The very definition of a go-getter, Craig Niedbala couldn’t be any busier. Niedbala works as a full-time mechanical foreman at BNSF Railway and as a part-time Zamboni driver. Additionally, he rents out cars on Turo, so it was only natural that he should branch out and add camper rentals to his money-making ventures. Saving customers a…
The very definition of a “go-getter,” David Sodemann is co-owner of Boho Campervans. Together with Brett Ellenson and Sarina Gomez, he runs this amazing business, offering luxury campervans to eager renters ready for adventure. Rent the original Boho Campervan on Outdoorsy. The birth of an idea So what led this team to create their business?…
Kevin Tumlinson is the author of an award-winning book series. He’s a thinker, a speaker, a podcaster, and someone who’s always looking to learn something new. He’s also always on the hunt for inspiration. Often he finds his biggest and best inspirations while traveling. “I don’t really vacation much,” Tumlinson says. “Wherever I am, I…
In Sonoma County, on a country road rimmed with vast dairy farm vistas as far as the eye can see, lies a wooden barn filled with various kinds of RVs. All the RVs have been lovingly restored by Geoffrey Sacco, owner of The Portable Life, and all are sitting patiently, quietly awaiting their turn to be…
Amey Thompson loves many things, but if she had to narrow it down it’d be music, traveling, and festivals. The common thread of Thompson’s favorite pastimes? The outdoors. The comforts that an RV provides always made these outdoor events more enjoyable, so it made sense to invest in purchasing one. Another common thread of these favorite…
You can enjoy your RV and make money renting it out too. That’s what Aaron and Penny Maust do. Aaron works as a real estate investor and foreman for an HVAC company, while his wife is a full-time teacher. They bring a hardworking, entrepreneurial spirit to their projects, so it made sense when they turned…
The best way to experience Hawaii The Hawaiian Islands attracts travelers who want to experience the beauty of the unique environment. Visitors often imagine themselves on lush beaches or discovering hidden waterfalls. Why spend time in hotel rooms or on crowded beaches when you could be exploring the island like a local? The most affordable…
For 21 years, Eddie Macias served in the US Navy as a Master at Arms First Class Petty Officer. “I loved it, and sometimes wish I was still active duty,” he says about the two decades he spent as a military service-member. Upon retirement, he took on a new career in law enforcement. “Thankfully, it…
Bryce Johnson’s RVs don’t really look like RVs. They’re tents fixed atop SUVs. His unique business is allowing visitors to experience Hawaii like never before – by camping right on the beach. Not your average travel experience: “Our generation wants to experience the outdoors in its entirety. They’re not into hotels or run-of-the-mill travel experiences….
In our next installation of owner stories, we meet Patrick Campbell. The Baltimore native has made $24,000 in the last year by renting out his Class B motorhome. He offers great advice on how to succeed on Outdoorsy. I’m known as the “renting guru”: “I am known as the renting guru. I have made a hobby…
