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PODCAST

MC Fireside Chats, an Outdoor Hospitality Podcast

Modern Campground LLC

Join Brian Searl as we discuss important topics and recent news from the outdoor hospitality industry. Our weekly episodes will feature guests ranging from campground owners to companies that provide products/services, and much more.

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All Episodes

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MC Fireside Chats - March 22nd, 2023

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2023/03/22

In this week's episode of MC Fireside Chats, hosts Brian Searl and Cara Csizmadia are joined by industry experts Eleanore Hamm, President at RVDA of Canada, Susan Carpenter from the RV Women's Alliance, and special guests Bob Zagami and John DiPietro from NERVDA to discuss the latest news, trends, and commentary from the Outdoor Hospitality Industry, with a focus on the RV industry.The conversation began with Zagami and DiPietro sharing their experiences in RVing in New England and discussing their

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MC Fireside Chats - March 15th, 2023

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2023/03/16

On the March 15th edition of MC Fireside Chats, a panel of industry experts convened to share their experiences and insights.The episode, sponsored by Firefly Reservations, featured recurring guests Joe Duemig of App My Community and Scott Knepp of IVEE Group, alongside special guests Thomas Bales and Jake Schmitz, co-founders of Lagos Collective and owners of Swan Lake Resort & Campground.Host Brian Searl led the discussion with Tom and Jake from Lagos Collective, a group of five young

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MC Fireside Chats - March 8th, 2023

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2023/03/08

Welcome to MC Fireside Chats, a weekly show brought to you by Modern Campground, featuring guests from the outdoor hospitality industry. This episode is sponsored by Horizon Outdoor Hospitality.In this week’s glamping episode, we are joined by Ruben Martinez, Founder of Glamping Hub and the American Glamping Association, and Zach Stoltenberg, Glamping and RV Resort Design Leader, as well as two special guests - Alessandro van de Loo, board member of Vacanze col Coure, and Jim Haughton, general

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55:49

MC Fireside Chats - March 1st, 2023

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2023/03/01

In the March 1st edition of MC Fireside Chats, Host Brian Searl, along with a panel of experts, discussed the use of artificial intelligence in different industries and third-party services to help campground owners with other facets of their operations, like marketing.The panel that joined the discussion included Christine Taylor of Towne Law Firm, Founder & CEO of CampgroundViews.com Mark Koep, Mike Harrison from CRR Lifestyle, and RV Industry Consultant Sandy Ellingson.Taylor discussed using

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MC Fireside Chats - February 15th, 2023

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2023/02/15

The week’s edition of MC Fireside Chats centered on the recent happenings in the RV and camping industries. Host Brian Searl was joined by recurring guests Mike Harrison from CRR Lifestyle and Joe Duemig of App My Community, as well as special guests New Jersey Campground Owners and Outdoor Lodging Association Executive Director Joann Delvescio and Harvest Host CEO Joel Holland.The group opened the discussion around the Mid-Atlantic Conference for Campground Owners, an opportunity to for networking

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56:32

MC Fireside Chats - February 8th, 2023

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2023/02/08

With the glamping industry’s continued growth, leaders shared their insights on the current state of glamping and the challenges faced in this week’s episode of MC Fireside Chats.Glamping has been growing in popularity in recent years and has undergone a significant transformation in the UK. The industry is a diverse and flexible alternative form of accommodation, providing a unique experience for guests and the opportunity for landowners to diversify their land.Kate Morel, Founder & Creative

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58:38

MC Fireside Chats - February 1st, 2023

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2023/02/01

In this week’s episode of MC Fireside Chats, sponsored by Fireside Accounting, Host Brian Searl, along with a panel of experts, discusses the future of the campground industry and the impact of technology on it.The panel to discuss the latest trends and developments in the industry are RV Industry Consultant Sandy Ellingson, Campspot Software Vice President of Business Development Casey Cochran, Horizon Outdoor Hospitality CEO & Owner Scott Foos, and CampgroundViews.com Founder & CEO Mark

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MC Fireside Chats - January 25th, 2023

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2023/01/25

This week’s episode of MC Fireside Chats has never been more special as hosts Brian Searl and Cara Czismadia announce the newest segment of the show, Campvantage, a five-minute segment that showcases AI technology that can help the RV, camping, and outdoor recreation industries move forward.We were joined by a panel of experts from the RV industry, such as Phil Ingrassia, President at RVDA; Eleanore Hamm, President at RVDA of Canada; Shane Devenish, Executive Director at CRVA, and Susan Carpenter,

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MC Fireside Chats - January 18th, 2023

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2023/01/18

In this week’s episode of MC Fireside Chats, show hosts Brian Searl and Cara Csizmadia discussed the possible opportunities and challenges that AI usage may bring to the campground and RV industry.Joining them for this discussion are recurring guest Papoose Pond Co-Owner Duncan Winship and special guest Outdoor Venture Partners Managing Partner Andrew Garcia.The group discussed various topics, such as the effects of using AI for customer service, enforcing campground rules, increasing bookings, and

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MC Fireside Chats - January 11th, 2023

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2023/01/11

In this episode of MC Fireside Chats, glamping industry experts discussed some of the operational and logistical aspects and challenges in the glamping space and how to create a unique space that offers a unique experience to guests.Sara Gladstone, the founder and managing director of Glamping Innovations, talked about the UK’s glamping industry, its significant growth over the years, and how glamping businesses in the UK continue to innovate amid the ever growing market.As we dive into this

