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AttractionPros Podcast

AttractionPros
Guest Experience
Attractions Industry
Employee Engagement
Leadership
Attraction Industry
Leadership Development
Theme Parks
Networking
IAPA Expo
Organizational Culture
Family Entertainment Centers
Career Development
Customer Experience
Service Recovery
IAAPA Expo
Organizational Effectiveness
Disney
Immersive Experiences
Harry Potter
Entrepreneurship

AttractionPros brings you into the room with the top leaders, executives, and influencers in the attractions industry, to gain the widest possible perspective of all areas of the industry. Most people are only exposed to the practices of their own organization without seeing how the rest of the industry operates. By following AttractionPros, you will gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed... more

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Lauren Weaver is the Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Sally Dark Rides. Raised in Jacksonville, Florida, Lauren grew... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Brown
Attractions Marketing Leader
Family Entertainment Group (former); industry consultant
Episode: Episode 458: Scott Brown talks about being an ambassador for service, how everything is marketing, and serving your niche
Lauren Weaver
Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Sally Dark Rides
Sally Dark Rides
Episode: Episode 457: Lauren Weaver talks about the impact of dark rides, reciprocal marketing and growing up in the industry
Paul Couch
Creative producer, PTC Stages; former Dollywood/Opryland/Opryland Entertainment executive
PTC Stages / Dollywood / Opryland
Episode: Episode 456: Paul Couch talks about theme park career stories, entertainment as the human experience, and working with Dolly
Walter Magnuson
Executive Director, Winchester Mystery House
Winchester Mystery House
Episode: Episode 455: Walter Magnuson talks about legends and lore, steering the passion, and providing reassurance
Niko Radjenovic
Vice President of Business Services for the Wildlife Conservation Society
Wildlife Conservation Society
Episode: Episode 454 - Niko Radjenovic talks about about pioneering conservation, nimble leadership, and cascading goals
Melissa Felder
Cultural attractions executive leader
Tamview Strategy
Episode: Episode 453 - Melissa Felder talks about purpose-driven organizations, people-powered experiences and future of cultural attractions
Kathleen McDonough
Co-founder of Evercruiting, advocate for frontline managers and applicants
Evercruiting
Episode: Episode 452: Kathleen McDonough and Derek Williamson talk about recruitment technology, drawing a line in the sand with AI, and advocating for the applicant
Derek Williamson
Co-founder of Evercruiting, former CEO involved in hiring technology
Evercruiting
Episode: Episode 452: Kathleen McDonough and Derek Williamson talk about recruitment technology, drawing a line in the sand with AI, and advocating for the applicant
Mike Whincup
Chief ride designer and marketing director for Galaxy Multi Rides; founder/CEO of Do The Beach franchising
Galaxy Multi Rides; Do The Beach
Episode: Episode 451: Mike Whincup talks about modular attractions, profitability through efficiency and trends in inflataparks

Hosts

Josh Liepman
Host with deep experience in attraction operations and guest experience strategy
Matthew Heller
Co-host focusing on leadership, organizational effectiveness, and employee engagement

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Exposure to influences

    Must listen! It's essential to feel like an expat once in a while, it leads to being exposed to very diverse cultures that could surely influence the way we think and behave. - Valerie Cockerell

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andrealocsin
    Philippines3 years ago
  • A fantastic podcast!

    Guys, I’ve been listening to your podcast for the last few months and want to say a huge thank you!

    I’ve learned so much from you and your guests, on customer experience, on brand, leadership and so much more.

    Keep up the amazing work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KellyMols
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Much needed

    As a marketer and distributor of attractions and tours, it’s great to have a show that covers many different facets of the industry. Matt and Josh find great guests and ask a lot of good questions. Keep it up guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon455677
    United States7 years ago
  • Helpful

    A great podcast for anyone in operations/hospitality! Kickstarts good ideas, gives different and helpful perspectives. Loved the mailbag episode, and the website has interesting articles. Thanks for taking the time to make this podcast 👍🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Short backed Daisy
    United States9 years ago
  • Great information and insider information

    Started listening to the podcasts mid season, but I've now backtracked to the start again.

    Really easy and even sometimes funny listening (hope they don't read this and get big headed).

    With all the traveling I do it's great to have some offline media to listen to. Keep up the good work guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bencstory
    United Kingdom9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Covers a wide range of industry topics from operations to storytelling and technology.
Listeners appreciate actionable takeaways and guest expertise across diverse attractions sectors.
Professional and practical, with real-world leadership and guest-experience insights.

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Episode 457: Lauren Weaver talks about the impact of dark rides, reciprocal marketing and growing up in the industry
Q: How did Sally Dark Rides get its name and evolve into its current focus on dark rides?
Lauren explains the origin of the name Sally from a mannequin in a dental school project, which inspired the brand identity, and traces the shift from traditional animatronics to fully interactive dark ride experiences, including licensing challenges and the drive to create multi-generational attractions.
Episode 456: Paul Couch talks about theme park career stories, entertainment as the human experience, and working with Dolly
Q: But what was it like or what is it like working with Dolly?
Paul Couch describes Dolly Parton as the person you hope she is: kind, generous, incredibly professional, and collaborative, fostering equal partnerships and inspiring pride in the work.
Episode 458: Scott Brown talks about being an ambassador for service, how everything is marketing, and serving your niche
Q: How do you see marketing and guest service interacting on a practical level?
Marketing sets expectations and tells the story, while guest service delivers the actual experience; when they align, the resulting word-of-mouth and memorable experiences reinforce the brand.
Episode 453 - Melissa Felder talks about purpose-driven organizations, people-powered experiences and future of cultural attractions
Q: What does the future look like for science centers and zoos?
The discussion highlights a shift toward active participation, personalized experiences, ethical considerations, and stronger conservation messaging, with a belief that technology will complement rather than replace tangible, in-person experiences.
Episode 453 - Melissa Felder talks about purpose-driven organizations, people-powered experiences and future of cultural attractions
Q: How do mission statements materialize into everyday staff roles and guest interactions?
She explains the process of translating mission into a team purpose, live exhibits, staff prompts, and huddles, ensuring employees are engaged and able to convey the mission through their daily interactions.

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What is AttractionPros Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful deep-dive into leadership, guest experience, and operations across the attractions and entertainment space. Episodes frequently explore how culture, guest psychology, and technology intersect to shape memorable experiences—from historic venues and cultural institutions to immersive entertainment and multi-park ecosystems. Notable strengths include guest-driven insights from operators, creators, and executives, practical leadership takeaways, and a clear emphasis on ethics, staff development, and sustaining mission-driven guest experiences. This show is likely to appeal to senior operators, designers, marketers, and anyone responsible for guest satisfaction and business results in attractions, hospitality, or experiential spaces... more

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Recent guests on AttractionPros Podcast include:

1. Scott Brown
2. Lauren Weaver
3. Paul Couch
4. Walter Magnuson
5. Niko Radjenovic
6. Melissa Felder
7. Kathleen McDonough
8. Derek Williamson

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