# From Zero Experience to Luxury RV Resort Developer

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Podcast: [Outdoor Hospitality Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/outdoor-hospitality-weekly-7025695)
Published: 2026-05-05T13:01:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ohweekly.substack.com/p/from-zero-experience-to-luxury-rv
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## Resource

In this episode of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly , we sit down with Billy Rhyne, developer of Horseshoe Ridge RV Resort in Wimberley, Texas, to break down what it actually takes to build a high-end RV resort from the ground up. Billy shares his journey from working in software with no prior experience in outdoor hospitality to developing a luxury, amenity-rich RV resort in the Texas Hill Country. We dive into the full process—from finding the property and navigating complex entitlements to self-performing construction and delivering a high-end guest experience. We also explore the realities of operations after opening, including lessons learned from third-party management, and Billy’s deep dive into marketing—from firing multiple agencies to building his own conversion tracking systems, AI-driven SEO tools, and automated email campaigns. This is a candid look at the complexity behind building and operating a modern RV resort—and the level of detail, effort, and persistence it takes to do it right. To subscribe and see all of our content for free, join our Substack: ohweekly.substack.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ohweekly.substack.com

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