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  • Inspiring Your RV Lifestyle Dreams
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  • Todd and Terri Nighswonger describe living the best of both worlds in Episode 305

    Todd and Terri Nighswonger describe living the best of both worlds in Episode 305
    2024/11/19
    Today I am interviewing a couple who is living the best of both worlds. She has a remote job producing content for an RV website, and he works as a musician entertaining people at RV parks. Todd and Terri Nighswonger have been RVing since 2018. They originally started in a 37-foot travel trailer. The couple was living in Arkansas at the time where both of them had careers in public relations and print journalism. But, neither Todd or Terri sensed they were getting ahead in their careers. They were also renting a house and dreaming of full-time RVing “someday.” Because they desired a big change to their lives, rather than looking for a cheaper house to rent, they opted to start living in their RV full-time instead. They did that for eight months before hitting the road as Workampers. Since then, the Nighswongers have enjoyed some interested Workamping jobs putting up Christmas lights and working at RV resorts. Todd found an opportunity to put his skills as a musician to work entertaining residents at 55+ communities in the Phoenix Area. Terri, on the other hand, also writes for the Do-It-Yourself RV website and is a seasonal worker at one of the RV resorts. I admire Todd and Terri for simply wanting to do something different with their lives and their careers. Rather than put off their dreams until “someday,” they opted to make the change now and use Workamping as a way to fund their new lifestyle. Not only did they create a work/life arrangement that brought in enough income during the winter to cover their expenses, Todd and Terri were able to travel more during the summer months. Yet, even after selling their RV and buying a park model at a Phoenix resort, Todd and Terri continued Workamping after finding a job in Maine which allowed them to live in an apartment at the campground. Eventually, they bought a Class C motorhome to do more traveling during the summer. Today, their unique Workamping jobs bring more variety to their lives. It sure beats waiting until “someday” to begin experiencing their travel dreams. The Nighswongers combined traditional Workamping jobs, like resort work and hanging Christmas lights, with remote work writing content for a website catering to the RV lifestyle. However, they also found ways to put Todd’s music skills to work entertaining people in areas they want to visit. I found their story to be very inspirational. It shows when people have a desire to change and the will to carry it out, they can enjoy a life they’ve dreamed about without needing permission or waiting until society tells them it’s okay to retire. People can connect with Terri by email at terrinigh@gmail.com. Todd can be reached via his music website at todd2tars.com. He also publishes upcoming concert information on his Facebook page at facebook.com/todd2tars. If you are wintering in the Phoenix area, I’m sure Todd would enjoy meeting you at one of the many concerts he has scheduled this winter. Would you like to be featured in an upcoming episode of The Workamper Show? I encourage you to schedule an interview with me at workampershow.com. We’d love to hear about your Workamping experiences, how you got started RVing, and what you love and dislike about the RVing lifestyle. Help others explore all the different ways to live this great lifestyle by sharing your story. If you are an employer of Workampers – we invite you to be on the podcast, too. Share all of the details of your Workamping jobs in a future episode. It only costs a little bit of your time. Schedule an interview with me today by going to workampershow.com. You’ll find the schedule buttons at the bottom of the home page. That’s all for this week’s show. Next time, I will be speaking with a Workamper who has been RVing for nine years. He has lots of stories to tell, so be sure to check out that interview on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thanks for listening and if you like these shows, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes. The post Todd and Terri Nighswonger describe living the best of both worlds in Episode 305 appeared first on The Workamper Show Podcast.
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  • In Episode 304, Sarah and Pip Bell need Workampers at Dixon’s Campground in Maine

