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July 12, 2023

Unraveling Florida Boating Law SB418 for Rental Operators - Episode #…

Join Greg and Kevin as they dive into the latest saga of SB606. They are joined by special guests FL State House Rep Adam Botana and Maya Schilder, Co-owner and Operations Manager. In this episode, they explore the backstory ...

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June 27, 2023

The Drive to Thrive: Justin Buzzi's Motivational Insights as a 40 Und…

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 J...

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May 24, 2023

Harboring Success: Essential Best Practices for Marina Management wit…

Patrick Coughlin is a seasoned entrepreneur and well versed in managing and configuring marinas. As the founder of Lowcountry Watersports of Hilton Head, he has successfully built and operated a thriving water sports business...

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May 17, 2023

Why Are Most Of Us Much Slower This Year? - Episode #115

In this insightful episode, we sit down with Steve Edwards, a seasoned expert in the travel industry and the Founder of AAMP Agency, to delve into the intriguing topic of why bookings in 2023 have been experiencing a slower p...

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May 3, 2023

Qualifying Your Customers & Building A Great Sales Team with Doug Mit…

In this episode, Doug Mitchell of Argenta Field Solutions shares his insights on how to identify and qualify potential customers, as well as how to develop a top-performing sales team. He provides practical advice on how to b...

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April 20, 2023

Why Diversity Is A Strategy For Expansion & Understanding, Featuring …

On this episode, the guys welcome Barry E. Knight, the founder of BEK Impact . Barry is a leader in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and he's here to share his expertise on how businesses can use DEI as a strate...

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March 29, 2023

Are We Ready For Electric Boat Tours & Rentals? - Episode #109

In this episode of the podcast, hosts Kevin and Greg are joined by two electric boat experts, Erick Pinzon of Electrified Marina in Virginia Beach, and Billy Litmer of Honest Eco Tours in Key West. The topic of discussion is ...

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March 8, 2023

Using Digital Images For Marketing with Fotaflo Founder & CEO Ryan O'…

In this episode, we have special guest Ryan O'Grady, CEO of Fotaflo , a company that specializes in providing online tools to sell (or market) your customer tour photos. In this episode, we will be discussing the importance o...

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Feb. 22, 2023

Creating A Crisis Plan With Jamie Storrs - Episode #105

In this episode, the Greg and Kevin chat with Jamie Storrs, the director of marketing for Chenmark, a company that invests in and advises small businesses. With years of experience in crisis management and marketing, Jamie sh...

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Feb. 8, 2023

Recovering From Hurricane Ian Featuring Kevin Nobis & Stefan Kuenzel …

The AWG guys welcome to the show Kevin Nobis and Stefan Kuenzel to share their story of recovery from Hurricane Ian that hit South Florida last year. Kevin and Stefan discuss what helped them the most during recovery, and wha...

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Jan. 27, 2023

FL Bill 606 Livery Insurance, Glitch Bill, & More w/ FL Rep. Adam Bot…

The AWG guys created a special bonus episode this week to discuss what's happening with livery insurance in the state of Florida regarding FL Bill 606. If you are a livery operator in the state of Florida you don't want to mi...

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Jan. 16, 2023

Google Analytics Is Changing - What You Need To Know - Episode #99

Google Analytics is changing this year, and AWG wants you to be ready. Steve Edwards from AAMP Agency, and Alex Benko from TripShock join the show to discuss the upcoming changes. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by AAMP A...

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Jan. 11, 2023

Tax Strategies & Tips To Level Up Your Finances In 2023 w/ Keith Gaus…

Greg & Kevin talk with Keith Gause, President of Tideland Consulting . Keith talks about some amazing tax strategies that individuals and businesses are not taking advantage of. He also gives his take on CPA's, and why busine...

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Nov. 23, 2022

Take My Boat Test & TripShock's Rebranding Announcement - Episode #94

Greg & Kevin are joined by Rachel Dickey from TripShock and Stephen Edwards from AAMP Agency to discuss TripShock's rebrand and a new business venture by Kevin and Steve! [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by AAMP Agency. Che...

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Nov. 9, 2022

All Things Sales & Marketing With Tourpreneur's Mitch Bach & Chris To…

Greg and Kevin chat Tourpreneur's Mitch Bach and Chris Torres about all things sales and marketing. [HURRICANE IAN DONATIONS] TripShock is a proud member of the watersports community, and we are deeply saddened by reports fro...

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Nov. 2, 2022

Lt. Seth Wagner w/ FWC Breaks Down Florida Senate Bill 606 - Boating …

Greg and Kevin chat with Lt. Seth Wagner with the FWC to go over some of the changes to liveries due to Florida Senate Bill 606. [HURRICANE IAN DONATIONS] TripShock is a proud member of the watersports community, and we are d...

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Aug. 31, 2022

A Marina Owner's Perspective - An Interview with Chris Woodruff - Epi…

Chris Woodruff of Vero Tackle & Watersports joins the show for his second appearance to talk shop about what his experience has been like as a Marina owner. Chris shares some the highs and lows, and explains some restrictions...

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Aug. 24, 2022

Arival 2022 Preview & Interview with Co-founder & COO Bruce Rosard - …

Bruce Rosard of Arival joins the AWG guys to talk about his journey from being a tour operator to running conferences all over the world. Arival is the one of the few conferences globally that focus exclusively on tours and a...

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Aug. 17, 2022

Interview with BoatTests101.com Founder, Brian Holland - Episode #85

The AWG guys chat with Brian Holland, co-founder of BoatTests101.com . BoatTests101.com is a digital boat rental test that provides temporary and permenent boating certificates. Brian walks us through his journey into creatin...

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Aug. 10, 2022

SEO, Blogging, Google My Business, & More w/ Brant Scheifler - Episod…

Sharpen your SEO skills as the AWG guys welcome CEO Brant Scheifler of Automatic Outreach. Brant shares his knowledge on various topics such as Blogging, Google My Business, and the current state of SEO. [SPONSORS] Von Mack A...

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Aug. 3, 2022

The Business of NFT's, Crypto & Web3 with Bill Saunders - Episode #83

The AWG Guys welcome Bill Saunders from Fourth Media to discuss the business of NFT's and crypto. Whether you're an amateur or novice, discover why this emerging technology should be on your radar as a business person. [SPONS...

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July 13, 2022

Acquiring a Multi-Passenger Boat Tour Business with Sean Joy, CEO of …

The AWG guys chat with Sean Joy, CEO of Southern Star Dolphin Cruises in Destin, FL, which was just recently acquired by Chenmark . Southern Star is one of Destin's longest running tour businesses in the Florida Panhandle. Se...

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June 29, 2022

Startup Advice, Illegal Charters, & The Story of Watersport Veteran E…

The AWG guys sit down with Andy Kurtz, a 45 year watersport veteran out of San Diego and founder of Seaforth Boat Rentals . The guys talk with Andy about his journey into watersports, illegal charters, and his outlook on 20...

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June 22, 2022

Personal Growth, Mentorship, & Watersports - Interview with Kevin Nob…

The AWG guys sit down with Kevin Nobis, a 25 year watersport veteran and managing partner of Bonita Jet Ski and Parasail . The talk about Kevin's personal growth in watersports including his relationship with his business p...

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