In this episode of RV Rental Secrets, co-hosts Garr Russell and Stacy Maxon talk about how the seasonal shift from summer camping to back-to-school is the perfect time to reassess your RV rental business.

They share updates from their own homeschooling routines, including Gar’s family working at their newly purchased diner and Stacy’s search for new curriculum for her high schooler. Then they dive into actionable strategies to help RV rental owners prepare for the next season:

• Price Check: Why now is the time to evaluate your nightly rates, delivery fees, and event pricing to ensure you’re covering wear, tear, and your valuable time.

• Event Strategy: How to maximize revenue during high-demand events, from raising rates to adding event fees—and making sure you’re compensated for delivery delays and extra effort.

• Inventory Expansion Hack: A behind-the-scenes Fireside tip on leveraging other owners’ RVs for big events without buying depreciating assets.

• Booking Trends: Using past booking data to decide whether to focus on high-performing campgrounds or diversify your delivery locations.

• Proactive Planning: Setting 7-night minimums for peak summer weeks, preloading event pricing, and locking in additional inventory now for next year.

Garr and Stacy also pull back the curtain on their own marketing review process, explaining how they track ad spend, KPIs, and conversion metrics—and how this podcast plays a role in educating and attracting future franchisees.

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In this episode of RV Rental Secrets, co-hosts Garr Russell and Stacy Maxon dive into a powerful phrase coined during a Fireside Franchise Chat: “Hard times equal hard lines.”

They explore how difficult moments in business—whether it’s dealing with disgruntled renters, unexpected breakdowns, or last-minute bookings—can actually become catalysts for creating strong systems and boundaries that protect your time, energy, and sanity.

• Why pain is the ultimate motivator for change (Tony Robbins-style!)

• Creating SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to remove emotion from decisions

• How to set clear refund policies and renter communication protocols

• Using boundaries like “closed on Sundays” to avoid burnout

• Charging convenience fees for last-minute bookings

• Why minimum night stays can make your business more profitable and less stressful

• The power of automation and AI tools like ChatGPT to build your SOPs quickly

• Real-life examples from Garr & Stacy’s own RV rental journeys

When hard situations arise in your business, don’t just survive them—learn from them. Let the frustration you feel in the moment become the foundation for a new policy or system that prevents future stress. Hard times can shape better businesses—if we let them.

“Worrying about something not working robs you of the energy you need to actually make it work.”

In this episode of RV Rental Secrets, your hosts Garr and Stacy dig into one of the most important, yet often overlooked, keys to long-term success: taking the emotions out of business.

We kick things off by chatting about habits vs. routines and why creating healthy habits can keep you grounded as an entrepreneur. We also share how staying active and caring for your mind and body can bring clarity and energy into your business decisions.

Then, we dive into lessons from our Fireside Chats with long-time franchisees, highlighting how removing emotions has helped them thrive for years. We discuss:

✅ The difference between reacting and responding ✅ Why taking a pause can save you money (and headaches!) ✅ Creating clear policies to guide your decisions (like our 24-hour post-rental refund rule) ✅ Practical examples from real RV rental situations, including upset customers and on-the-road surprises ✅ How to reframe customer complaints and turn challenges into opportunities

We also share powerful mindset tips inspired by Tony Robbins, John Maxwell, and personal parenting experiences — all to help you lead with clarity and confidence.

Whether you’re a new business owner or a seasoned RV rental pro, this episode will equip you with strategies to stay calm, stay logical, and make better choices for your business (and life).