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Johnny Sirpilla

Interim Chief Executive Officer, LCI Industries

Search every verified Johnny Sirpilla interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Johnny Sirpilla, interim chief executive officer at LCI, has continued his public speaking and media appearances focused on leadership, resilience, and personal loss. In interviews from 2025, he discussed the 30th anniversary of the deaths of his triplets, Nicholas, Mary, and Peter, describing how his relationship with them has evolved through grief, acceptance, and gratitude. He also spoke about his work as an entrepreneur, author of "Life Is Hard But I'll Be OK," and his roles as chief encourager at Encourage and chief experience officer at Wellspring Financial Advisors. In earlier appearances, Sirpilla discussed his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of caring for employees and viewing work environments as "adult classrooms" that shape the next generation. He also spoke about his decision to leave Camping World after its IPO on his 50th birthday, his belief in "post-traumatic growth," and his view that insecurity is a root cause of workplace conflict. He has served on boards including the Pro Football Hall of Fame and has advocated for servant leadership and a family-oriented mindset in business.

Recent appearances

  • Johnny Sirpilla on his Triplets - A Day That Changed Everything

    We ask each of our guests a simple yet profound question: "Whose life story from your own family would you most want to have documented on film?" and "How does your family's story shape your own personal and professional legacy?" Today's guest: Johnny Sirpilla, Entrepreneur, Best Selling Author and Chief Encourager at Encourage (https://johnnysirpilla.com) and Chief Experience Officer at Wellspring Financial Advisors (https://www.wellspringadvisorsllc.com/) Johnny's pick: His triplets Nicholas, Mary and Peter Sound Bites “Their lives were so short, the only time we get to say their na…

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  • Johnny Sirpilla

    We ask each of our guests a simple yet profound question: "Whose life story from your own family would you most want to have documented on film?" and "How does your family's story shape your own personal and professional legacy?" Today's guest: Johnny Sirpilla, Entrepreneur, Best Selling Author and Chief Encourager at Encourage and Chief Experience Officer at Wellspring Financial Advisors Johnny's pick: His triplets Nicholas, Mary and Peter Sound Bites “Their lives were so short, the only time we get to say their names is in remembrance. So I say them—Nicholas, Mary, and Peter—because that’…

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  • Johnny Sirpilla Interview: How to Navigate Success and Leadership

    In this inspiring interview, Johnny Sirpilla, a former president of Camping World and Good Sam, shares his incredible leadership journey. With over 10,000 employees under his leadership and more than $4 billion in sales, Johnny’s story is one of resilience, growth, and the power of leading with purpose. After retiring in 2017, Johnny founded Encourage LLC, his family office, where he continues to inspire others through his wisdom on leadership, company culture, and personal growth. Watch this video for valuable leadership insights and life lessons from a respected industry leader, and discov…

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  • Life is Hard But I'll Be OK - Johnny Sirpilla | The Today Counts Show Podcast Ep. 30

    🎧 Listen and download this episode here: https://leadtodaycommunity.com/todayc... Successful business leader, entrepreneur, public speaker, teacher, author, board member for several non-profit and for-profit companies, and most importantly, Dad... all of these titles describe Johnny Sirpilla but none of them come close to describing his life's journey. The more you hear about events in the life of Johnny Sirpilla, the more understated the title of his book seems to the average person. "Life is Hard But I'll Be OK" tells a life story that seems too traumatic to be true, yet true it is. Even m…

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  • Finding Light in the Darkness: Johnny Sirpilla

    In the depths of grief, there lies a journey of resilience, hope, and unwavering faith. Join us on the Justin Prince Show as we embark on an unforgettable conversation with Johnny Sirpilla, a remarkable man whose life story transcends the boundaries of success and tragedy. From his tenure as a high-level executive to navigating the profound challenges of loss and anxiety, Johnny shares his insights with raw vulnerability and profound wisdom. In this deeply moving episode, Johnny recounts the heart-wrenching journey of parenthood, marked by the loss of his triplets, Nicholas, Mary, and Peter…

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  • Life is Hard But I'll be Okay: A Story of Inspiration | Johnny Sirpilla

    This week on the Here's What We Know Podcast, our host Gary Scott Thomas welcomes our special guest, Johnny Sirpilla, an entrepreneur, founder and chief encourager of Encourage LLC, and the best-selling author of Life Is Hard but I’ll Be OK. Johnny opens up about how he inherited not only a successful RV business from his father but also an ethos of hard work and integrity. He discusses how these values have shaped him into who he is today—driven, and perfectionistic, yet always striving to honor his family name. We also delve into the respective childhoods and parental expectations, highlight…

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  • THE THREE ANGELS OF OUR LIVES: COURAGE, STRENGTH, and GRACE with Johnny Sirpilla

    What is to be free? What is the meaning of true freedom? What does freedom look like from the perspective of feelings and ...

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  • Johnny Sirpilla: I'll Be Okay

    Johnny Sirpilla Knows that Life is HardJoin me for an inspiring conversation with Johnny Sirpilla, an author, sought-after public speaker, entrepreneur, and former head of Camping World. Johnny has an incredible story of catastrophic loss, pivoting to personal growth and refinement through faith and the healing power of hope. Johnny’s story will encourage and lift you up, and it was an honor to spend 45 minutes with him. It’s everyday hope to help you change your mind and change your life, and it’s one of my favorite all-time conversations. Check out Johnny’s excellent and helpful book, Life i…

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  • Holding On To Hope - Johnny Sirpilla on LIFE Today Live

    The former president of Camping World and author of "Life Is Hard But I’ll Be OK" shares his personal story of pain and hardship to demonstrate how hope and gratitude can emerge despite difficult situations. Informative, inspirational, and entertaining interviews every weekday at noon (US/Central)

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  • The Hard Life: How Hardships Can Shape Your Success with Johnny Sirpilla | #197

    Join us on the Seek Go Create Podcast as Johnny Sirpilla shares how hardships can shape your success. Learn from his experiences and redefine what success means to you. Tune in now! Check out Johnny's book, "Life is Hard but I'll Be OK: The Power of Hope Emerging through Pain and Learning to Live with Gratitude" available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/446bmu5 📝Learn More:👉https://seekgocreate.com/episode/the-... ❤️Subscribe to our Channel:👉https://bit.ly/SeekGoCreate _____________FOLLOW US _________________________ 🌐Visit Our Website:👉https://seekgocreate.com 🐥Twitter:👉  / seekgocreate   📷…

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  • The Today Counts Show Episode 58: Johnny Sirpilla on Leadership

    New Podcast Episode this week from The Today Counts Show Episode 58: Johnny Sirpilla on Leadership Hosted by Jim Piper ...

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  • Life is Hard, but I'll be Ok | Johnny Sirpilla

    Johnny Sirpilla, founder of Encourage, LLC., is an entrepreneur, passionate leader, and a committed family man. He is a legend in ...

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