Scuba Diving Industry Magazine Podcasts

Scuba Retail Success Tips from International Scuba | Level Up: From Behind The Counter

Scuba retail success starts with connection—and no one does it better than International Scuba in Dallas and Frisco, Texas. In this debut episode of Level Up: From Behind the Counter, we sit down with Rich Thomas and Jen Adams, two of the industry's most passionate dive professionals, to uncover how they’ve built one of the most engaged scuba communities in the U.S. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3iv4eJtOVw&list=PLHugO_FyFairOsXWto8C5L_paMjBYov4I&index=12] Intro 01:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3iv4eJtOVw&list=PLHugO_FyFairOsXWto8C5L_paMjBYov4I&index=12&t=60s] History of International Scuba 02:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3iv4eJtOVw&list=PLHugO_FyFairOsXWto8C5L_paMjBYov4I&index=12&t=120s] Top 3 Retail Strengths 05:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3iv4eJtOVw&list=PLHugO_FyFairOsXWto8C5L_paMjBYov4I&index=12&t=300s] Events, Community & Dive Tribe 07:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3iv4eJtOVw&list=PLHugO_FyFairOsXWto8C5L_paMjBYov4I&index=12&t=470s] Upcoming Growth Plans 09:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3iv4eJtOVw&list=PLHugO_FyFairOsXWto8C5L_paMjBYov4I&index=12&t=570s] Concierge Classes Explained 11:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3iv4eJtOVw&list=PLHugO_FyFairOsXWto8C5L_paMjBYov4I&index=12&t=660s] Snorkeling Classes & Travel Opportunities 14:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3iv4eJtOVw&list=PLHugO_FyFairOsXWto8C5L_paMjBYov4I&index=12&t=840s] Final Thoughts & Industry Advice 📌 Subscribe & Follow Us: 🌐 Website: https://scubadivingindustry.com [https://scubadivingindustry.com] 📘 Facebook | 📸 Instagram | 💼 LinkedIn | 🎥 YouTube 🎙 Podcast produced by ScubaRadio & Cline Group #ScubaPodcast #DiveIndustry #ScubaMarketing #DiveShopBusiness #EcoDiving #ScubaTravel #LevelUpPodcast #ScubaDivingIndustryMagazine #SustainableDiving #ScubaPros

April 2026 | Level UP Podcast

Get the latest trends in dive retailing, travel, training, and operations with Level Up, the official podcast of Scuba Diving Industry Magazine. In this episode, industry leaders break down key topics shaping dive businesses worldwide – from consumer behavior and sustainability to safety, training, and operations from the April 2026 issue. 🕐 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Show Overview 01:28 – Britain Cline 04:49 – Steve Lopez, CA 08:42 – Cathryn Castle Garcia, Azores 14:04 – Dan Orr, ID 18:36 – Margo Peyton, SC 21:55 – Alex Brylske, Ph.D., FL 29:51 – Cheryl Patterson, OH 34:16 – Jeff McNutt, BVI 38:19 – David Prichard and Lily Mak, TX 44:56 – Jeff Cinciripino, CT 50:24 – Kayla McIntyre, CA 55:14 – Gil Zeimer, CA 59:12 – Brooke Speedy, IN 1:02:09 – Michael Salvarezza & Christopher P. Weaver, NY 1:09:25 – Deborah Dickson-Smith, Australia 1:22:16 – William Cline, TX 📌 Subscribe & Follow Us: 🌐 Website: https://scubadivingindustry.com [https://scubadivingindustry.com] 📘 Facebook | 📸 Instagram | 💼 LinkedIn | 🎥 YouTube 🎙 Podcast produced by ScubaRadio & Cline Group #ScubaPodcast #DiveIndustry #ScubaMarketing #DiveShopBusiness #EcoDiving #ScubaTravel #LevelUpPodcast #ScubaDivingIndustryMagazine #SustainableDiving #ScubaPros

How to Sell a Dive Shop: Tips from a Scuba Retailer | Level Up: From Behind The Counter

