From Rentals to Recurring Revenue: The Elevated Boat Club Story - Episode #218
In this episode, the guys sit down with Chris Rozzo of Elevated Boat Club to break down what it really takes to build and operate a successful boat club in a challenging market like Lake Tahoe. Chris shares his journey from jet ski rentals to launching a membership based boat club, along with the lessons he’s learned about recurring revenue, pricing, member churn, marina costs, fleet management, and competing in an increasingly consolidated industry. The conversation also explores the rise of fractional boat ownership, the changing watersports customer, and why convenience, luxury, and service can command a premium. Packed with real world business lessons and plenty of laughs, this episode offers watersport operators practical insights into building a more predictable and profitable business.
[SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Take My Boat Test and WaveRez.
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Founder
Chris Rozzo is the founder of Elevated Boat Club, an independent private boat club based in Lake Tahoe that’s rethinking how people access boating. After starting in the watersports rental industry, Chris started in the industry working for a few rental companies prior to starting a jet ski rental business then pivoting to a membership-based model focused on convenience, premium experiences, and sustainable growth. Today, Elevated Boat Club is expanding into new markets while exploring innovative approaches to boat ownership, partnerships, and shared access.
