In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast we celebrate our one year anniversary and I highlight the previous year’s episodes.
Welcome To The Show!
Welcome to The Dive Locker Podcast, the podcast for dive professionals where we bring you the latest in diving industry resources that make you excellent at teaching techniques, risk management and dive business.
And it is great to have you a part of our one year anniversary of The Dive Locker Podcast! Yes, it was one year ago that this podcast launched. There’s a lot of diving podcasts out there, but it was put on my heart to create a podcast that actually improved the profession of diving supervision and instruction. And here we are 51 episodes later – its not 52 episodes because we skipped Christmas day – and from just the overwhelming comments I’ve received over this past year, I know the mission of this podcast has helped so many of you.
Hey and Ive learned things along the way doing my research and interviewing some great folks. So as this is our one year anniversary episode I want to do a best of The Dive Locker Podcast. Now many podcasts for a best of episode will take a few select moments and replay them, but actually you have heard them before already and if you haven’t then I don’t want to minimize that whole episode into a few quotes. So I’m gonna simply go through and briefly point out the useful info from each episode. Who knows maybe you haven’t heard that episode before and now you make it a note to go back and listen to it. That’s what we’ll do for our best of episode.
Now, at this point in every episode is when I will say who this show is sponsored by and over the past year we have had corporate sponsors like DEMA and Stream to Sea as well as my own ScubaGuru Academy courses. However, those sponsorships cover the technical side of this podcast hosting and other podcasting services I use, but it does not cover my time.
Each week I spend about 4 hours or more to produce and launch one episode. And to help with monetizing and keeping this podcast strong and going I will now be offering YOU the opportunity to be a sponsor of The Dive Locker podcast. I have now set up an account with Patreon. Patreon is a platform that allows fans of podcasts or YouTube channels to support those shows with small monthly payments.
If you find this show adds value to you as a dive pro and you’d like to help support the show, please consider supporting it on Patreon. It’s only $4 per month – that’s only $1 per episode, that’s all I’m asking that you consider supporting this show at. But if you absolutely love this show and you got a little more bank, then you can be at the Rockstar level patron for $10 a month. When you become a supporter of The Dive Locker at either level, you’ll get a shout out from me on the next episode after you join.
You will also be listed on the Patrons of Dive Locker Podcast webpage. And you will receive 10% off any ScubaGuru Academy course at the Patron level, and 20% off at the Rockstar level. And of course my undying appreciation for helping support the show. So please check out the link to The Dive Locker’s Patreon page on the show notes or simply go to https://www.patreon.com/thedivelocker. and I will give you a shout out for being a fan and supporter of the show!
And here we go with our one year anniversary best of show.
Items In This Episode
50 AUG 19, 2020
Trivia App for Online Meetings and Classes
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast I showcase an app that allows you to create trivia quizzes for your virtual or in-person meetings and classes?
49 AUG 12, 2020
Tank Valve: Air All On Or A Quarter Turn Closed?
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast I discuss an age old debate about tank valves, should the air be all on or a quarter turn closed?
48 AUG 5, 2020
The Courage to Change Your Dive Business Culture
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast I share how Vail Ski and Snowboard School changed their instructor culture and increased business.
47 JUL 29, 2020
Balancing Fun and Risk with Whitewater River Guide Bodie Beitz
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast I speak with ACE Adventure Resort Whitewater River Guide Bodie Beitz on how to balance fun and risk in outdoor recreation.
46 JUL 15, 2020
What Makes A Strong Workplace Culture?
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast I highlight ACE Adventure Resort, a whitewater rafting company, to point out the features of a strong workplace culture.
45 AUG 1, 2020
One Person Can Make or Break a Business
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast I share a business interaction I recently had which illustrates how one employee can harm a business culture.
44 JUL 8, 2020
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you’ll learn how to tie in your faith and spirituality with diving, and inspire others to awaken their spirituality with diving.
43 JUL 1, 2020
Learning From Human Errors In Diving
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you’ll learn from Gareth Lock about how mistakes in diving are usually a result of many small problems along the way.
