Best Frank Rolfe Podcasts (2025)

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DISCOVER: River Drifting, Reef Diving & Rainforest Wandering in Tropical North Queensland 43:21

4d ago43:21

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In this episode, we’re heading deep into the wilds of Tropical North Queensland, Australia—where the oldest rainforest in the world meets the greatest reef on the planet. We’ll be connecting with an Aboriginal guide to learn indigenous perspectives on the land; doing something called ‘River Drifting’ through the ancient forests of Daintree; seeing …

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Don’t Get Complacent 8:38

4d ago8:38

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The difference between big companies and small players is that one never sees the opportunity and the other takes advantage of every opening. Yet sometimes the small player can start to act like a big company and completely ruin their advantage. In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to review how never to have a “big company” attitude.…

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How Not To Get Caught Swimming Naked 9:48

4d ago9:48

9:48

There’s an old saying “when the tide goes out you find out who was swimming naked”. And with all of the economic chaos in the U.S. right now, the tide certainly appears to be going out. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review strategies to not be caught swimming naked.By Frank Rolfe

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When Numbers Don’t Align 10:11

4d ago10:11

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It can often be a huge shock when you get the seller’s financial numbers during due diligence. And how those align with what they promised you can have some important consequences in your view of the property. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore how numbers alignment can tell you a lot about a property.…

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Profiting From Interest Rate Distraction 10:32

4d ago10:32

10:32

Millions of investors are obsessed with the direction of interest rates. While that’s a noble pursuit, there’s a huge opportunity created by this distraction as far as mobile home parks are concerned. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to discuss why the late Sam Zell quote of “when everyone’s looking left, look right” applies to …

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🎧 PATHWAYS: Rainforest Drifts, Kangaroo Islands & Denali’s Frozen Edge 28:30

8d ago28:30

28:30

This is your monthly guide to the world’s wildest travel stories – one adventure at a time. Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer. It’s part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, part “wai…

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All About Rental Inspections 10:27

11d ago10:27

10:27

While most mobile home park owners prefer the “parking lot” model in which all of the homes are strictly owned by the residents, in some cases even well-managed properties may engage in rentals for various reasons. And if you’re going to rent mobile homes, it’s essential that you have a system of rental inspections. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery…

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BUCKET LIST: Eye-to-Eye with Giants: Whale Watching in Victoria, B.C. 14:39

15d ago14:39

14:39

"I've been guiding or working around whales now for almost over just about over a decade, and I still am in awe at all of the experiences that we have. It's just a wonder of a magnitude that people don't really get to experience anywhere else in urban life" – Nik Coutinho, Prince of Whales In this Bucket List episode, produced in our immersive docu…

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Surviving Banking Reversals 8:47

17d ago8:47

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Sometimes – even at the last minute – a bank can suddenly change its mind and retract their offer to make a loan. What do you do then? In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to explore why this occurs and what the correct steps are to mitigate this potential event.By Frank Rolfe

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How To Get A Loan 9:54

17d ago9:54

9:54

It costs money to build or buy a billboard, and for many people that means getting a loan. But how can you find a lender and get a loan when you are just starting out? In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to explore this topic and discuss some real-life methods to make lending attainable.By Frank Rolfe

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The Power Of Volume 10:28

17d ago10:28

10:28

If you’re trying to find an RV Park to buy, then one of the most important forces to harness is “volume”. Even average negotiators can come away with great acquisitions if they simply employ the power of numbers. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review how you can put together an aggressive campaign to build greater volume of deal flo…

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The Tiny Lot Playbook 10:33

17d ago10:33

10:33

It’s not uncommon to have lots of different sizes, but sometimes park owners have to make hard choices on how best to use their smallest parcels. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to discuss the different options for small lots and come to some mathematical conclusions on their most profitable uses.…

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ADVENTURE: Becoming Forrest Gump: The Man Who Ran Across America Five Times (IRL) 37:48

20d ago37:48

37:48

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Rob Pope, the first person in the world to complete the legendary run made famous by one of Hollywood’s most beloved characters – Forrest Gump. Yes, you heard that right. Rob took on the challenge of following Forrest’s route mile by mile, crossing the country not once, but FIVE times. That’s like running from th…

