Imagine running a business while homeschooling four kids from the road and doing it all from an RV. That was my life for five years. But that challenge became the foundation for something entirely new: Fireside RV Rental, a franchise-driven RV rental management company built around the belief that unused assets can become income engines.In this episode, we dive into:The origin story: how a Craigslist listing for our own RV led to founding Fireside RV Rental, connecting RV owners with renters while handling logistics, insurance, cleaning, delivery, and more. Fireside RV RentalThe Workamper Show PodcastFireside RV Rental FranchiseHow the model scales: today Fireside supports 40–50+ U.S. locations, with franchisees managing local territory rights across a 10-mile radius. Unique programs and innovations: e.g.,
The Principal Paydown Program (P3) allows RV owners upside down on their loans to rent their RV and use earnings to pay down principal Fireside RV Rental Lessons in grit, systems thinking, and faith-driven leadership learned while navigating bankruptcy, homeschooling, multi-state business expansion, and the ever-shifting unpredictability of life. If you're a founder building in the “messy middle,” or exploring nontraditional business models and franchise paths, this story has lessons you’ll relate to. I’d love the chance to bring these insights — from full-time RV life to franchising — to your listeners.➭ If you found this video valuable, give it a like.➭ If you know someone who needs to see it, share it.➭ Leave a comment below with your thoughts.➭ Add it to a playlist if you want to watch it later.
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