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Peer to Peer Power: How Boatsetter Is Scaling the Global Boat Rental Marketplace Ft. Michael Farb - Epsiode #208
March 12, 2026

Peer to Peer Power: How Boatsetter Is Scaling the Global Boat Rental …

In this episode, the guys sit down with Boatsetter CEO Michael Farb to break down how the peer to peer boat rental marketplace is transforming the boating and watersports industry. The conversation explores how platforms like...

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Fraudulent Policies, Rising Premiums & How to Stay Covered Ft. Chris Murray - Episode #207
March 5, 2026

Fraudulent Policies, Rising Premiums & How to Stay Covered Ft. Chris …

In this episode, the guys sit down with insurance expert Chris Murray to break down what water sport operators actually need to know about commercial insurance from decoding complex policy language to avoiding fraudulent or i...

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Death by Regulation: The Slow Squeeze on Operators - Episode #206
Feb. 19, 2026

Death by Regulation: The Slow Squeeze on Operators - Episode #206

In this episode, the guys dive into how local regulations are tightening, license caps are expanding, and operators are feeling the squeeze. Then they break down the real world impact of Sarasota’s controversial medallion sys...

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AI on the Dock: Smarter Marketing & Reservations for Watersports Operators Ft. Evan Tipton and Ivy Duncan - Episode #205
Feb. 5, 2026

AI on the Dock: Smarter Marketing & Reservations for Watersports Oper…

In this episode, the guys dive into how AI is quickly becoming a practical tool not a scary buzzword for water sports and tour operators looking to grow without burning out. Featuring Evan Tipton and Ivy Duncan from TOMIS and...

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Stop Playing Small Ball: Mindset Shifts for Scaling Watersport Operations - Episode #204
Jan. 28, 2026

Stop Playing Small Ball: Mindset Shifts for Scaling Watersport Operat…

[SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Take My Boat Test and WaveRez. Show Links: Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1...

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Why Charter Fishing Isn’t Just About Fish Anymore Ft. Kyle Lowe & Cliff Atwell - Episode #203
Jan. 22, 2026

Why Charter Fishing Isn’t Just About Fish Anymore Ft. Kyle Lowe & Cli…

In this episode, the guys dive deep into the modern charter fishing business through candid conversations with Destin, Florida captains Kyle Lowe and Cliff Atwell, revealing how the industry has shifted from fish first trips ...

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Experiment, Adapt, Repeat: Turning Watersports into an Experience Brand  Ft. Michael & Taylor Withrow  - Episode #202
Jan. 14, 2026

Experiment, Adapt, Repeat: Turning Watersports into an Experience Bra…

This episode, they guys sit down with Michael and Taylor Withrow, owners of Island Head in Hilton Head, South Carolina. They unpack what it really takes to build and sustain a diversified, multi location watersports and exper...

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Scaling Smarter, Not Bigger: Hidden Profits Inside Your Existing Operation Ft. Zeb Smith - Episode #201
Jan. 1, 2026

Scaling Smarter, Not Bigger: Hidden Profits Inside Your Existing Oper…

In this episode, the guys dive deep into what it really takes to transform a watersport business from “getting by” to intentionally profitable. Kevin and Greg sit down with Zeb Smith from Zebulon LLC to unpack the powerful re...

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Sales, Sass and Saltwater: A Candid Chat with Zach Eischen - Episode #199
Nov. 26, 2025

Sales, Sass and Saltwater: A Candid Chat with Zach Eischen - Episode …

In this episode, the guys sit down with WaveRez head of sales Zach Eischen for a candid, humorous, and insight packed deep dive into the realities of selling in the watersports industry. From navigating customer acquisition c...

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Port Recap 2025 - Episode #198
Nov. 6, 2025

Port Recap 2025 - Episode #198

In this episode, the guys mix a recap of The Port 2025 with business insights from a recent industry event. They reflect on key takeaways around community, networking, and the growing importance of Standard Operating Procedur...

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Click Capture Connect: Turning Digital Attention Into Real World Sales Ft. Derek Michaloski - Episode #197
Oct. 30, 2025

Click Capture Connect: Turning Digital Attention Into Real World Sale…

In this episode, the guys sit down with Derek Michaloski to explore the intersection of technology, and photo marketing in today’s digital age. The conversation dives into broader cultural shifts and what that means for how o...

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Stop Being Order Takers: Automation That Sells You Ft. Kyle Reed - Episode #194
Sept. 25, 2025

Stop Being Order Takers: Automation That Sells You Ft. Kyle Reed - Ep…

In this episode, the guys sit down with Kyle Reed, founder of Stannect, a CRM and automation platform designed for industries like home services and watersports. Kyle shares his journey from launching Stannect as a side hustl...

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The Four Ps of Outdoor Tourism: Passion, Permits, People and Profit Ft. Zeb Smith - Episode #193
Sept. 18, 2025

The Four Ps of Outdoor Tourism: Passion, Permits, People and Profit F…

In this episode, the guys sit down with Zeb Smith of Zebulon Consulting to unpack the financial and operational challenges unique to watersport and outdoor operators. Zeb shares his journey from CPA to niche consultant, expla...

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Self Service on the Water: PADL's Game Changing Model Ft. Andres Avello - Episode #192
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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Controlled Chaos: Inside the Rapidly Growing Electric Boat Market Ft. Erick Pinzon - Episode #191
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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AI, Arival and The Future of Tours & Activities ft. Bruce Rosard - Episode #190
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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Thinking Like an Investor in The Watersports Industry - Episode #189
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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Moab Madness: Taxes, Trails and Trouble Ft. Morgan Frayser - Episode #188
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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Rewriting The Rules: How vQuip is Changing Watersports Insurance ft. Cam Serigne - Episode #187
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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Kevin’s Great West Road Trip & Industry Real Talk - Episode #186
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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Cruise Ship Crackdowns & What They Mean for Watersports - Episode #185
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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From Dock Talk to Hall of Fame - Episode #184
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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Passion or Profit? Choosing Your Water Sports Business Model - Episode #183
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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Boats, Bookings & B.S.: Memorial Day Recap + Summer Trendspotting - Episode #182
May 29, 2025

Boats, Bookings & B.S.: Memorial Day Recap + Summer Trendspotting - E…

In this episode, the guys chat about how the 2025 Memorial Day weekend treated them. Then they chat about their thoughts on how data can be misleading and how to better analyze and understand your data. They also touch on how...

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