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Sept. 10, 2025

Self Service on the Water: PADL's Game Changing Model Ft. Andres Avel…

In this episode, the guys sit down with Andres Avello, Co-Founder of PADL, to explore how his company is transforming the paddleboard and kayak rental industry through a self service, app driven model. Andres shares his journ...

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Sept. 5, 2025

Controlled Chaos: Inside the Rapidly Growing Electric Boat Market Ft.…

In this episode, the guys sit down with Eric Pinzon, founder of Electrified Marina, to dive into the realities and opportunities of the electric boat market. Eric shares his first hand experience navigating this emerging sect...

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Aug. 28, 2025

AI, Arival and The Future of Tours & Activities ft. Bruce Rosard - Ep…

In this episode, the guys sit down with Bruce Rosard from Arival to talk about how the tours, activities, and experiences industry is evolving and what it means for water sport operators in 2025 and beyond. Bruce shares his j...

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Aug. 20, 2025

Thinking Like an Investor in The Watersports Industry - Episode #189

In this episode, the guys dive into the real world challenges and strategies of acquiring a watersports business. Operators will hear a breakdown of the key financial and operational metrics that truly matter such as revenue,...

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Aug. 13, 2025

Moab Madness: Taxes, Trails and Trouble Ft. Morgan Frayser - Episode …

In this episode, the guys chat with Morgan Frayser, Co Owner of Slick Rock Off Road Rental. He shares what it’s like running a family owned off road rental business in one of the most challenging tourism environments in the c...

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Aug. 6, 2025

Rewriting The Rules: How vQuip is Changing Watersports Insurance ft. …

In this episode the guys sit down with Cam Serigne, founder of vQuip, to discuss how his team is tackling the insurance crisis in the watersports rental industry. After a career ending NFL injury and time in private equity, C...

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July 17, 2025

Kevin’s Great West Road Trip & Industry Real Talk - Episode #186

In this episode, the guys chat all about Kevin's month long road trip across the US. They get into his favorite moments from the trip and what he learned along the way. They also discuss Viator's new insurance requirement and...

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July 10, 2025

Cruise Ship Crackdowns & What They Mean for Watersports - Episode #185

In this episode, the guys chat about the new changes being made to cruise ships. They get into the repercussions of the changes and how they could be viewed by the public. Then they touch on how important safety is when renti...

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June 11, 2025

From Dock Talk to Hall of Fame - Episode #184

In this episode, the guys chat about exciting news for the upcoming Port Conference. They get into the new awards they will be giving out, what they mean and how you can nominate people. Then they reminisce about the past and...

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June 5, 2025

Passion or Profit? Choosing Your Water Sports Business Model - Episod…

In this episode, the guys chat about the realities of the watersport industry. They get into the challenges of running a highly seasonal business and the difficulties of balancing staffing, expenses and the impact weather has...

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May 21, 2025

From Google to AirBnb: Navigating the New Travel Tech Stack ft. Chris…

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] - Th...

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May 14, 2025

Flyboard to City Hall: How Ben Merrel Took on Local Politics to Prote…

In this episode, the guys chat with Ben Merell, CEO of Power Up Watersports. They reflect on his journey through watersports and where he has found himself now. They chat about his journey to becoming a councilman and how he ...

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April 8, 2025

The Best Charter Captain In The World - Episode #178

In this episode, the guys chat about the viral video of the best charter captain in the world. They also reflect on the early days of starting a business, the challenges of staying up to date with new trends, and the impact o...

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March 26, 2025

Scroll, Scale, or Stall: TikTok, Short-Form Video & the Truth About G…

In this episode, the guys chat about the difference between scaling and growth for your business. They also talk about the future for marketing and what platforms they believe will be the most important in the future. [SPONSO...

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March 19, 2025

Cruisin' Tikis Finds a New Home: Inside the TourScale Acquisition - E…

In this episode, the guys chat with Kai Kaapro and Andrew Cole. Greg and Kevin talk to Kai and Andrew about their acquisition of Cruisin Tikis and their own business, Tourscale. Kai and Andrew share their insight on the curre...

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Feb. 13, 2025

From Mate to Millionaire: Kevin’s Blueprint for Operator Success & Bo…

In this episode, the guys chat about Kevin's new book "From Mate to Millionaire". Greg interviews Kevin to ask him all about his time as an author. Kevin shares insights on his new book, and how deep he had to get to write it...

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Dec. 20, 2024

Answering the Call: How Outsourced Call Centers Can Elevate Your Busi…

In this episode, the guys chat with Victoria Ebert, Director of Business Development and Partnerships for Call Center Solutions. Victoria shares insights into how call centers can transform customer service in the watersport ...

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Nov. 27, 2024

High Tide Hustle: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Watersports Busines…

In this episode the guys chat with Jason Schilder. Jason shares insider tips, best practices, and expert advice on running a successful watersports business. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your operations, enhance custom...

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Nov. 1, 2024

Port 2024 Recap - Episode #165

In this episode, the guys recap the Port Conference 2024. They talk about their favorite moments, industry trends and key sessions you don't want to miss from the Port. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Take My Boat Test...

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Sept. 25, 2024

How The WSIA is Creating a Sustainable Future for Watersport Operator…

In this episode, the guys talks with James Krawczyk, Director of the WSIA, about the organization's efforts to promote sustainability in the watersport industry. James offers valuable insights into initiatives designed to enh...

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Sept. 18, 2024

How To Nail A Rebrand ft. Marica Brewster - Episode #162

In this episode, the guys chat with Marica Brewster from Von Mack Agency to discuss the process and reason behind rebranding. Learn how to refresh your business’s identity, align with your audience, and make strategic changes...

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Aug. 28, 2024

Electric Boat Propulsion: Current Trends and Market Insights ft. Eric…

In this episode, the guys welcome back Erick Pinzon from Electrified Marina to update us on the current state and emerging trends in the electric boat propulsion market. Discover how advancements are shaping the future of sus...

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Aug. 21, 2024

Why Marketing Fails (And How to Fix It) ft. Brennen Bliss of Propelli…

In this episode, Brennen Bliss of Propellic joins the show to discuss the common reasons why marketing strategies often fall short in the tour industry, and some simple ideas on how to diagnose and fix. [SPONSORS] - This show...

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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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