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 & Show Overview

01:10 – Britain Cline (https://scubadivingindustry.com/)

05:02 – Cathryn Castle Garcia (https://www.clearstorycoach.com/)

09:15 – Stephen Frink (https://stephenfrink.com/)

13:14 – Marina Walser (https://www.diveacademyfiji.com/)

20:30 – Peter Symes (https://xray-mag.com/)

28:05 – Dan Orr (danorr@danorrconsulting.com)

32:23 – Gretchen Ashton (https://www.scubafit.com/)

38:49 – Jeff McNutt (https://divebvi.com/)

43:52 – Kramer Wimberley (https://divingwithapurpose.org/)

48:49 – David Prichard & Lily Mak (https://enchantedsea.com/)

54:42 – Jeff Cinciripino (https://jeffcinciripino.com/)

1:00:14 – Tec Clark (https://www.scubaguruacademy.com/p/the-campus-edge)

1:05:26 – Steven Lopez (https://www.explorersphotography.com/)

1:12:51 – William Cline (https://scubadivingindustry.com/march-2026-issue-hub/)

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In this episode of the Level Up Podcast, contributors from Scuba Diving Industry Magazine discuss coral reef restoration, diver health and safety, dive retail training strategies, diver fitness programs, and dive travel opportunities across the Caribbean and the United States. Each author shares insights from their article and explains how these topics impact dive retailers, instructors, travel planners, and dive professionals.

🕐 Timestamps:

00:00 Intro – Level Up Podcast

02:40 Dive show season preview – Boston Sea Rovers & Beneath the Sea

04:00 New Scuba Diving Industry Magazine Digital Issue Hub

08:00 Coral restoration debate – Alex Brylske

15:30 Dive fatalities and health risks – Dan Orr

20:30 Fear of swimming & ocean connection – Kramer Wimberley

25:00 Dominica group dive travel guide – David Prichard & Lily Mak

33:10 Dive center SOPs – Jeff McNutt

36:30 Retail staff training – Jeff Cinciripino

41:00 Diver fitness & ScubaFit – Gretchen Ashton

47:50 Florida Keys dive travel strategy – Salvarezza & Weaver

57:15 New 2026 Research Outlook & Delivering Extraordinary Service – William Cline

01:02:00 Tribute to Wayne Brown

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The second Level Up episode of 2026 brings together an exceptional group of writers from Scuba Diving Industry Magazine to explore the trends shaping dive retail, travel, training, safety, technology, and sustainability. Hosted by Greg Holt (Scuba Radio) and publisher William Cline, this conversation delivers practical insight dive professionals can use right now.

⏱️ Timestamps:

01:52 Britain Discussed PR Complimentary Releases for Advertisers

04:30 William Cline The State of the Industry – A 3 Year Analysis

07:51 Nicole Russell (DEMA) – Industry in Transition 14:25 Dan Orr – The Rule of Three

19:18 David Prichard & Lily Mak – Group Dive Travel in Indonesia

26:21 Gil Zeimer – Life After Depth with Liz Parkinson

30:59 Neal Watson the Dive God on Movies & Training the Royal Family

31:51 Jeff Cinciripino – Can You Really Do It All?

35:01 Rachael & Michael Conners – Selling Group Travel

40:47 Alex Brylske – The Business Case for Sustainability

46:38 Kramer Wimberly – The Rise of the Restorative Professional

53:04 Mark Hatter – Underwater Photography Tips

56:11 Mark & Gavin Young – WWII Wreck Diving: Prinz Eugen

1:01:22 Gretchen Ashton – Fitness Insights for Dive Shops

1:05:58 Tec Clark – College Scuba Clubs & Retail Growth

1:12:27 William Cline – Why Extraordinary Service is a System

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The first Level Up episode of 2026 brings together an exceptional group of writers from Scuba Diving Industry Magazine to examine scuba diving industry trends shaping dive retail, travel, training, safety, technology, and sustainability. Hosted by Greg Holt of Scuba Radio (https://scubaradio.com/) and William Cline, Publisher of Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, the conversation spans redefining diver qualification, inclusive leadership, new revenue streams, innovative gear design, domestic and international travel opportunities, youth engagement, fitness integration, and conservation-driven purpose. Level Up bridges the magazine and the marketplace, delivering practical, experience-based insight dive professionals can put to work immediately.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & 2026 Kickoff

01:25 – Dan Orr: Experience vs Certification

06:48 – Women in Diving & Leadership

12:28 – DEMA Do-Over Strategies

16:22 – Kids Gear & Family Retention

21:05 – From Instructor to Owner

25:07 – Philippines Dive Travel

29:57 – Regulator Innovation

34:43 – New Retailer Advantage

38:31 – Vendor Transitions

43:06 – Fitness & Dive Shops

47:57 – College & University Programs

53:25 – Florida Wreck Diving

1:00:47 – Diving With a Purpose

1:07:10 – What’s Coming Next Month

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Scuba industry trends 2026 take center stage in this special holiday edition of Level Up, the official podcast of Scuba Diving Industry Magazine. This episode delivers the latest scuba industry trends 2026 across retail, travel, safety, training, and evolving industry data. Hosted by ScubaRadio’s Greg The Divemaster with publisher William “Willie” Cline, this fast-moving roundtable features every major contributor from the December issue.

