Unraveling Florida Boating Law SB418 for Rental Operators - Episode #120
Join Greg and Kevin as they dive into the latest saga of SB606. They are joined by special guests FL State House Rep Adam Botana and Maya Schilder, Co-owner and Operations Manager. In this episode, they explore the backstory that led to the creation of Florida Boating Law SB418, commonly known as the glitch bill. Delving into the intricacies of the legislation, the guests shed light on what rental operators need to know to navigate the new regulations successfully. Tune in to gain valuable insights, understand potential implications, and discover actionable steps if you have questions or concerns about the bill.
[SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by AAMP Agency and WaveRez.
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Greg Fisher
CEO of TripShock, WaveRez
Greg is a serial entrepreneur that has worked in the travel and hospitality industry for over 15 years. He is currently the CEO of both TripShock.com, an OTA for tours and activities, and WaveRez.com, a reservation software for watersport operators. Greg is a graduate of UCF, and has earned INC 500/5000 honors from 2015-2018.
Kevin O'Neil
Owner, Destiny Water Adventures
Master Captain, CEO, and head of marketing for Destiny Water Adventures. Kevin took his passion for boating, adventure, travel, and adventure and poured it into his brand. With over 12 years of commercial boating, parasailing jet skiing, as well as a myriad of other water sports and activities. In under two and a half years, Kevin has scaled Destiny Water Adventures from a single boat operation to over a dozen boats, ten jet skis, kayaks, paddleboards as well as captained excursions.
Adam Botana
FL House Rep District 80
Adam is the FL House State Representative District 80 and Owner/Operator of BayWater Boat Club & Rentals in Bonita Springs, FL.
Barry E. Knight
CEO
Barry E. Knight
Founder and CEO
Mr. Knight is the founder and CEO of BEK Impact, a leadership consulting firm dedicated to unleashing the executive leader's power to drive greater impact and change by using a systems thinking approach to align and optimize their vision, teams, and strategy.
After 5 years working as an independent contractor, Mr. Knight founded BEK Impact Co. and built a team of expert consulting partners who currently serve executive leaders and teams from healthcare, county government and public sector agencies, school districts, small businesses, and churches in the U.S. and internationally.
Mr. Knight also serves as DEI Officer for the County of Riverside. His work includes working with department leaders and analysts to identify and implement solutions to eliminate systemic inequity and disparity in all external services. Mr. Knight is also a board member for the Corona Chamber of Commerce (CA).
As a minister and servant leader, Mr. Knight frequently speaks and writes on subjects such as: Vision clarity, Corporate culture and identity, Transformational Leadership and impact, Faith, and
Using Diversity and Equity as a Strategic Growth Tool.
Second only to his love for Christ is his love for his wife, Sacheen Erica Knight. They are the proud parents of two sons, B.J. (18) and Charles Edward (15), and one daughter, Sydnei Erica (10). It is Barry’s desire to live full and die empty, fulfilling everything that God has placed him on earth to do.
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