Branding Shows
Nov. 29, 2023
Bouncing to Success: Growing A Party Rental Buisness Featuring Nick Glassett - Episode #133
This week, the guys sit down with the dynamic entrepreneur and YouTube sensation, Nick Glassett, owner of the wildly successful business, The Jump Off. In this episode, Nick takes us on a journey through the business of bounce house rentals. Ever wondered how someone dives headfirst into the inflatable industry? Nick shares his inspiring story of how he found his passion for bounce houses and turned it into a thriving business. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Von Mack Agency and WaveR...
Guest: Nick Glassett
June 27, 2023
The Drive to Thrive: Justin Buzzi's Motivational Insights as a 40 Under 40 - Episode #119
On this episode, we sit down with Justin Buzzi, founder of Get Up And Go Kayaking who recently earned the prestigious title of 40 Under 40 from the Orland Business Journal. Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Justin's success and discover the secrets behind his unwavering optimism and unwavering motivation in building his franchise. Through engaging anecdotes and insightful conversations, Justin shares his mindset, strategies, and the driving force behind his relentless pursuit of ...
Guest: Justin Buzzi
March 15, 2023
Creating A Personal Brand To Grow Your Business - Episode #107
In this episode, Kevin and Greg explore the importance of creating a personal brand for growing your business. They discuss how a strong personal brand can help you stand out in a crowded market, build trust with potential clients, and establish yourself as an authority in your industry. They also offer practical tips for defining your personal brand, including identifying your unique value proposition, creating a consistent visual identity, and leveraging social media to build your online prese...
May 25, 2022
Kevin Is BACK! 2022 Season Breakdown + Conference Announcement - Episode #75
The AWG guys are BACK! Kevin shares his story of recovery from his medical emergency, and the guys dig into what's happening with 2022. Also, a big announcement for the 2022 watersport and boat tour operator conference. [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by the Von Mack Agency. Check out their digital marketing services at https://vonmackagency.com Show Links: Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/...
July 22, 2021
Meet The Operators - Ian & Haley Blaise with Cruisin Tikis [Destin] - Episode #46
Ian & Haley Blaise with Cruisin Tikis [Destin, FL] come on the show to tell their story of how they got into watersports, and why they decided to start a Cruisin Tiki franchise. The watersports forum is now LIVE. For more information and to register, please go to https://arival.travel/event/arival-360-orlando-the-watersports-forum/.
Guests: Ian Blaise , Haley Blaise
May 27, 2021
Leveraging Your Brand & Pivoting During The Pandemic Featuring Eva Ramos of Pure Aloha Adventures - Episode #38
Eva Ramos, CEO and Founder of Pure Aloha Adventures joins the show to share her history of how she left her thriving watersport business in Hawaii, and got a fresh start in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Eva talks about how she leveraged her brand in Hawaii to create passive income as a reseller, and what tools she used to build her business organically.
Guest: Eva Ramos
April 29, 2021
Building A Watersport Franchise with Justin Buzzi of Get Up And Go Kayaking - Episode #34
On this episode, Justin Buzzi, CEO and founder of Get Up And Go Kayaking joins the show to talk about how he built a successful kayak tour franchise in Florida. Justin not only shares how he did it, but does a deep dive into the economics of his operation, and the challenges he faces.
Guest: Justin Buzzi
April 15, 2021
The AWG Startup Series "Mentoured" Featuring Shawn Walsh Of Jet Ski Texas - Episode #32
The AWG "Mentoured" Series provides an opportunity for new operators to come on the show to share their startup story, ask questions, and get advice on all aspect of running a watersport business. This episode features Shawn Walsh from Jet Ski Texas, a new jet ski rental company out of League City, TX (jetskitx.com). Kevin and Greg share advice on getting eye balls to his website and rentals, insurance, a new location, and much more.
Guest: Shawn Walsh
Feb. 25, 2021
The Instagram Paradigm - Growing Your Fans With Cali Hlavac From Sassy Tangerine Creative - Episode #25
Kevin and Greg get social with Instagram influencer Cali Hlavac , CEO of Sassy Tangerine Creative out of Destin, FL. In this episode, you'll learn about... Finding your followers through hashtags and location The Do's and Don'ts Tips on managing your Instagram page Why it's important to have an Instagram presence What to look for in a social media manager Kevin's great idea to make Preparation H go viral... ;-) Listen on your browser, or on your favorite podcast app!
Guest: Cali Hlavac
Feb. 18, 2021
What You're Looking For When Acquiring A Business With Tim Murphy, CEO of Boomers Parks - Episode #24
Are you looking to buy a business? Or maybe you have an opportunity to buyout a local competitor? Kevin and Greg are joined by Tim Murphy, CEO of Boomers Parks to talk about what you should be looking for before and after an acquisition. In this episode you'll learn about... What to look for when buying a business. How to obtain financing (and what not do to). What you should do with the existing brand. How to know whether it's a good deal.
Guest: Tim Murphy
Dec. 10, 2020
Digital Hacks & Cool Tips For Running Your Tour Business With YourBikerGang.com Owner Ryan Turner
Ryan Turner from YourBikerGang.com joins us to talk about some of the cool hacks he has for growing his business.
Guest: Ryan Turner
Nov. 12, 2020
The Growing Pains Of Expanding & Merging Two Businesses With Chris Woodruff From Paddles By The Sea
Chris Woodruff gets Awkward as he discusses the growing pains of acquiring Vero Beach Bait & Tackle, and how he plans to integrate with his existing business, Paddles By The Sea.
Guest: Chris Woodruff
Oct. 27, 2020
What We Can Learn From Vacation Rentals - An Interview with CMO Alex Husner from Condo-World
Alex Husner of Condo-World get Awkward and shares with us what watersports can learn from the vacation rental industry. She also shares a couple great stories from the Summer.
Guest: Alex Husner
July 11, 2020
Brand Vs. Commodity Business
This episode includes a deep dive into what a commodity or brand business means. Greg and Kevin tell a little bit about themselves and why they wanted to start a watersports podcast.