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

5 min · 21 de may de 2026
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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

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