YachtWay Podcast

Inside Yacht Brokerage: 19 Years Selling Azimut & Benetti | Janaina Dib Pina

Janaina Dib Pina, Yacht and Brokerage Sales Executive from MarineMax has been selling Azimut and Benetti yachts for nearly 19 years. But she doesn't just sell yachts.She sells unforgettable family moments, European deliveries, lifelong friendships, and a life on the water that feels like medicine for the soul. In this episode, you'll discover why being a woman in a male-dominated industry is her biggest advantage, how she walked away from the biggest deal of her career for the sake of integrity, and why her real job only begins the moment she hands over the keys. Your Yacht. Your Way. YachtWay.

How to insure a Yacht? | Jamie Stamper from NSI Group a partner of MasterCover

This is the conversation that could safe you serious money. In new YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Stamper from NSI Group a partner of MasterCover, and one of the sharpest minds in yacht and boat insurance. We break down the real differences between insuring a boat versus a car, why lightning strikes and marina fires top the claim list, how hurricane season can quietly add 70% to your premium (or why skipping named storm coverage might be smarter than you think), and the biggest misconceptions new and experienced boaters still make.   Insure Your Yacht with MasterCover Your Yacht. Your Way. YachtWay.

From Wall Street to Shipyard with Albert Franco

Find Yachts for Sale on YachtWay.com [http://YachtWay.com] From New York private equity to the heart of the boating world in Miami Beach. In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, Albert ( Founder of PowerBoat USA and Manari Yachts ) shares how he went from investing in boats to building them. We dive into Skipper Powerboats - high-performance RIBs known for their 4-step hull, stability, and dayboat layout - and then into Albert's latest venture, Manari Yachts : a limited-production brand built in Turkey with a mini-megayacht philosophy focused on craftsmanship, detail, and owner experience. This episode is about quality over hype, smart growth, and what it really takes to build a yacht brand today.

The Boat Show "Black Box": Dean Fillichio on the Secrets of the World's Biggest Expos

Most people see the champagne, the sunsets, and the rows of pristine yachts, but few understand the logistical "game of Tetris" required to build a multi-billion dollar boat show from scratch. Behind every world-class event is a complex web of organization, strategy, and high-stakes decision-making that starts months before the first dock is ever set. In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Dean Fillichio to pull back the curtain on the boat show industry. Dean reveals the truth about how these massive events are organized, the strategy behind the layouts, and the hidden challenges of setting the stage for the world's most iconic maritime displays.

The Design Secret of Axopar: Jan-Erik Viitala & the Adventure Revolution

Find Yachts for Sale on YachtWay.com [http://YachtWay.com] What does it take to create a brand that doesn't just sell boats, but defines an entire category? Most see Axopar as the ultimate "adventure machine," but few understand the relentless obsession with design and the Finnish grit required to disrupt the status quo. In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Jan-Erik Viitala, the visionary founder of Axopar. Jan-Erik pulls back the curtain on the "design secret" behind the brand - from sketching the new 38 to why they choose to launch their boats in the freezing Finnish ice. We dive into the "Axoparian" lifestyle, the influence of customer feedback on the latest models, and the future of exploration on the water. Whether you're an adventure seeker or a design enthusiast, this is your masterclass in the mindset of the man who turned boating into a global movement.