Riches In The Hitches: An RV Park Investment Podcast

Riches In The Hitches: An RV Park Investment Podcast
Podcast Description
Riches in the Hitches: An RV Park Investment Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the RV park industry, where park owners and other industry professionals share their unique journeys, challenges, and triumphs. From transforming raw land into a thriving campground to navigating the ups and downs of managing guests, this podcast uncovers the untold stories of the people who make RV life possible.
Whether you’re a park owner looking for insights, an RVer curious about life on the other side of the check-in desk, or just someone who loves hearing entrepreneurial stories, Riches in the Hitches offers inspiring interviews, expert advice, and a peek into the heart of the outdoor hospitality industry.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast focuses on the RV park investment industry with themes including park ownership, community engagement, and entrepreneurial insights. Example episodes explore topics such as transforming run-down parks, financing strategies, and innovative developments like container homes and family-oriented environments.

Riches in the Hitches: An RV Park Investment Podcast takes you behind the scenes of the RV park industry, where park owners and other industry professionals share their unique journeys, challenges, and triumphs. From transforming raw land into a thriving campground to navigating the ups and downs of managing guests, this podcast uncovers the untold stories of the people who make RV life possible.
Whether you’re a park owner looking for insights, an RVer curious about life on the other side of the check-in desk, or just someone who loves hearing entrepreneurial stories, Riches in the Hitches offers inspiring interviews, expert advice, and a peek into the heart of the outdoor hospitality industry.

In this episode of Riches and Hitches, host Robert Preston interviews Erika Bates, a new RV park owner, about her journey into the RV park industry. They discuss the unique features of her park, the creative financing strategies used to acquire it, and the plans for expansion.
Inez Spring Riverfront RV Resort Website
Inez Spring Riverfront RV Resort Facebook Page
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
02:59 Erika’s Journey into RV Park Ownership
06:08 Finding and Negotiating the Deal
09:10 Expansion Plans and Unique Features of the Park
11:56 Revenue Streams and Financial Structure
15:00 Creative Financing Strategies
17:48 Projected Returns and Market Analysis
20:59 Mindset and Learning in the RV Park Space
26:05 Expansion and Revenue Optimization
28:03 Management Strategies and Stabilizing Assets
29:28 Living the RV Lifestyle
32:25 Understanding Demographics and Market Trends
33:00 Targeting Millennial Families
37:30 Strategic Growth and Future Plans
41:07 Challenges in Management and Capital Raising
46:30 Risk and Reward in Entrepreneurship
49:24 Staying Connected and Giving Back
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