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January 19, 2022

MC Fireside Chats – January 19th, 2022

This week on MC Fireside Chats, we were joined by Kevin Long, CEO & Co-Founder of The Dyrt. Plus, by some brand new recurring guests who will appear once a month with us to have a candid discussion on what park owners are thinking about right now: – Heather Blankenship, owner of Pigeon Forge Jellystone – Joe Duemig, from App My Community

Recurring Guests

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Heather Blankenship

Owner
Pigeon Forge Jellystone
A man smiling in front of a wooden wall during the MC Fireside Chats on December 21st, 2022.

Joe Duemig

Founder
App My Community
Scott Bahr

Scott Bahr

Cairn Consulting Group

Simon Neal

Simon Neal

CampMap

Miguel Huerta

Miguel Huerta

Mexican Glamping Association

Rafael Correa

Rafael Correa

Blue Water Development

Eleonore Hamm

Eleonore Hamm

RVDA Canada

Phil Ingrassia

Phil Ingrassia

RVDA

Michael Moore

Michael Moore

Texas Association of Campground Owners (TACO)

Tom Mason, IVEE Group

Tom Mason

IVEE Group

Zach Stoltenberg, Clockwork

Zach Stoltenberg

Clockwork

Joe Duemig, App My Community

Joe Duemig

App My Community

Jayne Cohen, Campground Consulting Group

Jayne Cohen

Campground Consulting Group

Scott Foos, Horizon Outdoor Hospitality

Scott Foos

Horizon Outdoor Hospitality

Jeremy Johnson, Kona Hills Campground

Jeremy Johnson

Kona Hills Campground

Kaleigh Day, Surf Junction Campground

Kaleigh Day

Surf Junction Campground

Jeff Hoffman, Camp Strategy

Jeff Hoffman

Camp Strategy

Sandy Ellingson, RV Industry Advisor

Sandy Ellingson

RV Industry Advisor

Mike Harrison, CRR Hospitality

Mike Harrison

CRR Hospitality

Angele Miller, Creekside RnR Glamping

Angele Miller

Creekside RnR Glamping

Robert Preston, Unhitched Management

Robert Preston

Unhitched Management

Casey Cochran, Campspot

Casey Cochran

Campspot

John McMahon, Camp Door County RV Resort & Campground

John McMahon

Operations Director

Camp Door County RV Resort & Campground

Mychele Bisson, Bison Peak Ventures

Mychele Bisson

Bison Peak Ventures

Cara Csizmadia, Canadian Camping & RV Association

Cara Csizmadia

Canadian Camping & RV Association

Matt Whittemore, Climb Capital

Matt Whittemore

Climb Capital

Ravi Parikh, RoverPass

Ravi Parikh

RoverPass

Sarah Stahl, Market Movers

Sarah Stahl

Founder

Market Movers

Special Guests

On this week’s edition of MC Fireside Chats, our insightful conversation featured Kevin Long, the esteemed CEO and Co-Founder of The Dyrt. Kevin brought to the table his wealth of experience and extensive knowledge about the camping industry, providing valuable insights that left us enriched.

Adding an interesting new dynamic to our usual discussions, we also introduced a fresh roster of recurring guests. These prominent figures in the industry will join us once a month to delve into the thoughts and concerns currently prevalent among park owners.

Our new contributors include Heather Blankenship, the proud owner of Pigeon Forge Jellystone. Known for her dedication to providing guests with an unforgettable camping experience, Heather will be sharing her on-ground insights from managing one of the most popular camping destinations in the region.

Finally, we’re delighted to welcome Joe Duemig from App My Community. With a firm grip on technology’s role in enhancing camping experiences, Joe will bring a unique viewpoint on how the intersection of tech and outdoor life is shaping up.

Join us as we usher in this new era of MC Fireside Chats, where our guests will offer an inside view into the trends, challenges, and exciting possibilities on the horizon for the park and camping industry. Stay tuned for a more intimate understanding of this dynamic landscape from the perspective of those who know it best.

On this week’s edition of MC Fireside Chats, our insightful conversation featured Kevin Long, the esteemed CEO and Co-Founder of The Dyrt. Kevin brought to the table his wealth of experience and extensive knowledge about the camping industry, providing valuable insights that left us enriched.

Adding an interesting new dynamic to our usual discussions, we also introduced a fresh roster of recurring guests. These prominent figures in the industry will join us once a month to delve into the thoughts and concerns currently prevalent among park owners.

Our new contributors include Heather Blankenship, the proud owner of Pigeon Forge Jellystone. Known for her dedication to providing guests with an unforgettable camping experience, Heather will be sharing her on-ground insights from managing one of the most popular camping destinations in the region.

Finally, we’re delighted to welcome Joe Duemig from App My Community. With a firm grip on technology’s role in enhancing camping experiences, Joe will bring a unique viewpoint on how the intersection of tech and outdoor life is shaping up.

Join us as we usher in this new era of MC Fireside Chats, where our guests will offer an inside view into the trends, challenges, and exciting possibilities on the horizon for the park and camping industry. Stay tuned for a more intimate understanding of this dynamic landscape from the perspective of those who know it best.

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