Thinking of selling your scuba dive shop? Learn how Jeff Cinciripino, former owner of Scuba Shack in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, successfully planned and executed his dive shop sale—and how you can too. In this episode of Level Up: From Behind the Counter, Scuba Diving Industry Magazine publisher William Cline and co-host Britain Cline dive deep into the full journey from preparing the business for sale to handing off the keys. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:04 Why Jeff Sold His Dive Shop 03:12 How to Prepare a Dive Business for Sale 06:00 Valuation & Business Sell Plan 09:10 Transition Tips for New Ownership 13:00 What Made Scuba Shack Successful 17:00 The Power of Customer Service & Travel 22:00 Jeff’s Post-Sale Dive Industry Work 27:59 Final Thoughts & Next Episode Preview 📌 Subscribe & Follow Us: 🌐 Website: https://scubadivingindustry.com [https://scubadivingindustry.com] 📘 Facebook | 📸 Instagram | 💼 LinkedIn | 🎥 YouTube 🎙 Podcast produced by ScubaRadio & Cline Group #ScubaPodcast #DiveIndustry #ScubaMarketing #DiveShopBusiness #EcoDiving #ScubaTravel #LevelUpPodcast #ScubaDivingIndustryMagazine #SustainableDiving #ScubaPros

Scuba Dive Shop Success & Exit Strategy with Steve Weaver | Level Up: From Behind The Counter

Running a successful scuba dive shop takes more than just training and retail—it’s about customer service, travel programs, and long-term planning. In this episode of Level Up: From Behind the Counter, publisher William Cline and ad sales manager Britain Cline sit down with Steve Weaver, former owner of Weaver’s Dive & Travel Center and Dream Weaver Travel, to share his 40+ years of experience in the dive industry. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro – Level Up from Behind the Counter 01:00 How Steve Started Weaver’s Dive & Travel 02:30 Growing Group Dive Travel & Dream Weaver Travel 04:30 Keys to Dive Shop Success (Customer Service, Team, Travel) 08:00 Pricing & Profitability vs. Discounts 09:30 Creating ScubaCon – A Local Dive Show 13:00 Lessons Learned After 40 Years in Diving 15:30 Advice for Dive Shop Owners Considering Selling 18:00 How to Value a Dive Business (EBITDA & Multiples) 20:00 Finding the Right Buyer & Ensuring Legacy 22:00 Still Active in Diving & Final Thoughts 23:30 Next Guest Preview: Pat Hammer of Dive Right Scuba 📌 Subscribe & Follow Us: 🌐 Website: https://scubadivingindustry.com [https://scubadivingindustry.com] 📘 Facebook | 📸 Instagram | 💼 LinkedIn | 🎥 YouTube 🎙 Podcast produced by ScubaRadio & Cline Group #ScubaPodcast #DiveIndustry #ScubaMarketing #DiveShopBusiness #EcoDiving #ScubaTravel #LevelUpPodcast #ScubaDivingIndustryMagazine #SustainableDiving #ScubaPros

Dive Shop Ownership Success | American Dive Zone Story | Level Up: From Behind The Counter

Get the latest trends in dive retailing, travel, training, and operations with Level Up, the official podcast of Scuba Diving Industry Magazine. In this episode, industry leaders break down key topics shaping dive businesses worldwide – from consumer behavior and sustainability to safety, fitness, and operations from the March 2026 issue. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Meet Michael & Rachel – American Dive Zone 05:00 Buying a Dive Shop – Their Story 09:00 Building Community & Dive Events 12:00 SOPs and Staff Training Systems 15:00 Youth Programs, Schools & Scouts 19:00 Digital Marketing & AI in Dive Retail 22:00 Future Growth & Expansion Plans 24:30 Advice for Aspiring Dive Shop Owners 27:00 Closing Thoughts & Next Guest 📌 Subscribe & Follow Us: 🌐 Website: https://scubadivingindustry.com [https://scubadivingindustry.com] 📘 Facebook | 📸 Instagram | 💼 LinkedIn | 🎥 YouTube 🎙 Podcast produced by ScubaRadio & Cline Group #ScubaPodcast #DiveIndustry #ScubaMarketing #DiveShopBusiness #EcoDiving #ScubaTravel #LevelUpPodcast #ScubaDivingIndustryMagazine #SustainableDiving #ScubaPros