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Whether you are new to traveling the world one mile at a time, or you have raised a family with thousands of memories made at a campsite…this podcast is all about the people, journeys and stories that are shared.Recreational vehicles allow people the ability to travel the world, mile by mile while providing safe shelter and comfortable living quarters when destinations are reached. Willie invites you to join him on his journey with Heartland RV. Whether you are new to traveling the world one mile at a time, or you have raised a family with thousands of memories made at a campsite, this podcast is all about the people, journeys, and stories that are shared.You will hear from the following guests on the Launching Life's Journeys:Celebrities that have unique stories to share on their own journeysEntrepreneur & executives sharing their company innovations that you could see on your next journeyCurrent RV owners that can share advice, insight, and questions to help make your experience memorableVacation destination hosts, resorts, dining, and more…. inviting you to visit on your life’s journeys.“My goal of hosting this show is to share amazing stories of real people and real-life as they are traveling on their own life’s journeys. Every person has a story to share, from both professional experiences and personal.” —William Miller, Host of Launching Life's Journeys.
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How do you stop a propane leak in its tracks? Martin Niezen, the founder of GasStop, has the answer. He’s developed a propane tank gauge that can identify minor invisible gas leaks, prevent major leaks completely, and let you see whether there’s enough gas in your tank to get you through the day. Developed in the Netherlands, GasStop has undergone more than a year of rigorous testing to earn a UL safety rating and an ISO standard certification so US customers can purchase this high-quality pr...
On a trip to the Texas Hill Country, Brandy Gleason stumbled across the picture-perfect town of Fredericksburg. She and Will are joined today by McKenzie Moellering, the Communications Manager for the Fredericksburg Convention and Visitor Bureau, to talk about what makes the town so special. In this episode, they cover: ● Where to find this hidden gem that’s only an hour away from San Antonio and 90 minutes from Austin● All the lodgings available in Fredericksburg, from 13 different RV parks ...
Mike Culpepper, owner of a Landmark and avid RVer, owns Culpepper’s Smokehouse near Fort Worth, Texas – the best-kept secret for home-cooked barbeque in the region. With 15 major RV parks nearby, Mike supplies campers with brisket, chicken, pulled pork, and ribs by the pound. He sells his barbeque in vacuum-sealed packaging you can keep in the freezer, and you can reheat it right in the package in boiling water to keep the meat juicy and tender. Today, Will is talking to Mike about: ● The way...
Will’s chatting with an old friend today, Branden Elwell. As a Senior Director of OEM Sales at Impel.io, Branden helps RV dealerships sell RVs with artificial intelligence tools that respond to customers, an app that integrates RV listings with brand-supplied information and specs, and a shopping experience that gives customers all the details they need in one place. Formerly called Spin Car, Impel.io has created 360-degree tours of cars for automotive dealerships for years. Now they’re turni...
Jimi and Sandi Falin from TryNSomethingNew are on the podcast today to chat with Will about how they left their jobs as professional filmmakers and got started in their rock-and-roll RV lifestyle. With nearly a million followers on YouTube and TikTok, the Fallons have built a huge business that lets them travel full-time with their three kids and their dog, Roxy – all by doing what they’re passionate about.They’re sharing:● How they walked away from their standard lifestyle and took a leap of...
Maris Brennan is back with Will to get people excited about the upcoming 58th Annual Detroit RV and Camping Show. It’s from Wednesday, January 31st to Sunday, February 4th at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI, right off I-96. And with adjusted hours this year, this 400,000-square-foot show will be open later for anyone attending after work or in the evenings. In this episode, they’re also chatting about: ● The hundreds of RVs that will be ...
Brandy Gleason is once again joining Will Miller with special guest Shannon Carter to talk about the hidden gems of Ohio Amish Country. In her role as the Tourism Marketing Manager for the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau, Shannon spent years promoting tourism to the second-largest community of Amish people in the world, spanning a 30-mile radius across Holmes County. And as the author of the book 100 Things to Do in Amish Country Before You Die, Brandy Gleason knows the a...
With the 39th annual Florida RV SuperShow a month away, we grabbed a few minutes with Dave Kelly, the executive director of the Florida RV Trade Association. He’s giving us the inside scoop on the event, including:● The impressive number of attendees that temporarily increases Tampa’s population by 20 percent ● Things first-time attendees need to know to plan for making the most of their two-day ticket ● Why the Tampa show is the perfect place to check out RVs with zero pressure to buy● What ...
As one of the most well-connected experts in RV technical education and media, you may have heard of Chris Dougherty from Dougherty RV Consulting. Every vendor at every RV conference seems to know him – or know of him. Today, Will is talking with him about how he became the guy dealerships, RV technicians, and campers alike turn to when they need to learn how to maintain and service new RV components. Chris has been RVing since 1973 and spent 10 years living in an RV full-time. He holds multi...
