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Office Hours with David MeltzerTyler James, Garr Russell, Dr. Deepak Dugar | IG LiveTyler JamesTyler James is a full-time professional Onewheel athlete and a two-time world champion with the Onewheel Factory Pro Team. With over 15 years of experience in board sports, including surfing, snowboarding, and skateboarding, Tyler has also competed in surfing for seven years. He is passionate about pushing the limits of adventure and is now dedicated to pioneering Onewheel as a new category of sport. His extensive background in board sports has shaped his commitment to innovation and exploration in the Onewheel community. In addition to his athletic achievements, Tyler believes in the power of board sports...2025-04-0230 min
The BizDad PodcastGarr Russell: Turning Pain to Purpose | Ep. 84In this episode of The BizDad Podcast, entrepreneur Garr Russell, founder of Fireside RV Rental, shares his remarkable journey of faith, redemption, and business success. He discusses overcoming significant setbacks, turning personal challenges into thriving ventures, and building a nationwide RV rental franchise model. Discover powerful insights on entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and purposeful business strategies. Listen now on all major platforms! Meet the guest: Garr Russell is an experienced entrepreneur, father of four, and founder of Fireside RV Rental—the nation's largest RV rental management franchise. Garr specializes in turning personal challenges into thriving business vent...2025-03-031h 11
Self Storage Income285. How RV Rentals Can Boost Your Storage Revenue in 2025 w/Garr Russell & Mark BeasleyGet my FREE self storage starter pack to learn how to analyze, underwrite, and operate your next storage investment: https://www.selfstorageincome.com/start-podcast
What’s one of the best ways to make more money with your current storage facility? You’ve probably already considered tenant protection insurance, selling moving supplies, or building more units to boost your income, but what about hosting RV rentals? RV self storage isn’t new, and many storage owners have already caught onto the fact that RV and boat parking can bring in considerable revenue without building more units. But what if, lik...2025-02-2535 min
Emerging Franchise BrandsFireside RV Rental: Turning Unused RVs into Profits with Garr RussellIn this episode of Emerging Franchise Brands, Frank Fiume talks with Garr Russell, founder of Fireside RV Rental, about how he turned a personal setback into a thriving franchise. What started as a Craigslist experiment with his own RV has grown into a booming business with over 55 franchise locations in just two years. Garr shares how his model leverages other people’s RVs, making it a low-overhead, high-reward opportunity for franchisees.
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Books Mentioned in this Ep...2025-02-2446 min
Table Rush Talk Show!737 - From Lawn Mowers to RV Empires: A Deep Dive into 'OPRV' with Garr RussellIn this episode of the Table Rush Talk Show, host Mischa Zvegintzov interviews Garr Russell, founder of Fireside RV Rental—the nation's first RV rental management franchise. Garr recounts his entrepreneurial journey, starting from a lawn care business to creating a thriving franchise with 52 locations nationwide. He introduces the innovative concept of 'OPRV' (Other People's RVs), explaining how individuals can generate income by renting out RVs they don't own. Garr also shares his personal struggles during the COVID-19 pandemic, including battling mental health challenges, and emphasizes the pivotal role of mentorship and faith in his success. Listeners will gain va...2025-01-0149 min
Seek Go Create - The Leadership Journey for Christian Entrepreneurs and Faith-Driven LeadersBuilding Community and Faith in Business with Fireside RV Rentals' Garr RussellAre you navigating the delicate balance between faith, family, and entrepreneurship? Join us on this episode of Seek Go Create - The Leadership Journey as we dive deep into Garr Russell's transformative journey from personal strife to entrepreneurial triumph. Discover the spiritual insights behind homeschooling, the innovative RV rental business model, and the profound impact of faith on overcoming life's challenges. Tune in to get inspired by Garr's story of resilience, humility, and community building in the face of adversity. Don't miss out on practical advice for living a purpose-driven life that could change your path forever!"The...2024-12-231h 05
The Workamper Show PodcastGarr Russell describes a franchising opportunity with Fireside RV Rentals in Episode 310Garr teaches business owners how to find RVs to rent, where to store them, how to rent them and to do so while making a good income.2024-12-2035 min
Mission Minded MessagesHow Servant Leadership Transforms Business With Steve RamonaIn this inspiring episode of Mission Minded Messages, Garr Russell sits down with Steve Ramona, a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in cultivating servant-hearted leadership in business. Together, they explore the timeless principle that bringing value to others not only blesses those around you but also results in personal and professional growth.
