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AttractionPros Podcast

AttractionPros
Attractions Industry
Guest Experience
Attraction Industry
Employee Engagement
Customer Experience
Leadership Development
Hershey Company
Altitude Trampoline Park
Franchising
Service Recovery
Adventureland Resort
Photography
Interaction
Interverse
Immersive Experiences
Icelandic Tourism
Leadership
Hershey's Chocolate World
Virtual Reality
Summer Jobs

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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Recent Guests

Marah Rodriguez
Regional VP of Sales for Mobaro
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Episode: Episode 444: Marah Rodriguez talks about life’s twists and turns, listening and empathy, and women in leadership
David Contreras
COO and founder of Pistil Consortia
Pistil Consortia
Episode: Episode 443: David Contreras talks about architecture as entertainment, balancing fantasy and reality, and developing leaders
Mark Rosenzweig
Principal and Chief Business Officer of 3dxScenic
3dxScenic
Episode: Episode 442: Mark Rosenzweig talks about integrity, transparency, and collaboration, stirring imagination, and being an operations nerd
Melissa Lockwood
Experienced leader in the attractions industry, currently managing the Baha Bay waterpark
Baha Bay Water Park
Episode: Episode 440: Melissa Lockwood talks boots on the ground, being comfortable being uncomfortable, and operating a luxury waterpark
Loren Barrows
CEO of Alcorn McBride
Alcorn McBride
Episode: Episode 438: Loren Barrows talks about helping people become better, common sense and hiring for culture
Clay Talley
Passionate about the guest experience with a focus on creating intentional, world-class attractions.
CX Immersive
Episode: Episode 437: Clay Talley talks about intentional world-class experiences, vision-first, and staff as sherpa
Josh Henderson
CEO of Bonnet Springs Park
Bonnet Springs Park
Episode: Episode 436: Josh Henderson talks about being a student of the industry, community dictating the business model, and emerging natural attractions
Case Lawrence
Founder of CircusTrix
CircusTrix
Episode: Episode 434: Case Lawrence talks about the power of relationships, joy-based entrepreneurship and influencer-based experiences
Kim Welch
Founder of Welcome Hub, passionate about improving digital ticketing processes
Welcome Hub
Episode: Episode 433: Kim Welch talks about making digital ticketing better, tickets as a pre-show, and creating unboxing moments

Hosts

Matt Heller
Co-host and host of Attraction Pros Podcast, focused on organizational effectiveness and guest experience.
Josh Liebman
Co-host and host of Attraction Pros Podcast, focused on guest experience, relationships, and industry leadership.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 37 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
    Philippines2 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 Kingdom5 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 States6 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 States8 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 Kingdom8 years ago

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Episode 443: David Contreras talks about architecture as entertainment, balancing fantasy and reality, and developing leaders
Q: If listeners want to learn more or contact you, where should they go?
He directs listeners to pistilconsorcia.com and Pistil Consortia's LinkedIn for updates, and provides his email david@pistilconsortia.com for direct inquiries.
Episode 443: David Contreras talks about architecture as entertainment, balancing fantasy and reality, and developing leaders
Q: How has your leadership style evolved as you grew Pistil Consortia and manage staff and clients?
He describes moving from a hands-on mentor role to a more delegated leadership style, stressing transparency, empowering younger engineers, and fostering ownership to build stronger teams capable of guiding clients through complex projects.
Episode 443: David Contreras talks about architecture as entertainment, balancing fantasy and reality, and developing leaders
Q: Why the entertainment industry for your architecture work?
David explains that early exposure to health care architecture gave him a respect for rigorous technical standards, but the opportunity to design entertainment spaces allowed him to apply that rigor to create spaces of leisure and fantasy that still meet safety and operational needs.
Episode 442: Mark Rosenzweig talks about integrity, transparency, and collaboration, stirring imagination, and being an operations nerd
Q: What prompted your move to Cincinnati and what are you doing now?
Mark discusses his career journey, including taking over ownership of 3dxScenic and the importance of collaboration and shared philosophies with his business partner.
Episode 440: Melissa Lockwood talks boots on the ground, being comfortable being uncomfortable, and operating a luxury waterpark
Q: What advice would you give to young leaders who need to be comfortable being uncomfortable?
Encourage understanding that everything is temporary and push themselves outside their comfort zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions About AttractionPros Podcast

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

A consistently industry-focused show that features leaders, operators, and innovators shaping attractions experiences. Conversations span leadership, guest experience, operations, digital ticketing, and the evolving business models behind theme parks, waterparks, and entertainment venues. Across episodes, guests bring practical insights on integrity, collaboration, workforce development, community engagement, and the balance between technology and human-centered guest services. A notable strength is the mix of executive-level perspectives with hands-on operational detail, making it useful for marketers, sponsors, and PR pros aiming to connect with decision-makers in the attractions space. The show often emphasizes relationship-building, aut... more

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Recent guests on AttractionPros Podcast include:

1. Marah Rodriguez
2. David Contreras
3. Mark Rosenzweig
4. Melissa Lockwood
5. Loren Barrows
6. Clay Talley
7. Josh Henderson
8. Case Lawrence

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