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Awkward Watersport Guys Podcast
What do you get when you combine wild and wondrous watersports with experts in the industry, and then put it on a captivating podcast? The Awkward Watersport Guys! These guys truly know their stuff, and are ready to dive in and provide insight on everything having to do with watersports.The goal of this podcast is to help enhance and expand your existing business, stay up to date on current watersport/tour operator trends, and discuss everything watersports related. Not only that, it's pretty entertaining! So, grab your headphones, tune in, and let’s get awkward with the Awkward Watersport Guys!
Episodes
197 episodes
Sales, Sass and Saltwater: A Candid Chat with Zach Eischen - Episode #199
In this episode, the guys sit down with WaveRez head of sales Zach Eischen for a candid, humorous, and insight packed deep dive into the realities of selling in the watersports industry. From navigating customer acquisition challenges to unders...
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Episode 199
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59:11
Port Recap 2025 - Episode #198
In this episode, the guys mix a recap of The Port 2025 with business insights from a recent industry event. They reflect on key takeaways around community, networking, and the growing importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for opera...
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Episode 198
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56:36
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Click Capture Connect: Turning Digital Attention Into Real World Sales Ft. Derek Michaloski - Episode #197
In this episode, the guys sit down with Derek Michaloski to explore the intersection of technology, and photo marketing in today’s digital age. The conversation dives into broader cultural shifts and what that means for how operators market rea...
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Episode 197
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40:24
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Greg's New Book & Port Prep - Episode #196
In this episode, the guys dive deep into the realities of running a modern water sports business blending humor, honesty, and hard won experience with sharp insights on technology, operations, and customer service. Then they preview upcoming in...
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Episode 196
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1:15:55
Matching Your Audience To Your Marketing - Live From Arival - Episode #195
In this episode, the guys dive into a candid live session at Arival, joined by a live audience. The guys deliver sharp insights on hot topics for watersport operators, including dynamic pricing, conversion rate optimization, upselling strategie...
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Episode 195
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43:25
Stop Being Order Takers: Automation That Sells You Ft. Kyle Reed - Episode #194
In this episode, the guys sit down with Kyle Reed, founder of Stannect, a CRM and automation platform designed for industries like home services and watersports. Kyle shares his journey from launching Stannect as a side hustle during COVID to b...
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Episode 194
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40:33
The Four Ps of Outdoor Tourism: Passion, Permits, People and Profit Ft. Zeb Smith - Episode #193
In this episode, the guys sit down with Zeb Smith of Zebulon Consulting to unpack the financial and operational challenges unique to watersport and outdoor operators. Zeb shares his journey from CPA to niche consultant, explaining how he helps ...
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Episode 193
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53:05
Self Service on the Water: PADL's Game Changing Model Ft. Andres Avello - Episode #192
In this episode, the guys sit down with Andres Avello, Co-Founder of PADL, to explore how his company is transforming the paddleboard and kayak rental industry through a self service, app driven model. Andres shares his journey from growing up ...
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Episode 192
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43:48
Controlled Chaos: Inside the Rapidly Growing Electric Boat Market Ft. Erick Pinzon - Episode #191
In this episode, the guys sit down with Eric Pinzon, founder of Electrified Marina, to dive into the realities and opportunities of the electric boat market. Eric shares his first hand experience navigating this emerging sector, from educating ...
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Episode 191
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44:31
AI, Arival and The Future of Tours & Activities ft. Bruce Rosard - Episode #190
In this episode, the guys sit down with Bruce Rosard from Arival to talk about how the tours, activities, and experiences industry is evolving and what it means for water sport operators in 2025 and beyond. Bruce shares his journey from ski tou...
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Episode 190
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44:28
Thinking Like an Investor in The Watersports Industry - Episode #189
In this episode, the guys dive into the real world challenges and strategies of acquiring a watersports business. Operators will hear a breakdown of the key financial and operational metrics that truly matter such as revenue, EBITDA, leases, pe...
