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🏕 Campground Compass is the weekly podcast that delivers for-us-by-us campfire stories, pro tips, and fresh ideas about how to amplify your efforts, innovate the industry, and solve problems specific to owning a campground.
Lets Talk EIDL Loans
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From 'Mega Park' to 'Mega Values': Ocean Lakes' Secret to Growing with Family Values Intact
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Why EVERY Campground Should File Extensions
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Should You Buy or Build Your Campground or RV Park?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/campgroundcompass/message
Rebecca Gunter from Stoned Fruit--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/campgroundcompass/message
TJ Ammond From Campsite 360--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/campgroundcompass/message
Family Owned Campgrounds--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/campgroundcompass/message
Innovation in The Campground Industry--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/campgroundcompass/message
Using ROBS Planning for Campgrounds--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/campgroundcompass/message
Episode 14: Mad Customers: Annoyance or Opportunity--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/campgroundcompass/message
In this episode we talk about how dogs can make or break your campgroundIntroduce the dogsHow Phydeaux got his nameDog parks in campgrounds: According to the RV Industry Association, 68 percent of RVers bring a pet along on their trip and most (92 percent) are dog people.Should dogs be allowed in campgrounds 5:48Restrictions on certain types of dogs in campground (Depends on type of campground) 6:15DogsRules about dogs - issues with service animals 7:40Do you charge for pets? 10:00Make sure you are filling the poop bags 12:20Disney theory of trash and poo bags 13:00Dog parks 14:30Fenced in area 15:40Off leash = Less aggression 16:00Seating in the shade 17:50Story Time: Hot Pavement ~19:00Water for dogs - maybe 21:00Grass (not dirt) - mow it/ maintain 22:40Don’t put it in an area where no one will see it or use it 24:00How big should it be 24:30Dog wash stations - money makers? 25:20Coin at the front desk 26:20Cool down 27:30Most dogs are family members and friendlyYappy Hour - social events at the dog park 28:50Santa/pictures 29:30Pet sitters, mobile groomers, pet check ins, locations of nearby dog parks or pet friendly restaurants 30:40Have treats at check in for your dogs 32:30Any improvements or updates in your offseason (if you are coming up to an offseason)CONTACT—----------------------Campground Compass SocialsIG: instagram.com/campgroundcompassFB: facebook.com/campgroundcompassWeb: campgroundcomapsspodcast.comDonnaEmail: donna@campgroundcompasspodcast.comIG: instagram.com/thedonnabordeauxLI: linkedin.com/in/donnabordeauxZackEmail: zack@campgroundcompasspodcast.comIG: instagram.com/thezackbLI: linkedin.com/in/realzackb--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/campgroundcompass/message
EMERGENCY EPISODE: In this spur of the moment emergency episode of CampgroundCompass, we discuss how campground owners can take up to 90% off of their #EIDL LoansSHOW NOTES—----------------------- What is it 00:30- Who qualifies 1:45- What to do if you are over $200,000- What are the new arrangements 2:20- CAFS System- What to do when there is an error 3:30- Still can’t make payments after 6 months 4:20- Email- What happens to the part you don’t pay now 5:05- Are they going to forgive them 5:35CONTACT—----------------------Campground Compass Socials- IG: instagram.com/campgroundcompass- FB: facebook.com/campgroundcompass- Web: campgroundcomapsspodcast.comDonna- Email: donna@campgroundcompasspodcast.com- IG: instagram.com/thedonnabordeaux- LI: linkedin.com/in/donnabordeauxZack- Email: zack@campgroundcompasspodcast.com- IG: instagram.com/thezackb- LI: linkedin.com/in/realzackb--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/campgroundcompass/message
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Zack talks about how campground owners can be more productive and the proper way to delegate tasks in a digital worldSHOW NOTES—----------------------To do itstask listsTo dos for your teamiAlt: Google TasksGCalScheduling featuresDiscuss why I schedule everythingColor codingAlt: Apple Cal, Apple notesany sort of notes I needLike most things nowadays, has a search featureLove the apple ecosystemFile Management: Google DriveDocs & Sheets (Collaborative work) Online and Cloud BasedWhy you need to store everything in the cloudNotionEncompasses all of the steps in one placeDecent at doing everything but not awesome at anythingAlt: ObsidianOutsourcing Lot of ways to go about it AutomationZapierAutomate you social mediaCONTACT—----------------------Campground Compass SocialsIG: instagram.com/campgroundcompassFB: facebook.com/campgroundcompassWeb: campgroundcomapsspodcast.comDonnaEmail: donna@campgroundcompasspodcast.comIG: instagram.com/thedonnabordeauxLI: linkedin.com/in/donnabordeauxZackEmail: zack@campgroundcompasspodcast.comIG: instagram.com/thezackbLI: linkedin.com/in/realzackb
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This podcast is all about the top 10 things that RVers want from their campgrounds! From wifi and electric hookups, to bathrooms and showers, this podcast will cover it all. So if you’re an RV’er or are thinking about becoming one, make sure to check out this podcast!