Steve shares his entrepreneurial journey, beginning in his family’s health club at the age of 18, where he learned the importance of building relationships and offering selfless value. He recounts a pivotal moment with a mentor who taught him the power of consistent sa...2024-11-2521 minMission Minded MessagesTurning Trials to Triumph Through TestimonyIn this episode of Mission Minded Messages, Garr Russell shares a heartfelt message on the power of sharing our trials while we’re still in them, transforming struggles into powerful testimonies. Inspired by Revelations 12:11, Garr reflects on the unique journey of Christian entrepreneurship and the specific challenges that come with building a business that honors God and serves others. Speaking early in the morning, Garr dives deep into the transformative impact of real-time transparency, encouraging listeners to turn their mess into a message and lean into faith during difficult moments.
Garr introduces the concept of “Problem, Prophetic, Pray...2024-11-0422 min
CineFacts#259 Parthenope, Venom: The Last Dance, Megalopolis, Don't Move, La storia di SouleymaneScarica NordVPN al link nordvpn.com/cinefacts, usando il codice coupon cinefacts e otterrai 4 mesi extra!Nella puntata di questa settimana di CineFacts Podcast diciamo la nostra su Megalopolis, dopo averne parlato a maggio e tutti i mesi a seguire diciamo la nostra definitiva opinione sul chiacchieratissimo passion project di Francis Ford Coppola;Parthenope, Paolo Sorrentino racconta la sua Napoli tra mitologia, fede, superstizione, bellezza e solitudine; La storia di Souleymane, crudo, elegante e bellissimo film che ci fa vivere tre giorni di vita di un rider guineano a Parigi; 2024-10-313h 02Mission Minded MessagesThe Power of Action Over Overthinking With Mischa From Influence Army
In this episode of Mission Minded Messages, host Garr Russell tackles the challenge of overthinking and its impact on entrepreneurial success. Joined by guest Mischa Zvegintzov of Influence Army, Garr dives into the mental hurdles that often prevent entrepreneurs from taking simple, effective action.
The conversation opens with Mischa sharing a story from his financial services career, where overthinking almost sidelined his progress. Garr and Mischa reflect on their own experiences and the common mistakes they see among entrepreneurs who let overanalyzing derail their momentum. Mischa talks about his approach to helping heart-centered entrepreneurs get on podcasts...2024-10-2832 min
Video Store PodcastHalloween Spirit!Leaves are falling, the nights are getting longer, and the abandoned Chuck E. Cheese on the other side of our parking lot has temporarily become a Spirit Halloween store. It’s officially Halloween season, and this week I have four horror films to recommend that I watch every year to get me into the Halloween spirit. First on my list is Young Frankenstein, Mel Brooks’ classic Frankenstein sequel/parody released in 1974. Not all of Brooks’ films have aged well, but Young Frankenstein still stands up as a classic comedy. The film stars Gene Wilder as Dr. Frankenstein’s grands...2024-10-0720 minMission Minded MessagesLearning to Rely on God's Timing with Will Hart from Iris GlobalIn this episode, I speak with, Will Hart from Iris Global we explore the intersection of faith, finance, and business with our guest, who shares a remarkable story of trusting God for provision during a financial crisis. Leading a ministry that relies on $30,000 a day to operate without ever asking for donations, our guest faced a critical moment when they needed $200,000 to avoid laying off staff. Through heartfelt reflection, they reveal how faith was tested, but ultimately, miraculous provision arrived just in time. This story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of trusting in God's timing, not...2024-09-3053 minMission Minded MessagesLaying It All Down: Rediscovering God’s Place in Our LivesHey y’all, welcome to another inspiring episode of Mission Minded Messages with your host, Garr Russell! Every Monday, we dive deep into the journeys of faith-filled entrepreneurs, discussing strategies, struggles, and successes, while always remembering that life is a series of lessons—we're either winning or learning. Today’s episode is a special one, filled with personal reflections and spiritual insights, recorded right in the middle of Garr’s morning walk.
