Branding Shows

April 17, 2024

Why start ANOTHER business? - Episode #146

Greg and Kevin discuss why they started other businesses. Hear what they did right, and where they could have been more careful. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Von Mack Agency , Take My Boat Test , and WaveRez …

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March 20, 2024

Brand Bait & Switch: How Companies Use Your Name to Deceive - Episode…

Kevin and Greg explore the different ways your competitors use different marketing tactics to deceive your customers and take your bookings. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by AAMP Agency , Take My Boat Test , and WaveRez...

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Nov. 29, 2023

Bouncing to Success: Growing A Party Rental Buisness Featuring Nick G…

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 boun...

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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 …

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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 cl...

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May 25, 2022

Kevin Is BACK! 2022 Season Breakdown + Conference Announcement - Epis…

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. [SPON...

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July 22, 2021

Meet The Operators - Ian & Haley Blaise with Cruisin Tikis [Destin] -…

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 …

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May 27, 2021

Leveraging Your Brand & Pivoting During The Pandemic Featuring Eva Ra…

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 …

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April 29, 2021

Building A Watersport Franchise with Justin Buzzi of Get Up And Go Ka…

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 …

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April 15, 2021

The AWG Startup Series "Mentoured" Featuring Shawn Walsh Of Jet Ski T…

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 ...

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Feb. 25, 2021

The Instagram Paradigm - Growing Your Fans With Cali Hlavac From Sass…

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...

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Feb. 18, 2021

What You're Looking For When Acquiring A Business With Tim Murphy, CE…

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 …

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Dec. 10, 2020

Digital Hacks & Cool Tips For Running Your Tour Business With YourBik…

Ryan Turner from YourBikerGang.com joins us to talk about some of the cool hacks he has for growing his business.

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Nov. 12, 2020

The Growing Pains Of Expanding & Merging Two Businesses With Chris Wo…

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.

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Oct. 27, 2020

What We Can Learn From Vacation Rentals - An Interview with CMO Alex …

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.

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