Luring the Greenhorns: A Hilarious and Helpful Guide for Campground Owners

Hey there, campground connoisseurs and entrepreneurial spirits! Ever notice how the outdoors can be a bit... daunting for the uninitiated? If you’ve got a beautiful piece of nature just waiting to be explored but are struggling to attract newbie campers, then buckle up your hiking boots because we’ve got the perfect plan. Let’s breathe life into your campground ownership and turn those timid tenderfoots into happy campers!

For entrepreneurs, legacy-builders, and stewards of family businesses, making the most out of your campground investment shouldn’t mean losing your sanity. Enter Campground Accounting, your go-to team of CPAs and RV enthusiasts who help you manage operations overwhelm, decision fatigue, and fear of surprises. Because after all, there’s more to taxes than being on time, and there’s more to life than just business.

Donna Bordeaux here, your guide to growing a robust campground business with progressive accounting perspectives. My family has been camping for about 12 years, starting from our clueless days in a popup camper where we didn’t know a 30 amp plug from a 50 amp (seriously, what did that even mean?). Today, I’m a seasoned pro, and I know all the tips and tricks. But what about the newbies?

Here’s how you can woo those greenhorns:

1. Offer Tempting Deals: Partner with nearby RV dealers to offer a free night with the purchase of multiple nights. It’s a win-win—dealers get an added perk for their customers, and you get new campers discovering your site.
2. Host Newbie Weekends: Plan special weekends dedicated to novice campers, complete with workshops and experienced mentors. Think of it as “Camping 101” where they learn essential skills like hooking up sewer lines without catastrophes, replacing fuses, and inspecting tires.
3. Local Outreach: Focus your marketing within a one- or two-hour radius of your campground. Many people are apprehensive about driving long distances for their first camping trip. By attracting locals, you make it easy for them to dip their toes into the camping world.

Creating a newbie-friendly atmosphere is not just a clever marketing ploy; it's a way to build a loyal community around your campground. These first-timers will appreciate the guidance and return again and again, eventually becoming your best advocates.

So, why wait? Get creative and share your ideas with us. Have you tried something successful or have a burning question? Let’s get the conversation started and grow together.

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Donna Bordeaux, CPA with Campground Accounting

Creativity and CPAs don’t generally go together. Most people think of CPAs as nerdy accountants who can’t talk with people. Well, it’s time to break that stereotype. Lively, friendly, and knowledgeable can be a part of your relationship with your CPA, as demonstrated by Donna and Chad Bordeaux. They have over 50 years of combined experience as entrepreneurial CPAs. They’ve owned businesses and helped business owners exceed their wildest dreams. They have been able to help businesses earn many times more profit than the average business in the same industry and are passionate about helping industries that help families build great memories.