Category: Company Culture
Episode 360 – Tim Murphy talks about high-quality food, repurposing retail, and the power of people
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Tim Murphy is the CEO of Boomers Parks. With a rich career background that spans various sectors within the entertainment and […]
Episode 353 – Mike Lusky talks about embracing history, shifting culture, and the importance of mentors
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Mike Lusky is the Group General Manager of Adventureland Resort, Altoona, IA. With over three decades in the attractions industry, his […]
Episode 344: Jill Raff talks about expectations management, screening for values, and reacting vs. responding
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Jill Raff is the Founder and CEO of the Jill Raff Group, where she helps organizations work from the inside out […]
Episode 343: Minisode -The Desperation Hire
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! The “desperation hire,” also referred to as the “pulse test” or the need for “warm bodies” (please stop calling it that), […]
Episode 339: Matt and Josh talk about premium experiences
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! This episode started with a question about what we as an industry might be lacking compared to other industries. It just […]
Episode 322: Jenn Whitmer talks about creating positive culture with complex people, conflict as a posture, and the importance of rest
Calling all thrill makers, fun creators, and AttractionPros! Get ready for the ride of a lifetime at IAAPA Expo 2023 – the global attractions industry’s premier event. Join us in […]
Episode 314: Kevin McNulty talks about social media strategy, connecting with people vs. logos, and using social media to drive culture
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Calling all thrill makers, fun creators, and AttractionPros! Get ready for the ride of a lifetime at IAAPA Expo 2023 – […]
Episode 312: Mandy Sijbrandij talks about running it like you own it, the observation wheel experience and managing grief
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Mandy Sijbrandij is the Owner of Global Leisure Management (GLM), a third-party management company for attractions. GLM oversees the full operation […]
Episode 308: Eric Bertch talks about building a city, creating new IP, and employees being part of the attraction
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Eric Bertch is the General Manager of Lost Island Themepark in Waterloo, IA. Having started his career as a lifeguard at […]