🕐 Timestamps:

00:00 Intro – Holiday special & November cover / Margo birthday

01:51 Britain Cline – Advertiser thanks & DEMA recap

03:24 Dan Orr (“Santa Dan”) – Incidents vs accidents

06:59 Margo Peyton – Safely teaching kids & youth ratios

11:38 Dr. Jeff Bozanic – Antarctica citizen science & Shag Rocks

19:15 David Prichard & Lily Mak – Dive travel planning checklist

24:19 Gil Zeimer – “To Pee or Not To Pee” in your wetsuit

28:24 Barry Lipsky – Liveaboard fire & vessel-incident survival

37:02 Gretchen Ashton – Fitness wearables & dive computers

41:16 Carlos Lander – Corn Islands, Nicaragua & getting there

45:25 Dr. Alex Brylske – Why the scuba industry needs better data

50:28 Coming next issue – Regulators, wrecks, SOPs & 50 years of retail

54:34 Holiday wrap-up – “Stay off the naughty list” & Happy Blue Year

56:12 BONUS – DEMA 2025 floor interview with Barry Lipsky (LIDA)

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DEMA Show 2025 dive industry trends take center stage in this special Level Up podcast as we preview the biggest week in scuba business with Scuba Diving Industry Magazine. Host Greg “The Divemaster” is joined by publisher William Cline, co-host Britain Cline, and a powerhouse lineup of expert contributors to unpack what dive pros need to know before they hit Orlando.

🕐Timestamps:

06:07 Amos Nachoum – On capturing the cover shot and receiving ISDHF 2026 honors

10:44 Deborah Dickson-Smith – Southern Great Barrier Reef group travel insights

17:20 Dr. Alex Brylske – Dive tourism’s role in the global ocean economy

23:20 Tec Clark – Success strategies for DEMA and industry leadership

27:27 Jeff Bozanic – Collaborative dive travel and expedition planning

35:46 Shelli Hendricks – Why mentorship matters in the dive industry

39:40 Jeff Cinciripino – Year-end inventory and dive retail efficiency tips

44:38 David Prichard & Lilly Mak – Growing destinations through FAM trips

49:17 Linda Sue Dingel – Eat, Yoga & Dive retreat wellness experiences

54:02 Gil Zeimer – Turning decades of dive stories into a book

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Get ready for the DEMA Show with the Level Up Podcast from Scuba Diving Industry Magazine. Host Greg “The Divemaster” and a panel of industry leaders share that Marketing Minutes will be filmed live at the show, and highlight our October issue dropping October 27. We open with heartfelt tributes to Jerry Beaty and Michael Menduno, then move into timely guidance for dive pros: Cathryn Castle Garcia explains how to build a revenue-focused marketing map; Dan Orr clarifies when it’s appropriate to skip a safety stop and why it’s a “safety” stop, not a mandatory one; Gil Zeimer spotlights the Blue Friday movement to go diving the day after Thanksgiving; and Jeff Cinciripino shows how to use the DEMA Show app to plan your schedule and exhibitor meetings.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 – Intro: Latest trends in dive retail, travel, and training

0:50 – Remembering Jerry Beaty: Stories and legacy from Neil Watson and friends

5:55 – Remembering Michael Menduno: AquaCorps, tech diving, and impact on the industry

13:05 – DEMA preview: Booth 935, live Marketing Minutes, and October issue details

15:27 – Cathryn Castle: How to build a money-making marketing map

19:02 – Dan Orr: When it’s safe to skip a safety stop

22:00 – Gil Zeimer: Blue Friday movement gains global momentum

25:40 – Jeff Cinciripino: Must-use features of the DEMA Show app

31:11 – David Prichard & Lily Mak: How to book dive travel appointments and secure show specials

35:00 – Tips for new retailers: Planning ahead and coming prepared

35:28 – Shelli Hendricks, Ph.D.: 10 characteristics of great dive industry leaders

42:16 – Tec Clark: Top 10 reasons to attend the DEMA Show

49:24 – Publisher’s perspective: Building stronger relationships with sales reps

50:08 – Gretchen Ashton: Adding ScubaFit and group fitness to your dive shop

55:04 – ScubaFit certification and global instructor directory

56:01 – ISDHF all-women inductee class and honoring early pioneers

59:27 – Looking ahead: Next month’s features and new articles

1:00:50 – DEMA Show events, giveaways, and daily warm-ups

1:01:33 – Closing thoughts and wrap-up

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Level Up Podcast brings you the latest dive-industry trends, retail ideas, and training insights—all in one episode of Scuba Diving Industry Magazine’s official show. In this Level Up Podcast, hosts Greg “The Divemaster” (ScubaRadio); publisher William Cline and ad sales manager, Britain Cline spotlight timely topics for dive retailers and pros heading into fall and pre-DEMA. You’ll hear “Gonzo” marketing tactics for shops, Palau group-travel planning, how (and why) to launch adaptive diving programs, why oceanography literacy boosts customer experiences, a real-world dive shop acquisition playbook, plus B2B vs B2C advertising strategy—and more. If you’re a dive retailer, training pro, manufacturer, or destination marketer, this Level Up Podcast is your fast track to practical, ROI-focused ideas.

🕐Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & birthdays (Neil Watson, Jerry Beatty)

01:18 Britain Cline - Series plug: Level Up: From Behind the Counter + DEMA booth 935

03:12 Cathryn Castle Garcia – “Gonzo” marketing for dive businesses

09:22 Gil Zeimer – Palau group-travel guide & must-dive sites

13:58 Jeff Cinciripino – Adaptive diving in retail (partners & profit)

20:47 Dr. Alex Brylske – Oceanography for Dive Pros (why it matters)

26:24 Michael Connors – Buying a dive shop (the checklist)

36:08 Carlos Lander – Why B2B advertising multiplies results

40:22 William Cline - ISDHF updates & all-women 2025 inductees

43:19 Gil Zeimer - Blue Friday 5.0 (dive, don’t shop)

45:38 Closing

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