Episodes

If you enjoy boondocking and discovering unique experiences on the road – and want to make money helping to promote a relatively new company – then you are going to love this episode of The Workamper Show. Today, I’m speaking with Rob Case, the co-founder of RV Overnights. It is a fast-growing membership platform that connects RVers with a nationwide network of small businesses offering free overnight stays. From wineries and breweries to farms, distilleries, churches, and even places offering...

In this week’s episode, I am speaking with a woman who runs a special craft brewery along the coast of Maine, and she’s looking for Workampers to help guests have a great time. Lori Mitchell is the co-owner of Boothbay Craft Brewery. It is a unique destination in the mid-coast Maine community of Boothbay. The business combines a craft brewery, tavern and a small 24-site RV resort with cabins all on one scenic property just two miles from the ocean. What started as a home brewing hobby has blo...

On this week’s episode, we meet a solo female RVer who hit the road full-time in 2019 and hasn’t looked back. She offers a lot of advice about the RV lifestyle, how to find great Workamping jobs and even her favorite travel apps. A resident of the San Francisco Bay area, Kelley Sexton was concerned about rising housing prices. That’s when she discovered RV living offered a far more affordable and flexible lifestyle than her high-priced apartment. With a background as a virtual executive assist...

On today’s episode, we meet a Texas-born couple who started RVing several years ago and opted to get training to become certified RV inspectors. Bobby Greenwell and Jessica Martin started their journey into the RV lifestyle like many others – with a desire for freedom, adventure and more quality time together. After spending nearly two years full-time RVing in a fifth wheel, they transitioned to part-time travel in a Class A motorhome. But along the way, they made some rookie mistakes that ul...

On today’s episode, I’m talking with a gentleman who works as a business coach, podcaster and author who has been living full-time in an RV since 2019. Tim Winders and his wife embraced the RV lifestyle as a way to travel without the hassle of packing and unpacking. They’ve customized their 40-foot Class A motorhome into a functional home and workspace, which allows them to work remotely from virtually anywhere. Tim shares how they live, work and explore without ever having worked what others...

If you’ve ever had a flat tire or squeaky brakes on your bicycle while camping, you know just how frustrating it can be to find a reliable bike shop nearby. Today, I am speaking with a business owner who has an ideal opportunity for Workampers to make good money by fixing bikes at campgrounds. Scott Truett is the founder of BikeRX. It is a mobile bicycle repair business designed for RVers, by an RVer. In this episode, Scott describes how BikeRX combines his lifelong passion for cycling with a ...

This week, we’re heading to the high country of central Oregon to learn about Workamping opportunities at East Lake Resort, which is located just east of La Pine, Ore. Today I get to speak with Chris Bronson, who helps manage East Lake Resort alongside his wife and father. The resort is a family-owned seasonal destination nestled inside a volcanic caldera surrounded by national forest. Chris describes what makes East Lake Resort a great place to live and work for a season. Those include paid p...

Today, we’re heading to the stunning Flathead Valley of Montana, just outside Glacier National Park, to speak with the owner of Bad Rock Bed and Breakfast Inn. For the past six seasons, Bill Evans and his wife, Roslyn, have run the traditional bed and breakfast on a working farm, complete with hay fields, chickens and soon, goats. As the fifth-largest bed and breakfast in Montana, Bad Rock offers more than cozy accommodations; it delivers unforgettable Glacier experiences and a warm, family-st...

Today, we’re talking about something every RV owner should pay close attention to—their roof. More importantly, we are going to show how Workampers can make money by helping other people take care of their RV roof, as well. Greg Kazmierczak is with EPDM Coatings. the company behind RV Roof Magic. It is a liquid butyl rubber product designed to extend the life of RV roofs by 15 to 18 years. Greg describes it as the only one-coat, no-primer-needed sealant that can withstand ponding water year-ro...

Today, I’m joined by a dynamic duo who turned a one-year RV experiment into a full-time lifestyle and a thriving business. Jill and Randy Shepard have gone from a hesitant beginning, when Randy was practically dragged into RV life, to becoming seasoned full-time RVers. Today they help campground owners streamline their operations and unlock new sources of revenue. From managing spreadsheets in the front seat of their motorhome to helping campground owners to optimize operations, Jill and Randy...

Welcome to this special edition of The Workamper Show. Today we’re participating in a truly unique event called Podcasthon 2025. This global initiative brings together podcasters from around the world. Each one of them dedicates an episode to shine a light on charitable organizations making a difference. The goal is to amplify the voices of non-profits, share their challenges and triumphs and inspire listeners to get involved. People can help with their donations, by volunteering, or simply sp...

Today, I’ll be talking to Chad and Janelle Payne. They were both working as critical care nurses when they stumbled into the world of do-it-yourself RV renovation and never looked back. What started as a pandemic project with a moss-covered, forgotten camper has since evolved into a passion for transforming RVs into beautiful, customized living spaces. Janelle, known online as “Nailgun Nelly,” has inspired thousands with her unique designs, hands-on approach, and step-by-step guidance for peop...

