Operations Shows

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.
Oct. 16, 2020

How Watersport Operator Donnie Coker Built & Expanded His Business Through Innovation & Inspiration

On today's show, the AWG are joined by watersport entrepreneur Donnie Coker from Paradise Adventures in Panama City Beach, FL. Paradise Adventures has been in business for 8 years, and offers Catamaran tours and watersport rentals. Here is why you will want to listen to this episode. Hear how Donnie & wife Tracey brought a popular concept from South Florida to Panama CIty Beach. Learn about Donnie's experience with finding the right vessel, and how the business almost didn't happen. Ge...
Guest: Donnie Coker
Oct. 8, 2020

The Social Dilemma, 401k Plans, Arival 360 Announcement

Kevin's Corner is our newest segment where we share what we learned this week and share anything new going on in our industry. 1- Kevin talks about The Social Dilemma and what he's done to improve his work life balance. 2- Greg talks about what he learned about 401k plans and how inexpensive they are. 3- Arival360 is now open for registration. Register Today 4- Watch Greg and Kevin's webinar with Douglas Quinby and Amber Merrell on replay. Watch Now
Oct. 5, 2020

How We Deal With Stress

Kevin & Greg talk about how they deal with stress as watersport professional and how they handle their work life balance.
Aug. 15, 2020

Let's Talk About Hydroflight (aka Flyboard) - Interview with Hydroflight Athlete & Business Owner Ben Merrell

In this episode we interview Ben Merrell, professional hydroflight athlete and owner/operator of power up watersports in Fort Walton Beach, FL. Ben discusses the evolution of Hydroflight (aka flyboarding) as both a sport and a business. He shares some of his advice on growing a successful watersport company. Show Announcements Catch us on the Arival Webinar on August 17th at 12pm EST. You can register for free. Kevin and myself will be joined by Douglas Quinby and Amber Merrell of Power Up Wat...
Guest: Ben Merrell
Aug. 7, 2020

What To Do About Your Phone Calls

Kevin and Greg give tips on dealing with your high phone volume, and what you can do to be more efficient with it. Greg discusses a few ways to qualify your phone calls so you can book more trips and make more money. Make sure to stay towards the end as Kevin tells a few great stories of his favorite phone calls! Show Announcements Catch us on the Arival Webinar on August 17th at 12pm EST. You can register for free. Kevin and myself will be joined by Douglas Quinby and Amber Merrell of Power U...
July 27, 2020

Watersport Safety, Insurance, & Product Ideas

Greg and Kevin share information and stories regarding watersport safety. They do a overview of a few products and services that could help mitigate risk. DISCLAIMER: Kevin and I are not lawyers or insurance experts. The information and ideas discussed in this podcast is from our personal experiences. You should consult with an attorney or expert prior to implementation.