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Episode 189
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49:17
Moab Madness: Taxes, Trails and Trouble Ft. Morgan Frayser - Episode #188
In this episode, the guys chat with Morgan Frayser, Co Owner of Slick Rock Off Road Rental. He shares what it’s like running a family owned off road rental business in one of the most challenging tourism environments in the country. From naviga...
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Season 188
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50:45
Rewriting The Rules: How vQuip is Changing Watersports Insurance ft. Cam Serigne - Episode #187
In this episode the guys sit down with Cam Serigne, founder of vQuip, to discuss how his team is tackling the insurance crisis in the watersports rental industry. After a career ending NFL injury and time in private equity, Cam launched vQuip t...
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Episode 187
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44:16
Kevin’s Great West Road Trip & Industry Real Talk - Episode #186
In this episode, the guys chat all about Kevin's month long road trip across the US. They get into his favorite moments from the trip and what he learned along the way. They also discuss Viator's new insurance requirement and how they believe i...
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42:49
Cruise Ship Crackdowns & What They Mean for Watersports - Episode #185
In this episode, the guys chat about the new changes being made to cruise ships. They get into the repercussions of the changes and how they could be viewed by the public. Then they touch on how important safety is when renting boats and jetski...
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48:15
From Dock Talk to Hall of Fame - Episode #184
In this episode, the guys chat about exciting news for the upcoming Port Conference. They get into the new awards they will be giving out, what they mean and how you can nominate people. Then they reminisce about the past and get into their pla...
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24:39
Passion or Profit? Choosing Your Water Sports Business Model - Episode #183
In this episode, the guys chat about the realities of the watersport industry. They get into the challenges of running a highly seasonal business and the difficulties of balancing staffing, expenses and the impact weather has on your watersport...
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35:03
Boats, Bookings & B.S.: Memorial Day Recap + Summer Trendspotting - Episode #182
In this episode, the guys chat about how the 2025 Memorial Day weekend treated them. Then they chat about their thoughts on how data can be misleading and how to better analyze and understand your data. They also touch on how they could believe...
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42:22
From Google to AirBnb: Navigating the New Travel Tech Stack ft. Christian Watts - Episode #181
In this episode, the guys chat with Christian Watts, CEO of Magpie Travel. They chat about their thoughts on OTAs throughout the history or watersports and their predictions for how AI could impact the future.[SPONSORS] - This show is sp...
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59:33
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 wat...
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43:57
Spring Surge or Slowdown? Inside 2025 Watersport Bookings ft. Steve Edwards - Episode #179
In this episode, the guys chat with Steve Edwards, CEO of AAMP Agency. They reflect on the start of the 2025 season, what they have seen and what they expect. Then they give their thoughts on the future of all businesses with AI more prevalent ...
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48:42
The Best Charter Captain In The World - Episode #178
In this episode, the guys chat about the viral video of the best charter captain in the world. They also reflect on the early days of starting a business, the challenges of staying up to date with new trends, and the impact of AI tools on the i...
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37:04
Scroll, Scale, or Stall: TikTok, Short-Form Video & the Truth About Growth - Episode #177
In this episode, the guys chat about the difference between scaling and growth for your business. They also talk about the future for marketing and what platforms they believe will be the most important in the future.[SPONSORS] - This sh...
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39:43
Cruisin' Tikis Finds a New Home: Inside the TourScale Acquisition - Episode #176
In this episode, the guys chat with Kai Kaapro and Andrew Cole. Greg and Kevin talk to Kai and Andrew about their acquisition of Cruisin Tikis and their own business, Tourscale. Kai and Andrew share their insight on the current market and their...
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59:48
The OTA Playbook: Strategies to Scale Your Business - Episode #175
In this episode, the guys chat about Greg's new book "Mastering OTA’s: The Definitive Guide for Tour Operators". Kevin interviews Greg to ask him all about his new book and how he felt being an author. Greg shares insights on his new book, and ...
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