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MC Fireside Chats

Outdoor Hospitality Podcast

Watch Live Right Here - Every Wednesday at 11 am PST / 2 pm EST

MC Fireside Chats is a weekly show focused on the Outdoor Hospitality Industry. We dive into topics that will impact your business each week and invite guests who can contribute to these discussions. From highlighting unique vendors and broadcasting live from conferences to discussing legal, marketing, accounting, news, and dozens of other topics, we are the best place to stay updated on everything you need and want to know.

Our podcast has a global audience of more than 30,000 people through our live social media broadcasts alone, encompassing more than 11 FB Pages/Groups, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, and LinkedIn. After the live broadcast, the show is syndicated to all the major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts, Google, and Spotify, archived on mcfiresidechats.com, and reaches a worldwide audience through moderncampground.com.

The primary audiences of MC Fireside Chats are owners, operators, and team members of RV parks, campgrounds, and outdoor resorts. We also focus heavily on the RV Industry and have a large audience of developers, vendors, associations, consumers, and any others with a vested influence in the outdoor hospitality industry.

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MC Fireside Chats Is Hosted By

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Brian Searl
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First Wednesday - Industry Trends & Insights

Each first Wednesday of the month, we dive into the latest trends, market analysis, and predictions in the outdoor hospitality industry. Join industry analysts, market researchers, and outdoor hospitality industry leaders as they unpack topics like market growth, demographic changes, and guest preferences.

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Mark Koep
Campground Views
Scott Bahr
Cairn Consulting Group
Simon Neal
CampMap
Miguel Huerta
Mexican Glamping Association
Rafael Correa
Blue Water Development

Second Wednesday - Enhancing Guest Experience

The second Wednesday of the month focuses on ways to elevate the guest experience at campgrounds, RV parks, and glamping resorts. With insights from outdoor hospitality experts and successful campground owners, this episode covers personalized services, guest feedback, innovative amenities, and technology’s role in creating unforgettable stays.

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Casey Cochran
Campspot
Zach Stoltenberg
Clockwork
Joe Duemig
App My Community
Kevin Thueson
KCN Campgrounds
Scott Foos
Horizon Outdoor Hospitality

Third Wednesday - Business Operations and Management

On the third Wednesday, we tackle the operational side of running a successful campground. This episode features operations consultants and experts discussing strategies for staff management, technology integration, and maintaining profitability while navigating challenges.

Jeff Hoffman
Camp Strategy
Sandy Ellingson
RV Industry Advisor
Ali Rasmussen
Spacious Skies Campgrounds
Chris Jeub
Monument Glamping
Mike Harrison
CRR Hospitality

Fourth Wednesday - RV Industry, Outdoor Recreation, and Activities

The fourth Wednesday of each month explores the RV industry, outdoor recreation trends, and unique amenities that keep guests coming back. With guests from leading outdoor recreation and adventure companies, this episode highlights topics such as sustainable practices, wellness programs, and more experiences in the great outdoors.

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Angele Miller
Creekside RnR Glamping
Greg Emmert
Camp Strategy
Phil Ingrassia
RVDA
Eleonore Hamm
RVDA Canada
Shane Devenish
CRVA

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