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The Workamper Show Podcast
by Greg Gerber
The Workamper Show Podcast helps you discover how to finance your RV travel dreams – by Workamping!
Episodes
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Stephen Ayers – RV Trip Pilot app
Finding convenient places to stop while traveling in an RV can be challenging, especially when you’re driving a large motorhome or towing a trailer. Today’s guest will tell us about an app he personally designed to make it easier to find important stops. Stephen Ayers is a longtime RVer and...
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Skip and Lisa Durbin – First-time camp hosts
This week I am talking with a recently-retired couple who traded a fast-paced career transporting classic automobiles for a slower lifestyle exploring America. After years of seasonal employment, including four seasons working in Alaska, Skip and Lisa Durbin recently completed their first...
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Matt and Kiersten Buote – Workamping adds freedom
Today I will be speaking with a couple who actually met while he was RVing and she retired to join him on the road after getting married. Matt and Kiersten Buote traded conventional careers for the freedom of traveling the country in their RV. Matt started RVing in 2019 after owning a commercial...
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Hailey Warner – Workamping as a family
Today I’ll be talking with a woman who has been RVing and Workamping with her husband and three children for nearly five years. Hailey Warner got the idea to start RVing after she saw a video reminding parents they get only 18 summers with their children. She decided she wanted to make the most…
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Stacey Huck – Workamping for Pinecone Resorts
Today I am speaking with the director of operations for a small investment group that owns and manages campgrounds in Indiana and Pennsylvania. Pinecone Resorts manages Manapogo RV Campground in Orland, Ind., which is a 302-site park on a lake with a marina, boat slips and plenty of activities.…
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Liz and Mike Cress – Seeking fun and adventure
Today, I am speaking with a retired couple who have spent about 11 years Workamping as a way to explore the country while enjoying extended stays in some pretty spectacular places. Liz and Mike Cress started their Workamping adventure with a big leap. For their very first assignment, they drove...
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Donny and Tammy Benedict – Retired early to travel
Today, I am speaking with a couple who decided they didn’t want to keep waiting for “someday” to begin traveling. They have been fulltime RVing for five years. Donny Benedict spent his career in furniture retail management, while his wife, Tammy, was a teacher. They started RVing about eight…
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Susan Savage and Tad Mayfield – Life in a skoolie
Today, I’m talking with a couple who made a remarkably quick transition from a conventional life in Missouri to living and traveling full time in a converted school bus. Susan Savage worked 29 years as a social worker, while Tad Mayfield worked primarily in the printing industry. Susan had…
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Rebel and Wendy Miner – Reputation leads to jobs
This week, I will be talking with a couple who have been Workamping for several years while enjoying some rather unusual adventures. They are gold miners and rockhounds, off-grid specialists and experienced Workampers who have traveled throughout much of the United States, as well as Canada and...
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Cami Baker – Simple life with a van, motorcycle, dog
Today, I’m talking with a full-time RVer and van lifer who has spent nearly six years traveling the country as an entrepreneur and business owner before she discovered Workamping a few years ago. Cami Baker loved being a business owner, but when she discovered Workamping about three years ago…
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Jennifer Schillaci – Learn to RV and RV Roofing Solutions
Jennifer described opportunities for RV technicians and show teams with RV Roofing Solutions, along with her vision of making Learn to RV a trusted educational resource for new and experienced RVers.
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Trish Parker and Jaedyn Kelly – Express Employment Professionals/Arctic Cat
The company is recruiting Workampers for assembly and paint positions with Arctic Cat in nearby Thief River Falls, Minn, where employees help build ATVs, side-by-sides and snowmobiles.
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Sharon Flynn – Guard 1 Services
Best of all, Workamping couples earn $1,400 per week as gate guards with Guard 1 Services, but they need to work 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Brigette Patton – From idea to manager in one year
In just over a year, Brigette and her family went from first-time RV owners to living a lifestyle that allows them to work together, spend more time with their three sons and help create unforgettable camping experiences for other families.
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Doug Miller – Fleetwood RV
Functional floor plans, dedicated workspaces, reliable connectivity, comfortable outdoor living areas and features make extended stays easier and more enjoyable.
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Chris O’Connor – RVMP generators for RV use
In this episode, we learn about features like dual-fuel operation, remote starting on portable models and emergency pull-start capability on installed generators.
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Glenn Tucker – Workamping near Acadia National Park
Whether you're helping guests at the customer service counter, maintaining bicycles, driving shuttles or leading kayak tours, you'll spend your summer surrounded by the beauty of Acadia National Park and New England.
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Jessie Watters – Workamping with family in Alaska
If you've ever wondered whether Workamping could work for a family with children, Jessie offers an honest look at the rewards and challenges.
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Kristy Halvorsen – Solo, but not alone
Kristy's stories remind us that the road is about much more than just destinations. It's about the people we meet, the challenges we overcome and the personal growth that comes from stepping outside our comfort zones.
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Steven Erkman – Behind-the-scenes of camp hosting
Steven shared how years of full time travel and Workamping provided not only a place to stay and work, but also a front row seat to some truly unforgettable experiences.
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Marsha Hart – Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery
Whether assisting with fishing events, interacting with visitors or helping behind the scenes, Workampers make a meaningful contribution to the experience enjoyed by thousands of guests each year.
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Stéphane Picard – Night sky experiences
Stéphane explains why dark sky tourism is growing so quickly and how RVers are uniquely positioned to enjoy it.
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Jim Bartleman – A new life following a bad accident
Jim and his girlfriend, Caryl Kinney, live fulltime in a Class C motorhome, Workamping at campgrounds in Texas during the winter and working seasonally at a New York RV dealership during the summer.