Garr opens up about a common challenge: starting something with passion and fervor, only to let it slip away when life gets busy. He shares how God...2024-09-1607 minMission Minded MessagesRedefining Meetings: Embracing Mentorship in Your Entrepreneurial JourneyIn this episode of Mission Minded Messages, your host Garr Russell dives into the often-dreaded topic of meetings and presents a transformative perspective that could change the way you approach them. Garr shares his personal revelation from God, who helped him reframe meetings as "mentorings." This shift in mindset not only eased Garr's discomfort with the word "meetings" but also infused his interactions with a deeper sense of purpose and value.
Garr explores how this new outlook on meetings—seeing them as opportunities for mentorship rather than mere calendar obligations—can elevate the quality of our interactions. Whet...2024-09-0312 min
The Side Hustle Show625: Getting Paid to Rent Out Other People’s StuffHave you ever thought about renting out other people's stuff for profit?That's exactly what Garr Russell from firesidervrental.com did with RVs (recreational vehicles), and he's turned it into a thriving business.Could you do the same thing? Could you apply this idea to a different niche?I think there are some valuable lessons here for aspiring side hustlers in any niche.Tune in to Episode 625 of the Side Hustle Show to learn:
how to profit from renting out other people's RVs
the numbers behind a successful RV rental...2024-08-2248 min
The Side Hustle Show625: Getting Paid to Rent Out Other People’s StuffHave you ever thought about renting out other people's stuff for profit?
That's exactly what Garr Russell from firesidervrental.com did with RVs (recreational vehicles), and he's turned it into a thriving business.
Could you do the same thing? Could you apply this idea to a different niche?
I think there are some valuable lessons here for aspiring side hustlers in any niche.
Tune in to Episode 625 of the Side Hustle Show to learn:
how to profit from renting out other people's RVs
the numbers behind a successful RV rental...2024-08-2246 min
Millionaire University153. How to Create an RV Rental Business Without Owning an RV with Garr RussellIn this episode of Millionaire University, Garr Russell shares his fascinating journey of entrepreneurship from childhood ventures to a successful RV rental business. Garr discusses his setbacks, including a period of drug dealing, and how he turned his life around after finding faith. He highlights the turning points in his career, such as starting a credit counseling company and later transitioning into RV rentals after a personal experience in 2016. Garr explains the advantages of using a franchise model, leveraging other people's RVs, and the extensive opportunities within the RV rental industry. He provides insights into the growth of his...2024-08-0950 min
Timeless Truths"Christian Entrepreneurship" with Garr Russell“Christian Entrepreneurship” – With Garr Russell on “Timeless Truths” Good day. This is Dr. Christine Van Horn. This is Episode 51 on the “Timeless Truths” podcast with my special guest, Garr Russell. We will be discussing “Christian Entrepreneurship.” Gar is the founder and CEO of Riverside RV Rental. He has started, scaled, and sold several companies. Systems, processes, sales, marketing, leadership, and forging the way are his giftings. In 2016, he entered the RV space and quickly rose to lead the industry, starting the nation's first RV rental management franchise with locations all around the US. He's going to be...2024-06-2739 minMission Minded MessagesFaith Over Fear: Embracing Purpose in EntrepreneurshipWelcome to this episode of Mission Minded Messages with your host, Garr Russell. Today, we're diving into a powerful discussion on fear, broadcasting live from our traveling RV—so don't mind the occasional background noise! Our journey today centers around a profound message inspired by my recent reflections and conversations with Jesus.
We kick things off with a thought-provoking quote from a T-shirt I picked up at a recent event led by my mentor, Myron Golden, which reads, "You will be living what you're believing, even though you be lying." This quote aligns beautifully with the wisdom of...2024-06-0311 minMission Minded MessagesThe Power of Fatherhood and Christian Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Mark SavantIn this inspiring episode of the Mission Minded Messages podcast, host Garr Russell sits down with Mark Savant, a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing expert. Mark shares his journey from a dissatisfied insurance employee to a successful owner of a six-figure marketing agency specializing in podcast and digital media production. He discusses his podcast, "The Awesome Dad Show," highlighting the critical issue of fatherhood in America and how it intertwines with entrepreneurship.
