Episode 97: Investing in the Campground Business with Kevin Thueson and Nate Thompson
“Don’t let the fear of the unknown, the fear of it not being successful, prevent you from doing what it is you believe you need to do.”
In this episode, Kevin Thueson and Nate Thompson, with KCN Campgrounds - an investment group that focuses on campgrounds and RV parks, join us to share their story of how they have combined both their passions and skills to become an important part of the outdoor industry. Kevin and Nate also discuss:
2:20 - What is KCN Campgrounds
3:30 - How did it get started
10:30 - Kevin leaving his job to get into real estate investing
14:00 - How Nate got involved
16:30 - Being an outdoor enthusiast and how that ties into the business
20:10 - Taking the leap and buying the first investment property
22:40 - Knowing this was going to work
25:30 - What the business looks like
28:45 - The parks they currently own and their favorite ones
33:00 - Amenities at their properties
35:00 - Why do people book with them and who are their typical customers
37:00 - The side effect of connecting people with nature
38:50 - Fundraising for care camps
41:15 - Their growth plans and how people can help
43:25 - Their investor portal
45:10 - A new partner joining the KCN team
46:40 - Advice for people inspired by the risk they’ve taken
49:00 - Who would play them in a Hollywood movie
50:30 - How people can learn more about KCN
You can learn more about Kevin, Nate, and KCN Campgrounds by following them on TikTok @kcncampgrounds or on their website KCNcampgrounds.com.
See below for photos Kevin and Nate have shared from their adventures.
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