Do you ever get bored in your car driving to - and from - work, listening to the same old banter, and the same music, and the same news? Looking for something different? Then give Boating Industry Insider a test drive, as we talk to executives, thought leaders and movers and shakers from all aspects of the marine industry; from manufacturers to service providers. And it's all available on the go, whenever - and wherever - you are. Try it today! Subscribe to Boating Industry Insider Podcast on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM and Podchaser. EPISODES: Brunswick - and the broader boating industry Podbean, Apple Music, or SpotifyHow does the CEO of the largest maker of recreational boats in the world see 2023? What lies ahead in 2024? Where are the headwinds coming from - and the tailwinds? Are there still lessons to be learned from the pandemic? Which categories are flourishing - and languishing? Is the industry doing enough to create the next generation of boaters? Join Boating Industry Insider host David Gee as he welcomes Brunswick Chief Executive Officer David Foulkes and Aine Denari, President, Brunswick Boat Group, to discuss these issues - and more. Their insights will better prepare you for a happy new year. "The Boat Boss" Kim Sweers Podbean, Apple Music, or SpotifyKim Sweers isn't just the dealer principal at Top 100 FB Marine Group in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, she's also The Boat Boss. It's a multimedia platform utilizing podcasts, videos and other content all designed to promote recreational boating and the boating lifestyle. In this Boating Industry Insider podcast, she and host David Gee talk about her corporate background and how she got involved in boating, lessons from the pandemic, what 2023 has been like and what she expects from 2024. She also gives a sneak peek into her women in the marine industry breakout session talk, "How to get a seat at the table," at the upcoming Boating Industry ELEVATE Summit Conference in Dallas, Texas, November 5,6, and 7. Let's talk boat building with serial boat builder Mark Overybe Podbean, iTunes, or SpotifyWhat has the 2023 season been like for manufacturers in the recreational boating industry? What potential challenges and opportunities lie ahead in 2024 - and beyond? What does it mean for a boat builder to be a good partner with dealers? How has the production landscape changed? Join Boating Industry Insider host David Gee as he brings in the perspective of Anthem Marine CEO Mark Overbye for the answers to these questions and more. Overbye, a contributor to Boating Industry, is a championship winning water skier and has been involved with Supra, Moomba, Gekko, Montara Boats and is now building aluminum wake surf boats with Anthem Marine. Becoming a sales detective to find more sales Podbean, iTunes, Spotify or StitcherAre you a sales detective, or still stuck peddling products while spewing out features and specs? Today the highest performing salespeople aren't solution selling. They're actively engaged in problem finding, taking prospects through a discovery process. In this Boating Industry Insider episode, host David Gee talks with technologist, inventor and serial sales platform start-up leader Lief Larson about the state of the sales landscape; new tools, new technologies, new methodologies and whether sales people have kept pace. Find out how - and why - the top 20% of sales professionals are outperforming the bottom 50% combined. Boat Sales with Info-Link’s Jack Ellis Podbean, iTunes, Spotify or StitcherBoat sales. Everyone's favorite subject, right?! Jack Ellis, founder of Florida-based marketing and data-services company Info-Link doesn't sell boats for a living. But he does track boat sales for a living. And in this Boating Industry Insider podcast episode from the recent Miami International Boat Show host David Gee will ask Jack about the last couple of years in the recreational boating industry, what 2023 might have in store, and what might happen with all of those new boat owners that came into boating during the pandemic. Also find out why Jack calls this a "market of multiple segments." A Conversation with Freedom Boat Club President Cecil Cohn Podbean, iTunes, Spotify or StitcherHow has the shared access model of boat clubs impacted overall recreational boating participation and boat ownership? Why are the demographics of boat club members different than that of the general boating owning population? What has fueled the growth of Freedom Boat Club? Join Boating Industry Insider host David Gee as he interviews Freedom Boat Club President Cecil Cohn from the Miami International Boat Show. They'll discuss how Freedom went from 170 locations to over 370, and how they're working to get more people on the water. Marina Musings with Oasis Marinas Founder Dan Cowens Podbean, iTunes, or StitcherEverything you wanted to know about marinas, and didn't even know to ask. Boating Industry Insider host David Gee is joined by Dan Cowens, the architect of Oasis Marinas’ vision to provide high-quality marina management services around the world. Dan pulled from his 25+ years in hospitality management to build the customer-centric philosophy at Oasis. Under Cowens' direction, Oasis Marinas grew from one property in Baltimore to 60+ marinas across the country. Dan is also the cofounder of marina technology brand, Snag-A-Slip, which now supports over 750 marinas worldwide, and maintains a database of 1 million+ users. In this episode they will discuss the history of the marina industry, the current state of the marina business, the role marinas play in the overall recreational boating industry and what the marina business needs to thrive into the future. All about Boat Shows with NMMA's Ellen Bradley and Jennifer Thompson Podbean, iTunes, or StitcherThe new year is bringing new changes for boat shows, as Discover Boating uses the 2023 boat show season to continue their multi-channel, industry lifestyle branding efforts. The goal? Connecting more directly with a much broader group of potential boaters. Boating Industry Insider host David Gee is joined by Ellen Bradley, Chief Brand Officer and SVP of Marketing and Communications for NMMA, as well as by Jennifer Thompson, SVP, Boat & Sportshows for NMMA. They discuss how and where boat shows fit into the overall recreational boating industry marketing landscape, how boat shows can create transformational experiences, and detail the ways the new Dealer Finder, the new Boat Finder and existing Brand Finder, will work together and be amplified through the 11 Discover Boating boat and sport shows. Brunswick’s Dave Foulkes and Aine Denari Podbean, iTunes, or StitcherRequest Brunswick's Dave Foulkes and Aine Denari Inventory challenges, rising prices, rising inflation, rising interest rates, and demand questions. Those are things the recreational boating industry is grappling with, and Boating Industry Insider host David Gee discusses them with Brunswick CEO Dave Foulkes and President of Brunswick Boat Group, Aine Denari. If they're concerned, they're not showing it though, as they both are overwhelmingly bullish about the boating industry, both today, and into the future. Let's talk extended warranties! Podbean, iTunes, or StitcherNow is a great time to think about boosting your dealership's revenue, and one way to do that is by offering - or expanding - extended warranty protection programs. Join host David Gee as he welcomes Jay Demaske, Vice President of Dealer/Agent Relations at United States Warranty Corporation/Eagle Extended Service Protection Corporation. They'll talk about why this time of year in particular is critical to watercraft dealerships, some of USWC's growth initiatives, what their claims adjusters are seeing in the field right now, some of the biggest challenges to dealers and repair shops, and what's involved in onboarding as a new dealer or switching to a different service contract provider. Jay will a