Category: Podcast
AP Podcast – Episode 139: AttractionsPros LIVE from your kitchen, living room or den!
Well this was fun! We gathered on Zoom for the first ever AttractionPros LIVE Online! We’ve loved this format in person, so we thought we’d try from a responsible social […]
AP Podcast – Episode 138: Roger Germann talks about non-linear career paths, embracing positivity and what most people don’t know about being a CEO
Roger Germann is the President and CEO of the Florida Aquarium. His personal mission is not only to improve the aquarium, but to help the entire industry thrive as well. […]
AP Podcast – Episode 137: Kristina Wilson walks us through contracts, financing, and giving back during this difficult time
Kristina Wilson is a partner with Simply Legal in Miami, FL. They have many clients in the attractions industry, and in this episode we talk about many of the common legal […]
AP Podcast – Episode 136: Natalie Livingston talks about her rants, finding opportunity in every situation and why she is known as Water Safety Mama
Natalie Livingston is the President and Founder of ALIVE Solutions, where she and her business partner are dedicated to “keeping people and operations alive and well”. In this episode, Natalie […]
AP Podcast – Episode 135: Emily Howard talks about attraction design, putting animals first and telling the right story
Emily Howard, Vice President at PGAV Destinations, is well versed in creating amazing animal habitats, but admits that she still learns something new every time she interacts with a zoo or […]
AP Podcast – Episode 134: Dennis Speigel talks about the impact of COVID-19 to the attractions industry and the world
Dennis Speigel is the President of International Theme Park Services, a consulting company that serves the global attractions industry. We asked Dennis if he could spend some time with us […]
AP Podcast – Episode 133: Josh and Matt talk about working remotely; designating work time, staying social and taking naps
With COVID-19 showing its teeth in the US, many employees have begun working from home. Of course this is great to slow down the spread of the virus, but it […]
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 131: Pat Simmons discusses creativity, elegant solutions and creating an attraction that is beloved by the community
Pat Simmons is the Director and CEO at the North Carolina Zoo. She has brought her many years of experience building up a smaller zoo to the world’s largest zoo. […]
AP Podcast – Episode 130: Tony Moore talks about unique attraction business models and building a sustainable culture
Tony Moore is the Executive Director and CEO of Gathering Place in Tulsa, OK. The Gathering Place is truly a unique property not only because of their attraction mix, but […]