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Looking for daily inspiration? Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning. What's the one premier event that brings the global attractions industry together? IAAPA Expo 2025, happening in Orlando, Florida, from November 17th through 21st. From breakthrough technology to world-class networking and immersive education, IAAPA Expo 2025 is where you find possible. And, just for our audience, you'll save $10 when you register at IAAPA.org/IAAPAExpo and use promo code EXPOAPROSTEN. Don't miss it — we won't! Gina Elliott is the VP of Strategy and Administration of Slick City Action Park, and she now serves as chair of the International Association of Adventure & Trampoline Parks (IATP), where she champions scalable training, safety, and culture across parks of all sizes. Jason Haycock is the Director of Strategic Accounts of Schoox, bringing eight years in enterprise HR technology to mobile-first learning for large frontline workforces. Together, Gina and Jason spotlight how digital platforms, blended with in-person training and coaching, elevate performance, reduce risk, and boost retention. In this interview, Gina and Jason talk about digital training transformation, immersive employee experience, and investing in your team Digital training transformation “Training is such a critical piece… there is a direct correlation with training and safety… transitioning to an LMS… you can push that down to the hourly employee and you're gonna get that instant notification of when it's done.” Gina contrasts “pencil-whipped” PDFs and broken binders with a mobile-first LMS that meets today's frontline where they already learn—on their phones. Digital courses, instant transcripts, and exportable records simplify audits and incident response while allowing rapid, system-wide updates without reprints or classroom bottlenecks. “It's surprising to us that we'll show up and see that they're still using paper. We really have an emphasis on meeting these employees where they are, being able to learn quickly and on the go.” Jason explains how short, role-specific modules and micro-assessments accelerate time-to-productivity for younger teams accustomed to bite-sized learning. He notes outcomes such as faster onboarding, sales lift, and reduced injuries/premiums when digital training is paired with clear expectations and live practice. Immersive employee experience “You can build the best park, but if your employees aren't trained or even understand what an immersive experience is, you've lost that guest, and it's gonna be very hard to retain them.” Gina reframes immersion as an employee mandate: blend brief videos, interactive elements, leaderboards, and hands-on tasks so every learning style is engaged and confidence builds before live guest contact. She stresses pacing: begin with a 10–15-minute orientation, verify knowledge, then layer responsibilities over 30/60/90 days instead of “300 modules” on day one. “These frontline employees… learn differently than a corporate employee… It's ongoing training in addition to what they have for onboarding.” Jason adds that evolving parks (VR next to ax-throwing, bowling, pickleball) demand agile cross-training. Quick, on-the-spot refreshers and continuing modules keep skills current as attractions and technology change, while managers observe and coach to certify real-world proficiency. Investing in your team “Make your employees feel like they're heard and they're valued. If it comes to spending that money at the beginning, do it. It's going to ultimately lead to a better customer experience, a better employee experience, and a more successful business.” Jason frames training as a proactive investment, not an expense: organizations already “pay” through turnover, weak sales, and incidents if they undertrain. Upfront investment converts training into a competitive advantage—supporting growth, reviews, referrals, and retention. “We saw a park with a 90% completion rate actually increase sales… Another park in the low twenties had turnover of 90%.Culture always has a focus on training.” Gina shares case studies linking completion rates to front-desk sales and lower turnover. She advises reading performance holistically, such as training data plus social scores, mystery shops, and sales, to target coaching. Her closing push: don't fear technology; toss the binders, start small with digital courses, and keep coaching continuously. Find Gina on LinkedIn, or visit indoor@adventureparks.org for IATP resources and the IATP Academy. Reach Jason on LinkedIn or visit schoox.com to learn more about Schoox. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)
In this episode, Jason Heinritz, a seasoned entrepreneur and passionate Jesus follower, shares his transformative journey from building his own empire to focusing on God's kingdom. Jason talks about the importance of waking up with purpose, embracing challenges, and applying knowledge to improve life both personally and spiritually. He introduces the 40-Forged Challenge, a Jesus-centered version of 75 Hard, designed to help individuals grow physically, mentally, and spiritually over 40 days. Jason's insights on overcoming fear, staying grounded in faith, and living a life of purpose will inspire you to take bold steps toward a fulfilling life. Tune in for a powerful conversation on awakening your true potential and making a lasting impact! Reach Jason: https://wakeupjesuspeople.com/ .... Want to be a guest on WITneSSes? Send Elisha Arowojobe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/ambelisha Elevate your business with Anastasia's expert consulting. Use code Elisha3 for an exclusive offer and transform your business today! https://resurrectionmentor.wixsite.com/so/42PDEPEB8?languageTag=en Join my Substack subscribers chat here: https://open.substack.com/pub/ambelisha1/p/join-my-new-subscriber-chat?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=3z233v
Hello everyone. Welcome to another exciting episode of VR in Education. In today's episode, we are talking about scaling up VR in education. As more and more schools think about incorporating VR into their programs, there are so many questions to ponder. Today on the show we have Mr. Jason Beneby. Jason is Chief Operating Officer at American High School and director of the Bahamas Virtual School. He will be spearheading the rollout and adoption of metaverse education across the island. Reach Jason on linkEdin at linkedin.com/in/jason-beneby-3775562 .
