Tabla de contenidos para RLM 002 Mar/Apr 2020 en Rootless Living

Like so many entrepreneurs, Joel Holland experienced a major burnout with a business he grew from the ground up and eventually sold. Joel then decided to take a gap year, not his first, as he took one right before entering college. After his year of fun and traveling, he decided it was time to get back to work. Joel wanted to find something that was more of a passion project and decided to focus on the things he really enjoyed, like traveling in his fifth-wheel and skiing. After remembering a visit he had at a vineyard, he thought it would be fun to create a business model that allowed RVers to book overnight stays at vineyards and breweries. He researched the idea and found someone had already created this business,…

When the agency Jonti Bolles was working at started to move away from client based work, Jonti saw the opportunity to start her own company, White Hat Ops. Even though it was intimidating to start she says, “It was too good to pass up.” White Hat Ops provides sustainable and ethical digital growth for companies and nonprofit organizations. Jonti admits the way she started her agency was a little backwards. “I wanted to start my own company with low overhead, no big conference rooms or office leases,” Jonti said. She didn’t want her team, or herself, to spend hours fighting traffic. As Jonti became more confident in her business, she hired her partner Denise. This released Denise from a corporate office job and allowed them to combine work and family…

Marcia Hopper runs her direct sales company, Happy Camper Nails, from her fifth-wheel. She has a team of over 300 stylists who work with her and she’s even met a few in her traveling lifestyle. Marcia and her husband have been full-time RVers since 2016. Originally living in Kansas City, when their daughter married and moved to Texas, the couple decided to sell the house and hit the road. During their first year on the road, Marcia was working remotely but she wanted another way to bring in an income. She soon found out about Color Street. Marcia signed up as a stylist with Color Street in 2017, just two months after the company launched. Marcia says she knew that the ground level was the best place to get involved,…

We asked the digital nomad entrepreneurs featured in this issue what tools, services and software they used to help them run their businesses on the move. Besides the basics, phones & laptops, here is what they had to say. #1 Mobile Internet When asked what their biggest challenge is, nearly every one of our digital nomad entrepreneurs said internet. From finding the best unlimited plan, to making sure your site has decent cellular service, internet on the go is always top of mind for digital nomads. “The Mobile Internet Resource Center forum keeps us updated on the latest.”- Jonti Bolles Three years ago, through an alert from the Mobile Internet Resource Center, we were able to score an AT&T Mobley before AT&T discontinued the sale of them. Staying connected with…

Which state is best to domicile as an RV entrepreneur or digital nomad? I get this question often. There is no one right answer. However, here are a few things to consider when choosing your domicile state. You probably already know the top 3 states that full-time RVers pick as their domicile state. If not, they are Florida, South Dakota and Texas. Why these states? The biggest reason is none of them have an income tax. Sounds good to you, right? I believe all 3 are great for RVers for different reasons. Top 3 domicile considerations as part of RV life: Vehicle registration: How much does it cost to register a vehicle including your RV in the state? Does that state allow you to renew online? What about the cost…

After paying their “societal dues”, Will and Nicole Douglass couldn’t help but feel that something was missing. They had graduated from college, purchased a house, got traditional 9 to 5 jobs, and still didn’t feel whole. The couple found the digital nomad lifestyle and everything clicked into place. In 2019, they set out in their 1971 Airstream, Overlander. Together with their dog Caico and cat Winnie; the Douglass’ travel while Nicole works a 13 week contract as a traveling nurse and Will, a mechanical engineer, is lucky to work anywhere there’s Wi-Fi. They enjoy leisurely traveling in the 3 weeks between Nicole’s contracts, often boondocking when they can. When they purchased the Airstream, they took it down to the shell in a total gut-job. It needed new axles, plumbing, wiring,…

Heath Padgett is someone you could easily classify as a serial entrepreneur. He has launched two companies before the age of 30, all while living and traveling in an RV. Heath is the co-founder of Campground Booking. He also started The RV Entrepreneur Summit with his wife, Alyssa, back in 2017. This year they will hold their 4th annual RV Entrepreneur Summit where they expect over 400 attendees. The RV Entrepreneur Summit is a 4-day business conference specifically designed for RVers. Consisting of workshops, meetups, and main stage talks, the conference designed to help others start or grow a business which allows you to travel. Heath has accomplished a ton of really cool projects since hitting the road in 2014, just 4 days after getting married. In 2016, along with…

Sonya Schweitzer is the CMO & Founder of The Intentional Marketer, an agency offering fractional CMO services and digital marketing business strategies. Sonya is a 20-year marketing veteran and when she hit the road in 2017, she received numerous requests for business coaching and marketing help. After six months on the road, she decided to quit her corporate job and The Intentional Marketer was born. “It wasn’t any easier or harder than if I’d started it in a sticks and bricks location.” Sonya says. “I have always been transparent with my clients that I’m nomadic and haven’t had any clients’ voice concerns. In fact, it’s a great ice breaker!” With their fractional Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) services, The Intentional Marketer offers expert marketing leadership and services to accelerate growth and…

Meet the Bennett’s. Marc & Julie Bennett are the coowners & co-founders of the online media company, RVLove. RVLove started in 2014 as a hobby travel blog and YouTube channel when the couple first hit the road as full-time RVers. Their RV travels were originally supported by Marc’s full-time remote job as an employee. Within the first few years, RVLove started to grow to the point where it required a full commitment from Marc & Julie. The Bennett’s decided to take the leap and make RVLove a business in early 2017. It was perfect for the couple since the business was built around their travels. They wanted to help others learn how to transition their life into extended RV travel. The passion they share about creating quality resources for other…

