RVBusiness Capital Talk: Recent Episodes
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Sponsored by Dicor Products, the Capitol Talk series is a regular feature of RVBusiness, which interviews industry experts for their perspective and analysis on the RV industry and their respective businesses.
In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, sponsored by Airxcel, Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg are joined by Ryan Elias, James Ashurst and Jeremy Greene for a preview of the 2024 RV Industry Association (RVIA) Leadership Conference, which is March 5-7 at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point in Bonita Springs, Fla.
Elias is the vice president and general manager of Leisure Travel Vans, treasurer of the RVIA Board of Directors, and chair of the Emerging Leaders Coalition. Ashurst is the executive vice president of the RVIA, and Greene is RVIA's senior director of events and marketing.
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Founder, CEO and President Jon Ferrando discusses the completion of the dealer group's nationwide rebranding from RV Retailer to Blue Compass RV in this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk. In addition, Ferrando offers his thoughts on the state of the market as well as an update on other programs and initiatives going on at Blue Compass.
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Michael Neal, president of B&B Dealer Services, joins Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg for an RVBusiness Capitol Talk discussion his company and what RV dealer sentiment is like during this soft market.
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Andy Heck, president and co-owner of Alpin Haus with three locations in New York and one in New Jersey, joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk conversation.
Heck provides an overview of the new store being built in Middletown, which will replace the Port Jervis store in New York, as well as the current market conditions and what 2024 might look like for his business.
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In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler are joined by Karen Redfern, Renee Jones and Mike Regan for a discussion on Go RVing, the 25-year-old marketing outreach initiative supported by the RV industry. The longtime leader of Go RVing, Redfern is a senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the RV Industry Association (RVIA).
Jones, the vice president of marketing at THOR Industries, and Regan, the president of Crestview RV Center in Texas, are the two new co-chairs of the Go RVing Coalition.
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Airxcel Group President Anthony Wollschlager and Vice President of OEM Sales Troy Nusbaum talk about the company's 2023 Product Showcase, in which the supplier displayed dozens of its latest and greatest components, appliances and other items.
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In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Susan Carpenter of B&B Molders and the president of the RV Women's Alliance (RVWA) joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness to preview RVWA's 2023 Educational Symposium, which is Oct. 11-13 at the Renaissance Schaumburg in Chicago.
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Caude Donati, managing member of NeXus RV, Elkhart, Ind., joins Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on the state of the RV industry. Donati talks about the Hershey RV Show and the Elkhart RV Open House, economic factors impacting the market and what 2024 might look like.
Donati, a board member for the local YWCA, also discusses Dometic Violence Awareness and what resources are available for Elkhart area residents.
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John North of Lazydays RV, headquartered in Florida, Mark Rosenbaum of Mike Thompson RV in California, David Skogebo of World Wide RV in Arizona, and Brian Wilkins of Wilkins RV in New York join Rick Kessler and Sherman Goldenberg of RVBusiness to discuss the current RV market, plus look ahead to next year.
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Phil Ingrassia, president of the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and RVDA Chairman Nathan Hart of Walnut Ridge RV, preview the RV Dealers Convention/Expo, which is Nov. 6-10 at Paris Las Vegas.
Hart and Ingrassia discuss the event's educational seminars, which include various tracks to help dealers across all of their store operations.
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A new company, Canopy, has launched ReserveMax.IO, a SaaS program that highly leverages data analytics to provide RV dealership F&I managers with a powerful tool. Joining Rick Kessler and Sherm Goldenberg of RVBusiness are CEO Lyle Peluso Jr., CTO Jeremy Grice, and CIO Dr. Brandon Vaughn.
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In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Keystone RV Co.'s Josh Miller and Christy Spencer, vice president of sales and director of marketing and communications, respectively, discuss the trends that helped shape the design of the manufacturer's 2024 model year lineup.RVBusiness Capitol Talk videos are sponsored by Airxcel Inc.
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Heather Leach, executive director of the Pennsylvania RV and Campground Association (PRVCA), says the 2023 iteration of "America's Largest RV Show" in Hershey, Pa., is all set and ready to go.
