AI Shows
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Sept. 2, 2026
Stop Selling Boat Rides: How Sandbar Joe’s Built an Experience-First Business - Episode #219
In this episode, the guys sit down with Joe Gratz, founder of Sandbar Joe’s, to break down how he built a modern, experience-first charter business in New Jersey by putting social media, hospitality, and customer experience at the center of the brand. Joe shares how he uses TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube to drive real bookings, why niche experiences can outperform traditional boat tours, and the challenges that come with scaling a business without losing its personality. The conversati...
Guest: Joe Gratz
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May 28, 2026
The Future of Tours & Watersports: Smaller Teams, Smarter AI, Bigger Opportunities - Episode #213
In this episode, the guys share stories from Kevin’s unforgettable trip to Japan. Then they take a deep dive into how AI is rapidly transforming the travel and tour industry. The conversation focuses on what watersport operators need to do right now to stay competitive, from tracking conversion rates and maximizing phone sales to adapting for AI driven search platforms like ChatGPT and Google Gemini. The hosts explain why traditional SEO and paid ads are becoming less effective, how platforms li...
May 29, 2025
Boats, Bookings & B.S.: Memorial Day Recap + Summer Trendspotting - Episode #182
In this episode, the guys chat about how the 2025 Memorial Day weekend treated them. Then they chat about their thoughts on how data can be misleading and how to better analyze and understand your data. They also touch on how they could believe AI could impact the future. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Take My Boat Test and WaveRez. Show Links: Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups...
May 21, 2025
From Google to AirBnb: Navigating the New Travel Tech Stack ft. Christian Watts - Episode #181
In this episode, the guys chat with Christian Watts, CEO of Magpie Travel. They chat about their thoughts on OTAs throughout the history or watersports and their predictions for how AI could impact the future. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Take My Boat Test and WaveRez. Show Links: Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155418904790489 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awg_podc...
Guest: Christian Watts
Jan. 22, 2025
AI’s Role in the Future of Watersports ft. Dustin Miller - Episode #171
In this episode, the guys chat with Dustin Miller, Founder of PPC Pros. Dustin shares insights into how AI could revolutionize parts of watersports, and his outlook for how AI will be utilized in the future. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Take My Boat Test and WaveRez. Show Links: Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155418904790489 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awg_podcast/
Guest: Dustin Miller
June 6, 2024
How Will AI Impact The Future of Watersports? - Episode #151
Greg and Kevin discuss about various topics including what they might have done differently during startup, and how they believe AI will impact the watersports industry and business in general. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by ConversionAssist, Take My Boat Test, and WaveRez. Show Links: Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1155418904790489 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awg_pod...
May 10, 2023
How AI Could Change The Landscape Of Tour Resellers - Episode #114
In this episode, the guys explore how artificial intelligence (AI) programs are set to change the landscape of online ticket reselling. With the rise of AI-powered chatbots and other tools, the process of buying and selling tickets is becoming faster, more efficient, and more user-friendly than ever before. Kevin and Greg discuss the latest trends and developments, and to find out how these technologies are transforming the industry. They also discuss some of the potential challenges and opport...