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The Creative Dealmaker’s Playbook 11:27

25d ago11:27

11:27

In forging successful mobile home park deals, one of your most important tools is simply “thinking outside the box”. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review some of the most successful creative tactics to make deals work for both buyer and seller. As we’ll discuss, today’s winning buyer is a mixture of one part scientist and …

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BEST OF EXPLORER: Where’s Wallis? No Guidebook, No Google, No Clue with Best-selling Travel Author Brian Thacker 38:57

1M ago38:57

38:57

Follow best-selling travel author Brian Thacker on a unique, mad-cap adventure to three of the remotest countries on Earth. Inspired by the intrepid spirit of explorers of old, Brian decided to tear up the guidebook, switch off the phone and turn up to a country knowing absolutely nothing about it in advance. He picked three countries at random: th…

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How To Get A Wallscape 10:23

1M ago10:23

10:23

One of the most interesting types of billboard structures is the “wallscape” – in which the billboard is affixed to a masonry wall or similar fixture. By using the wall to hold the sign up, you save an enormous amount of money over a monopole, I-beam or wooden structure. In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to explore how to successfully p…

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Take-aways From The U-Haul Report 10:30

1M ago10:30

10:30

U-Haul has historically been a great source of information on population movement. On a regular basis they publish the results of “one-way” rentals that give insight into both where Americans are going but also where they’re leaving. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to explore the meaning behind the latest numbers.…

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How To Stay Anonymous 10:03

1M ago10:03

10:03

It’s OK to be proud of being the owner of an RV Park, but you still want to build a firewall to protect your private time. In this RV Park Mastery podcast, we’re going to show you some real-world tricks to maintain your privacy and give you the freedom to be both an owner but also someone who has a happy home life.…

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The New Megatrends 13:31

1M ago13:31

13:31

The late John Naisbitt coined the term “megatrend” to describe “long-term and transformative forces” that he saw in the U.S. economy. But all megatrends start small and grow over time, like the Mighty Oak. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the new “megatrends” that impact the mobile home park sector with predictions on…

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PATHWAYS: Flight of the Nez Perce, the Prince of Whales and Run Forrest Run 31:01

1M ago31:01

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At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…

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Should They Stay Or Should They Go? 12:50

1M ago12:50

12:50

When you buy a mobile home park, one of the first decisions you have to make is whether to keep the existing manager or to replace them. Legacy managers often come with a book of knowledge but their potentially bad traits may make them toxic to your park’s performance. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review the science behin…

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ADVENTURE: The Long Ride Home: 10,000-miles on Horseback from Canada to Brazil 43:15

1M ago43:15

43:15

“I came face to face with grizzly bears. I had to befriend drug lords. I saw two people shot dead. I witnessed a guy trying to kill his wife with five gunshots. I crossed the tallest mountains in the world. I had to swim rivers with horses. I was lost in deserts and nothing, absolutely nothing, brought me more pain and heartache and stress than man…

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The Science Of Color 10:12

2M ago10:12

10:12

Life is made up of colors and there’s a science to their selection when it comes to billboard designs. How colors interact with the human mind has been a big part of the research of the billboard industry as well as many other applications. In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the science of color to help create more effective b…

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All About Contract Modifications 10:31

2M ago10:31

10:31

A contract is a legal agreement that is signed by both parties – and sometimes you have to alter that basic agreement to get one or both parties to execute it. But how far can you go in modifying these documents? In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review what’s acceptable and not, as well as what the ramifications are as you edi…

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The Power Of Creativity And Inclusion 11:20

2M ago11:20

11:20

Being a deal maker is much more than just looking at RV Parks for sale and making offers. The best purchases often require forging a winning construction through the use of creativity and inclusion. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review how to build better deals using your brain and people skills.…

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The Fine Points Of Converting From Private To Municipal Utilities 14:20

2M ago14:20

14:20

While municipal utilities are universally preferred, many mobile home parks have private water, sewer or both. Yet, in some cases, there is access to lines available to potentially convert the park over to the “city” utility equivalent. But should you consider doing so? In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review the important co…

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IMMERSION: Muskets, Marching and a Haunted Hospital 29:02

