Podcast 192 - Industry Open House with John DiPietro
Release Date: 09/28/2022
Camper Profile Outdoors and Wellness on RVing in New England
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Earlier this year Scott Bahr joined us to talk about the Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report, 2024. It was the Top-Level Overview and he mentioned that this year there was so much information gathered, that KOA chose this format with the intention of listing interim in-depth reports on major aspects impacting today’s campers. Well, KOA hit a home run with these reports, and we asked him to come back on and discuss the two most recent ones: OUTDOORS AND WELLNESS and CAMPER PROFILE. The new generations of campers (for the most part) are healthier and eat better than their parents. They...
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Julie & Marc Bennett - The First Decade on RVing in New England
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Open Mic Night on RVing In New England
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The Weather - Buy Now? on RVing in New England
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We are into that July-August great camping season. The weather across the country is interrupting the camping plans for millions of people. Have you experienced any bad weather this season? Would a bad forecast cause you to stay home? Uncle Bernie is sitting in for John this week as he enjoys NYC with his granddaughter. Did you know this is an incredible time to buy a new RV? Dealer inventory is high, the selection of product is fantastic, and financing options will keep your payments low. Many RVers decide to buy a new camper after coming home from a camping trip. They see a new floorplan or...
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Podcast 274 - RVing in New England June 26 2024
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Weekly show with Uncle Bernie in for Bob Zagami, and John DiPietro!.
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Podcast 273 - Somebody's DREAM Job! CHIEF RETIREMENT OFFICER on RVing in New England
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Did you blink your eyes and read that title again? Harvest Hosts, and their creative CEO, Joel Holland, has a unique position open – and somebody is going to wind up with their dream job. Joel wants somebody to take a full-time role, doing nothing. What did he say? The role will be tasked with hitting the open road and exploring all that North America has to offer, from breweries to farms, wineries, golf courses, and thousands of small businesses! Joel hopes the Chief Retirement Officer can shed light on how to retire at any age and make the most of it. Joel will join us tonight and tell our...
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Podcast 272 - A Relaxing Summer Ahead on RVing in New England
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We are just coming off a successful promotion of National Go RVing Day, that was last Saturday, June 8. We want to hear from you if you went out to visit our NERVDA dealers. And hopefully, some of you went home as new RV owners! What are your RVing plans for the summer? Long trips, short trips, rallies, weekend adventures? How are you going to enjoy your RV this summer. Before we blink, we will be celebrating the long July 4th weekend. John and Bob will bring you up-to-date on other industry events and their own summer plans to relax with our families and friends, doing what we all love –...
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Podcast 271 - Setting a High Example - RVTI Level 4 - Chris Dougherty on RVing in New England
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Congratulations to Chris Dougherty of Dougherty RV Consulting and the RV PHD. Chris is also a member of the NERVDA Technical Advisory Team Chris has recently earned his RVTI Level 4, Master Certified Technician status, a very prestigious award earned through his extensive accomplishments over decades as an RV technician, training and testing through the RV Technical Institute—our industry-sponsored RV education facility in Elkhart, IN, under the direction of Curt Hemmeler, President of RVTI and Senior Vice President at RVIA, and their Level 3 industry training partners. Chris will have great...
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Podcast 270 - Your Homework is Ready - KOA Market Research
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One of our most popular shows each year is the unveiling of the KOA market research done by Scott Bahr of Cairn Consulting Group. This year it is extra special, it’s the tenth anniversary edition and renamed the KOA 2024 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report. This leading industry report is funded by KOA, using the data collected by Scott and his incredible team, and is freely distributed to anybody in the RV or Outdoor Hospitality industries. This report defines the demographics of campers in all generations. This report will be followed by monthly in-depth reports on various segments of...
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Podcast 269 - In 1492 Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue and we still Enjoy Travel on RVing in New England
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When Christopher Columbus set sail to explore new lands, he showed the world the excitement of travel during those times. Fast forward to 2024 and they are still talking about Columbus, the luxury fifth-wheel from Forest River. Along with the River Ranch, they have brought in Willie Miller as GM and Fred Hershberger, Group GM over Columbus, Palomino, Pause, and Puma. No oceans this time, just searching for new dealers and new customers nationwide to tell the new Columbus story. Join as tonight as 7PM ET as Wille entertains us. Fred will be the adult in the room as they tell us about the new...
info_outlineDiPietro Rocks in Elkhart, Indiana this week . . .
I got the easy assignment this week – sitting home with Covid while John had to do double-duty at the annual Elkhart Dealer Open House. He is working almost non-stop covering everything that manufacturers are showcasing to dealers this year. We will see some of these new and exciting products at the Boston RV & Camping Expo, January 13-16.
Seacoast RVs in Saco, ME was once again (over ten years straight) was recognized as the #1 Kropf park model dealer in the country.
Brinkley RV, a new company from the original founders of Grand Design RV, showed their first prototype of a luxury mid-profile fifth-wheel.
John even found time to co-emcee the RVWA breakfast meeting on Tuesday morning. John and Jessica Rider, Managing Director of RVWA entertained a large audience of industry women, and men, who are fully supportive of the RV Women’s Association and their many programs.
John also spent time with our media friends at RV Business and Woodall’s Campground Magazine, comparing notes and discussing the highlights of the week-long event that is the highlight of the RV industry each September.