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April 22, 2021

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 ...

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April 15, 2021

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 ...

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April 8, 2021

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.

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April 1, 2021

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...

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March 25, 2021

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...

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March 18, 2021

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 ...

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March 11, 2021

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...

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March 4, 2021

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 ...

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Feb. 25, 2021

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...

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Feb. 18, 2021

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 ...

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Feb. 11, 2021

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...

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Feb. 4, 2021

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...

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Jan. 28, 2021

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...

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Jan. 13, 2021

Is Rack Card Distribution Still Worth It? - Episode #20

Greg & Kevin discuss and debate why operators should still invest in rack card distribution.

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Jan. 7, 2021

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.

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Dec. 23, 2020

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...

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Dec. 18, 2020

Monetizing Your Knowledge & Business Byproducts To Diversify Your Off…

Have you ever wondered what else you could do with all of the knowledge you've acquired by being an operator or watersport professional? Or maybe you have thousands of photos from your guides that are just taking up space in ...

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Dec. 10, 2020

Digital Hacks & Cool Tips For Running Your Tour Business With YourBik…

Ryan Turner from YourBikerGang.com joins us to talk about some of the cool hacks he has for growing his business.

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Dec. 2, 2020

Glee Actress Drowns In Pontoon Rental Incident In California

Kevin & Greg break down the boating incident in California involving Glee Star Naya Rivera. You can read the full article here -> https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/naya-rivera-family-sues-wrongful-death-glee-star-death-2248...

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Nov. 24, 2020

How To Choose A Domain Name

Kevin & Greg dive into the topic of domain names, and why you need to be creative when choosing one for your business. Greg also shares a story about how he nearly got sued by Facebook, and what he learned from it.

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Nov. 12, 2020

The Growing Pains Of Expanding & Merging Two Businesses With Chris Wo…

Chris Woodruff gets Awkward as he discusses the growing pains of acquiring Vero Beach Bait & Tackle, and how he plans to integrate with his existing business, Paddles By The Sea.

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Oct. 27, 2020

What We Can Learn From Vacation Rentals - An Interview with CMO Alex …

Alex Husner of Condo-World get Awkward and shares with us what watersports can learn from the vacation rental industry. She also shares a couple great stories from the Summer.

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Oct. 23, 2020

What Amazon Explore & The Movie "Surrogates" Have In Common

A lively discussion regarding Amazon Explore, the new platform for booking virtual tours and experiences. The guys also talk about how they view perception in both life and business.

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Oct. 16, 2020

How Watersport Operator Donnie Coker Built & Expanded His Business Th…

On today's show, the AWG are joined by watersport entrepreneur Donnie Coker from Paradise Adventures in Panama City Beach, FL . Paradise Adventures has been in business for 8 years, and offers Catamaran tours and watersport r...

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