LTGL2601-Patrick Smith on RV Life, Letting Go, and Building a Business from Anywhere

Patrick Smith on RV Life, Letting Go, and Building a Business from Anywhere In this episode of Living the Good Life, I’m sitting down with my friend Patrick Smith—who’s currently parked near Mount Hood, living and working full-time from the road. And this isn’t the “race around the country and check the boxes” version of travel. Patrick has chosen a different pace. Slower. More intentional. The kind where you actually experience where you are—and leave room for life to surprise you. We talk about some of those unexpected moments…like a simple campground change in Florida that turned into snorkeling alongside a manatee and her calf. Or the hidden natural spots near San Diego that most people drive right past. And yes—there’s a raccoon-on-a-leash story from Louisiana that you just can’t make up. But this conversation goes deeper than travel. Patrick shares how he started in real estate back in 1988, and how a serious car accident in 2013 shifted everything—eventually leading him into online business, systems, and building something he could run from anywhere. We also get into the reality of RV life:learning as you go, fixing things the hard way, downsizing (more than once), and figuring out what actually matters. And of course, we talk business—because freedom still needs funding. Patrick now helps businesses get found online, streamline their operations, and use tools like AI in a way that supports the work… without replacing the human connection. Because at the end of the day, some things haven’t changed. Helping people matters.Relationships matter.And sometimes your “one job” is simply to make someone smile. ✨In this episode, we talk about:What “slow travel” really looks like in real lifeWhy he chose RV life instead of flying to destinationsThe unexpected moments that come from leaving room in your plansDownsizing and what you learn when you let go of “stuff”Funding life on the roadBuilding a mobile-friendly businessUsing AI as a tool (not a replacement)Why sales is really just helping peopleThe value of old-school relationship buildingThis one isn’t just about RV life. It’s about paying attention.Letting go of what doesn’t matter.And building a life—and a business—that actually fits who you are.______________________________________________Patrick Smith helps business owners build systems that allow their companies to run smoothly—so they can reclaim their time and create a business that supports their life.Connect with Patrick Smith:https://MeetPatrickSmith.comhttps://mybizsuite.com/https://www.facebook.com/mybizsuiteLearn AI from Patrick Smith at the Anchored with Freedom Summit - https://AnchoredinFreedomSummit.comJoin the conversation: Come hang out with us in the Living the Good Life Facebook community for:Episode previewsBonus contentGuest Q&A opportunitiesA community of people choosing to live with more intention and joyJoin the Living the Good Life FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LTGLCommunityEvery episode proudly sponsored by http://SwitchtoUSAMade.comContact Kimberly Henrie at https://livingthegoodlife.us/If this episode resonated with you, take a moment to leave a review or share it with someone who might need a little nudge toward their own version of the good life.