Big Tex Campgrounds Built with Shared Dream - RVE #375
The RV Entrepreneur
RV LIFE
4.8 • 544 Ratings
🗓️ 2 January 2025
⏱️ 63 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, Rose chats with Kaylee Pace of Big Tex Campgrounds about her journey to building a family-run campground in Texas. Kaylee shares how her husband, Josh, left behind a stable career to pursue their dream, the challenges of starting a business from scratch, and their unique approach to creating a campground that feels like a step back in time. From finding the perfect land to fostering community and nostalgia, this episode is packed with inspiration and insights for RV entrepreneurs looking to follow their own bold dreams.
GUEST BIO: Kaylee Pace is the co-founder of Big Tex Campgrounds in Ben Wheeler, Texas, where she and her husband, Josh, have created a unique, family-run RV park that prioritizes natural beauty, privacy, and community. Kaylee’s passion for RV living began in 2012 when she lived in a camper as a single mom while attending college, an experience that ignited her dream of creating a campground. Combining her love for simplicity and community with Josh’s years of experience staying in RV parks during his pipeline career, the couple turned their shared vision into reality. Kaylee is a hands-on entrepreneur who is dedicated to providing guests with a nostalgic and memorable camping experience.
Website:
https://www.bigtexcampgrounds.com/
Socials:
https://www.tiktok.com/@bigtexcampgrounds
https://www.facebook.com/bigtexcampgrounds
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Land Watch:
Canton Trade Days Flea Market
https://www.firstmondaycanton.com/
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| 0:00.0 | you're going to spend at least three times more than you think right now. |
| 0:07.9 | Welcome to the RV Entrepreneur Podcast, the weekly show for nomads, work campers, |
| 0:13.5 | RVers, and entrepreneurs looking to earn a living or build a business while enjoying the RV |
| 0:18.4 | lifestyle. This week's host is Rose Willard. Let's settle in and |
| 0:23.0 | enjoy the RV Entrepreneur podcast brought to you by RV Life. Hey RV entrepreneurs, I'm Rose Willard, |
| 0:32.0 | your host for this week's episode of the RV Entrepreneur podcast. Have you ever dreamed of building your own campground? |
| 0:39.9 | Today, I sit down with Kaylee Pace from Big Tech's campgrounds for a lengthy but |
| 0:45.1 | incredibly insightful conversation about what it really takes to build and run a campground |
| 0:50.8 | from the ground up. Kaylee and her husband Josh took a bold leap in 2022 |
| 0:56.5 | to leave behind a demanding pipeline career and turn their shared entrepreneurial dream of |
| 1:02.8 | owning a campground into reality. After three years of hard work and sacrifice, big techs |
| 1:09.0 | campgrounds is open for business in Ben Wheeler, Texas. |
| 1:12.5 | But their journey isn't over yet as they continue building out their 30-acre property |
| 1:17.2 | to bring their full vision to life. With a focus on quality, natural beauty, and creating |
| 1:23.2 | lasting memories for their guests, Big Tech's campground stands as a testament to their dedication |
| 1:28.9 | as a self-funded family. In this episode, Kaylee shares everything from how they acquired their |
| 1:35.1 | property and financed their dream to the sacrifices their family has made along the way. |
| 1:41.0 | We also dive into how they've designed a space that feels both nostalgic and unique |
| 1:46.3 | and the behind-the-scenes realities of running a family-owned campground. Plus, Kaylee discusses |
| 1:52.5 | her TikTok channel where she authentically documents their journey, showcasing the power of |
| 1:57.7 | social media as a marketing tool. So save this episode for a long drive or go ahead and grab your favorite beverage and settle in for some valuable insights and real-world realities of building a campground from the ground up. |
| 2:11.8 | This episode is made possible by TravelFi. |
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