Category: Networking
Episode 216 – Melissa Vogt talks about embracing all attractions, community involvement, and evolution of the dinner theater
Melissa Vogt is the General Manager and Director of Marketing & Public Relations for Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, which opened in 1993 in Fort Myers, which is the heart of […]
Episode 190 – Jeremy Grunert talks about being a vision keeper, going from concept to completion and how to get your dream job
Jeremy Grunert began his career in themed entertainment as a fan of theme parks. He grew up in Florida, constantly going to the local parks, and eventually scored his first […]
AP Podcast – Episode 181: AttractionPros Interns talk about networking, staying connected, and new career paths
Step right up and meet the Interns!! Five of the eight AttractionPros Interns join us to discuss what it’s like being a young professional today. Kate, Paige, Fabiana, Megan and […]
AP Podcast – Episode 175: Jen Rice talks about being nice, learning some hard lessons and being an IAAPA Ambassador
Jen Rice is a GM for Empire Recreation Management and the Whoa Zones. In this role, Jen oversees the operation of multiple floating adventure playgrounds and we get to hear […]
AP Podcast – Episode 170: Eric Fluet talks about marketing, networking, and the Pope in NYC
Eric Fluet is the owner of Get it Done Marketing, and provides marketing insight, strategy & execution for businesses of all sizes and budgets. We learn in this episode how […]
AP Podcast – Episode 166: Josh and Matt preview the incredible insight shared in the Suppliers Speak Series
When we heard there would be no IAAPA trade show in Orlando in 2020, we felt many manufacturers and suppliers would be missing the opportunity to get in front of […]
AP Podcast – Episode 142: Matt Johnson talks about combining science and history, leading a non-profit and 3rd grade virus factories
Matt Johnson is the Executive Director of IMAG History & Science Center, a hands-on science and aquarium museum in Fort Myers, Florida. Matt is also on his second term as […]
AP Podcast – Episode 132: Three theme park students talk about recruiting, job seeker success strategies and the importance of soft skills
Charlie Wickham, Dan Mueller, and David Eubanks are all engineering majors pursuing careers in the attractions industry. The self-proclaimed “Roller Coaster Tycoon” generation, they have developed their passion over years […]
AP Podcast – Episode 129: Franceen Gonzales talks about her safety journey, giving back and doing what you love
Franceen Gonzales is Executive Vice President, Business Development for WhiteWater West Industries. She has enjoyed an amazing career in the waterpark industry, and in this episode she shares how she […]