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MC Fireside Chats – September 8th, 2021

Episode Summary

This week on MC Fireside Chats, presented by Modern Campground, we discussed building your team. Much more than just your employees, a good team consists of every person who contributes to your success. From breaking ground to retirement, we were joined by Randy Hendrickson the CEO of United Park Brokers, for a candid conversation on what he has learned through decades of experience and relationships with dozens of parks.

Recurring Guests

Special Guests

On December 7th, 2022, a man wearing glasses and a black shirt delivered a captivating speech during the MC Fireside Chats.
Randy Hendrickson
CEO
United Park Brokers

Episode Transcript

On the September 8th, 2021 episode of MC Fireside Chats, proudly presented by Modern Campground, hosts Brian and Cara delved into the intricacies of building a successful team within the campground industry. The discussion explored the idea that a strong team is not solely comprised of employees, but also includes every individual who contributes to the overall success and growth of your business.

In this insightful episode, the hosts were honored to be joined by Randy Hendrickson, the accomplished CEO of United Park Brokers, who graciously shared his wealth of knowledge garnered from decades of experience in the campground sector. Randy has fostered invaluable relationships with numerous parks throughout his career, which allowed him to offer a unique perspective on team building.

Throughout the conversation, the episode touched on various stages of team formation and development, ranging from the initial stages of breaking ground on a new campground, to the ongoing management and eventual transition into retirement. Randy provided candid insights and valuable lessons learned from his extensive professional journey, ensuring that listeners walked away with a comprehensive understanding of the importance of cultivating a robust and dynamic team.

By examining the multi-faceted nature of successful team building in the campground industry, this episode of MC Fireside Chats provided listeners with an engaging and educational experience that was both enlightening and inspiring. The combination of Brian and Cara’s thought-provoking questions and Randy Hendrickson’s expert advice made for an unforgettable installment of the series.

On the September 8th, 2021 episode of MC Fireside Chats, proudly presented by Modern Campground, hosts Brian and Cara delved into the intricacies of building a successful team within the campground industry. The discussion explored the idea that a strong team is not solely comprised of employees, but also includes every individual who contributes to the overall success and growth of your business.

In this insightful episode, the hosts were honored to be joined by Randy Hendrickson, the accomplished CEO of United Park Brokers, who graciously shared his wealth of knowledge garnered from decades of experience in the campground sector. Randy has fostered invaluable relationships with numerous parks throughout his career, which allowed him to offer a unique perspective on team building.

Throughout the conversation, the episode touched on various stages of team formation and development, ranging from the initial stages of breaking ground on a new campground, to the ongoing management and eventual transition into retirement. Randy provided candid insights and valuable lessons learned from his extensive professional journey, ensuring that listeners walked away with a comprehensive understanding of the importance of cultivating a robust and dynamic team.

By examining the multi-faceted nature of successful team building in the campground industry, this episode of MC Fireside Chats provided listeners with an engaging and educational experience that was both enlightening and inspiring. The combination of Brian and Cara’s thought-provoking questions and Randy Hendrickson’s expert advice made for an unforgettable installment of the series.