Garr and Mark delve into the challenges and victories of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of embracing discomfort and learning through every experience. They explore how spirituality...2024-05-2722 min
Average Joe Finances251. Building an RV Rental Franchise with Garr RussellSend us a textJoin us on Average Joe Finances as our guest Garr Russell shares insights into his philosophy on overcoming adversity, leveraging other people's assets, and the importance of faith in his life. He details his transition from being a full-time RVer to establishing a successful RV rental franchise business, Fireside RV Rental. Garr also opens up about his past struggles and how they shaped his approach to business today. What you’ll learn in this episode:Solving problems creatively to provide valuable solutions for customers, fostering business growthValuable guidance, insights, and sup...2024-05-2653 minMission Minded MessagesUnleashing Kingdom Innovation and Mentorship with Michael Borner from Mission 17In this episode of "Mission Minded Messages," host Garr Russell welcomes Michael Borner, the president of Mission 17 Ministries and a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in technology and media companies. The conversation delves into the transformative power of Christian entrepreneurship and the crucial role of mentorship and discipleship in business and spiritual growth.
Garr begins by highlighting Michael's innovative approach to faith-based education through Mission 17's "Social Covenant" - a video nurture sequence designed for bite-sized learning. Michael explains how this method leverages digital tools to impart God's truth efficiently, overcoming traditional barriers like apps...2024-05-2031 min
After Hours Entrepreneur with Mark SavantGARR RUSSELL - RV Rentals and AI Sales SystemsGarr Russell is a passionate Christian entrepreneur who has seen the profound effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and relationships. Motivated by a calling to inspire, he urges fellow Christian entrepreneurs to reenter the marketplace and embrace marketplace ministry. Despite business setbacks during the pandemic, Garr believes new opportunities lie ahead and encourages others to reignite their entrepreneurial ventures guided by faith.In this episode, Garr Russell talks about the rapid growth of his business to 40 locations nationwide and the surprising efficiency of their sales process. He reveals how personal challenges sparked his...2024-05-2032 minMission Minded MessagesWelcome to Mission Minded MessagesWelcome to the inaugural episode of the "Mission Minded Messages" podcast, hosted by Garr Russell. This podcast focuses on the intersection of faith and entrepreneurship, with the Bible serving as the ultimate guidebook. Garr shares his journey from a troubled past to a fervent Christian entrepreneur, emphasizing how Christian business owners are called to prosper and use their wealth to further the Kingdom of God.
Garr discusses various aspects of entrepreneurship, including sales, marketing, and real estate, all from a Christian perspective. He shares his personal transformation after giving his life to the Lord, his successful ventures...2024-05-1315 min
Retro Sports Radio: Classic Games from History1974-Apr-08 • LAD/ATL • Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves - Aaron HR 715 - Classic Baseball Radio Broadcast- 1974 MLB Standings- Monday, April 8, 1974- Attendance: 53,775- Venue: Atlanta Stadium-- Radio Announcers- Vin Scully- Jerry Doggett-- Starting Lineups- 1974 Los Angeles Dodgers- 1 - 2B - Davey Lopes- 2 - LF - Bill Buckner- 3 - CF - Jim Wynn- 4 - C - Joe Ferguson- 5 - RF - Willie Crawford- 6 - 3B - Ron Cey2024-04-092h 28
Financial Freedom with Real Estate InvestingMB416: Monetizing the RV Boom with Wheel Estate — With Garr RussellAre you looking to build a business but don’t want to start from scratch? What if you could learn a proven system and receive support from someone who’s done it themselves?Then you might be interested in an RV rental management franchise, a business that monetizes the RV boom and helps entrepreneurs build wealth with WHEEL estate!Garr Russell is Founder and CEO of Fireside RV Rental, the Airbnb of RVs. Since its inception in 2015, Fireside has grown into a franchise with 40 locations across the country and hundreds of RVs under management.A...2024-04-0845 min
Retro Movie RoundtableYoung Frankenstein (1974)RMR 0256: Special Guest, Comedian, Doug Koning, joins your hosts Dustin Melbardis and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Young Frankenstein (1974) [PG]
