TSN President Amy Bix puts a spin on this episode by wrangling up a couple RV dealership experts and a seasoned RV/boat storage professional to discuss how the two entities can benefit by working in tandem.
The takeaway from all three—Phil Ingrassia of RV Dealers Association, Bob Been of Blue Compass RV and Greg Ellsworth of Self Storage Consulting Group—is that the future is bright for RV and boat storage, which is dwindling behind RV sales, sometimes even impeding sales.
Below are just a few of the questions addressed in this edition of the TSN Conversations Unplugged Podcast.
- Can you describe the current state of the RV Dealer market and where you see it in the next five years?
- Are there any important demographic, economic, etc., trends shaping/changing the market?
- Is consolidation a factor in the dealer market? If so, how is it changing the marketplace
- What’s trending within the outdoor recreation market overall, in addition to RVing?
- Does a lack of RV storage impact sales? If so, are certain areas more prone to this issue than others?
- Do you have any ideas about how storage operators can work with RV dealers for the benefit of both?
- What features do you believe are important for a storage facility to offer new RV owners?
- Does it make sense for a dealership with additional land to consider adding storage? If so, what scenarios make the most sense?
Participants:
Phil Ingrassia | 
Bob Been | V.P. Industry Relations | Blue Compass RV &
Chairman | RVDA
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Greg Ellsworth | President
Self Storage Consulting Group
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Check out our other podcasts in the TSN Conversations Unplugged series.
