The Workamper Show Podcast

The Workamper Show Podcast

The Workamper Show helps people see opportunities to support a full-time RV travel lifestyle

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October 17, 2023 48 mins
Often, the need for driver training is hampered by a misguided that belief people should know how to handle an RV because they have been driving for years. But, there is a big difference in the dynamics involved in driving a vehicle with a long wheel base compared to even the largest SUV.
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With 60 RV sites and 24 cabins as well as 50 tent sites, that means the campground attracts a variety of guests who like being outdoors; however, the business discovered a niche in serving groups. They could be RV rallies, family reunions, weddings or just a bunch of friends who decide to spend time together.
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There are so many tools available on AdventureGenie that it will make travel planning easy and fun rather than a chore that can take hours, if not days, to complete.
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The facility consists of five cabins and several guest rooms in the main lodge. About 110 guests booked reservations this year, and Michael hopes to double that in 2024.
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Ideally, Christopher is looking for a couple who is friendly, sociable and loves dealing with people to provide genuine, old-fashioned southern hospitality.
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The McCoys retired a bit earlier than they had expected. However, Tina discovered the Workamper website and saw there were a lot of jobs available for people who still wanted to or needed to work.
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Next year, Storyland will have 20 RV sites available for Workampers. The park hires solos, couples and families with teenagers. Help is needed at the front gate, with maintenance, housekeeping, groundskeeping, rides and attractions, as well as food and beverage.
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Brenda has a knack for explaining complex issues in a way that makes it easy to understand. That applies to anything pertaining to the RV itself as well as running a profitable business from an RV.
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Preparing taxes is a professional-type job performed either in Jackson Hewitt offices or at satellite locations, such as Walmart kiosks.
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As an AmeriCorps volunteer, Peggie has worked at a library where she developed literacy kits for preschoolers. Another job had her training teachers at a university. She helped develop hands-on activities for teachers to use in their classrooms.
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Richard’s story about Grandpa’s S’Mores Mobile. I thought it was a delightful way for a grandparent to chronicle all his adventures in a way that his grandkids could understand and appreciate.
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Lynne said it’s an ideal job for people who love dogs or own dogs and are looking for beautiful places to walk their dogs.
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A former full-time RVer, Heather understands the Workamping lifestyle, which gives her unique insight into special deductions and tax challenges RVers face.
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Trixie knew nothing about RVs or how they work, but forged ahead in creating a new life focused on travel as well as meeting and serving people.
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Jack said he likes the RVing and Workamping lifestyle for the freedom it provides, and he seems to have more freedom than many other Workampers I’ve interviewed.
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A bear encounter and some work challenges made VaRonica Jackson's first Workamping job memorable. But, she's living her dream and looking forward to more experiences.
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They spent 10 years planning for the trip, but the day they sold their house in California and moved into their rig coincided with the time COVID shut everything down, including campgrounds.
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Geoff Baker supports his lifestyle by helping people make informed decisions about buying RVs, and he also helps people learn how to drive RVs once they make a purchase.
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Because Bill does not often help with the jobs, Jennifer is basically a solo Workamper traveling as a couple, and it’s sometimes more difficult to find those positions.
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Some people still aren’t familiar with all the benefits of membership available to the two primary groups involved with the Workamper organization, those being employers and Workampers.
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