The Level Up Podcast is the official audio-visual companion to Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, created for dive trade professionals. Each episode features our writers diving deeper into their monthly articles, sharing insights on retail, training, travel, and trends shaping the scuba industry.
2024 Level Up Podcast Archive
April 2024
Explore how dive leaders are expanding access to training, strengthening local dive shops, creating standout events, and maximizing opportunities at DEMA—insightful strategies to grow your dive business and community.
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May 2024
Learn how to grow your dive business with a buy-in from employees, boost diver safety with upcoming new tech, avoid dive tank cylinder safety risks, tap into university partnerships, and drive revenue through travel.
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June 2024
This episode covers the importance of refresher training, eco-conscious pros, executive coaching, inventory strategies, rebreathers, senior divers, and how dive travel—and even a suitcase—can change lives.
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July 2024
Discover tips on upselling dive gear, adapting to climate change, promoting scuba businesses, teaching specialties is a value-add, planning for DEMA, exploring Europe’s dive sites, and navigating today’s dive industry challenges.
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August 2024
Get expert tips on DEMA marketing, PR strategies, dive travel, rebreather programs, selling your shop, tech diving, and even shooting underwater at the Paris Olympics—plus insights on marine conservation and dive safety.
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September 2024
Explore marketing hacks, diver health tips, AI in storytelling, sustainable business practices, South Korea’s dive scene, gear servicing challenges, ownership transitions, & conservation efforts—all shaping the future of diving.
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October 2024
Insights on DEMA strategies, sustainability, dive safety, selling your shop, women in diving, business growth, and “Blue Friday”—plus expert tips to future-proof your dive business and build stronger community connections.
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November 2024
Learn how to attract high-value divers, market, protect marine ecosystems, and boost customer loyalty—plus dive into untapped travel spots, rebreather potential, and DEMA networking strategies to grow your business.
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December 2024
Expert tips on crafting marketing one-liners, planning travel, evaluating dealer agreements, & reducing your environmental impact—plus insights on adaptive diving, dive safety, and partnerships that drive industry growth.
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