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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
189 episodes
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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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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38:09
Best Practices for Tour Guides ft Kelsey Tonner of Guest Focus - Episode #174
In this episode, the guys chat with Kelsey Tonner, founder of Guest Focus. Kelsey has been helping tour business owners as a mentor and consultant for years. Kelsey shares insight into how he started and where he is going in the future.[...
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55:27
From Mate to Millionaire: Kevin’s Blueprint for Operator Success & Book Launch - Episode #173
In this episode, the guys chat about Kevin's new book "From Mate to Millionaire". Greg interviews Kevin to ask him all about his time as an author. Kevin shares insights on his new book, and how deep he had to get to write it. [SPON...
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38:55
Snap, Share, Repeat: How Picsaurus Is Automating Photo Sharing for Tour Operators ft. Neal Belovay - Episode #172
In this episode, the guys chat with Neal Belovay, Founder of Picsaurus and Co-Founder of PicThrive. Neal shares insights into how Picsaurus could automate pic sharing in watersports.[SPONSORS] - This show is sponsored by Take My Boat Tes...
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45:26
AI’s Role in the Future of Watersports ft. Dustin Miller - Episode #171
In this episode, the guys chat with Dustin Miller, Founder of PPC Pros. Dustin shares insights into how AI could revolutionize parts of watersports, and his outlook for how AI will be utilized in the future.[SPONSORS] - This show is spo...
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59:40
2024 Recap and 2025 Predictions - Episode #170
In this episode, the guys share their thoughts on the 2024 season. Then they give their predictions for the 2025 season, highlighting their expectations and what they think could be the biggest challenges.[SPONSORS] - This show is sponso...
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41:55
Answering the Call: How Outsourced Call Centers Can Elevate Your Business ft. Victoria Ebert - Episode #169
In this episode, the guys chat with Victoria Ebert, Director of Business Development and Partnerships for Call Center Solutions. Victoria shares insights into how call centers can transform customer service in the watersport industry. They disc...
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43:27
High Tide Hustle: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Watersports Business ft. Jason Schilder of Xtreme H2o- Episode #168
In this episode the guys chat with Jason Schilder. Jason shares insider tips, best practices, and expert advice on running a successful watersports business. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your operations, enhance customer experiences, or ...
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56:25
Breaking Down The Presidential Election - Episode #167
In this episode the guys dive into the aftermath of the latest election results and explore how political shifts can impact your watersport business. They discuss the ripple effects that every election can have on your bottom line, and how to s...
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