Shows
Tips On Budgeting, Forecasting, and KPI's - Episode #41
Kevin and Greg discuss budgeting and forecasting for watersport operators. Discover some different approaches on budgeting as Greg breaks down key fundamentals. Greg also discusses what KPI's (key performance indicators) your...
All Things Res Tech with Checkfront CEO, Jason Morehouse - Episode #40
Checkfront CEO Jason Morehouse joins the show to discuss all things res tech. Checkfront is one of the largest online reservation systems in North America with over 5,000 users. Hear about how and why Jason started Checkfron...
How Kevin Pivoted When The County Shut Down His Business - Episode #39
Back in 2019, Kevin's "Day of Play" tour was booming, but after citizen complaints, the county acted swiftly to shut it down. This episode goes into detail about his experience, how he pivoted, and discusses ways operators ca...
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 lever...
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...
Are Watersports Ready For Crypto? Also, Getting Real About Yelp Revie…
Kevin and Greg discuss Crypto Currency and why it could be great for our industry. Also, the guys try to make sense of Yelp's business model, and why businesses should still care about them. And some entertaining conversation...
Women In Watersports Featuring Natasha Baker of Sup Pup & Rachel Dick…
In this episode, Kevin and Greg talk with Natasha Baker of Sup Pup and Rachel Dickey of TripShock about the importance of diversity in watersports. Natasha and Rachel share insights and stories of their experience of working ...
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 a deep dive into ...
What's Going In Travel Right Now Plus Arival Updates & More Featuring…
Kevin & Greg welcome Douglas Quinby, Co-founder and CEO of Arival to share the latest traveler trends and insights, and give some updates on what's new with Arival. Arival is the only industry conference that brings together ...
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 ...
The Watersport "Gold Rush" & Predictions For The Future - Episode #31
Kevin and Greg talk about the surge in bookings and what they recommend operators should be doing to get the most out of it. They also discuss what the think the future might bring for the industry in a post-covid era.
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...
Real Talk About Refunds & Cancellations - Episode #29
Kevin and Greg share their thoughts on how they handle refunds and cancellations, and what operators can do to provide a better customer experience. Some of the things you'll hear about in this episode include... Why negotiat...
Reselling Your Tours & Rentals (What Your Need To Know) with Christia…
Christian Watts, CEO from Magpie Travel joins the show to talk about what operators need to know about reselling your tours and rentals. Some great takeaways from the show Never let a single reseller be more than 20% of your ...
Pricing Your Rentals & Tours PLUS Some Chatter On Dynamic Pricing & G…
Kevin and Greg discuss how operators should be pricing their tours and rentals, and some deep dives into some new and old topics. In this episode, you'll hear about... The 3 principles of pricing: Margins, Market, Movement. W...
Enriching Your Check-In Process With Ben Calder, CEO of WhereWolf - E…
In this episode, Kevin and Greg speak with Ben Calder, CEO of WhereWolf about enriching the check-in process. WhereWolf is an industry leading waiver software based out of Queenstown, New Zealand. Ben shares why getting data ...
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...
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 and after an ...
Understanding Facebook's Privacy Debacle with Marica Brewster From Vo…
Many operators use Facebook as a means to advertise to their customers. However, a recent iphone update could change the way you reach customers. Marica Brewster from Von Mack Agency breaks it down for us, and shares some ti...
Increase Your Profit Margins by 50% With These Unique Upsells - Episo…
Kevin and Greg discuss some unique ways to increase your profit margins by using both tangible and intangible upsells. Some of the ideas you'll hear about are... Cancellation Protection Damage Protection Affiliate Programs Ph...
Understanding Customer Acquisition with Watersport Marketers Jaden Cy…
Kevin and Greg are joined by watersport entrepreneurs Steven Edwards and Jaden Cymbaluk from the AAMP Agency out of Las Vegas. In this episode, you'll hear... Why customer acquisition matters Which metrics are worth tracking...
Is Rack Card Distribution Still Worth It? - Episode #20
Greg & Kevin discuss and debate why operators should still invest in rack card distribution.
West Coast Update, Groupon, Marketing & More with Paul Bulka Jr. of A…
Paul Bulka Jr. of Aquatic Aviation and Bulka Media joins the AWG to discuss the state of watersports on the West Coast (USA). They also discuss their experience with Groupon and share their thoughts about digital marketing.
Hiring & Inspiring Seasonal Workers with John Hall From Hall Consulti…
Find the right people for your seasonal staff is not an easy task, but this week's guest John Hall brings a new perspective on recruitment. On this episode you'll learn where to find new employees, how to retain them, and why...