Category: Entrepreneurship
Episode 268 – Trish Higgins talks about advice for selling a business, entering new industries and managing the emotions of a transaction
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Trish Higgins is a founding partner of Chenmark, a business that specializes in buying, owning, and operating small businesses. With a […]
Episode 267 – Mike Abacassis talks about guests determining the brand, recovering from bankruptcy and treating leaders like investment managers
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Mike Abecassis is the CEO of GameTime, a group of family entertainment centers in Florida. Since 2010, Mike has led Gametime […]
Episode 263 – Sam Caucci talks about learning through games, tech as infrastructure, and treating employees like customers
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Sam Caucci is the Founder and CEO of 1Huddle, a company focused around improving employee training through the usage of games. […]
Episode 257 – Betty Brennan talks about combining art and business, mission-based storytelling and exit strategies
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Betty Brennan is the Founder and Ambassador of Taylor Studios, co-founding the company over 30 years ago. After obtaining her MBA […]
Episode 243: Pete Barto talks about passion recognizing passion, doing business with friends and investing in attractions
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Pete Barto is President of PB Amusement, a firm he started to fill the gap of helping operators find just the […]
Episode 234: Winston Fisher talks about thinking outside the lines, not checking the box, and blending digital and physical
Join your fellow AttractionPros and never miss another update! Winston Fisher is the CEO of AREA15, an immersive “content box” in Las Vegas, NV. Winston’s background is in real estate […]
Episode 232: Heather Barnes talks about Improv at Work, safe and inclusive spaces, and shifting culture
Heather Barnes is the Founder and Director of Improv at Work, where she leads workshops to help organizations communicate more effectively through improv. In the attractions industry, this includes leadership, […]
Episode 231: Nick Taylor talks about building fun, being a trailblazer, and promoting diversity
Nick Taylor is the Principal Designer and Creative Director at Masterminds Studios, a design and build firm focused on creating immersive experiences with a decidedly “different lens.” While they are […]
Episode 228: Mark Locker talks about digital engagement, holistic strategy, and getting out of the way
Mark Locker is the Founder and CEO of Attractions.io, a mobile app platform for visitor attractions. Mark has been involved in the industry professionally for more than 15 years, but […]