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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 20...

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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 Agency. Check ou...

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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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March 16, 2022

The Latest & Greatest - Episode #71

Kevin & Greg provide some updates on their business and the 2022 tourist season. [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by the Von Mack Agency. Check out their digital marketing services at https://vonmackagency.com Show Links: W...

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March 9, 2022

Marketing Your Business When Demand Is High with Marica Brewster of V…

Marica Brewster from the Von Mack Agency joins the AWG guys for a chat about marketing when demand for rentals/tours is at its peak! Should you reduce your ad spend, keep it the same, or increase? [SPONSOR] - This show is spo...

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March 2, 2022

Creating A Great Tour Experience with Captain Jeremy Perry - Episode …

Captain Jeremy Perry runs a 100 passenger tour boat in Gulf Shores, AL. He shares with us what sets him apart from other tour companies, and how he exceeds expectations with his guests. [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by t...

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Feb. 23, 2022

Scaling Your Business As A Single Owner Operator with Peter Syme - Ep…

Peter Syme joins the show to discuss how single owner operators can scale their business. Peter is director of 1000 Mile Journeys out of Scotland, and a thought leader in the tours and activity industry. [SPONSOR] - This show...

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Feb. 11, 2022

Post Conference Recap of Arival San Diego - Episode #67

Kevin and Greg discuss their experience from the Arival conference in San Diego. Show Links: Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/awgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.c...

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Jan. 28, 2022

Online Marketing AMA With Stephen Edwards From AAMP Agency - Episode …

Kevin and Greg are joined by Stephen Edwards of AAMP Agency to answer some marketing questions from the AWG community. [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by AAMP Agency. Check out their digital marketing services at https://a...

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Jan. 24, 2022

Shop Talk With Greg & Kevin - Growth, PPC, NFT's, Web3, Future Of Mar…

In this episode, Kevin and Greg kick back and talk about growth, entrepreneurship, web3, and the future of marketing. [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by AAMP Agency. Check out their digital marketing services at https://aa...

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Jan. 14, 2022

2022 Predictions - Episode #64

Kevin & Greg share their predictions for 2022, and a few things you should consider before the Spring tourist season takes off! [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by AAMP Agency. Check out their digital marketing services at ...

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Jan. 7, 2022

Interview With Tiger King's James Garretson AKA Jet Ski Meme Guy - Ep…

Kevin and Greg interview James Garretson AKA Jet Ski Meme Guy, cast member of the Netflix docuseries Tiger King. James also owns WakeZone Watersports out of Marathon, FL and has a fleet of jet ski and pontoon boat rentals. He...

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Dec. 30, 2021

Local Government & Watersports - An Interview with Councilman & Entre…

Kevin & Greg interview Fort Walton Beach City Councilman Nic Algretto. The guys talk about local politics, entrepreneurship, working with the city, and being a good steward of the community. There are also some great laughs a...

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Dec. 23, 2021

Transitioning Out Of Your Business With Trish Higgins, Founding Partn…

Kevin and Greg interview Trish Higgins, CEO of Chenmark , who answers some great questions about what to consider when retiring/selling/transitioning out of a business. [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by AAMP Agency. Check...

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Dec. 16, 2021

Mistakes You Make In Your First Year Part 2 - Episode #60

Kevin and Greg run through some mistakes they've made while starting their businesses, and what you can do to avoid making them (Part 2). [SPONSOR] - This show is sponsored by AAMP Agency. Check out their digital marketing se...

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Dec. 9, 2021

Mistakes You Make In Your First Year Part 1 - Episode #59

Kevin and Greg run through some mistakes they've made while starting their businesses, and what you can do to avoid making them. Show Links: Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/a...

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Nov. 25, 2021

How We Built This - Greg & Kevin's Story Part 2 - Episode #58

We continue the story of Greg and Kevin. Hear all about how the AWG guys battled through adversity, and became successful entrepreneurs. Show Links: Website: https://www.watersportpodcast.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebo...

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Nov. 18, 2021

How We Built This - Greg & Kevin's Story Part 1 - Episode #57

Greg and Kevin share their story of how they built their companies, and why they became entrepreneurs.

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