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Dec. 14, 2022

Quiet Quitting, Combo Tours, & Price Increases - Episode #95

Greg and Kevin discuss the latest buzz in business called "Quiet Quitting". Also, the guys discuss if they will be increasing their prices in 2023, and what they think about combo tours. [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by...

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Nov. 23, 2022

Take My Boat Test & TripShock's Rebranding Announcement - Episode #94

Greg & Kevin are joined by Rachel Dickey from TripShock and Stephen Edwards from AAMP Agency to discuss TripShock's rebrand and a new business venture by Kevin and Steve! [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by AAMP Agency. Che...

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Nov. 9, 2022

All Things Sales & Marketing With Tourpreneur's Mitch Bach & Chris To…

Greg and Kevin chat Tourpreneur's Mitch Bach and Chris Torres about all things sales and marketing. [HURRICANE IAN DONATIONS] TripShock is a proud member of the watersports community, and we are deeply saddened by reports fro...

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Nov. 2, 2022

Lt. Seth Wagner w/ FWC Breaks Down Florida Senate Bill 606 - Boating …

Greg and Kevin chat with Lt. Seth Wagner with the FWC to go over some of the changes to liveries due to Florida Senate Bill 606. [HURRICANE IAN DONATIONS] TripShock is a proud member of the watersports community, and we …

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Oct. 26, 2022

Arival 2022 in Vegas - Conference Review - Episode #91

Greg and Kevin give a recap of the 2022 Arival Conference in Las Vegas. [HURRICANE IAN DONATIONS] TripShock is a proud member of the watersports community, and we are deeply saddened by reports from many of our colleagues, fr...

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Oct. 19, 2022

Watersport Forum 2022 Recap - Episode #90

Greg and Kevin give a recap of the 2022 watersport forum in Orlando, FL. [HURRICANE IAN DONATIONS] TripShock is a proud member of the watersports community, and we are deeply saddened by reports from many of our colleagues, f...

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Sept. 19, 2022

The Best of Kevin (Bloopers), Employee Stories, Where We Would Be Wit…

The AWG Guys share some of their best moments in a short bloopers reel. They also talk about some of their past experiences with former employees, and what they would be doing if they were not in the watersport business. …

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Sept. 7, 2022

How Much Is Kindness & Cleanliness Really Worth? - Episode #88

Kevin & Greg share their thoughts on why cleanliness and kindness go a long way with increasing revenue and retention. [SPONSORS] Von Mack Agency . Check out their digital marketing services at https://vonmackagency.com . Rec...

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Aug. 31, 2022

A Marina Owner's Perspective - An Interview with Chris Woodruff - Epi…

Chris Woodruff of Vero Tackle & Watersports joins the show for his second appearance to talk shop about what his experience has been like as a Marina owner. Chris shares some the highs and lows, and explains some restrictions...

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Aug. 24, 2022

Arival 2022 Preview & Interview with Co-founder & COO Bruce Rosard - …

Bruce Rosard of Arival joins the AWG guys to talk about his journey from being a tour operator to running conferences all over the world. Arival is the one of the few conferences globally that focus exclusively on tours and …

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Aug. 17, 2022

Interview with BoatTests101.com Founder, Brian Holland - Episode #85

The AWG guys chat with Brian Holland, co-founder of BoatTests101.com . BoatTests101.com is a digital boat rental test that provides temporary and permenent boating certificates. Brian walks us through his journey into creatin...

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Aug. 10, 2022

SEO, Blogging, Google My Business, & More w/ Brant Scheifler - Episod…

Sharpen your SEO skills as the AWG guys welcome CEO Brant Scheifler of Automatic Outreach. Brant shares his knowledge on various topics such as Blogging, Google My Business, and the current state of SEO. [SPONSORS] Von Mack A...

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Aug. 3, 2022

The Business of NFT's, Crypto & Web3 with Bill Saunders - Episode #83

The AWG Guys welcome Bill Saunders from Fourth Media to discuss the business of NFT's and crypto. Whether you're an amateur or novice, discover why this emerging technology should be on your radar as a business person. [SPONS...

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July 27, 2022

Operational Challenges, Leases, & Insurance - AWG Guys AMA Part 2 - E…

The AWG guys are back with another AMA! This is a 2 part series where questions are answered from facebook group members. In this episode, listeners ask about operational challenges, leases, and insurance co-ops. [SPONSORS] A...

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July 20, 2022

Illegal Charters, Regulations, & More - AWG Guys AMA - Episode #81

The AWG guys are back with another AMA! This is a 2 part series where questions are answered from facebook group members. In this episode, listeners ask about illegal charters and watersport/boating regulations. [SPONSORS] AA...

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July 13, 2022

Acquiring a Multi-Passenger Boat Tour Business with Sean Joy, CEO of …

The AWG guys chat with Sean Joy, CEO of Southern Star Dolphin Cruises in Destin, FL, which was just recently acquired by Chenmark . Southern Star is one of Destin's longest running tour businesses in the Florida Panhandle. Se...

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June 29, 2022

Startup Advice, Illegal Charters, & The Story of Watersport Veteran E…

The AWG guys sit down with Andy Kurtz, a 45 year watersport veteran out of San Diego and founder of Seaforth Boat Rentals . The guys talk with Andy about his journey into watersports, illegal charters, and his outlook on …

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June 22, 2022

Personal Growth, Mentorship, & Watersports - Interview with Kevin Nob…

The AWG guys sit down with Kevin Nobis, a 25 year watersport veteran and managing partner of Bonita Jet Ski and Parasail . The talk about Kevin's personal growth in watersports including his relationship with his business p...

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June 15, 2022

Using Res Tech, Upsells, Fareharbor & Selling Meat Door To Door with …

Kevin and Greg welcome Ilya Rozen from Destiny Water Adventures . The guys touch on a little bit of everything including res tech best practice, upsells, features, and Fareharbor. Ilya is also Kevin's business partner! [SPONS...

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June 8, 2022

Doing The Minimum Is Not Enough (Safety) - Episode #76

Kevin and Greg discuss a recent boating incident, and discuss why doing the minimum is not enough when it comes to customer safety. [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by AAMP Agency. Check out their digital marketing services...

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May 25, 2022

Kevin Is BACK! 2022 Season Breakdown + Conference Announcement - Epis…

The AWG guys are BACK! Kevin shares his story of recovery from his medical emergency, and the guys dig into what's happening with 2022. Also, a big announcement for the 2022 watersport and boat tour operator conference. [SPON...

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April 8, 2022

What To Look For When Moving Locations PLUS Market Update - Episode #…

Kevin & Greg discuss what to look out for when changing locations. Also, get an update on what the guys are seeing so far as the Spring season gets underway. [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by the Von Mack …

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March 30, 2022

Street Vendors, Commissions, & Growth - Interview with Brian Cain of …

Kevin & Greg talk with Brian Cain of Crawl New Orleans. Crawl New Orleans is a walking tour and pub crawl experience operating in multiple cities. Brian talks about his journey as an entrepreneur, and his experiences with str...

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March 23, 2022

The Art of Selling with John Dessauer of The Dessauer Group - Episode…

Kevin & Greg talk about the art of selling with John Dessauer of the Dessauer Group. John and his wife Heather are serial investors of their own, and have investments including apartments, single-family homes, office building...

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