In this episode of the RV Rental Secrets Podcast, Stacy Maxon and Garr Russell dive into the power of imagination and how it impacts both life and business. Fresh from the Hershey RV Show, Stacy shares the excitement of connecting with new franchisees and witnessing how vision and faith fuel their entrepreneurial journeys. Together, she and Garr unpack the idea that imagination isn’t just for kids—it’s something we use daily, whether we realize it or not. They highlight how imagination often defaults to fear and negativity, but with intention, it can be trained to create hope, vision, and solutions that move us forward. Drawing on biblical principles, practical business examples, and personal experiences, they encourage listeners to shift from “what if it fails?” to “what if it succeeds?” and to see how this mindset shift opens the door to new opportunities and resources. The conversation also touches on the importance of partnerships, complementary skillsets, and surrounding yourself with a supportive community. With practical takeaways like focusing on daily wins, journaling, and reframing challenges, this episode reminds listeners that imagination is the starting point for growth—in business, family, and faith.

In this episode of the RV Rental Secrets Podcast, Garr Russell, Stacy Maxon, and special guest Ben Kiser dive into the reality of what it takes to build and sustain an RV rental business.

Too often, new owners jump in thinking they’re just offsetting payments—but the truth is, the moment you rent out your RV, you’re running a business. That means learning to deal with renters, managing repairs, hiring drivers and cleaners, keeping books, and most importantly—doing the work.

Ben shares his streamlined process at his Gulf Shores location, from booking through Fireside Plus to managing his bullpen of drivers and cleaners. Stacy and Garr pull back the curtain on their early struggles, hard lessons, and how pressing into the “pain” ultimately created systems and freedom down the road.

💡 Key Topics Covered:

• Why the first year of business is about “doing the work”

• How Ben simplified his day-to-day rental process

• The importance of knowing your why and pushing through discouragement

• Practical tips for finding drivers and cleaners through networking

• When to outsource and pay more to gain back your time

• How to turn hard moments into systems that free you up long-term

📌 Quote to Remember:

“In all labor there is profit.” — Proverbs 14:23

Whether you’re just starting out or scaling your fleet, this episode will inspire you to embrace the grind, stay focused on your why, and build a business that gives you freedom and fulfillment.

In this episode of RV Rental Secrets, co-hosts Garr Russell and Stacy Maxon talk about how the seasonal shift from summer camping to back-to-school is the perfect time to reassess your RV rental business.

They share updates from their own homeschooling routines, including Gar’s family working at their newly purchased diner and Stacy’s search for new curriculum for her high schooler. Then they dive into actionable strategies to help RV rental owners prepare for the next season:

• Price Check: Why now is the time to evaluate your nightly rates, delivery fees, and event pricing to ensure you’re covering wear, tear, and your valuable time.

• Event Strategy: How to maximize revenue during high-demand events, from raising rates to adding event fees—and making sure you’re compensated for delivery delays and extra effort.

• Inventory Expansion Hack: A behind-the-scenes Fireside tip on leveraging other owners’ RVs for big events without buying depreciating assets.

• Booking Trends: Using past booking data to decide whether to focus on high-performing campgrounds or diversify your delivery locations.

• Proactive Planning: Setting 7-night minimums for peak summer weeks, preloading event pricing, and locking in additional inventory now for next year.

Garr and Stacy also pull back the curtain on their own marketing review process, explaining how they track ad spend, KPIs, and conversion metrics—and how this podcast plays a role in educating and attracting future franchisees.

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