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In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Jason Lippert, president and CEO of LCI Industries Inc. (Lippert), discusses the market conditions impacting the company's RV segment, how Lippert continues its diversification strategy and his thoughts on how the rest of this year might play out.
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In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Frank Tamburrini, general manager for IDS, the Dealership Management Systems provider, provides an update on the company's monthly Dealership Industry Insights Report.
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In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Chris Andro of Hemlock Hill RV and Phil Ingrassia of the RV Dealers Association preview the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo.
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In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Chris Smith, CEO of FMCA, discusses the RV owners' club's 60th anniversary with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness.
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Dan Dominski, who's in charge of sponsorships, content and programming for Cannella Media, explained the new RVTV network the production company is launching in this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk.
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Nicole Schantz, vice president of OEMs & Strategic Partnerships for Trader Interactive, parent company fo RV Trader, provides the latest insights into consumer activity. She also introduces a new RV Trader initiative to partner with RV manufacturers.
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In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Chad Lyons, the Managing Director of the RV & Marine Segment for Wells Fargo, offers his take on the current state of the RV market.
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Gwynn Sullivan and Tyler Carter, the new executive director and development director, respectively, at Care Camps, join Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler for this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk.
Through its charitable fundraising efforts, Care Camps provides necessary support to send kids with cancer to medically supervised cancer camps where they can have fun, build awesome friendships, feel the joy that comes from camping and spending time in nature, make memories that will help them heal and ultimately return home feeling renewed and filled with hope.
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Brett Davis, president and CEO of National Indoor RV Centers (NIRVC), announces the launch of Music City Motorhome Expo, in which Class A RV manufacturers will display their new model year motorhomes at NIRVC's new dealership location just outside Nashville in Lebanon, Tenn. The first Expo will take place in early June 2024, and is open to the public on an invitation-only basis.
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Craig Kirby, president and CEO of the RV Industry Association, offers a recap of a “phenomenal” 2023 RVs Move America Week, the annual event tat features committee meetings, industry awards and lobbying Congress.
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Officials from Cummins Inc. discuss mobile power, the introduction of the company’s CARB 2024 products and the ‘Onan Unplugged Tour” – a nationwide effort to educate dealers, OEMs and other customers on the company’s latest innovations.
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Genesis Products execs Jon Wenger, president and CEO, and Erin Curtis, vice president of marketing and development, join RVBusiness Publisher Rick Kessler and Senior Editor Sherman Goldenberg to discuss recent positive developments at the Goshen, Ind.-based RV supplier.
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Jon Ferrando, president and CEO of Blue Compass RV, visits with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for this episode of Capitol Talk. Ferrando discusses a number of topics, including the company's ongoing rebranding from RV Retailer to Blue Compass RV, the dealer group's five-year anniversary, and a frank conversation about the current state of the RV market.
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Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts, North America's largest private RV camping network offering unique accommodations for overnight stays, visits with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for this episode of Capitol Talk.
Holland discusses a number of recent activities by Harvest Hosts, all of which speak to the company's explosive growth.
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Ron Fenech, one of five partners behind Brinkley RV, discusses the RV manufacturer's one-year anniversary – among other topics – with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness.
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Jayco President Ken Walters joins Rick Kessler and Gary Gerard of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on the company’s recent partnerships – with Goshen Health, National RV Training Academy and Harvest Hosts – as well as his thoughts on the current state of the market.
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Four prominent RV Dealers for a Capitol Talk discussion on the state of the RV retail market. Featured dealers are: Curt Curtis of RV Country, Ben Hirsch of Campers Inn RV, Dan Pearson of PleasureLand RV, and Ron Shepherd of Camperland of Oklahoma.Sponsored by Airxcel Inc., RVBusiness Capitol Talk is hosted by Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness.
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Travis & Melanie Carr, president and vice president of the Escapees RV Club, respectively, provide an update on the RV owners club as well as a preview of the group's 62nd Escapade, the annual rally that takes place this year March 19-24 in Tucson, Ariz.
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Darryl Searer, president of the RV/MH Hall of Fame, and Ryan Szklarek, who serves as the organization’s executive vice president, join Sherm Goldenberg and rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on the Northern Indiana Events Center expansion. Topics also include the Aug. 21 Induction Ceremony for the RV/MH Hall of Fame Class of 2023 as well as the 2023 RV Hall of Fame Suppliers Show.
