AttractionPros Podcast
By AttractionPros
Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
Image by AttractionPros
Category: Management
Open in Apple Podcasts
Open RSS feed
Open Website
Rate for this podcast
Subscribers: 1
Reviews: 0
Episodes: 100
Description
AttractionPros brings you into the room with the top leaders, executives, and influencers in the attractions industry, to gain the widest possible perspective of all areas of the industry.
Most people are only exposed to the practices of their own organization without seeing how the rest of the industry operates. By following AttractionPros, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed and learn from the best of the best, whether you are the CEO or just beginning your career.
| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
|
Episode 451: Mike Whincup talks about modular attractions, profitability through efficiency and trends in inflataparks
|
Apr 28, 2026 |
|
Episode 450: Nick DiMatteo talks about changing the world, multi-sensory birthday parties and ambiverts
|
Apr 21, 2026 |
|
Episode 449: Ben Thompson talks about story-led experiences, connecting IP to operators and being a lifelong learner
|
Apr 14, 2026 |
|
Episode 448: Marc Dixon talks about technology in attractions, AI’s purpose in the industry, and learning to take risks
|
Apr 07, 2026 |
|
Episode 447: Anthony Sabo talks about maintenance and operations, figuring out the nuts and bolts, and dad-based leadership
|
Mar 31, 2026 |
|
Episode 446: Elizabeth Lugo talks about tourism in Mexico, creating a culture of learning and 18,000 collaborators
|
Mar 24, 2026 |
|
Episode 445: Kevin Williams about the next phase of immersive technology, transmedia, and embracing your audience
|
Mar 17, 2026 |
|
Episode 444: Marah Rodriguez talks about life’s twists and turns, listening and empathy, and women in leadership
|
Mar 10, 2026 |
|
Episode 443: David Contreras talks about architecture as entertainment, balancing fantasy and reality, and developing leaders
|
Mar 03, 2026 |
|
Episode 442: Mark Rosenzweig talks about integrity, transparency, and collaboration, stirring imagination, and being an operations nerd
|
Feb 24, 2026 |
|
Episode 441: Matt and Josh share their best presentation and public speaking tips
|
Feb 17, 2026 |
|
Episode 440: Melissa Lockwood talks boots on the ground, being comfortable being uncomfortable, and operating a luxury waterpark
|
Feb 10, 2026 |
|
Episode 439: Mike Denninger talks about attraction development, leadership as an introvert, and project management
|
Feb 03, 2026 |
|
Episode 438: Loren Barrows talks about helping people become better, common sense and hiring for culture
|
Jan 27, 2026 |
|
Episode 437: Clay Talley talks about intentional world-class experiences, vision-first, and staff as sherpa
|
Jan 20, 2026 |
|
Episode 436: Josh Henderson talks about being a student of the industry, community dictating the business model, and emerging natural attractions
|
Jan 13, 2026 |
|
Episode 435: 2026 Resolutionary Episode
|
Jan 06, 2026 |
|
Episode 434: Case Lawrence talks about the power of relationships, joy-based entrepreneurship and influencer-based experiences
|
Dec 30, 2025 |
|
Episode 433: Kim Welch talks about making digital ticketing better, tickets as a pre-show, and creating unboxing moments
|
Dec 23, 2025 |
|
Episode 432: Michael Acevedo talks about reliability & guest experience, being yourself, full circle career moments
|
Dec 16, 2025 |
|
Episode 431: IAAPA Expo 2025 Recap
|
Dec 09, 2025 |
|
Episode 430: Salma Abassaly talks about inspections and certifications, relationship capital, and normalizing diversity
|
Dec 02, 2025 |
|
Episode 429: Tyler Rizzo talks about bridging finance and operations, not chasing expensive pennies, and avoiding the doom spiral
|
Nov 25, 2025 |
|
Episode 428: Evan Barnett talks about cold, hard leadership, being unoffendable, and doing the basics really well
|
Nov 18, 2025 |
|
Episode 427: Nathan Caldwell talks about Empowering Kindness, developing leaders and beating the calendar
|
Nov 11, 2025 |
|
Episode 426: Phil Royle talks about being brick-centric, fantastical escapism, and teaching everything you can
|
Nov 04, 2025 |
|
Episode 425: 2025 IAAPA Thrival Guide Preview
|
Oct 28, 2025 |
|
Episode 424: Heather Doggett talks about the power of theater, co-designing experiences with staff and measuring fear
|
Oct 21, 2025 |
|
Episode 423: Faisal Mirza talks about the oohs and aahs, being cost effective vs better and it's okay to be nice
|
Oct 14, 2025 |
|
Episode 422: Gina Elliott and Jason Haycock talk about digital training transformation, immersive employee experience and investing in your team
|
Oct 07, 2025 |
|
Episode 421: AttractionPros LIVE at IATP 2025
|
Sep 30, 2025 |
|