In today's episode, hosts Kevin Palmieri and Alan Lazaros sit down with Entrepreneur Magazine's Editor-in-Chief, Jason Feifer, as he takes them behind the scenes of the industry and talks about the important changes one has to go through as an entrepreneur. He also shares three attributes that he thinks are ideal for an entrepreneur. So, to the aspiring entrepreneurs, listen in and see if you have what it takes to be one.Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, a podcast host, book author, keynote speaker, startup advisor, and nonstop optimism machine. His goal is to help you become more resilient and adaptable in a world of constant change — so you can seize new opportunities before anyone else does!Reach Jason at:Website: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-feifer-b04543a/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heyfeifer/FB: https://www.facebook.com/jasonfeiferTwitter: https://twitter.com/heyfeiferListen to his podcast: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/build-for-tomorrow/Group coaching details: https://nextleveluniverse.com/group-coaching/We love connecting with you guys! Reach out on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via emailWebsite
In Episode 4 of the Business and Beers podcast we are joined by Jason Assir of OpEx Digital Consulting. We give a high level over view of Six Sigma and how it can improve and organizations efficiency and bottom line. Jason is a graduate of Rice Business - Jones School of Business and founder of OpEx Digital Consulting. He is also a Six Sigma black belt. Grab a beer and join us in this timely topic.You can Reach Jason at:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonassirWeb site: https://www.opexdigital.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/digitalopsguy Brought to you by GCS, a provider of working technology for working people! Resources:* Toyota Way - Jeffrey Liker * Lean Six Sigma for Service - Michael George * Lean Turnaround - Art ByrneEpisode Timeline:00:00 - Episode 4 Introduction00:10 - Introduction of Jason Assir01:30 - What are you drinking? (Jason) Kombucha. (Mike) Lagunitas Day Time (Cody) Eureka Heights Mostly Harmless03:30 - What is Kombucha (Fermented Tea)04:15 - Beer drinking version of of Lean and Sixth Sigma05:25 - Edward Deming & Jack Welch proponents of Six Sigma05:45 - Six Sigma is looking for 99.9999 (6 9s)06:20 - What is Lean Six Sigma07:20 - How did Jason fall into this for his career?08:30 - Jason relates of his passion of making operation more efficient09:45 - Jason tries to live at the intersection of operation and technology10:00 - How do you get a Black Belt in Six Sigma?10:45 - How difficult to get the Six Sigma credentials12:00 - Getting your hands dirty to gain some experience.12:45 - 5 phases of Six Sigma Define, Measure, Analysis, Improve, Control13:10 - Use problems in front of you to learn these methods.14:20 - Use Six Sigma to change/drive a culture of an organization.16:00 - An example case study where six sigma drove a culture change18:15 - Case study of using Six Sigma to millions20:45 - Getting at the root of an organizations issue rather than working at the edges.24:00 - Beer #224:30 - How can Six Sigma help with COVID?25:10 - These principles can be used to improve testing.28:00 - Six Sigma to remove waste from an organization.29:00 - Dissolve versus Evolve.29:25 - What are some good books/resources if you want to learn more. * Toyota Way - Jeffrey Liker * Lean Six Sigma for Service - Michael George * Lean Turnaround - Art Byrne33:10 - How to get in touch with Jason? @DigitalOpsGuy34:30 - Thanks and Gratitude.35:30 - New Business and Beers Web Site. Gulf Coast Solutions GCS uses a proven speed-to-value approach to deliver business technology.