42 JUN 25, 2020
The Ultimate Professional Liability Insurance Episode: Which Policy Is Right For You?
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you’ll learn what you need to know about professional liability insurance for dive professionals and how to select the right policy for your needs.
41 JUN 17, 2020
Reopening Your Dive Business Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you’ll discover DEMA’s outstanding resources for re-opening dive businesses during and after COVID-19 restrictions.
40 JUN 10, 2020
13 Ways A Dive Pro Can Be An Ocean Ambassador
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you’ll hear 13 ways how a dive professional can be an ocean ambassador.
39 JUN 3, 2020
Joining The Sea of Change Movement
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast we hear from Samantha Whitcraft to learn how the Sea of Change Foundation creates positive change in the dive industry.
38 MAY 27, 2020
What Inspires You to be a Dive Pro?
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast we examine what inspires a dive professional to be in the diving industry.
37 MAY 20, 2020
Memorial Day Special Featuring Force Blue
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you’ll hear about Force Blue’s mission combining the needs of combat veterans returning home with the needs of our marine ecosystems.
36 MAY 13, 2020
Becoming a Freediving Instructor Part 2 Equipment
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you’ll hear from Mark Laboccetta about selecting equipment to become a freediving instructor.
35 MAY 6, 2020
Becoming a Freediving Instructor Part 1 Training
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you’ll hear from Kirk Krack about how to train to become a freediving instructor.
34 APR 29, 2020
Awesome Dive Industry Resources During COVID-19
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you’ll hear about the top professional development webinars and the top fun challenges to get you through COVID-19 lockdown.
33 APR 22, 2020
How to Stay Fit To Dive During Lockdown with The Scuba Fitness Coach
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you will learn what special programs dive pro’s can do to keep fit to dive during COVID-19 lockdown.
32 APR 15, 2020
What Happened to the YMCA Scuba Program?
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you will hear what happened to the YMCA Scuba Program and the emergence of Scuba Educators International.
31 APR 8, 2020
The New Diver Medical Screening Questionnaire with Dr. Nick Bird
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you will hear from Dr. Nick Bird about the new diver medical screening questionnaire as well as Coronavirus’ possible effects on fitness to dive.
30 APR 1, 2020
Why Dive Pro’s Should Take Freediving Courses
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast freediving expert Ted Harty discusses why taking a freediving course will benefit all diving professionals.
29 MAR 25, 2020
Mission 2020: The Dive Industry’s Commitment to Helping The Ocean
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you will hear from Jim Standing about the diving industry’s new commitment to saving our oceans called Mission 2020.
28 MAR 18, 2020
Dive Industry Strategies During COVID-19 Pandemic
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you will learn strategies for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic as diving professionals.
27 MAR 12, 2020
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you will learn the strategies of how to properly disinfect rental scuba equipment.
26 MAR 4, 2020
Who Is PSS and What Makes Them Different?
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you will hear from Professional Scuba Schools about what makes PSS different from other dive training agencies.
25 FEB 26, 2020
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you will hear about the increasing popularity of the GirlsThatScuba brand.
24 FEB 19, 2020
Checking In With Aggressor Adventures and Professional Scuba Inspectors
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you will hear about new happenings in Aggressor Adventures and Professional Scuba Inspectors.
23 FEB 12, 2020
The Art of Teaching Mask Clearing
In this episode of The Dive Locker Podcast you will learn innovative strategies that make teaching mask clearing easier and more effective for your students.
22 FEB 5, 2020
In this episode we hear from Brian Carney President of International Training for all things happening with the SDI TDI ERDI and PFI brands.
21 JAN 29, 2020
The Great Snorkel Debate: To Wear Or Not To Wear?
In this episode of The Dive Locker podcast we discuss the issues surrounding wearing a snorkel while scuba diving.
20 JAN 22, 2020
In this episode of The Dive Locker podcast we hear from SSI’s National Training Manager Mark Scott about all things SSI.