Today, we’re heading to Alaska to learn about an incredible Workamping opportunity not too far from the largest mountain in America. Joanne Schmidt is the owner of Denali RV Park and Motel, which is located just outside of Healy, Alaska. Situated 12 minutes from the entrance to Denali National Park, this family-friendly park is looking for Workampers to join their team for the upcoming season. In the interview, Joanne shares what makes this location so special, and she talks about the variety ...

This week, we are heading to the Pacific Northwest to speak with the founder of a large animal rescue in Oregon. Larry Boxman is the founder of On Golden Rescue. It is a remarkable sanctuary dedicated to caring for aging horses, donkeys, mules, goats and other large domestic animals. Nestled on 105 acres in the Oregon wilderness, On Golden Rescue provides these animals with a safe and loving forever home. Larry recently launched a Workamping program to bring in compassionate people who want t...

Today I am interviewing a couple from central Colorado who created a wedding venue on their family-owned ranch. They need a Workamping couple to keep the landscaping looking nice, and to prepare the reception hall and wedding barn before events. Rex and Gina Younger, are the current owners of Younger Ranch, a 111-year-old active cattle ranch located an hour south of Denver and 30 minutes north of Colorado Springs. They opened the ranch to host weddings in 2014 when their daughter opted to get ...

Today I am speaking with an entrepreneur from Rhode Island who has launched an interesting business opportunity for people who love the RV lifestyle and have a knack for problem-solving. My guest is Ron Ash, the founder of MyRVGuy. It is a growing franchise that provides mobile RV services across the country. Ron shares how he turned his passion for RVs and business into a thriving enterprise and how others can do the same. A MyRVGuy franchise is designed for RVers who are mechanically inclin...

Today I talk with a representative of a Texas company seeking Workampers to help at high school sporting events around the country. Charlie Spiegel is the director of event merchandising for Pepwear, a nationwide company that provides on-site merchandise sales at high school championship events and music competitions. Pepwear relies on Workampers to help run its traveling pop-up stores by setting up displays, handling transactions, and ensuring fans and participants can bring home memorable ke...

Today I am speaking with a resort owner in Florida who is looking for a friendly, outgoing couple capable of working independently year-round to assist motorcoach owners and part-time visitors as well. In this episode, I’m chatting with Randy Rienas, the owner of Palm Beach Motorcoach Resort in Jupiter, Fla. It is a luxurious, boutique resort with 100 RV slips nestled at the gateway to South Florida, about an hour north of Miami and not too far from the ocean. It is open year-round, but the pe...

Today I am interviewing a campground employee from Connecticut who is looking for a Workamping couple to work at a facility that caters primarily to seasonal residents. Peter Hornat is a fifth-generation worker at Laurel Lock Campground in Oakdale, Conn. Although Peter is 39 years old himself, the family-owned campground has been in business for 60 years along the shore of Gardner Lake and adjacent to Hopemead State Park. Laurel Lock Campground has 135 sites, of which 120 are occupied by seaso...

Today I am interviewing a campground owner in a very scenic part of New Hampshire who is looking for some Workampers to take care of a variety of duties this summer. Dan Grossman has owned Ames Brook Campground near Ashland, N.H., for six years. The campground itself has been in operation since the 1960s. It is located a few miles from Squam Lake, which was the setting for the movie “On Golden Pond.” The private mom-and-pop campground features about 100 campsites and four cabins situated on 3...

Photo: Workamper Charlie Parrish with Cash, his chief engineer, when “Choo-Choo Charlie” is driving the train. Today I am interviewing a man from California who discovered Workamping while talking to a Workamper while tent camping at a beach in the northern part of the state. Charlie Parrish worked as a call center manager for a health care company for many years. When COVID forced the center to close, he got in his RV and started his Workamping career many years before he intended to begin. H...

This week, I have something a little different for you. Knowing that it’s still the holiday season and many listeners are traveling or with family, I decided to try an experiment. I’m going to interview a computer regarding the pros and cons of Workamping and the RV lifestyle. There has been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence and what it means for many industries. It’s making its biggest impact on the communications industry for its ability to quickly generate written, audio and...

Today I am speaking with a man who operated a seasonal business in Michigan, then traveled full-time with his wife and four children during the winter months. The experience opened his eyes to a new way of renting RVs. Garr Russell is the founder and CEO of Fireside RV Rental. The company is based in Florida, where the family settled down after full-time RVing for many years. They got into the RV lifestyle after Garr’s wife bought him a camper for their 10th wedding anniversary. But, being pre...

Today I have a great opportunity for someone who likes to hunt, and help other people to enjoy a successful hunting experience. I’ll be talking with an employer from Texas who operates a ranch specifically catering to hunters. Bill Morgan owns South Texas Ranch. It’s a property that has been in his family for four generations. When it started, the business focused solely on cattle. Today, the 700-acre property hosts hunters from all over America who are looking to bag animals like whitetail an...