    In Episode 304, Sarah and Pip Bell need Workampers at Dixon’s Campground in Maine
    2024/11/12
    Today I am interviewing a couple from Maine who just took over the campground which has been in their family for years. Workampers play a big role in serving guests at the campground and helping to ensure it runs smoothly. Sarah and Pip Bell are the new owners of Dixon’s Campground, which is a small family-owned facility with 125 sites located near Cape Neddick, Maine. It is only 12 miles from the New Hampshire border. Sarah’s parents owned the campground for more than 25 years before retiring. So she and Pip just completed their first year at the helm of the business. Workampers play a huge role at the campground because Sarah works full-time as a teacher and Pip works for a local HVAC company. This year, they relied on four sets of Workampers to help serve guests staying at the campground. Typically, Workampers help inside the office by greeting guests and taking reservations. They also guide guests to their sites, maintain the pool and ensure restrooms are super clean. The season starts in early May and continues through early October. There is one catch, the campground sites can only accommodate RVs that are no longer than 36 feet. Workampers generally work between 20 and 25 hours per week. All hours are paid at Maine’s minimum wage, which is $14.65 per hour. However, Workampers receive a free RV site with water and electricity. The campground maintains its own honey wagon service, which pumps tanks for guests once a week. However, Workampers can use the wagon to pump out their own tanks more often, if necessary. Other than having some computer skills to manage reservations, there are no special traits or qualifications needed to work at Dixon’s Campground. Sarah and Pip like to employ Workampers who have upbeat attitudes and a general willingness to help. It helps if the Workampers have an eye for detail when it comes to cleanliness and landscaping. Typically, the campground starts looking for Workampers in the middle of August and has commitments for the next year wrapped up by mid-September. Because the campground is rather small, Workampers really need to honor their commitments because no-shows and early departures can create a real bind for Sarah and Pip. The campground is right off Hwy. 1, but close enough to ocean activities, like surfing and just enjoying the beach. There is plenty of nightlife in communities like Kennebunkport, Maine, or Portsmouth, N.H., which are less than 25 minutes away. For people who like to hike, the White Mountains of New Hampshire are about two hours away, and Acadia National Park is a four-hour drive. History buffs can head to Boston, which is about 90 minutes away. The entire eastern seaboard is a fascinating place with quaint little villages and many historical sites, especially for events related to the Revolutionary War era. For more information, check out the website at www.dixonscampground.com where people can get a good overview of the campground and it’s amenities. The bottom of the page provides contact information for emailing a resume or calling Sarah and Pip. Today’s episode was sponsored by Workamper News. Creating a resume can be a cumbersome, intimidating task - especially if you haven’t written a resume in many years. The unique Workamper News Resume Builder takes you through a step-by-step process to build a complete resume with all the information Workamper employers are looking for when reviewing applications. Once complete, your resume can be emailed to anyone, and the software tracks when and who you have sent it to. You can print out the resume or make it into a PDF which can then be uploaded or emailed. Some employers never advertise – not via Workamper.com or anywhere else. They find all of their applicants just by searching the Workamper News resume database. If you don’t have a resume in the Workamper.com database, you will be missing out on some opportunities. To open the door to more Workamping jobs, become a Workamper member today by visiting www.workamper.com. That’s all for this week’s show. Next time I will be speaking with a Workamping couple about their adventures. Tune in next week for another fun episode of The Workamper Show. Thanks for listening! The post In Episode 304, Sarah and Pip Bell need Workampers at Dixon’s Campground in Maine appeared first on The Workamper Show Podcast.
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  • Jessica Laughlin talks about her book “The 50 States Bucket List” on Episode 303

    Jessica Laughlin talks about her book “The 50 States Bucket List” on Episode 303
    2024/11/05

    I have a fun interview for you today. I’ll be speaking with a woman who authored “The 50 States Bucket List,” a book which describes things to do in every state and offers space to journal details of the trip.

    I interviewed Jessica Laughlin, the author of “The 50 States Bucket List” months ago. I appreciate her patience as we worked through a whole bunch of interviews with Workampers and employers.

    Jessica’s book is a delightful look at the many activities to do and places to see in all 50 states. For RVers planning trips, her book would be a fun resource to use in making travel plans.

    Writing the book was her way to combine a passion for travel, a love for writing and a talent for drawing into one big project.

    The book features hand-drawn maps of every state that accentuates historical sites and fun things off the beaten path.

    Jessica describes the book as her love letter to the open road. In writing it, she hopes to spark an interest in travel among other people and then fan those desires into real flame.

    Jessica did a great job in researching so many details about the states, but also in capturing the flavor of each state through her meticulous drawings.

    Each state is highlighted in a two- to three-page spread that provides background information on the states as well as suggestions on what to do and see when visiting.

    Each state’s full-color, hand-drawn map gives people an idea of what takes place in various regions of the state or what it might be best known for in terms of history and culture.

    What makes Jessica’s book so special is that she created space for readers to journal details of their visits. She prompts people to write about the strangest sites they saw in the state as well as the best food they enjoyed and where they found it.

    Jessica said it’s also a great book for kids to journal their own experiences in the state while studying history and key facts as well.

    Writing and drawing for books is just a hobby for Jessica, who works full-time as a realtor in the Las Vegas area. She has done some travel already, but RVing with her husband and dog remains on her bucket list of things to do.

    People can connect with Jessica on Instagram or by visiting her website at www.jessicalaughlindesigns.com.

    If you’re looking for a nice gift for someone who wants to travel, I encourage you to pick up a copy of "The 50 States Bucket List" on Amazon or at other bookstores.

    Want to be featured in an upcoming episode of The Workamper Show? Schedule an interview with me at workampershow.com.

    We’d love to hear about your Workamping experiences, how you got started RVing, and what you love and dislike about the RVing lifestyle. You can help others explore all the different ways to live this great lifestyle by sharing your story.

    If you are an employer of Workampers, we invite you to be on the podcast too! Share all of the details of your Workamping jobs in a future episode. It only costs a little bit of your time.

    Schedule an interview with me at workampershow.com. You’ll find the schedule buttons on the home page.

    That’s all I have for today’s show. Next week, I will be speaking with a couple who just took over a campground run by their parents for 25 years in Maine. I’ll have more details on the next episode of The Workamper Show. Thank you for listening.

    The post Jessica Laughlin talks about her book “The 50 States Bucket List” on Episode 303 appeared first on The Workamper Show Podcast.
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    23 分

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