SHOW NOTES —---------------------- Site Paved Spacing Fire pit Big rig friendly Pull through Level Utilities Water pressure WiFi Sewer Placement Sewer connection sits more than a few inches above the ground 50 AMP v.s. 30 Amp Placement of poles Full hookups Pets Dog Parks Dog wash If you have to pay use credit card Bag stations Pet friendly parks Pet check ins (for money) Facilities Clean bathrooms Laundry rooms Card operated laundry machines Campstore Clubstore Management Friendly staff and management Customer service Cancelation Fees Environment Signage Navigation Garbage piles Work campers to pick up trash No trash on floor Landscaping Trees No low hanging branches Separation between sites Shade Privacy Activities Nickel Bingo Ice cream socials Themed events/days Holiday activities Campers app Fun Pool Lazy river/splash park Playground Ponds Hot tub Adults only? Guide Nearby restaurants and activities Mountain Falls RV CONTACT —---------------------- Campground Compass Socials IG: instagram.com/campgroundcompass FB: facebook.com/campgroundcompass Web: campgroundcomapsspodcast.com
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In this episode, we got our “Spidey Senses” 🕸️ tingling with some suspicions we have inside the outdoor hospitality industry!
SHOW NOTES —---------------------- Fraud at Carolina Pines [Carolina Pines manager indicted in fraud scheme, US Attorney's Office says] (https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/carolina-pines-manager-indicted-in-fraud-scheme-us-attorneys-office-says/article_8942323a-38fa-11ed-bb72-5f830fe71c22.html#:~:text=Troy%20Benjamin%20Bittner%2C%2053%2C%20was,to%20the%20U.S.%20Attorney's%20Office.) Short time owners who want to sell a park - suspicious Frank Rolfe, RV Park University [Short-Term Owners Create Big RV Park Suspicions - RV Park University] (https://www.rvparkuniversity.com/articles/short-term-owners-create-big-rv-park-suspicions?inf_contact_key=2b392716b8ef4d69cf9b0f30e11aced4f651f238aa2edbb9c8b7cff03e0b16a0) Investment Groups are in high gear: Happy Camper Accredited investors $25m fund (https://happycampercapital.com/portfolio-of-rv-parks-campgrounds-marinas/) (https://moderncampground.com/usa/colorado/happy-camper-capital-acquiring-more-parks-using-25m-fund/) Entergy LED Lighting Programs Infrastructure Latest News
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This week…In this episode…
SHOW NOTES —---------------------- Delivery Bot Tiny mile
Refunds from IRS for penalties on 2019 and 2020 returns - automatically refunded by check. Taxes - filed for businesses and Oct 15 for individuals Plan for next year “Using last year’s financial statements for planning is like using a smoke detector to bake cookies.” Ron Baker
Million Dollar Idea: PLAN, PLAN, PLAN!!!
