FEC Masterminds Podcast

Clint Novak
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Welcome to The FEC Masterminds, the ultimate podcast for owners and operators of family entertainment centers. Hosted by active operators Clint and Erik, we cut through the corporate fluff to bring you real talk from the front lines. Every week, we interview a new industry leader to uncover what makes their location unique and trade the blueprints that build better businesses. No sales pitches—just real operators sharing the exact strategies to help you scale and grow. A rising tide lifts all boats. Subscribe now and join the community!

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Adding Boutique Bowling with Chris Camp from Fun Fore All | Ep. 3

    In Episode 3 of The FEC Masterminds Podcast, Clint and Erik sit down with Chris Camp from Fun Fore All in Cranberry Township, PA. Fun Fore All is a massive indoor/outdoor facility, but today we are focusing on one of their biggest capital investments: Boutique Bowling. If you have ever considered adding bowling to your existing footprint, this is a masterclass in the operational realities. We dive into the physical challenges of the install, how it altered their guest flow, and the impact it had on their bottom line. Plus, we talk through the logistics of pulling off their massive holiday mini-golf overlay! 👇 In this episode, we cover: * An overview of Fun Fore All's facility and attractions. * The operational challenges and footprint requirements of adding boutique bowling. * How new large-scale attractions impact overall facility revenue and guest flow. * The logistics of executing a successful seasonal mini-golf overlay. 🔔 **Subscribe for new episodes every week:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqjhH0o01j-QOfYaL_4xrxA 🎧 **Listen on the go:** Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2klCyxlYbcGKFxdOQx15DV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fec-masterminds-podcast/id1895404878 🌐 **Connect with us:** Need help with your FEC operations? Check out our consulting services: https://www.novakamusementsolutions.com/ Check out Fun Fore All: https://www.funforeall.com/ Follow Clint on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-novak-1b26b551/ Follow Erik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-stottlemyer-62ba9254/ #FECOperations #AmusementIndustry #ArcadeBusiness #FamilyEntertainmentCenter #FECMasterminds #BoutiqueBowling #MiniGolf

    40 min

  2. MAY 4

    Zombie Paintball, Haunted Houses, and Seasonal Overlays with Brent from Funopolis | Ep. 2

    In Episode 2 of The FEC Masterminds Podcast, Clint and Erik sit down with Brent from Funopolis Family Fun Center in Commerce, GA. Funopolis is a massive indoor and outdoor facility, but today, we are diving deep into their most successful seasonal pivot: their incredible Halloween event. We get into the operational weeds of what it takes to pull off a large-scale seasonal overlay. From the nightmare of staffing a haunted house to the logistics of running a massive Zombie Paintball attraction, Brent shares the real-world secrets to making Halloween your biggest revenue driver of the year. 👇 **In this episode, we cover:** * An overview of Funopolis Family Fun Center's massive indoor/outdoor footprint. * The operational logistics and hidden costs of running a Haunted House. * How to successfully execute and maintain a Zombie Paintball attraction. * Strategies for staffing large-scale seasonal events without burning out your core team. 🔔 **Subscribe for new episodes every week:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqjhH0o01j-QOfYaL_4xrxA 🎧 **Listen on the go:** Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2klCyxlYbcGKFxdOQx15DV Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fec-masterminds-podcast/id1895404878 🌐 **Connect with us:** Need help with your FEC operations? Check out our consulting services: https://www.novakamusementsolutions.com/ Check out Funopolis: https://www.funopolisfamilyfuncenter.com/ Follow Clint on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-novak-1b26b551/ Follow Erik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-stottlemyer-62ba9254/ #FECOperations #AmusementIndustry #ArcadeBusiness #FamilyEntertainmentCenter #FECMasterminds #HauntedAttractions #ZombiePaintball

    35 min

  3. APR 27

    E001 - Host Origin Stories

    Welcome to the very first episode of The FEC Masterminds Podcast! Before we start bringing in guests from across the country, your hosts Clint Novak (Owner of Planet Novak) and Eric Stottlemyer (Owner of Adventure Park USA) are taking the mic to share their own industry origin stories. This is a podcast built by operators, for operators. We believe in sharing real numbers, trading the blueprints that actually work, and yes—stealing each other's best ideas to elevate the entire amusement industry. In this episode, we break down: The Mission: How this show was born out of a real-world operator mastermind group dedicated to solving problems and growing revenue. Clint’s Journey: How tweeting a picture of a Tilt-a-Whirl in a parking lot turned a coaster enthusiast into a ride operator, and eventually the General Manager of Fun Land of Fredericksburg. Clint details the grueling turnaround of the park, the massive $1 million go-kart track expansion, and the chaotic media explosion from Elliot in the Morning that led to a record-breaking $6M year. He also touches on selling to Five Star Parks, consulting across 250 locations, and opening his own claw arcade, Planet Novak. Eric’s Journey: Growing up in the trenches of a 1980s Putt-Putt franchise in Maryland and learning business resilience firsthand. Eric shares his story of leaving a corporate Verizon career in 2003 to help his out-of-the-box-thinking father build Adventure Park USA from scratch. He opens up about the bank pulling their $2.5 million funding right before Christmas, fighting the county to build the Wildcat roller coaster, and the emotional micro-moments that make all the stress worth it. Whether you run a massive multi-attraction park or a local family arcade, we are here to help you grow. Hit subscribe, leave us a review, and we'll see you out on the midways!

    35 min

  4. TRAILER

    Teaser!

    We are looking forward to sharing our first episode with you soon!

    25 sec

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Welcome to The FEC Masterminds, the ultimate podcast for owners and operators of family entertainment centers. Hosted by active operators Clint and Erik, we cut through the corporate fluff to bring you real talk from the front lines. Every week, we interview a new industry leader to uncover what makes their location unique and trade the blueprints that build better businesses. No sales pitches—just real operators sharing the exact strategies to help you scale and grow. A rising tide lifts all boats. Subscribe now and join the community!

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