Scuba Diving Industry Magazine has released the latest episode of Level Up, the official podcast of Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, produced in partnership with Scuba Radio.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/FZaACOMuGcE
Co-hosted by Greg “The Divemaster,” Neal Watson “The Dive God,” Britain Cline and William Cline, this episode features contributors and industry professionals discussing key stories from the latest issue, including dive retailing, training, travel, safety, environmental concerns, and business operations.
In this episode: https://youtu.be/FZaACOMuGcE
0:00 Intro to Level Up Podcast
0:29 Welcome with Greg and William Cline
0:40 Fourth of July and Underwater Celebration Banter
1:32 Neal Watson Joins the Show with a Bimini Dive Update: Hammerheads, Dolphins, Wrecks and Big Animals
3:36 Neal’s Advice: Promote What Makes Your Destination Unique
5:10 Neal Watson Named Ambassador for DEMA Hall of Fame Diving Pavilion
7:07 Britain Cline on Pre-DEMA Advertising Opportunities
8:23 Margo Peyton on Family Diving and Youth Certifications: Using E-Learning to Serve Families and Grow Dive Business
13:33 Dan Orr on Adaptive Scuba Training: Teaching Divers of All Abilities
17:18 Pinky Jo Mikutowicz on Dive Community Support After East Coast Divers Fire
20:34 Tom Leaird on Standards vs. Instructor Responsibility
25:36 Alex Brylske on Coral Collapse and Climate Change
30:08 Jeff Cinciripino on Planned Maintenance Programs for Dive Centers
34:54 Michael Salvarezza on Planning Group Dive Travel to the Maldives & Duke of York Liveaboard Update
42:21 William Cline on Standards vs. Judgment
45:22 William Cline on Delivering Extraordinary Service: Using Transit Time with Guests
47:28 Dan Orr on Florida Lobster Mini Season Safety
48:27 Closing Remarks
“This episode brings together exactly what Level Up is designed to do: give dive professionals practical ideas, real-world perspective, and thoughtful discussion from people who have spent their careers in the industry,” said William Cline, Publisher of Scuba Diving Industry Magazine. “From training judgment and family diving to destination travel, maintenance records, and DEMA planning, this conversation gives dive businesses plenty to think about and act on. Plus, we are pleased to announce our cover image was provided by Stephen Frink!”
Watch here: https://youtu.be/FZaACOMuGcE
The episode also includes a reminder for dive industry partners that the pre-DEMA marketing window is now open, with July, August, and September serving as key lead-up issues before the DEMA Show in New Orleans.
Level Up is available through Scuba Diving Industry Magazine and Scuba Radio.
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