2M ago29:02

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As soon as they walked into the barracks at Fort Sisseton, they were handed muskets - heavy Springfield 63s from the Civil war era - given a uniform and told to march. Presenter Brian Thacker and producer Jason Paton thought they were just covering the annual Sisseton historical festival, in South Dakota, as spectators. Turns out they were getting …

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The New Direction Of HUD And How It Will Benefit The Industry 11:43

2M ago11:43

11:43

Scott Turner is the new head of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. And he’s bringing a new vision and mission that will impact many aspects of the mobile home park industry going forward – in a very positive way. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore Turner’s new hot button topics.…

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Red Bull: How To Be Superhuman 41:53

2M ago41:53

41:53

Abdullah Zeinab’s epic Rhino Run adventure crossing South Africa and Namibia redefines what’s possible in endurance cycling. Unsupported and unforgiving, this grueling 1,700-mile ultra-cycling race put his mental strength, grit and resilience to the ultimate test through breathtaking but brutal landscapes – where a tiny detail, like a tiny screw, m…

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It’s Too Big To Guess 11:20

2M ago11:20

11:20

Billboards are massive and immovable. As a result, once they’re built, they’re built. Since the cost to move a billboard – even an inch – is thousands of dollars at best, it’s important to understand some simple tricks to make sure you’re not making a mistake in sign placement and construction. And that’s what we’re gong to explore in this Billboar…

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Avoiding Buyer Mouse Traps 10:42

2M ago10:42

10:42

Webster’s Dictionary defines a “trap” as “a situation in which people lie in wait to make a surprise attack”. We’re all familiar with doing this to mice using a spring and a piece of cheese. But some self-storage owners use this same principle when selling their storage property. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to discuss the co…

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All About Loan Brokers 10:38

2M ago10:38

10:38

When you go to get a loan for an RV Park you can either do it yourself or use the services of a “loan broker”. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review the positive attributes to having a real professional obtain your loans and discuss why we use them on all of our deals.By Frank Rolfe

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Successfully Applying The Principles Of Doge To Parks 13:12

2M ago13:12

13:12

While the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency is trying to reduce cost on a national level, many of these same principles apply to mobile home parks. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review the real-life methods to perform a DOGE study on your property and discuss many of the areas that virtually every …

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Following in the Treads of the 1897 All Black Bicycle Corp with Erick Cedeño 38:09

2M ago38:09

38:09

“Those are my heroes, those guys paved the way for me to be able to travel through this country, free, and they're almost superhuman to me.” - Erick Cedeño, Bicycle Nomad In 2013, Erick Cedeño, aka. Bicycle Nomad, came across an old photograph that changed his life. Taken in 1897, it showed 20 black soldiers riding bicycles across the American West…

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PATHWAYS: Buffalo Soldiers, a Long Rider, and How to be a Superhuman 22:33

2M ago22:33

22:33

At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what’s coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they’re most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing you…

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Methods To Keep Homes From Moving Out 12:56

2M ago12:56

12:56

Every time a mobile home pulls out of a lot in your community, you lose a ton of money. Park owners have been pondering for years the magic of how to keep homes from leaving. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review the methods attempted over the years and explore the only real solutions to keeping occupied lots from becoming …

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JOURNEY: Canada’s Wild Rivers and Shimmering Lakes: Paddling Ontario by Canoe 22:45

2M ago22:45

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In this episode, we dive into the soul of Ontario’s wild, tranquil landscapes alongside award-winning travel writer and photographer Alex Robinson. From serene canoe journeys gliding through Algonquin Provincial Park to exhilarating white-water escapades on the Madawaska River, this journey is an invitation to immerse yourself in the pristine water…

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The Potential In Exurban And Supercommuter Markets 10:33

2M ago10:33

10:33

America is always expanding, and with that growth comes new opportunities to build billboards. In this Billboard Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the fast-expanding markets known as “exurban” and “supercommuter” and how to spot these hot advertising markets in advance.By Frank Rolfe

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Understanding Emotional Vs. Rational Seller Behavior 10:31

2M ago10:31

10:31

Every self-storage facility seller has two basic traits that guide their decision-making: 1) emotional and 2) rational. How you appeal to and guide these factors can be a key ingredient to forging a successful deal. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to drill down on how to use these attributes to your benefit.…

