Qwest Pontoons Podcast

This time we're talking with Qwest Pontoons National Sales Manager Terry Glover. Terry talks about how the Coronavirus pandemic has affected Qwest and their customers. Production at the Michigan based plant had to shut down for a while, but Terry says there are still plenty of new Qwest Pontoons available at dealers across the country. The marine industry veteran also talks about the process of ramping up their boat building capabilities and what the boating industry might look like when things get "back to normal".

It's a look behind the scenes at marketing Qwest Pontoons this time on the podcast as Luke McKay of Black Pine Films joins the discussion. Luke talks about the challenges of shooting photos and video on the water and how the weather can play a role in those shoots. He also describes the process of designing the new Qwest Pontoons Website.  Luke says that website is more interactive and user friendly than ever.  

We're talking with Angie Scott of The Woman Angler on this edition of the Qwest Pontoons Podcast. Angie is a very interesting lady who started out in the music business in Nashville, but is now a licensed charter captain and award winning podcaster. She talks about her relationship with Qwest, including her first pontoon...a Qwest Edge.  She compares that to the boat she's running these days, an Avanti 825  Angie also has a preview of the big Nashville boat show coming up in early January.  

We get a behind-the-scenes look at the marketing department in this edition of the Qwest Pontoons Podcast. Long time boating industry photographer Jeff Bell talks about the process of producing the new Qwest catalog for 2020. He says they shot more than 20,000 images for the project over the course of several days. Jeff describes the challenges of shooting on the water, and also what makes a good picture. He also talks about the role of a print catalog in today's digital world.

Apex Marine owner Mark Dupuie is featured this month on the Qwest Pontoons Podcast....and he has a big announcement. Apex, the parent company of Angler Qwest Pontoons as well as Qwest, is adding a new boat company to the lineup....Polar Kraft Boats. Mark tells the story of how the acquisition happened, and what's in store now for the Indiana boat company he bought. Dupuie has no immediate plans to move production to Michigan, but he does want to "tweak" some Polar Kraft models to offer anglers more options.  

This month on the Qwest Pontoons Podcast we're talking with the man who owns the company, Mark Dupuie. Mark tells the story of how he got started in the boating business and the early days of Apex Marine. Dupuie also talks about the growth of his company and what his plans are for the future. Then, Bud Christman of Bud's Marine in Ohio talks to host Mike Avery about the boating industry today, including the strong popularity of pontoon boats. Bud also describes his relationship with Apex Marine and why he's sold on Qwest Pontoons.  

We're talking about the boat show season on this edition of the Qwest Pontoons Podcast with Regional Sales Manager Terry Glover. Terry says Qwest representatives will be at many boat shows across the country to support their dealers and to establish relationships with customers. The boating industry veteran also outlines some of the hottest Qwest models and features, then goes on to explain why boaters can get some great deals at the local show. That and more on this edition of the Qwest Pontoons Podcast.                  

Qwest Pontoons Marketing Director Amy Hamiltion joins us this time on the podcast. Amy says there's no down time at Qwest these days, and even thought it's wintertime in the north country, boats continue to leave the factory at a good pace. She also reminds us about some of the key differences between Qwest and other pontoon companies and has great advice for families looking for a new boat. Then we look forward to the boat show season. Qwest will be at lots of shows across the country this year. You can get a list of those show here....https://www.qwestpontoons.com/boat-shows  

We're talking with Apex Marine Marketing Director Amy Hamilton on this edition of the Qwest Pontoons Podcast. Amy gives us a "behind the scenes" look at the process of producing their 2019 catalog.  She also describes why catalogs are still very important, even in today's digital world. Then, she teases us with talk of a recent on the water test of "something" that will soon be available on Qwest Pontoons.

Sales Manager Terry Glover joins host Mike Avery on this edition of the podcast.  Terry has details on some of the new models for Qwest and why demand for the boats is very high. He also talks about increased production at the Qwest factory and announces a new social media contest for Qwest pontoon owners.

This month we talk with Qwest Marketing Director Amy Hamilton. Amy talks about some projects in the works, including a new clothing line and improvements to the Qwest website. She also talks about the importance of social media in reaching the Qwest Pontoons community and how she plans to increase that interaction in the future.

Regional Sales Manager Terry Glover joins us this month on the podcast. Terry talks about the continued growth of Qwest Pontoons and why they’re different from other pontoons. He also describes the upcoming dealer meeting and hints at some new design changes for 2019.

This time on the Qwest Pontoons Podcast, we're talking with Director of Sales Bob Blum. Bob describes the reasons to buy a Qwest Pontoon and what makes his boats a great choice.  We also discuss Qwest furniture and why it's superior to the competition.

On this inaugural edition of the Qwest Pontoons Podcast we get some insight into the company and their products. Angler Qwest Product Manager Brad Dupuie talks about the relationship between the Apex marine line of fishing boats and their recreational models.  Then Qwest Pontoons General Manager Brad Lemerand joins the discussion.  He describes the popularity of pontoons today and discusses future editions of the podcast.