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MC Fireside Chats - January 4th, 2023

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2023/01/04

In this episode of MC Fireside Chats, outdoor hospitality experts discussed various trends and provided insights regarding the sector.The discussion kicked off on how businesses can prepare for and come back from a long break like the recently concluded holiday break and how culture can define a company for its employees.One way to reward staff for their contributions is to give them a break they deserve. The group noted that executives chose their work when they started the business and, therefore,

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MC Fireside Chats - December 21st, 2022

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2022/12/21

This year has been a rollercoaster ride for the outdoor hospitality, outdoor recreation, RV, glamping, and campground industries. While the sectors had their fair share of struggles, they also celebrated victories and accomplishments. In this year-ender episode of MC Fireside Chats, we brought back industry experts to look back and discuss learning points from this year. Industry experts Connor Schwab, Scott Knepp, Jeff Hoffman, Phil Ingrassia, Curtis Hemmeler, Rich Schnippel, and Mike Harrison

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MC Fireside Chats - December 14th, 2022

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2022/12/14

In this week’s episode of MC Fireside Chats hosted by Connor Schwab, glamping industry experts discussed how owners could utilize their properties to provide a unique experience to guests.We are joined by Boris Ryabov of Essential Steam; Ruben Martinez, the founder of Glamping Hub and the American Glamping Association; glamping and RV resort Design Leader Zach Stoltenberg; and John and Nancy Corcoran, the owners of Whispering Springs Wilderness Retreat.As the glamping industry becomes more

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MC Fireside Chats - December 7th, 2022

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2022/12/07

In this week’s episode of MC Fireside Chats, we welcome Jenna Celmer from Basecamp as a special guest host.Over the years, the RV, campground, and outdoor hospitality industries have seen significant growth. From primitive sites with no cell reception to reserving sites over the phone, campers can now experience the great outdoors by booking online to different accommodations based on their needs and preferences.Guest experts from the industry talked about experiential hospitality and the work

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MC Fireside Chats - November 30th, 2022

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2022/11/30

In this special episode of MC Fireside Chats, glamping and camping industry experts from all over the world joined us to talk about the challenges they faced in developing their businesses and how they overcame them.This week’s special guests are Olja Nicholl, owner of Serbia’s first-ever glamping resort, Stephanie Bias of Camp Aramoni in Illinois, Italian Architectural Design Manager Giacomo Sanna, and Valentina Kožarić from Croatia.Nicholl shared how they started Lala Vineyard Glamping Resort,

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MC Fireside Chats - November 23rd, 2022

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2022/11/23

In this week’s Thanksgiving edition of MC Fireside Chats (MCFC), RV experts and enthusiasts discussed the recent events held to help people in the RV industry learn more about growing their respective businesses, and they also looked back to how much the industry has grown this year.In this episode, MCFC Host Brian Searl is joined by RV Dealers Association President Phil Ingrassia and RV Women’s Alliance President Susan Carpenter, as well as special guests, Andy and Peggy Staver, the couple from Our

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MC Fireside Chats - November 16th, 2022

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2022/11/16

This week on MC Fireside Chats, this special edition of the show takes place at this year’s KOA Convention & Expo! Podcast host, Brian Searl, is joined by KOA campground owners around the country. KOA President & CEO Toby O’Rourke, Brigham City KOA’s James Settlemire, KCN Campgrounds’ Nate Thompson, Sandusky/Bayshore KOA’s Jeff Hoffman, and Raton, New Mexico KOA’s Grant Robertson joined today’s show, discussing KOA’s and the camping industry’s direction in the future.The show kicked off with

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MC Fireside Chats - November 9th, 2022

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2022/11/09

This week on MC Fireside Chats, glamping experts joined another discussion on topics surrounding the glamping industry. Recurring guests Ruben Martinez, the founder of Glamping Hub and the American Glamping Association, and Irene Wood of Fields of Michigan joined today’s show.They are also joined by new recurring members of the show, Zach Stoltenberg, the Glamping & RV Resort Design Leader at Clockwork, as well as Connor Schwab, the Vice President of Outdoor Hospitality at Sage Outdoor

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MC Fireside Chats - November 2nd, 2022

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2022/11/02

In this episode of MC Fireside Chats, outdoor hospitality experts discussed various trends and provided insights regarding the sector.In terms of how the season went, Casey Cochran, Vice President of Business Development at Campspot Software, said that for the overall numbers, from the reservation standpoint, they had seen less reservation and occupancy compared to 2021.Cochran, however, noted that from a revenue standpoint, the season saw a success.People are willing to spend for an experience

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MC Fireside Chats - October 19th, 2022

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2022/10/19

In this week’s episode of MC Fireside Chats, campground industry experts talked about electric vehicles (EV), EV charging systems, infra, and how parks and campgrounds can future-proof their businesses.Amir Harpaz of Torrey Trails RV & Golf Resort, who’s working in the industry as a developer of RV parks and campgrounds, shared that 210 of its 368 properties are EV-enabled.Harpaz highlighted that the right infrastructure on the ground pays well for a good EV system. He said EV charging systems

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