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California Craziness, Airline Subscriptions, And What It All Means

The state of California dropped unexpected news: they are phasing out (and eventually) banning vehicles that are powered on gasoline by 2035 to help combat climate change. The mandate challenges the impact on businesses and the possible exodus from California to other states. Andy, Steve, Kevin, and Jared talk about the future of transportation tourism …

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Burnt Out? Guys of Tourism Titans Talk About Dealing with that Burnout Feeling and How to Push Forward

It doesn’t matter what kind of job you have and how much you like it at some point you’re going to feel burnt out. If you have customers, employees, and bills to pay, no matter how hard you try at some point you are going to be ready to call it quits.   Steve, Kevin, Jared, …

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Influencers? TikTok? Instagram Ads? The Future of Tourism Marketing or Just Another Fad?

Have you thought of using social media ads to reach goals and reach out to influencers for more exposure? In this episode, the guys talked about social media marketing and if it can help move the needle for tour operators. They dug into influencer marketing and some of the guy’s experience in trying it and …

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Kevin O’Neil

CEO at Destiny Water Adventures/Jeep Destin

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Kevin is a 15 year licensed master captain, Watersport and tour entrepreneur, and student of master marketer Tai Lopez. When not being brutalized by the unrelenting Florida Sun you can find Kevin kicking back with an ice cold can of Diet Mountain Dew toiling over his lawn maintenance, fastidiously alphabetizing his NFT collection, or listening to bird songs.

Jared Broach

CEO AT NIGHTLY SPIRITS/CABLE CAR WINE TOURS

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Jared Broach has 10 years of experience in tourism and has built multiple multi-million dollar tour brands in that time. His tour operations cover more than 18 cities around the US, offering walking and vehicular based tours in almost every major city and employs more than a 100 people nationwide. He is considered an expert in culinary type tour experiences and you can follow his adventures @SommGuyNamedJared.

Andy Kurtz

CEO and President of Seaforth Boat Rental and Waiver Insurance RE LTD
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Mr Kurtz has BS degree in Business Management from San Diego State University He is CEO and President of Seaforth Boat Rental and Waiver Insurance RE LTD. His credentials include USCG masters license and Mercury Marine Technician. He has held various positions and has been a member of several trade and industry groups and currently sits on the San Diego Port Safety Committee.

He lives in San Diego with his wife where they have raised three 3 children. In 40 years in the water sports industry, he has extensive knowledge and experience in many aspects of recreational boating. Seaforth is a 4 location rental / charter boat operation with a fleet of over 150 vessels from kayaks to yachts

STEVE EDWARDS

CEO AT AAMP AGENCY AND VEGAS JEEP TOURS
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Love what you do, and you’ll never work a day in your life. I’ve always had that phrase burned into my mind. Over the last 20 years, following a couple failed marriages, the raising of 2 boys, and the successes, failures, and growth of 10 different businesses, I’ve learned a lot. This experience has all been poured into AAMP.

My goal here at AAMP Agency is to become an irrefutable force in Tour Operator, Adventure, and Destination Marketing. It was never enough for me to only build great websites or to create the best social content. I’ve always been fascinated by what drives a customer to make a purchase, and I truly wanted to understand the trials and tribulations of running a tour business. This curiosity led to the creation of Vegas Jeep Tours.

My team and I have learned a lot along the way. Most importantly, we’ve realized that while it’s good to keep the bookings flowing in and the phones ringing, these are only parts of the story. AAMP Agency has become so much more to me than “just another business”. I have found a world that makes me excited to wake up every morning and to do what I do. I know this is supposed to be my bio and not an elevator pitch, but I have drank the Kool-Aid over here. I am truly passionate about our agency, and I believe this passion is reflected in my team and in our efforts.

Outside of work, I love an old fashioned cocktail, am always down to grab some tacos or a burger, and am constantly listening to podcasts. I went to EDC for the first time this year, and it was a life-changing experience. I can’t wait to go back. As for the rest, well, who knows? That’s the best part. I have no idea what’s going to happen in the future, and that makes me pretty excited.