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Satire
Starring: Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Marty Feldman, Madeline Kahn, Cloris Leachman, Teri Garr, Kenneth Mars, Richard Haydn, Liam Dunn, Danny Goldman, Oscar Beregi Jr., Arthur Malet
Director: Mel Brooks
Recorded on 2023-03-05
2024-03-261h 42
RV LIFE PodcastNavigating RV Life & Business on WheelsHave you ever felt fear? Haven't we all? Has it stopped you from doing what you really wanted? Dan & I (Patti) know that feeling well, and facing our fear has taken us from stationary lives to full-time adventurers. We hope this episode helps you to go after your dreams.Our guest, Garr Russell, Owner of Fireside RV Rental recounting his story of being told he was lazy and how he went from lawnmower business owner to motorhome industry influencer in his book "My Wheel Estate Story, which deeply resonated with us and sparked a profound emotional connection. ...2024-03-061h 12
Passive Income Adventures058 - I was Hit by a Truck - Garr RussellTransformation through Entrepreneurship and Faith: The Journey of Gar Russell
Entrepreneur Gar Russell shares his life-altering journey from a previous life of crime to a successful business owner, highlighting the power of faith and reinvention. He talks about the inception of his RV rental business and overcoming the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Russell discusses the importance of incorporating faith, lifestyle, and family into business decisions. He also emphasizes the benefits of an entrepreneurial lifestyle focused on generating passive income, providing for the family, and helping others. His experiences with the Fireside RV...2024-03-051h 12
DeRosa Insiders LIVEEP33: RV Renting Business and Real Estate Investing with Garr Russell
Join Matt Faircloth for an enlightening episode of The Cash Flow Digest as we explore the thriving sharing economy within the RV space featuring Garr Russell! Discover the secrets to leveraging other people's RVs to kickstart your rental business with minimal overhead. Learn how to dive headfirst into Wheel-Estate, entrusting logistics and maintenance to seasoned professionals. Don't miss this insightful discussion!
Before the interview with Garr Russell, Matt Faircloth opens the episode with a discussion on a current event news article about the significant drop in the value of New York Apartments by 75...2024-02-1652 min
The Short Term ShowWheel Estate: Revolutionizing the RV Rental Industry with Garr RussellThis week Avery sits down with Garr Russell to chat about his experience in the world of "wheel estate." Garr shares his personal experience of being a full-time RVer and how he stumbled upon this venture. They also discuss the details of being responsible for the upkeep of RVs, such as maintenance challenges, driving mistakes and more.
How to connect with Garr:
https://firesidervrental.com/Facebook LinkedIn InstagramFacebook Group
How to connect with Avery:
The Short Term Shop - https://theshorttermshop.com/
2024-01-3136 min
Kerry Lutz's--Financial Survival NetworkFranchise with Fireside An RV Rental Dream - Garr Russell #5975Kerry Lutz interviewed Gar Russell, founder and CEO of Fireside RV Rental, discussing the company's innovative approach to the RV rental market. Russell shared his personal experience of living in an RV with his family for five years while building up the business and homeschooling his children. They discussed the company's goal of having 100 locations by the end of 2024 and the increasing demand for RV rentals due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the trend of people wanting to experience the outdoors. Russell also highlighted the challenges of RV ownership and the benefits of renting through Fireside RV Rental. Additionally, they...2023-12-2611 minFinancial Survival NetworkFranchise with Fireside An RV Rental Dream - Garr Russell #5975Kerry Lutz interviewed Gar Russell, founder and CEO of Fireside RV Rental, discussing the company's innovative approach to the RV rental market. Russell shared his personal experience of living in an RV with his family for five years while building up the business and homeschooling his children. They discussed the company's goal of having 100 locations by the end of 2024 and the increasing demand for RV rentals due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the trend of people wanting to experience the outdoors. Russell also highlighted the challenges of RV ownership and the benefits of renting through Fireside RV Rental. Additionally, they...2023-12-2611 min