Will is chatting with our frequent podcast co-host Maris Brennan today to discuss the new MARVAC Vendor Showcase this spring before the Annual Detroit RV & Camping Show in Novi, MI. The Vendor Showcase will take place on January 30, the Tuesday before the show opens, and will give campground owners the resources they need to make the 2024 camping season a success. In this episode, Maris and Will also discuss: ● Why Will is so excited about growing...
When Will met Lesa McDermott at the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House, he knew he wanted to interview her about her work at Girl Camper. As the VP of Operations and Contributing Editor, Lesa has helped Girl Camper become one of the US's largest women’s outdoor adventure groups. Girl Camper’s mission is to help women explore the great outdoors by pairing them with like-minded friends, and they have chapters across 30+ states and more than 500,000 followers on social media. They hold 300-400 events ...
Will Miller and Maris Brennan from MARVAC are joining forces again today to interview Jacob Brown of the Otsego Lake County Park in Otsego County, Michigan. It’s the first county-owned campground we’ve featured, nestled in northern (lower) Michigan, near Gaylord and Johannesburg, and within an easy drive to the Mackinac Bridge. The waterfront campground features 80 RV-friendly sites with either 50- or 30-amp electric hookups and has fill and dump stations available. There are also four onsite...
Our guest today is Justin Richards from Alice Springs RV Park in Ionia, Michigan. He’s chatting with Will Miller and Maris Brennan from MARVAC about this 178-acre property located in the center of Michigan, between Grand Rapids and Lansing and on the way up to the Mackinac Bridge. Although they currently have 128 RV pads with full hookups, Alice Springs has plans to expand to 400 sites, cabins, yurts, tree houses, and tent accommodations over the next few years. They’ve even hired an event co...
If you’re in Ohio, you’ll love this episode. Will sat down with Brandy Gleason from Gleason Family Adventure and Adria Bergeron, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) to discuss some of Ohio's best campgrounds. The MWCD is a nearly 100-year-old organization that focuses on conservation, flood reduction, and recreation within an 8,000 sq. mi. area of Ohio – which covers about 20% of the state. Just before 2020, they invested $200 milli...
Do you read Woodall’s Campground Magazine? Founded in the 1930s, they’re coming up on 100 years of providing campground news to outdoor enthusiasts across the country. Today, we’re talking with Ben Quiggle, Editor of Woodall’s, about the publication that has nearly 15,000 subscribers – with more signing up every day. In this episode, Will and Ben discuss: ● What kinds of content Woodall’s covers in both their monthly print and digital editions, as well as ...
From Dexter Axle, we’re joined today by Mark Nave, Product Manager, and Kary Royer, Midwest Director of Sales. As the largest axle manufacturer in the world, Dexter products are found not only in almost all RVs on the road today, but in tons of other towables as well. Will chats with them about the history of the company, founded as a family business in 1960, as well as: ● How they manage to operate “like family” even with 3,800+ employees worldwide● ...
Want a Smoke-Free Campfire? Solo Stove to the Rescue.Ryan Powell joins our podcast today, talking about Solo Stoves – a piece of equipment beloved by millions of campers. As the Head of Dealer Sales, he’s in charge of selling retailers the smokeless wood-burning fire pits, camping stoves, and fire pit accessories that have made the brand famous. Founded in 2010 with a Kickstarter campaign for a single product, they’ve grown into a beloved company with dozens of products that offer just about ...
Introducing A New TV Channel Just For RV CampersWill sat down with Dan Dominski, Vice President of Content, Programming and Sponsorships at Cannella Media to chat about the all-new RVTV – a TV channel dedicated to covering RV-related topics. The channel will launch with 15 hours a day of programming from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. everyday, and you can watch through your cable provider, Roku, or Amazon Fire TV. In this episode, they talk about: ● What kinds of content RVT...
America's Largest RV Show Is One of the Best RV Events Every YearWith America’s Largest RV show in Hershey, PA coming up fast, Will sat down with Heather Leach to chat about the show. Heather is the executive director of the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA), the organization that hosts and organizes the show, which will be held September 13-17, 2023. The show is ADA-accessible and offers many nearby accommodations for attendees at campsites, hotels, and more. In...
Building a New Life On The Road With Beth And CourtOn today’s podcast, Will met up with Beth and Court, a millennial couple traveling the US in their RV and making content about it in the process. They discuss how they embraced a nomadic lifestyle, and why they share the good, the bad, and the ugly of learning how to RV full-time. They also cover in this episode: ● How a wedding was the catalyst for learning how to RV and hitting the road● ...
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