Boating Industry Insider Podcast

Boating Industry Insider Podcast
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A podcast that visits with top marine dealers, executives, and leaders to learn more about trends and issues affecting the boating industry.

  1. JAN 14

    Inside the Numbers with Northpoint Commercial Finance

    In this episode of Boating Industry Insider we’re taking a clear-eyed look at the finance side of the recreational boating business, from floor plans and interest rates to dealer cash flow and consumer demand. Joining host David Gee is Russell Baqir, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Northpoint Commercial Finance, someone who helps dealers and OEMs navigate every economic cycle. The conversation took place at IBEX in Tampa, but the information and insights are just as pertinent today.

    16 min

  2. 12/11/2025

    Boating Industry Elevate Preview

    Sunny Florida. In January. Beautiful conference resort hotel. Disney Springs and theme parks. And the chance to connect, collaborate, cultivate and celebrate in an exclusive, intimate community. Attending the Boating Industry Elevate summit conference January 18-20 in Orlando will not only get your business off to a great start in 2026, but you can help to propel the entire recreational boating industry forward. Need some more reasons to register today? Boating Industry Insider host David Gee and Boating Industry magazine editor Madelyn Hubbard have a few for you.

    24 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    The Soundtrack of Boating with Kicker Marine

    On this episode of Boating Industry Insider, we sit down with Jeremy Bale, senior brand manager at KICKER Marine Audio – a guy who knows about sound on the water. We dig into what boat buyers expect today, how audio has become a core part of the on-water experience and what KICKER is doing to grow while keeping dealers (and their customers) grinning. If you love boats, audio, tech or just a good behind-the-scenes conversation, you're going to enjoy this one.

    18 min

  4. 10/16/2025

    Brunswick’s CTO at IBEX: The Future of Boating

    Fresh from IBEX, we’re bringing you an episode of Boating Industry Insider featuring Áine Denari, president of Navico Group, and chief technology officer at Brunswick Corporation. As Simrad unveils an autonomous docking innovation, Áine explains how it advances Brunswick’s ACES strategy—Autonomy, Connectivity, Electrification, and Shared access. We also take a broader look at today’s recreational boating climate: demand, inventory, and the crucial role innovation plays in shaping tomorrow’s market. If you want to understand where boating is headed—and how technology is reshaping the experience—you won’t want to miss this episode.

    23 min

  5. 09/16/2025

    IBEX Preview with Show Director Mary Velline

    Charting the Future of Marine Innovation with new IBEX Show Director Mary Velline. In this episode of Boating Industry Insider, David Gee focuses on one of the most important events in our industry - IBEX - the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference, held October 7-9 in Tampa, Florida. IBEX is the leading marine technology trade show, bringing together boat builders, suppliers, designers, and innovators to share knowledge and showcase what’s next in the business of boating.

    16 min

  6. 08/20/2025

    Power, Precision and Progress with Mercury Marine President John Buelow

    Let's talk horsepower. Outboard horsepower that is, and Mercury Marine's brand new V10 425hp motor to be more specific. Joining the conversation with Boating Industry Insider host David Gee is John Buelow, the President of Mercury Marine. The two were recently together In Tampa for the press introduction of the new outboard. They not only discuss specifics of this latest product, and where it fits in the lineup, but also the company's commitment to noise, vibration, and harshness engineering and why that matters boaters and dealers alike.

    17 min

  7. 07/16/2025

    Mid-Year Temperature Check: Navigating Today's Boating Headwinds

    What happens when tariffs bite, consumer confidence wavers, and boat sales stall? In this episode of Boating Industry Insider, David Gee talks with Anthem Marine CEO and serial boat building entrepreneur Mark Overbye to unpack and discuss the choppy waters currently rocking the recreational boating market. From rising inventory to tougher conversations on the sales floor, we tackle the pressing challenges dealers and manufacturers face—and explore what it really takes to stay afloat when the tide turns. If you're looking for straight talk, smart strategies, and a reality check on today’s boating business climate, this one’s a must-listen.

    25 min

  8. 06/18/2025

    Boating Industry Insider Insurance

    How much do you think about your marine insurance? A little? A lot? For many marine businesses it represents your second largest cost, right behind payroll. In this edition of Boating Industry Insider, you'll hear a discussion about all aspects of insurance for your business from how often you should audit your coverage, to adverse weather, workers' comp and even how tariffs can impact your business. Host David Gee is joined by Jeff Heydlauff, commercial marine specialist, and Matt Anderson, president, Global Marine Insurance Agency, one of North America's leading marine insurance providers.

    27 min
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A podcast that visits with top marine dealers, executives, and leaders to learn more about trends and issues affecting the boating industry.

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  • Creator
    Boating Industry Insider Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    56
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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    Boating Industry Insider Podcast