Pricing for the upcoming year and dynamic pricing Don’t Focus too much on cutting expenses Get your reservation system and website updated Add new pictures and make sure you have happy people in them Slap a coat of paint on something Create a list of priorities for improvements in your park; look at an estimated cost, how long it will take, and what the result will be; - sort them by return on investment. Newsletter for your park Events from the community at your park to get the word out - pavilion, a place for meetings with groups
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This week…In this episode…
SHOW NOTES —---------------------- Intro Portion
Latest News Halloween “mini-season” - events; traditions (Chester) Hurricane season - Ian did some damage in Florida and Carolinas, lead up to insurance; ask for ideas from listeners Industry events season: https://www.campgroundaccounting.com/upcoming-events/ 1099 preparation - who gets one and why What’s the purpose of 1099? Who gets one? What about work campers? How do you get the information to file the 1099? What happens if you don’t have the information to file? Penalties: the penalty varies from $50 to $270 per form, depending on how long past the deadline the business issues the form. There is a $556,500 maximum in fines per year for small businesses. If a business intentionally disregards the requirement to provide a correct payee statement, it's subject to a minimum penalty of $550 per form or 10% of the income reported on the form, with no maximum. Penalty relief from Covid that we discussed last time does not appear to apply to 1099s One potential relief could be based on destruction of information at IRS back in May 2022. https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/news/2022/may/irs-blames-old-tech-destruction-information-returns.html
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This week we start off by discussing the basics of depreciation and how it affects campgrounds. Then, we kick off a great conversation about Disney and what campgrounds owners can learn from Disney’s Fort Wilderness
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- Depreciation
- prior accountant wouldn’t tell them how it worked
- Surprised to find that land doesn’t reduce taxes - not depreciated
- Depreciation just means breaking down an expense over multiple years
- Lots of special rules and exceptions but here are the basics
- 5 years: equipment like tractors, mowers, jump pads and heavy trucks
- 7 years: furniture
- 15 or 39 years: improvements like roads and sites
- 39 years: commercial real estate including the owner’s house
- Autos
- South Carolina Campground Statistics
- The 2021 Annual Report for Sun Communities, Inc (SUI) echoes the occupancy reported by ELS with a US total occupancy for annual sites reported at 97.3%. SUI reports 100% occupancy for annual sites at Carolina Pines and Crossroads RV Resorts.
- "Overall, camping occupancy averaged over 70% throughout the spring of 2021. At many parks with higher visitor demand, occupancy rates were above 80% each month in the spring, with several parks above 90% and two exceeding 99%." (2022-2033 South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Budget Request)
- South Carolina State Parks had an estimated annual 62.71% occupancy for RV campsites
- KOA Conference
- November 16th-17th in Orlando, Fl
- Staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness
- The Disney Experience
- Customer Service
- The great benefits of Fort Wilderness
- The time Zack almost died on Haunted Mansion
- The recovery story and free fast passes
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Today we have a great discussion with Dick Deward from The Campground Connection about buying and selling of RV parks. Even if you are not in the buying or selling phase, we promise that you can get tremendous value from our fireside chat with Dick!
This week, we have our first virtual episode of Campground Compass. In this edition, Donna and Zack discuss Buena Vista RV Resort, preparing your campground for the holiday season, and the price of cable for parks.
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Intro Portion
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Buena Vista RV Resort
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Cool features and the small things:
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TikTok and the effect of influencer marketing
Xerocon
Latest News
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“More than 25 Million Households Plan to Camp Over Labor Day Holiday. Eager for September and fall camping, Kampgrounds of America's Monthly Research Report finds that 55% of campers plan to take the same or more trips this autumn” (KOA)
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http://www.koapressroom.com/press/more-than-25-million-households-plan-to-camp-over-labor-day-holiday/
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Preparing for the holidays
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Dynamic pricing
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Cable V.S. Streaming
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Our Predictions
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Welcome to the first episode of Campground Compass! In this episode, we discuss the reason we started the podcast. We also discuss some of our travels, why millennials, and celebrities on the road!
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Intro
- Who we are
- What is Campground Compass
- Why did we start this podcast?
Latest News
- Wildfire closes Isle Royale trails and campgrounds - Duluth News Tribune
- Our experience in Isle Royale
- RV Industry Expert Says Millennials Drive RV Sales in Indiana - Modern Campground
- Our thoughts on millennials in campground
- Why are millennials in Campground
- Campspot T-Rex Ideas
Other topics
- Celebrities on the road -
- Crane & Company
- Alfonso Reibero
- Mark Wahlberg Airstream dealers in Cleveland
- Small RV Parks (5 sites; zoning but you can’t expand; how do you market to fill sites for 5? Is this really a business or more of an airbnb at your own house? Can you make any money? Is this a hobby or a business for taxes? Rental property)
- Charging Electric cars in RV parks (fad, cost of electric $20-30 per charge)
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