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Tricks To Breaking The Ice On Cold Calling 11:50

2M ago11:50

11:50

Cold calling RV Park owners is a great way to find deals. But it’s very uncomfortable for those who have not done it before. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to review some great ideas to reduce your fear of “smiling and dialing” and help you make this an important part of your sourcing of potential deals.…

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Home Placement Solutions 11:29

2M ago11:29

11:29

A mobile home park is like a chess board with many options to place your pieces, not just the ones that come with the owner’s manual. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the reasons that you might want to change the positioning of your mobile homes, the typical rules regarding that customization, and where these slight p…

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IMMERSION: Irish Myths and Mysteries: Searching for St. Brigid on Location in Ireland 54:33

3M ago54:33

54:33

St. Patrick might be the most famous of the Irish saints...but he's far from the most interesting. In 2023, St. Brigid’s Day was decreed a National Holiday in Ireland to honor Brigid. Over the millennia, this legendary woman has evolved into a figure encompassing myth, holy legend, pagan icon, and now modern feminist symbol. But who was Brigid, rea…

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A New Development In Park Development 11:53

3M ago11:53

11:53

We have been talking for years about the difficulty in building new mobile home parks. However, there has been a shift in the parable of how you can get a permit to build yet still be in a desirable area. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the new face of park development and why that’s a great thing for the industry.…

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BUCKET LIST: In the Heart of Denali: Dream Sleeps on Alaska’s Ruth Glacier 17:47

3M ago17:47

17:47

In this Bucket List episode, Aaron Millar takes us to one of the most remote and breathtaking locations on Earth: Sheldon Chalet in Alaska. Perched on a rocky outcrop in the middle of the Ruth Glacier, 70-miles from civilization, with views of the east face of Denali out of your bedroom window, this is perhaps the most spectacular hotel in the worl…

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IMMERSION: The Elements of AlUla: Arabia’s Lost City and the Power of Water 1:01:14

3M ago1:01:14

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Before the modern city of Alula rose to prominence, its natural springs and water systems were at the heart of its existence. For centuries, Alula's oasis has been a critical stop on the Incense Road, connecting cultures and trading routes across the Arabian Peninsula. Water, both from the sky and the earth, has sustained life here, and its managem…

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Has The Tide Turned? 10:01

3M ago10:01

10:01

Billboard revenues are increasing in the U.S., after many years of weak performance due to a number of factors including competing advertising products, Covid, and corporate distractions from marketing to such initiatives as DEI. Now, suddenly, billboard rates of return are increasing. In this Billboard Mastery podcast we're going to explore why th…

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Only Believe What You Can See Yourself 10:11

3M ago10:11

10:11

There are too many people extolling the virtues of self-storage investing that have a stake in convincing you of false narratives. They will claim that demand is growing when, in actuality, occupancy in plunging. They will tell you that a market is "hot" when, in reality, it's a buyer's market. In this Self-Storage University podcast we're going to…

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The Remarkable Flexibility Of The Business Model 10:12

3M ago10:12

10:12

Most forms of commercial real estate are set in stone. You can’t easily convert a factory building into a hotel or an apartment complex into a retail strip center. However, RV parks hold the enviable ability to morph into a number of product lines based on market demand. In this RV Park Mastery podcast we’re going to explore the chameleon - like na…

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The Importance of "Riding The Wave" 11:50

3M ago11:50

11:50

Dave Thomas, the founder of Wendy's, was the first to explore the necessity of "riding the wave". And his lessons learned transfer well to mobile home park management. In this Mobile Home Park Mastery podcast we're going to review what he meant, how he came to form this opinion, and how all mobile home park owners and managers need to embrace this …

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PERFORMANCE: Strings, Stories, and the Blues: Rick Rushing Live from Chattanooga 31:19

3M ago31:19

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Before the bustling streets of Chattanooga and the sounds of modern life, the blues were born from the struggles and stories of generations past. Deep in the heart of this city in Tennessee, the blues pulse through the air, enriching the soil, and infusing every corner of this musical mecca. In this episode, we take you to the roots of this powerfu…

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