Living the RV and Online Business Dream (w/ Gena Lester)!

Living the RV and Online Business Dream (w/ Gena Lester)!

Author: Shane Sams December 10, 2024 Duration: 49:04

Hey, y'all! In this episode of the Flipped Lifestyle Podcast, I'm catching up with longtime Flipped Lifestyle Community member and successful online entrepreneur, Gena Lester! Gena has an incredible story of transformation, taking her traditional college admissions consulting business and turning it into an automated membership site that gives her the freedom to travel the country in an RV.

We dive into how she made this amazing shift, the challenges she faced, and the systems she put in place to make it all work. Gena's journey is proof that with the right mindset and strategies, you really can flip your life and live the dream!

In this episode, we cover:

  • The challenges of transitioning from a hands-on business to an automated online model.
  • How Gena balances running her business while traveling full-time in an RV.
  • Ways to leverage technology to grow your business without sacrificing your life.
  • Why focusing on experiences and freedom can redefine what success looks like for you.
  • The power of entrepreneurship to create a life you love.

If you want to learn more about Gena and her amazing work, check out her website: The Business Growth Accelerator.

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At Flipped Lifestyle, we help real families create online businesses that provide freedom and flexibility. If you're ready to start your journey, head over to FlippedLifestyle.com and take the first step today! Let's do this!


Hosted by Shane Sams, the Flipped Lifestyle™ Podcast is a conversation about building a business that actually fits around your life, rather than the other way around. It’s born from the real-world experience of Shane and his wife Jocelyn, a family who created a million-dollar income entirely online. They focus on the practical mechanics of selling digital products and running membership sites-essentially, creating valuable information and community that people are willing to pay for. This isn't abstract theory; each episode digs into the systems, mindsets, and sometimes surprising tactics that worked for them as they built a location-independent career. You’ll hear candid discussions on the challenges of shifting from a traditional job to a self-directed online venture, managing family dynamics alongside business growth, and the ongoing work of sustaining success. The aim is to provide actionable insights for anyone feeling stuck in a conventional routine and dreaming of a "flipped" reality where work supports life on their own terms. Tune in for a straightforward, often humorous look at the entrepreneurial journey from a couple who is still actively living it, sharing their lessons so you can chart your own course.
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