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RB and Trish Lipker – Workamping as a family
The Lipkers adapted the lifestyle to fit their needs instead of trying to force their family into someone else’s version of Workamping.
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Stacy Maxon – Money-making opportunities with Fireside RV Rental
Stacy explains how Fireside RV Rental works, why it can be a smart way to test RV life before buying, and how Workampers can find opportunities with Fireside locations across the country.
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Alan and Kim Sneed – Combining Workamping with a remote career
Alan and Kim offered a clear and practical look at how they have built a Workamping lifestyle that fits their goals and priorities.
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Amy Savoury – Visit Nova Scotia for culture, food, wine
Workampers and RVers enjoy Nova Scotia for its easy-to-navigate layout and the opportunity to visit multiple small, family-owned wineries in a single day.
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Jessica Peacock – Workamping as W-2 employees and 1099 contractors
Jessica also opens up about an issue many Workampers face, but don’t always fully understand until it is too late. That’s the difference between 1099 contractor work and W-2 employment.
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Ross and Lara Coyer – Cabin O’ Pines, Grey Wolf Lodge
Workampers become part of a close-knit community, contribute to a long-standing family legacy and help deliver memorable vacations for guests who return year after year.
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Rick McClure – Turning career skills into adventure
Rick also showed how Workamping can open doors to future opportunities, including additional projects and new locations, all while maintaining control over your schedule and workload.
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Kim Spurlock – A new life at 65
Kym reminded us that Workamping offers freedom. It is a chance to choose how you spend your time, where you go and how you build a lifestyle that fits what you like to do.
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John Mahin – Fernan Rod and Gun Club
This is an ideal opportunity for individuals or couples who are comfortable around firearms, enjoy meeting people and appreciate outdoor recreation.
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James Curtis – Travel Resorts of America
With 13 parks across the eastern United States, plus locations in Minnesota and South Dakota, Travel Resorts of America offers a wide range of settings and job opportunities for solo Workampers, couples and families.
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Robert Charest – Friendly Beaver Campground
Robert hires for a full range of campground roles, including store and office help, maintenance and facility cleaning as well as leading various activities.
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Lelah Campo – Cozy Hills and Sky Ridge Trails
Lelah needs Workampers to help with the front desk, retail, housekeeping, maintenance, organizing activities and, at Cozy Hills, running the cafe.
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Scott Hubble – Awaken RV manufacturing
Awaken RV’s double-hull fiberglass design, with its exterior and interior shells, create multiple insulation points that can help with comfort in colder weather and hotter seasons.
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Brenda Puckett – The Queen Bee RV Symposium
The symposium is a women-led, education-focused event designed to provide hands-on training and a community for women at every stage of RV ownership.
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Kat and Dustin Ogden – Rethinking Workamping at modern campgrounds
From hosting and maintenance to guest experience coordination and even remote office support, they are rethinking what Workamping can look like in a modern campground operation.
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Katherine Skiles – Workamping leads to a happier life
Workamping isn't just about finding a job, but more about building a life that gives you room to breathe, explore and connect with people.
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Elana McManus – Workamping in your 20s
Elana’s story is a great reminder that Workamping is not just about free campsites or seasonal jobs. For her, it has been a crash course in self-reliance.
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Dave Kelly – The 2026 Tampa RV Supershow
The Tampa RV SuperShow is a great way for people to get information about the RV and Workamping lifestyle. This year's show features hands-on towing education, expanded exhibitor space and entertainment designed to keep the experience fun and family friendly.
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Luke Duquette – Behind the scenes on the new Workamper.com website
The new systems help the Workamper organization focus less on fixing technology problems and more on supporting members and improving their overall experience to find Workamping jobs that are a good fit for them.
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In Episode 362, Earl B. Hunter, Jr., with The Unity Folks, describes how to be more inviting
The Unity Folks works directly with campgrounds and outdoor businesses to provide training and Unity Blaze certification to help them create more welcoming spaces for visitors and workers alike.
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Sisters KC and Charlie Houston describe Workamping together in Episode 361
If you are curious about getting started in Workamping, figuring out boundaries when you live and work in the same place, or just want an honest and funny look at RV life from two sisters who jumped in together, you will enjoy this conversation.
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In Episode 360, Shellie Schaffer explains what led her to the Workamping lifestyle
Shellie's story is a great reminder that sometimes you do not need years of planning or approval from others to know what is right for you.
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In Episode 359, Lamont Landrum and Vicky Childers share their Workamping experiences
When the pandemic brought Lamont’s handyman business to a halt, they discovered Workamping through friends and realized it was the perfect way for him to work while they traveled.
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In Episode 358, Jim Wheeler describes Love’s Travel Stops’ new RV sites
Jim said their overnight RV sites were designed to provide RVers with a convenient option that includes electrical power, potable water, Wi-Fi and dump stations.
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In Episode 357, solo RVer and author Sam Gennawey offers great advice from 7 years of RVing
What began as a search for a more intentional future quickly became a lifestyle that allowed Sam to explore America’s most remarkable places while keeping his expenses manageable.
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Episode 356 describes a special training opportunity for Workampers at the COE Expo
This event offers Workampers a valuable chance to learn, grow and connect with people in the outdoor hospitality community.
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Episode 355 explores jobs with Yellowstone General Stores
The stores offer everything from groceries and souvenirs to camping supplies and food service. The company relies heavily on Workampers to keep those stores and restaurants running smoothly each summer.
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The Workamper Show Podcast helps you discover how to finance your RV travel dreams – by Workamping!
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The Workamper Show Podcast is created and hosted by Greg Gerber.
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