Living Off Rentals#189 - Renting out RV’s for big cash flow & low startup capital - with Garr RussellJoining us for this episode of Living Off Rentals is Garr Russell. Prior to venturing into the rental space, he was a long-time FICO-certified credit counselor who founded his own business. In 2015, having already owned a significant real estate portfolio, Garr began his journey in a unique, charming niche—RV rental management, Fireside RV Rental. After buying an RV for his and his wife’s 10-year anniversary, they rented it out, eventually snowballing into the country’s largest RV rental management franchise. Tune in and hear more about Garr’s “wheel estate” venture and his insig...2023-09-2743 min
Entrepreneurs on FireStart an RV Rental Business Using Other Peoples RV's with Garr RussellGarr Russell is a Serial Entrepreneur Who started his 1st business in 5th Grade. He has gone on to start scale and sell several businesses, has authored 3 books, his latest title coming soon and spent 5 years traveling the country as a fulltime rver with his wife and 4 kids. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Put together a process—a workflow chart. Map it out and put together a nice solution and have it all written out where you can hand it off to somebody that could take care of the problem the next time it happens. 2. As...2023-09-2121 min
The RV EntrepreneurHow To Launch An RV Rental Business With Zero RVs With Garr Russell of Fireside RV Rentals | RVE 295Did you know that you can start your own successful RV rental business without owning a single RV? Yep, it's 100% doable! Today we'll be talking with Garr Russell from Fireside RV Rentals. Garr is a serial entrepreneur who entered the RV space in 2016 and quickly rose, to lead the industry in starting the nation's first RV rental management company, Fireside RV Rental, with locations all around the US.
His company connects camper owners with families and vacationers, but they also offer a franchise opportunity for entrepreneurs, like yourself, to get into the RV rental world. In this...2023-06-221h 03Retro Movie RoundtableThe Conversation (1974)RMR 0160: Special Guest Ryan Haupt, of the Science Sort Of Podcast, joins your hosts Bryan Frye and Chad Robinson for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit The Conversation (1974) [PG]
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Starring: Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Allen Garfield, Frederic Forrest, Cindy Williams, Michael Higgins, Elizabeth MacRae, Teri Garr, Harrison Ford, Mark Wheeler, Robert Shields, Phoebe Alexander
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Recoded on 2022-05-02
2023-02-201h 49
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastNew Investment Fund for HR tech startupsHR technology veteran entrepreneurs Greg Moran and Ira Grossman announced the launch of Evergreen Mountain Founder’s Fund 1. The $20m fund will be focused on early stage investments made in companies addressing changes in the way we work globally https://hrtechfeed.com/hr-technology-veterans-launch-new-investment-fund-focused-on-future-of-work-technologies/ Lattice, the leading people management platform for businesses with people-first cultures, today announced a new valuation of $3 billion after closing a $175 million round of funding from Thrive Capital, Elad Gil, Tiger Global, and Dragoneer. https://hrtechfeed.com/lattice-raises-175m-now-valued-at-3-billion/ Handshake, the largest early career network, today announced a...2022-01-2105 min
10 Minutes with The Master Enchilada RollerEpisode 54 - Russell talks about his recent trip to Dubai, tamales, cooking oil & Lionel GarrRussell talks about his recent trip to Dubai, tamales, cooking oil & Lionel Garr2020-12-3026 min
C3Centricity Podcasts13 Inspiring marketing quotesWhat habits have you become so comfortable with that you don’t even notice or question them? These 13 marketing quotes are amongst my all time favourites.
1. “There may be Customers without Brands, but there are no Brands without Customers.” Anon
Brands depend on customers and if companies remember this, then they can only succeed.
2. “Nothing can add more power to your life than concentrating all your energies on a limited set of targets.” Nido Qubein
One of the biggest mistakes marketing can make is to not appropriately define its target audience.
3. “The more you engage with customers the clearer things become and t...2017-04-1719 min