On “Legacy of Leaders,” Chuck Coker welcomes outstanding leaders to this uplifting and interesting show, filled with practical advice, personal experiences and tips for business leaders and aspiring leaders. This week, Chuck sits down with Randall Rahe from Camping World & Laci Byerly from Doodlebop’s Ice Cream Emporium.
Short company description:
Camping World is the largest RV Dealer company in the United States. We sell, service, provide parts and accessories for hundreds of thousands of RVs annually. Publicly traded CWH.
Doodlebop’s Ice Cream Emporium is here to help Jacksonville beat the heat! Ran by a couple with a passion for the sweet life with over 7 years of ice cream truck experience. No matter what mood you bring to our Ice Cream Truck or Premium Frozen Treats Cart, happiness is what you’re gonna walk away with. Along with a whole lotta deliciousness! We offer a classic ice cream truck or cart experience with the prepackaged ice cream and popsicles from when we were all kids to new and unique novelties that todays kids and kids at heart will LOVE!
How do you define success?
Continuous company growth, raving fans for customers, and watching the members of my Team grow their success. Being a Servant
Our success is defined in our repeat/loyal customers. It really confirms that we are doing something right!
How did you get started in your field or work?
I was in the Radio Business for 20 years prior to being asked to join a large automotive group as marketing director. That group was bought by AutoNation and I went with AutoNation to start and manage the dealer business development tools, process, and metrics. The Camping World CEO was with AutoNation and we worked together. When he left AN to start Camping World, he asked me to go with him and I did, 18 years ago.
My self and my fiancé met working together in an office environment and we decided that it wasn’t for us and we wanted to go into business for ourselves and become entrepreneurs. We both have management/restaurant experience and wanted to do something fun that would be rewarding.