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June 7, 2021

MC Fireside Chats – June 7th, 2021

In this episode, we discussed KOA’s latest real-time availability feature on their website, issues hiring employees, and much more. Special guests for this open discussion include Ryan Crots from Petoskey KOA Holiday in Michigan.

Recurring Guests

Ryan Crots

Community Manager
Petoskey KOA Holiday
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

Join us in this engaging episode of our podcast, where hosts Brian and Cara dive deep into the world of KOA’s innovative solutions and address the challenges faced by the camping industry. With the special guest, Ryan Crots from Petoskey KOA Holiday in Michigan, this open discussion sheds light on the latest advancements and best practices in the camping business.

In this episode, our hosts explore KOA’s recently launched real-time availability feature on their website, a groundbreaking tool designed to streamline the reservation process for campers and park owners alike. Listen in as they discuss the impact of this new feature on the camping experience, its potential benefits, and how it is set to revolutionize the industry.

As the conversation progresses, the trio delves into the pressing issue of hiring employees in the current climate. They candidly discuss the challenges faced by park owners, share valuable insights on attracting and retaining top talent, and brainstorm potential solutions to overcome these hurdles. The open discussion format encourages a lively exchange of ideas and experiences, offering listeners a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to implement in their own businesses.

Join us in this engaging episode of our podcast, where hosts Brian and Cara dive deep into the world of KOA’s innovative solutions and address the challenges faced by the camping industry. With the special guest, Ryan Crots from Petoskey KOA Holiday in Michigan, this open discussion sheds light on the latest advancements and best practices in the camping business.

In this episode, our hosts explore KOA’s recently launched real-time availability feature on their website, a groundbreaking tool designed to streamline the reservation process for campers and park owners alike. Listen in as they discuss the impact of this new feature on the camping experience, its potential benefits, and how it is set to revolutionize the industry.

As the conversation progresses, the trio delves into the pressing issue of hiring employees in the current climate. They candidly discuss the challenges faced by park owners, share valuable insights on attracting and retaining top talent, and brainstorm potential solutions to overcome these hurdles. The open discussion format encourages a lively exchange of ideas and experiences, offering listeners a wealth of knowledge and practical advice to implement in their own businesses.

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