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Dive Shop Growth Strategies with Scuba Zone Owner Karen Mullett | Level Up: From Behind The Counter

Dive shop growth strategies are at the heart of this episode of Level Up: From Behind the Counter, where we sit down with Karen Mullett, owner of Scuba Zone in Barberton, Ohio. Karen shares her inspiring journey through nearly two decades of operating a dive shop, overcoming industry challenges, and building new revenue streams that support both her business and other retailers.

🕐 Timestamps:

00:00 Intro – Welcome to Level Up: From Behind the Counter

00:35 Meet Karen Mullett – Owner of Scuba Zone

01:05 Karen’s Journey into the Dive Industry

02:30 Business Moves, Rebranding & Industry Challenges

03:50 Why the Name “Scuba Zone” Matters

04:25 The Sassy Mermaid – Custom Products for Dive Retailers

05:25 Personalized Mask Straps & Retail Opportunities

06:45 Building Additional Revenue Streams for Dive Shops

07:05 What Scuba Zone Does Well – Family Friendly Training

08:00 Small Classes & Personalized Dive Training

08:30 Using Groupon and Try Scuba to Generate Leads

09:05 Staff Management Lessons & Non-Compete Agreements

11:05 Future Plans – Expanding Dive Travel Programs

12:30 Retail Software & Operational Improvements

13:45 Social Media Strategies for Dive Shops

15:00 Building Social Media Reach in the Dive Industry

17:10 Key Takeaways for Dive Retailers 18:00 Final Thoughts – “Dive Like There’s No Tomorrow”

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