Category: Entrepreneurship
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 […]
Episode 225: Phil Wilson talks about enjoying the ride, family matters, and innovative ride designs
Phil Wilson is the Executive Vice President of Extreme Engineering, a design firm Phil started with his Dad back in 1995. Since then they have created many award-winning attractions and […]
Episode 214 – Taylor Bybee talks about marketing to Enthusiasts, documentary filmmaking, and engaging through YouTube
Taylor Bybee is a digital cinema graduate with a passion for the amusement industry. In 2013, he created Coaster Studios, a YouTube channel geared toward coaster and thrill ride enthusiasts. […]
Episode 212 – Scott Drummond talks about building a playbook, employee empowerment, and protecting your employees
Scott Drummond is the President of Party Center Software. After Scott purchased a children’s entertainment center in the late 1990’s, he identified a gap in organizing birthday parties for easy […]
Episode 208 – John Wood talks about the evolution of dark rides, the best gags and surprises, creating memories and traditions
John Wood is the CEO of Sally Dark Rides. He started the company with two other Johns in 1977, when they showed off their animatronics to the themed entertainment world […]