From Bankruptcy, Alcohol, & Fear to the Nation's Largest RV Rental Empire (70+ Locations) with Serial Entrepreneur Garr Russell
From Bankruptcy, Alcohol, & Fear to the Nation's Largest RV Rental Empire (70+ Locations) with Serial Entrepreneur Garr Russell  
Podcast: That Entrepreneur Show
Published On: Wed Dec 03 2025
Description: Join us for a transparent and faith-driven conversation with Garr Russell, serial entrepreneur, speaker, and CEO of Fireside RV Rental—the nation’s largest RV rental management company with over 70 franchise locations.Garr doesn't just talk about success; he talks about the redemption that followed significant failure. He openly shares the profound personal and financial setbacks he faced, including battling bankruptcy, alcohol addiction, and crippling fear, and how a radical transformation allowed him to build a business designed for legacy and generational wealth.This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs who need to understand that the path to massive scale is rarely straight and often requires deep personal fortitude.In this candid discussion, we uncover:The Entrepreneurial Origin: The journey starting from his very first venture in 5th grade, all the way to building a franchise with 70+ locations across the U.S.The 'COVID Coma': Garr dives into the critical lessons and necessary pivots learned during one of the most unpredictable periods in recent business history.Growth Mindset Over Grindset: Practical, faith-based strategies for maintaining a growth mindset and equipping yourself to build a life and business that creates impact.Redemption and Resilience: How to embrace your struggles and setbacks—not just your victories—as the essential components that fuel true, sustainable business scaling.Systems for Scale: Garr’s proven expertise in developing the systems, processes, sales, and marketing required to launch and manage a nationwide franchise.Garr’s mission is to inspire entrepreneurs to pursue their God-given vision with boldness and build lasting wealth. Tune in for a powerful dose of inspiration and actionable scaling wisdom.Send a textSupport the show🚀 DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE PODCAST LAUNCH CHECKLIST HERE TO LAUNCH A SUCCESSFUL PODCAST or visit https://comingalivepodcastproduction.com.Music Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.