19 JAN 15, 2020
In this episode of The Dive Locker podcast we hear from NAUI’s Director of Training Terrence Tysall of the many happenings in NAUI.
18 JAN 8, 2020
Your Next Class Is Always Your Best Class
In this episode of The Dive Locker we learn why dive professionals should adopt the saying “your next class is always your best class.”
17 JAN 1, 2020
Does The Dive Industry Business Model Need to Change?
In this episode we hear from Darcy Kieran of Scubanomics and question if the diving industry business model needs to change for 2020 and beyond.
27 min16 DEC 18, 2019
Scuba Diver Magazine and Henderson’s New Greenprene Wetsuits
In this episode we hear about the new Scuba Diver Destinations Magazine as well as a revolutionary neoprene-free wetsuit by Henderson called Greenprene.
15 DEC 11, 2019
In this episode we hear from Drew Richardson and Kristin Valette-Wirth of PADI Wordwide about the latest happenings in PADI.
14 DEC 4, 2019
Why We Need to Promote and Use Reef Safe Products
In this episode we hear from Autumn Blum, Founder and CEO of Stream2Sea about the importance of reef safe sunscreens and products.
13 NOV 27, 2019
In this episode we hear from Francois Burman, Director of Underwater and Hyperbaric Safety at Divers Alert Network about the new programs and resources with DAN.
12 NOV 20, 2019
What Makes the Diving Industry So Great?
In this episode I return from the DEMA Show pumped up about being a dive professional and you’ll learn what makes the diving industry so great.
11 NOV 13, 2019
Airway Control: What’s All The Fuss?
In this episode you’ll learn why airway control is such an important life saving skill for scuba divers.
10 NOV 6, 2019
DEMA Show Primer: How to Do The DEMA Show
In this episode you’ll learn how to make your time at the DEMA Show amazingly productive.
09 OCT 30, 2019
Presentation Skills for Dive Professionals: PechaKucha, & Who is Scuba Queen USA?
In this episode you’ll learn a strategy for giving great presentations called PechaKucha. You’ll also meet Scuba Queen USA Rachel Cushman.
08 OCT 23, 2019
Rescue Training for Dive Professionals: Realistic Pool Scenarios
In this episode I’ll discuss why dive professionals should conduct their own realistic rescue scenarios wherever they conduct confined water training.
07 OCT 16, 2019
Six Great Tips for Independent Instructors
In this episode you’ll get outstanding tips on how to make a living teaching scuba as an independent instructor.
06 OCT 9, 2019
Diving Industry Statistics, Performing FILO
In this episode you’ll discover how diving industry statistics are a benefit to your business and you’ll learn why FILO is a great risk management technique.
05 OCT 2, 2019
Why Attend The DEMA Show? Beverages at Your Dive Center
In this episode you’ll learn why you should attend the DEMA Show and you’ll discover benefits of offering beverages at your dive center.
04 SEP 25, 2019
Value Selling Part 2, Defendable Dive Briefings
In this episode you’ll learn why competing with value is better than price and you’ll get a defendable dive briefing technique.
03 SEP 18, 2019
Value Selling Part 1, The Reporter Icebreaker
In this episode you’ll learn why competing with price is problematic and you’ll get an icebreaker perfect for leadership courses.
02 SEP 11, 2019
In-Service Training, The Jacket Drill
In this episode you’ll find out why in-service training is essential as a dive pro and you’ll learn a superior communications drill.
01 SEP 4, 2019
Introduction to The Dive Locker Podcast
In this first episode of The Dive Locker Podcast we learn about the show, its host, and why it is THE
Episode Sponsor
If you find this show adds value to you as a dive pro and you’d like to help support the show, please consider supporting it on Patreon. It’s only $4 per month – that’s only $1 per episode. When you become a supporter of The Dive Locker you’ll get a shout out from me on the next episode after you join. You will also be listed on the Patrons of Dive Locker Podcast webpage. And you will receive 10% off any ScubaGuru Academy course at the Patron level, and 20% off at the Rockstar level. And of course my undying appreciation for helping support the show.
Thanks For Listening!
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