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Thetford’s Mary Pouliot, executive vice president of the Americas, and Laura Petee, who leads the company’s Marketing, Aftermarket Sales and Product Development efforts, sat down recently with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler for a Capitol Talk conversation. The two offered an update on the company, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2023, as well as their thoughts on the state of the RV industry.
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In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler welcome Jay Landers and Jason Rano of the RV Industry Association (RVIA).
At the end of March 2023, Landers will retire after 32 years with RVIA, the last seven of which as the vice president of Government Affairs. After career stops that include Rivian and the National Park Foundation, Rano will succeed Landers in the same role. The two discuss their transition as well as touch on a number of issues the Government Affairs team is working on.
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In this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk, Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler are joined by three RV dealers for a discussion on the retail market from their perspective.
The dealers are: Rob Crist, President & General Manager of Robert Crist & Co. RV in Mesa, Ariz., Ken Eckstein, Chief Operating Officer of Mount Comfort RV in Greenfield, Ind., and Jason Friesen, Vice President of Voyager RV Centre in Winfield, B.C.
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Eleonore Hamm, president of the RVDA of Canada, joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for an update on the RV market in Canada, as well as other issues of note happening north of the border.
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THOR Industries President & CEO Bob Martin joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a discussion on the positive performance of the Florida RV SuperShow and other early RV shows, and how that might affect the 2023 outlook for the industry. Plus, he shares his thoughts on the company’s partnership with Starlink.
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RV Industry Association (RVIA) President Craig Kirby joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on 2023 initiatives and priorities, plus a preview of the Path to Purchase seminar in February and the Leadership Conference in March.
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Jeff Runnels, president of Keystone RV Company, discusses the debut of the entry-level Cougar Sport brand and a new front office floorplan for the Montana with Sherm Goldenberg of RVBusiness. The two also get into current market conditions and the upcoming Florida RV SuperShow.
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Bill Rogers, president of Keystone Automotive and its NTP-STAG Division, previews the company's 2023 EXPO, the RV aftermarket parts and accessories trade show set for Jan. 16-17 at the Gaylord Rockies in Denver.
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Speaking with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness, Skyline Champion's Dick Grymonprez provides a status report on the Park Model RV segment as well as his company's strategic growth.
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Group President Anthony Wollschlager provides a recap of the 2022 Airxcel New Product Showcase with Rick Kessler of RVBusiness.
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Meyer Distributing is gearing up for its Mega Show, set for Jan. 10-11 in French Lick, Ind, To preview the event, Ben Johnson, Category Sales Manager, RV Towing & Marine, and Johnny Hayes, Purchasing Manager, join Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion.
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Newmar Corp. President Casey Tubman and Vice President of Sales & Marketing John Sammut join Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on the motorhome market in general and Newmar in particular, Also, Tubman, on the job since August, shares his experience thus far both with the company and the RV industry.
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Nathan Hart, of Walnut Ridge RV in Indiana and Primeaux RV in Louisiana, and Forest River General Manager Kevin McArt join Gregg Fore and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a Capitol Talk discussion on their new roles as the chairmen for the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) and RV Industry Association (RVIA), respectively.
The two share their thoughts on the initiatives their respective associations will continue to work tother on for the good of the industry as a whole, among other topics.
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Founder, President & CEO Jon Ferrando joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness to discuss RV Retailer's rebranding to Blue Compass RV. The RVBusiness Capitol Talk video series is sponsored by Dicor Products.
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Ryan Smith, group president for Lippert Components' North American operations, joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness to discuss the company's acquisition of Way Interglobal and the synergies it can provide.
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Jon Krider, vice president of product development/marketing for Thor Motorcoach, assesses the state of the Class B van market and looks forward to 2023 during a discussion with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness.
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Frankie Barouti, president of California-based Giant RV, discusses his dealership's growth, the state of the retail market and the forecast for 2023 in this Capitol Talk interview with Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness.
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Michael Peay of Holiday World RV joins Sherm Goldenberg and Rick Kessler of RVBusiness for a discussion on the current market conditions affecting the RV industry in this episode of RVBusiness Capitol Talk.
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