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Ben Merrell

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Owner, Power Up Watersports

Owner/operator of Power Up Watersports in Fort Walton Beach, FL. World champion hydroflight athlete. US Army Veteran.

Flyboard to City Hall: How Ben Merrel Took on Local Politics to Protect Water Sports - Episode #180
May 14, 2025

Flyboard to City Hall: How Ben Merrel Took on Local Politics to Protect Water Sports - Episode #180

In this episode, the guys chat with Ben Merell, CEO of Power Up Watersports. They reflect on his journey through watersports and where he has found himself now. They chat about his journey to becoming a councilman and how he plans to propel watersports to a prospering future. [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...
Guest: Ben Merrell
Bolt-on Businesses: Insights and Discussion to Grow your Enterprise - Episode #121
July 19, 2023

Bolt-on Businesses: Insights and Discussion to Grow your Enterprise - Episode #121

Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of "Bolt-On Businesses" and uncover the strategies, tips, and secrets to effectively integrate them into your existing ventures. We're thrilled to welcome back Ben Merrell from Powerup Watersports for his second guest appearance, as he shares his valuable experiences in starting businesses adjacent to his current ventures. From real-life anecdotes to expert insights, we'll explore step-by-step approaches to kickstart your own bolt-on business. Pr...
Guest: Ben Merrell
Let's Talk About Hydroflight (aka Flyboard) - Interview with Hydroflight Athlete & Business Owner Ben Merrell
Aug. 15, 2020

Let's Talk About Hydroflight (aka Flyboard) - Interview with Hydroflight Athlete & Business Owner Ben Merrell

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 a business. He shares some of his advice on growing a successful watersport company. Show Announcements Catch us on the Arival Webinar on August 17th at 12pm EST. You can register for free . Kevin and myself will be joined by Douglas Quinby and Amber Merrell of Power Up Wate...
Guest: Ben Merrell
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