Scott and Christina Field are the owners of ViaVista Consulting and the YouTube channel, Our Epic Field Trip. In 2017, while celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the couple became curious about the people living and working there. Through this experience and a little bit of research, they discovered the full-time RV lifestyle. That discovery ignited their whole transformation. They were determined to find a way to create a life of travel and adventure. After researching, analyzing finances, and evaluating nomadic business opportunities, they moved into their 2015 Entegra Anthem in 2018. Scott & Christina provide a variety of services under their umbrella of ViaVista, Inc. including subsurface mapping Ground Penetrating Radar mapping (GPR), environment, health & safety consulting, as well as helping design vacation packages through…

“I love reading people’s stories and the photos of their travels. I get to explore parts of North America I didn’t even know about - and get inspired to go see these places!”- Jane Stewart @homewiththehoopers http://www.instagram.com/homewiththehoopers “My whole world and I wouldn’t want it any other way.” @pawsitivebus http://www.instagram.com/pawsitivebus “Meeting people on the road and sharing the joys of the outdoors is remarkable. Get out there and explore!” @homeasweroam http://www.instagram.com/homeasweroam “Get outside and be blown away by how amazing this world is” @rambleandrevive http://www.instagram.com/rambleandrevive “It’s not for everyone … but neither are cubicles.” @cedarandsilver http://www.instagram.com/cedarandsilver “Some places speak to your soul.” Join the Rootless Living Community and see your shots in the magazine! Tag us on Instagram @RootlessLivingMag or use the hashtag #RootlessLiving. You can also follow us on…

Bethany and her husband stepped into their 2018 Keystone Outback 330 RL for the first time on a chilly December day in 2018. They were joined a short while later by their two cats, and the four have been making it “home” ever since. The couple doesn’t travel much throughout the year, choosing instead to roam around East Texas RV Parks. This new lifestyle allows them the ability to park closer to work for shorter commutes, and be near their families for the holidays. With the purchase of a newer camper, all renovations were only minor style choices. “We really didn’t have to do a lot,” Bethany said. “A few cans of white paint can go such a long way.” After purchasing, much of the browns and beiges were replaced…

One of the main struggles all digital nomads face is reliable internet. That’s why Chris Dunphy & Cherie Ve Ard started the Mobile Internet Resource Center, providing unbiased mobile internet information for US based RVers, boaters and nomads. When Chris & Cherie started traveling full-time in 2006, they were in a 16’ T@B Clamshell teardrop. The two were self-employed as software & app developers and advisors for high tech companies which required them to be connected and available from 9-5. Back then, the couple relied on Sprint, who at the time offered what Cherie calls “a sweet truly unlimited plan on an Express Card.” A credit card sized modem you could stick into some laptops or a portable cradlepoint router. They also utilized area hotspots in cafes, libraries and stopping…

Brittany Haas is the Owner and Chief Adventure Officer for Alpenventures, an adventure travel company. Brittany was ready to make a transition in her career and everything came together at just the right time. She started Alpenventures in 2016 after noticing a big gap in the adventure travel market for experienced adventurers who don’t necessarily require a travel guide. Alpenventures organizes unguided outdoor adventures for experienced travelers who need a local connection to assist with the logistics. She recently planned a bicycle tour across the Alps for a group of friends who had international travel experience. Starting in Germany, the group headed to Austria, ending their seven day adventure at Lake Garda in Italy. Brittany coordinated all the accommodations, airport transfers, bicycle rentals, and all the navigational information in personalize…

Nestled out in the Tahoe National Forest, Adam Galler & Veronica Cruz were settling into their new seasonal jobs at a campground near Lake Tahoe. They had just quit their 9-5 jobs back in San Diego, packed up their dogs and belongings into their cars and into the unknown. As the summer season was wrapping up and they considered what to do next, the name they had already come up with, Good Natured, found it‘s business model as an outdoor job platform. Adam & Veronica quickly realized Good Natured Jobs was the business idea that would allow them the dream life they sought. “It was an idea that provided a location independent business, and it was an idea that brought a solution to others just like us, looking for jobs…

Laura Pence Atencio was a financial advisor prior to the 2008 market crash. She had discovered a talent for marketing and social media through marketing herself. She was soon invited to speak and train on social media but because of her position as a financial advisor, she wasn’t able to take payment. In 2010, after losing her job due to the crash, she was approached by women who wanted her to manage their digital marketing, which she quickly accepted. “I was looking for a job in marketing or recruiting but no one was hiring full-time.” Laura said. “If they were, you needed a degree in marketing and 5+ years experience, neither of which I had.” Through the encouragement of her American Business Women’s Association chapter, she took the leap and…

Boomtown by Christian Wallace A fascinating 10-part series taking you inside the West Texas oil boom. Crimelines True Crime with Charlie Each episode walks you through a true crime with great story telling, historical & cultural context to consider not only how it happened by why. How I Built This with Guy Raz A podcast that dives into how some of the best known companies were built. The RV Entrepreneur by Heath Padgett A podcast for people interested in creating remote income and the ability to work from anywhere. Second Date Update from MOViN 92.5 The very popular Seattle morning show brings their Second Date Update segments in podcast form. Serial with Sarah Koenig The podcast that pretty much put podcasts on the map. Record breaking season one takes a…