Topics discussed in this episode:Greg gives an update on his next steps for deciding whether to create digital courses for an industry or a position across multiple industries.Greg explains the steps he's taking to research and decide which digital courses he may want to create. In particular, gaining clarity on what he doesn't want to do just as much as getting clear on what he does want to do.Jason and Greg discuss business financial lessons and what to do think about when starting a new business.Greg talks about Unexpected and Unknown expenses that come up when building a business and how best to prepare for them.Jason talks about the unexpected expenses he's experienced in the first year of Wandering Aimfully, the lessons he's learned, and adjustments he'll make next time.Greg talks about his personal investment philosophy and how he makes financial decisions.Jason talks about how he paid off over $100,000 in debt and how he makes financial decisions now.Reach Jason at Hello[at]JasonDoesStuff.comReach Greg at Online[at]GregHartle.com
Topics discussed in this episode: Jason makes a stunning revelation that he never watched Michael Jordan play on the Chicago Bulls. Jason and Greg discuss their love of books despite not reading much when they were young. Greg discusses the buying psychology of paying more for a service and how charging a fee upfront increases the buyer's commitment and the seller prestige. Jason discusses the importance of manually testing marketing and sales ideas before automating them. Jason shares his process for ensuring a company website creates the feelings your customers want and delivers the message you are hoping to convey. Greg and Jason discuss the importance of practicing the skills necessary to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Jason shares an experiment he is working on in which he hopes to use the results as a case study for the value they deliver in Wandering Aimfully. Greg discusses the effort he is making to reduce expenses for Only Ornaments and why it's an important step toward increasing his return on initial investment. Jason discusses the future of personalized experienes on websites and what he's doing to test this out on his own websites. Jason gives an interesting update on his Facebook advertising strategy for Caroline's online Better Branding course. Reach Jason at Hello[at]JasonDoesStuff.com Reach Greg at Online[at]GregHartle.com
In this episode we discussed: How Greg found a technical co-founder and launched a personal development online learning academy. Greg and Jason discuss the difference between setting goals and developing positive habits. Why Greg stopped documenting his life online and instead focused on helping small business owners in person. The health scare that almost completely derailed Greg's 3-year travel project and how he was able to continue traveling and finish the project. Jason talks about his ambiguous transition between his "I Wear Your Shirt" project before beginning his next major project and how he got through the most difficult days. A discussion about why most great networking isn't who you know, but who knows you (which is mostly about you striving to do great work). How Jason grew his business from just him as a solopreneur to hiring his first couple of team members. Jason explains how much time and effort it took to get his business off the ground as it was growing rapidly. Jason shares stories of unintended consequences from too much business growth too fast. Greg's thoughts on basic business financials: What to track, what to be cautious about, and how to prepare for a downturn. Why Jason chose to shut down his business and how it affected his confidence, but simultaneosly opened up avenues for new ideas. Reach Jason at Hello[at]JasonDoesStuff.com or on Twitter at @JasonDoesStuff Reach Greg at Online[at]GregHartle.com or on Twitter at @GregHartle
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Esports Roundtable Podcast: Past, Present and Future of Business in Esports
Former Head of Esports for Riot EU, Jason Yeh joined us to discuss the landscape of League of Legends esports as well as the potential limiting factors for EU vs global esports. A venture capitalist (VC) prior to joining Riot, Jason drops some knowledge on the benefits of new VC's getting into the industry + life as a professional new parent! Reach Jason on Twitter @ jasonoliver If you enjoyed the show: leave us a rating and review in iTunes to help the podcast grow! FB: @lfgesportshr Twitter: @bearlykoalified LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joehillslfg/ Website: www.lookingforgrouplfg.com
The last thing you'd expect during a house visit is to be greeted by a house owner in his birthday suit. But, since this is the case for today's guest, Jason Peé, tune-in to find out just how he handled this unsavory predicament. In this episode, Leigh welcomes Jason Peé, a realtor in Charleston, South Carolina. Please subscribe to this podcast in iTunes or in the Podcasts App on your phone. Never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting The Leigh Brown Experience. Time Stamped Show Notes: 00:21 – Introduction for today's episode 00:35 – Leigh introduces Jason 00:57 – Jason is from Charleston 01:12 – Leigh shares the first time she met Jason 03:05 – Tax sales can be risky, but if you're a long-termer, it shouldn't be that bad 03:20 – Most people are after the interest 04:02 – Jason and Leigh both love the article about the couple who bought a street in San Francisco 04:24 – There was a property in Charleston that Jason was looking up for his client, but he had a hard time finding the owner 05:00 – Jason met the owner 06:30 – The 85-year old owner greeted Jason at his front door naked 09:00 – Jason felt uncomfortable and told his client what was happening over the phone 09:20 – Jason told the owner that he'd just leave the offer, so he can think about it 10:01 – Jason got a call from the owner two days later 10:20 – The owner told Jason that he appreciated the fact that Jason did not tell him to put on clothes because he hates clothes 10:30 – The owner told Jason that he's open to the deal 11:00 – Jason shares some other weird experiences during a house visit 12:10 – Assumptions made about realtors 12:36 – Jason always tries to educate his neighborhood 13:12 – Jason lost everything he had during the market crash 13:31 – Jason now tries to give back to people by helping them 14:14 – Get opinions before offering your place to people who buy property 14:37 – The flip sales explained 15:42 – Ask your community who you should talk to if you need help with your property 16:20 – Realtors want to protect affordable housing too 16:39 – Jason knows just who to work with 17:06 – Jason shares about a deal that one of his colleagues had 18:53 – Jason wants investors to have fair play in the market 20:50 – Reach Jason at www.charlestonglobalpropertyshop.com or at 68 Line Street, Charleston, SC 21:18 – Jason is getting his new office on King St. 21:35 – Call or text Jason at 843-532-0128 If you have questions—even if it's just about Charleston 23:10 – Tweet Leigh Brown for your very own crazy story in real estate 3 Key Points Stay professional regardless of the circumstance—don't tell people what they should or should not do. When selling your property, seek opinions from those who are well-versed in the industry, don't fall prey to flip sales. Invest in a manner that's fair. Credits Audio Production by Chris Mottram Show Notes provided by Mallard Creatives Cover Design by Two Minds Design Original Music by Rimsky Music