Joel Holland: The RV Entrepreneur Revving Up Rural Economies

The Forbes Books Podcast with Joe Pardavila

This week Joe welcomes Joel Holland, an entrepreneur who is boosting rural economies across America. As the CEO of Harvest Hosts, Joel has created a service that connects RVers with unique overnight camping experiences at local businesses like wineries, farms, museums, and more. Through these win-win partnerships, Joel has helped nearly 5,000 small businesses generate new revenue streams simply by inviting RVers to visit their locations. In fact, last year alone, Harvest Hosts brought over $40 million in additional sales to these small business owners—all at zero cost to them. Beyond the numbers, Joel is dedicated to creating mutually beneficial relationships between RVers and small towns across the country. He knows that when you support small businesses, you support the heartbeat of local communities. Joel Holland is proof that entrepreneurship can drive a positive impact and strengthen rural economies across America.