Episode 420: Ron Romens talks about unstructured play, controlling your experience, boredom stimulates creativity
|
Sep 23, 2025 |
|
Episode 419: 10 GX Observations of 2025
|
Sep 16, 2025 |
|
Episode 418: Coen Bertens talks about starting with people, shifting culture and creating one fan a day
|
Sep 09, 2025 |
|
Episode 417: The C.O.A.C.H. Leadership Coaching Model Minisode
|
Sep 02, 2025 |
|
Episode 416: Connecting Employees to the Mission Minisode
|
Aug 26, 2025 |
|
Episode 415: Matt Cooper talks about a novel approach to lighting, theater realism and budget vs. coordination
|
Aug 19, 2025 |
|
Episode 414: Lessons from Coaster Nerd Con 2025
|
Aug 12, 2025 |
|
Episode 413: Olly Morgan talks about persistence over scale, staying true to the culture, and adapting the operations to the technology
|
Aug 05, 2025 |
|
Episode 412: Mark Shaw talks about CX vs customer service, the ACE framework and recognition isn't rocket science
|
Jul 29, 2025 |
|
Episode 411: Jeremy Hauwelaert talks about the Jungle Island experience, everything is marketing, and taking chances on employees
|
Jul 22, 2025 |
|
Episode 410: Michael Floyd talks about starting with respect, connecting employees to the mission and lessons from being a touring musician
|
Jul 15, 2025 |
|
Episode 409: Resources and best practices for job seekers
|
Jul 08, 2025 |
|
Episode 408: Harry Tomasides talks about dynamic pricing, shifting attendance and the every day is a separate event
|
Jul 01, 2025 |
|
Episode 407: Sondra and Jake Shannon talk about performance coaching, revenue strategy, and technology integration
|
Jun 24, 2025 |
|
Episode 406: Josh and Matt discuss their impressions of Epic Universe
|
Jun 17, 2025 |
|
Episode 405: Tyler Adams talks about bourbon as an attraction, creating connections with consumers and recovering before the crisis starts
|
Jun 10, 2025 |
|
Episode 404: Automated surveys minisode
|
Jun 03, 2025 |
|
Episode 403: Increasing dwell time minisode
|
May 27, 2025 |
|
Episode 402: Service culture beyond training minisode
|
May 20, 2025 |
|
Episode 401: The nuances of name tags minisode
|
May 13, 2025 |
|
Episode 400: Josh and Matt explore some amazing quotes from the first 399 episodes
|
May 06, 2025 |
|
Episode 399: Dameon Nelson talks about mindset, motivation, and mastery, embracing change and putting value in your team
|
Apr 29, 2025 |
|
Episode 398: Brian Stovall talks about operational design consulting, visualizing what doesn’t exist, and lessons from 30 years in the industry
|
Apr 22, 2025 |
|
Episode 397: Burton Heiss talks about brand-led businesses, disconnect to reconnect, and the future of escape rooms
|
Apr 15, 2025 |
|
Episode 396: Anne Shimerdla talks about balancing recreation with education, animal welfare standards, and who she believes is the least important person at the zoo
|
Apr 08, 2025 |
|
Episode 395: Matt and Josh talk about creating effective recognition programs
|
Apr 01, 2025 |
|
Episode 394: Matt and Josh talk about the importance of ongoing training
|
Mar 25, 2025 |
|
Episode 393: Allen Greene talks about building the ark, designing through the lens of the guest, and faith-based attractions
|
Mar 18, 2025 |
|
Episode 392: Tony Sanders talks about Wild West entertainment, immersion without technology, and the 4 P’s of leadership
|
Mar 11, 2025 |
|
Episode 391: Mark Moore talks about cabanas as daytime hotels, balancing demand with dynamic pricing, and free soft drinks
|
Mar 04, 2025 |
|
Episode 390: Shawn Whitman talks about saying yes to everything, exercising guest experience muscles, and looking through the lens of the guest
|
Feb 25, 2025 |
|
Episode 389: Francisco Nunez talks about themed design software, identifying issues before construction, and jillyfraz
|
Feb 18, 2025 |
|
Episode 388: Brian Kilpatrick talks about building a green space intentionally, being a good listener and getting to know the community
|
Feb 11, 2025 |
|
Episode 387: Clara Rice talks about your workplace vs. your worth place, the importance of transparency, and building marketing from scratch
|
Feb 04, 2025 |
|
Episode 386: Jim Futrell talks about amusement park history, putting context on history and sharing experiences across generations
|
Jan 28, 2025 |
|
Episode 385: Kyle Allison talks about haircuts and hospitality, overcoming staffing challenges, and serving the community
|
Jan 21, 2025 |
|
Episode 384: Richard Pretlow talks about solving complex problems beautifully, ultra accessibility, and shifting mindsets
|
Jan 14, 2025 |
|
Episode 383: Matt and Josh talk about Service Recovery Hero
|
Jan 07, 2025 |
|
Episode 382: 2025 Resolutionary Episode
|
Dec 31, 2024 |
|
Episode 381: Jim Howell talks about how pizza rules the world, not following the trends, and the importance of meeting everybody.
