help operate the visitor center, assist guests, care for educational a...

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In today’s episode, I’m visiting with the founder of Cliff Valley Astronomy and Canada’s only astro-tourism consultant.

Stéphane Picard is helping travelers rediscover something many of us have lost in modern life, which is a true connection to the night sky.

If you’ve ever parked your RV far from city lights and looked up in amazement at the stars overhead, you’re going to love this conversation.

Stéphane explains why dark sky tou...

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Today I am speaking with an RVer who redesigned his entire life after a brutal fall required him to learn to  walk, write, speak and even swallow all over again. But, it opened the door for him to become a Workamper for a family-owned RV dealership working as a service advisor.

Jim Bartleman thought he had life figured out. He was working as a service advisor in the automotive industry, planning for the future and preparing to even...

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This week, I will be speaking with a couple who traded in a traditional lifestyle in Tennessee for life on the road and never looked back.

RB and Trish Lipker have been Workamping across the country since 2023. They have accepted jobs in Florida, Pennsylvania, Texas, Nebraska and now Northern California.

For nearly two years, they have been working at Costanoa, which is an RV park and resort along the California coast.

RB and Trish...

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Today, I get to interview a woman who is a member of the Fireside RV Rental team to talk about how the company can help people considering the RV lifestyle, as well as assist Workampers in making money.

Stacy Maxon is the chief development officer at Fireside RV Rental, a company that helps RV owners earn income by renting out their units.

The firm also gives people contemplating the RV lifestyle a chance to experience it first wit...

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This week, I am speaking with a couple who made the leap into full-time RV living after raising their family and deciding it was time for a new chapter.

Alan Sneed spent 30 years in the Department of Defense and the military, while his wife, Kim, built a career in school district communications and now works remotely in the architectural field.

In this conversation, Alan and Kim share how they transitioned into Workamping about a y...

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Today I am speaking with a wine expert from Nova Scotia who has some great insight on places to visit and how wine can make your journey even more enjoyable.

Amy Savoury is a certified sommelier who shares how this coastal Canadian province has quietly become one of the most unique wine regions in North America.

She explains the fascinating history of wine in Nova Scotia, dating back to the early 1600s, and how today’s growers have...

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Today, I am speaking with a Workamper who makes a living through traditional Workamping jobs as well as by installing RV roof protection products. She also offers a warning about the difference between W-2 income and 1099 independent contractors.

Jessica Peacock is a full-time RVer who has spent the past three years traveling across 21 states while combining Workamping with independent contract work in the RV industry.

Jessica shar...

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If you’ve ever dreamed about spending a summer in the northwoods of Minnesota, surrounded by towering pines, crystal clear lakes with incredible fishing, today’s episode is for you.

I’m visiting with Ross and Lara Coyer, owners of Cabin O’ Pines Resort on Pelican Lake, located just 60 miles from the Canadian border.

This is a multi-generational, family-run resort with roots dating back to 1906. Today it has grown into a beautiful d...

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Today, I will be speaking with a lifelong carpenter who found a way to combine his special skills with adventure to create a completely new lifestyle.

Rick McClure discovered Workamping in a way that couldn’t have been more unexpected.

After retiring, Rick came across a post about a cabin-building opportunity just outside Glacier National Park.

He responded quickly, which led to a phone call and, within minutes, he had secured a po...

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March 24, 2026 16 mins

Today I am speaking with a woman who has been Workamping for one employer for many years, but decided she would like to spread her wings to a different part of the country.

Workamper Kim Spurlock is embracing a new chapter in life a few months before she turns 65.

A few years ago, she transitioned from a career in nursing into the Workamping lifestyle. She describes how that leap opened the door to new experiences she wasn’t expect...

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March 17, 2026 21 mins

If you have ever dreamed of Workamping in a beautiful outdoor setting with mountains, lakes and unlimited recreation nearby, today’s episode might be exactly what you are looking for.

Today, I am talking with John Mahin, with the Fernan Rod and Gun Club in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. It is a nonprofit shooting range located just minutes from the downtown district, but surrounded by nature.

This opportunity is a little different from many...

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Today, I am interviewing the operations manager for a large network of RV resorts about Workamping opportunities available in many states. If you are looking for a Workamping opportunity with variety, flexibility and room to grow, this episode will be worth your time.

My guest today is James Curtis, with Travel Resorts of America. It is a company with 13 locations stretching from Florida to South Dakota.

James explains how the comp...

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Today, I’m talking with the manager of a family campground in New Hampshire about Workamping opportunities available this summer.

Robert Charest is the manager of Friendly Beaver Campground in New Boston, N.H.

Friendly Beaver is a family-owned, family-focused campground that has been in Robert’s family for more than 45 years.

In fact, Robert actually grew up there, then stepped away into the tech world for a while before returning ...

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Today, I am speaking with a woman who owns two campgrounds in Connecticut and is looking for Workampers this summer.

Lelah Campo owns Cozy Hills Campground in Bantam, Conn. She and her team also built a second park from scratch nearby called Sky Ridge Trails in Torrington. The two campgrounds are about seven miles apart, and both rely on Workampers as a key part of their success.

She needs Workampers to help with front desk, retail...

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February 17, 2026 24 mins

Today, I am speaking with the founder of a rather unique RV manufacturer which specializes in creating double-hulled fiberglass travel trailers.

Scott Hubble, is the CEO of Awaken RV in Apple Creek, Ohio. He started the company as the result of what he called a midlife thought.

He reached a point where he realized he was not having as much fun as he used to, and Scott wanted to build something around a community-driven RV niche.

Th...

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Today I am speaking with a woman who has become a trusted teacher of RV inspectors. Next month she is hosting a symposium in Oklahoma just for women.

Brenda Puckett is the founder of Queen Bee RV. Her business is focused on helping women to gain confidence, skills and peace-of-mind in the RV lifestyle.

Brenda is a certified RV inspector and instructor with the National RV Training Academy. She has spent years working directly with ...

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Today I am speaking with a couple who has two RV parks in Missouri and is opening a third in Oklahoma this year. They are looking for Workampers to work at their parks and even remotely.

Kat and Dustin Ogden are the founders of OI Parks, a growing family-owned campground network based in the Midwest.

They entered the campground business after traveling full time with their family and falling in love with the campground lifestyle an...

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Today, I am speaking with a former property manager from South Carolina who decided life was too short to spend it working 24/7. So she and her husband sold everything, bought a travel trailer and hit the road in search of a slower, more fulfilling life.

Katherine Skiles dove into the Workamping lifestyle and has held a wide variety of roles in places like Arizona, California, Michigan, the Outer Banks and Texas.

She managed RV par...

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