Equipment Shows
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...
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...
The OTA Playbook: Strategies to Scale Your Business - Episode #175
In this episode, the guys chat about Greg's new book "Mastering OTA’s: The Definitive Guide for Tour Operators". Kevin interviews Greg to ask him all about his new book and how he felt being an author. Greg shares insights on...
Summer 2024 Tourism Trends: Navigating Soaring Customer Acquisition C…
In this episode, the guys welcome back Steve Edwards of AAMP Agency to discuss the challenges faced by the watersport industry during the Summer 2024 season, focusing on the significant rise in customer acquisition costs and ...
Building A Zero-Marketing Watersports Business Featuring John Stephen…
The guys talk with John Stephens of Luthers Pontoon who built a thriving boat rental business with a nearly zero marketing budget. Learn what strategies John used (or didn't use) to grow his business for nearly 20 years! [SPO...
From Garage Grit to Digital Drive: An RV Mechanic's Path to Online Co…
Learn how Jacob Rigor turned his passion for RVs into a successful YouTube show and online course. [SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Von Mack Agency , Take My Boat Test , and WaveRez . Show Links: Website: https://www.wa...
Navigating the Waves of Innovation in Hot Tub Boats Featuring Spacruz…
In our latest episode, we talk to Alex Kanwetz, the visionary mind behind Spacruzzi , the hot tub boat company making waves in the leisure boating industry. Join us as Alex shares the inspiring journey and creative sparks tha...
Used Vs. New Equipment (Starting Out) - Episode #112
Starting a new business can be a daunting task, especially when you're working with limited resources. But fear not, because in this episode, Kevin and Greg are going to share some tips and tricks that will help you get the m...
Why Some Watersport Activities Haven't Gone Mainstream - Episode #110
In this episode, Greg and Kevin take a deep dive into the world of commercial watersport activities that haven't quite caught on with the masses. The guys explore some of the lesser-known watersport activities and examine the...
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 ...
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...
Tips For Taking Advantage of The Offseason - Episode #49
Kevin and Greg discuss some of the things they do as they go into the off-season.
Boat Rental Fails & Insurance Talk with Brian Hirschi of Bear Lake Fu…
Brian Hirschi, Owner/Operator of Bear Lake Fun (Utah), joins the show to discuss a series of boat rental fails he shared on the AWG Facebook Group last week. The guys also talk about their struggles with insurance, claims, an...
What's The Deal With Bareboat Charters? - Episode #37
In this episode, Kevin and Greg have a discussion about bareboat charters and why it's confusing as hell. What is a Bareboat Charter? A Bareboat charter is an arrangement for the chartering or hiring of a ship or boat, whereb...
Supply Chain Issues, Kevin's Rogue Boat, Creative Lead Gen Idea - Epi…
The guys talk about recent events in both the industry and with their businesses. Supply chain issues are hurting the ability to get more equipment and parts, and Kevin talks about what we need to do to prepare our businesses...
How Watersport Operator Donnie Coker Built & Expanded His Business Th…
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 r...
Let's Talk About Hydroflight (aka Flyboard) - Interview with Hydrofli…
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 ...