|
Dec 24, 2024 |
|
Episode 380: Takeaways from IAAPA Expo 2024
|
Dec 17, 2024 |
|
Episode 379: David Rosenberg talks about next-level hospitality, trends in sustainability, and a frictionless visitor experience
|
Dec 10, 2024 |
|
Episode 378: Mark Berlin talks about unexpected fun, embracing the introverts, and how life is a field trip.
|
Dec 03, 2024 |
|
Episode 377: TJ Christensen talks about wrestling with data, connecting the dots, and the four key metrics
|
Nov 26, 2024 |
|
Episode 376: Katy Enrique talks about describing the indescribable, seeking uniqueness, and how marketing impacts everything
|
Nov 19, 2024 |
|
Episode 375: IAAPA Expo Thrival Guide Preview
|
Nov 12, 2024 |
|
Episode 374: Ricky Spicuzza talks about treating every interaction like an interview, keeping history in every decision, and the Potato Patch Fries secret menu
|
Nov 05, 2024 |
|
Episode 373: Megan Hartman talks about seeing through the lens of a lifeguard, letting your team have the vision, and being comfortable with the uncomfortable
|
Oct 29, 2024 |
|
Episode 372: Bron Launsby talks about innovation excellence, building a franchise, and how culture is everything
|
Oct 22, 2024 |
|
Episode 371 - AttractionPros LIVE at IATP 2024
|
Oct 15, 2024 |
|
Episode 370 - Leadership Lessons from an Unexpected Source
|
Oct 08, 2024 |
|
Episode 369 - Val Syganevich talks about mixed-reality storytelling, competing with the digital world, and the power of “what-if"
|
Oct 01, 2024 |
|
Episode 368 - Impressions of Immersion from Italy
|
Sep 24, 2024 |
|
Episode 367 - Kile Ozier talks about moving people emotionally, creating global community, and the joy of connecting
|
Sep 17, 2024 |
|
Episode 366 - Kristy Tozer talks about a seat at the table, rebranding, and marketing & ops supporting each other
|
Sep 10, 2024 |
|
Episode 365 - Michael Browning talks about consolidating fragmentation, customers and users, and adventure slides.
|
Sep 03, 2024 |
|
Episode 364 - Samantha Palmer talks about historic tours, St. Augustine's tourism industry and taking chances on people
|
Aug 27, 2024 |
|
Episode 363: Chris Kearsing talks about a storied career, saying yes, and celebrating 70 years
|
Aug 20, 2024 |
|
Episode 362: Neil Dwyer talks about designing through the operator’s perspective, effective service recovery, and no challenge is unsolvable
|
Aug 13, 2024 |
|
Episode 361 - Nick Miller talks about being part of the show, the need for human connection, and trusting your crazy ideas
|
Aug 06, 2024 |
|
Episode 360 - Tim Murphy talks about high-quality food, repurposing retail, and the power of people
|
Jul 30, 2024 |
|
Episode 359 - Lessons from CNC24
|
Jul 23, 2024 |
|
Episode 358 - Minisode - The Cost of Not Recovering
|
Jul 16, 2024 |
|
Episode 357 - Justin Rink talks about the View Boston experience, entrepreneurial leadership, and the importance of starting with people
|
Jul 09, 2024 |
|
Episode 356 - Minisode - The Mid-Year Resolutionary Check In
|
Jul 02, 2024 |
|
Episode 355 - Mike Rotondo talks about the balance of art and process, avoiding brand creep, and pushing for what's possible
|
Jun 25, 2024 |
|
Episode 354 - Minisode - The Grocery Store
|
Jun 18, 2024 |
|
Episode 353 - Mike Lusky talks about embracing history, shifting culture, and the importance of mentors
|
Jun 11, 2024 |
|
Episode 352 - Melissa Oviedo talks about sustainable growth, building perspectives, and asking the right questions
|
Jun 04, 2024 |