YachtWay Podcast
Welcome to The YachtWay Podcast. Brought to you by the world's most modern yacht listing platform, we take you beyond the teak decks and into the minds of the people who shape the industry. Join us as we sit down with the brokers, captains, designers, and visionaries defining the future of yachting. We trace their unique journeys - from how they first broke into the business to where they stand today. We skip the polish and get straight to the reality: discussing what fuels their passion, the challenges they face, and what they honestly love (and don't love) about the...
Why Brokers Are Leaving the Legacy Platforms: James Carter Returns
Brokers are starting to walk away from the legacy platforms. James Carter returns to the YachtWay Podcast to explain why. We get into the real economics of the industry: why sellers pay $30,000 to $40,000 a month and hand over data they paid to create, why a lead problem is really a visibility problem, and why the cheapest content keeps winning. A single Chevrolet joke pulled more than 500,000 views. James also makes the case for why YachtWay stays free to list.
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How to Go Viral in Yachting with Umar Yasin
In the summer of 2020, Umar Yasin stepped into the Miami Boat Show with an iPhone X and asked to film a yacht. Weeks later, those POV clips were pulling millions of views.
In this episode of the New YachtWay Podcast, Umar Yasin reveals the exact mindset, the formula he stole from a billionaire mentor, and why the next $80 trillion wealth wave will ignore every traditional broker who still thinks “social media is crap.
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The Yacht Jobs AI Can’t Replace I Antonio Maldonado I President of The Advantaged Yacht Charters & Sales
In this episode of YachtWay Podcast, we meet Antonio Maldonado, President of The Advantaged Yacht Charters & Sales, who is building a path into yachting for the next generation.
AI can’t drive a yacht, dive a hull, or dock a 60-foot boat in a crosswind.
Antonio shares how his program trains young people for real careers in an industry where hands-on skills, experience, and human relationships still matter.
We also talk about Miami’s rise as a global yachting hub, the growing marina shortage, and why relationships still move boats more than listings.
Lekker Boats | Meindert Wolfraad | "They Said I Was Crazy"
In this episode of YachtWay Podcast, we meet the owner of Lekker Boats, Meindert Wolfraad, the man who opened an entirely new category in yachting.“I asked my naval architects, please, could you make this social life boat into a power boat? Everybody was saying you're crazy.”He shares how he transformed a slow Dutch canal sloop into a high-performance aluminum powerboat that reaches 50 knots, fits over 20 people, and is built for real adventures.And his advice if you want to start a boat company?" Be patient. Don't cut corners. And make sure the quality is right."
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Inside the Mind of a Superyacht Innovator. Lukasz Opalinski, founder of Opalinski Design House.
In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with yacht designer Lukasz Opalinski, founder of Opalinski Design House, an award-winning studio known for redefining modern yacht design through innovation and forward-thinking concepts.
We dive deep into Lukasz's journey, from his early passion for life on the water to becoming a visionary force shaping the future of superyachts. Lukasz shares how his ideas evolved from rethinking personal watercraft to pioneering concepts like the side terrace and the rotational transom, innovations that have set new standards across the industry.
He opens up about what truly...
Inside Yacht Brokerage: 19 Years Selling Azimut & Benetti | Janaina Dib Pina
Janaina Dib Pina, Yacht and Brokerage Sales Executive from MarineMax has been selling Azimut and Benetti yachts for nearly 19 years. But she doesn't just sell yachts.She sells unforgettable family moments, European deliveries, lifelong friendships, and a life on the water that feels like medicine for the soul. In this episode, you'll discover why being a woman in a male-dominated industry is her biggest advantage, how she walked away from the biggest deal of her career for the sake of integrity, and why her real job only begins the moment she hands over the keys.
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How to insure a Yacht? | Jamie Stamper from NSI Group a partner of MasterCover
This is the conversation that could safe you serious money. In new YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Stamper from NSI Group a partner of MasterCover, and one of the sharpest minds in yacht and boat insurance. We break down the real differences between insuring a boat versus a car, why lightning strikes and marina fires top the claim list, how hurricane season can quietly add 70% to your premium (or why skipping named storm coverage might be smarter than you think), and the biggest misconceptions new and experienced boaters still make. Insure Your Yacht with MasterCover Your Yacht. Your Wa...
From Wall Street to Shipyard with Albert Franco
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From New York private equity to the heart of the boating world in Miami Beach. In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, Albert ( Founder of PowerBoat USA and Manari Yachts ) shares how he went from investing in boats to building them.
We dive into Skipper Powerboats - high-performance RIBs known for their 4-step hull, stability, and dayboat layout - and then into Albert's latest venture, Manari Yachts : a limited-production brand built in Turkey with a mini-megayacht philosophy focused on craftsmanship, detail, and owner experience.
This episode is about quality...
Jared Hassut: The Man Behind Yacht Management Services
Most people think yacht ownership is just fuel, a washdown, and a quick cover, but the reality is a boat is a living asset that never stops being attacked by salt, humidity, heat, and growth. If you're not proactive, the ocean wins. Fast.
In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Jared Hassut, founder of YMS (Yacht Management Services), to break down what "real" yacht management actually means after the purchase.
If you own a boat, are buying one, or just want to understand what separates a "nice boat" from a properly ma...
The Boat Show "Black Box": Dean Fillichio on the Secrets of the World's Biggest Expos
Most people see the champagne, the sunsets, and the rows of pristine yachts, but few understand the logistical "game of Tetris" required to build a multi-billion dollar boat show from scratch. Behind every world-class event is a complex web of organization, strategy, and high-stakes decision-making that starts months before the first dock is ever set.
In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Dean Fillichio to pull back the curtain on the boat show industry. Dean reveals the truth about how these massive events are organized, the strategy behind the layouts, and the hidden challenges of...
The Design Secret of Axopar: Jan-Erik Viitala & the Adventure Revolution
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What does it take to create a brand that doesn't just sell boats, but defines an entire category? Most see Axopar as the ultimate "adventure machine," but few understand the relentless obsession with design and the Finnish grit required to disrupt the status quo.
In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with Jan-Erik Viitala, the visionary founder of Axopar. Jan-Erik pulls back the curtain on the "design secret" behind the brand - from sketching the new 38 to why they choose to launch their boats in the freezing F...
Danny Goldenberg from DeAntonio Yachts Miami. Real talk on Miami boating & features that matter
Welcome to the YachtWay Podcast! Danny Goldenberg from DeAntonio Yachts Miami, diving into what makes boating in Miami different, features that actually matter to today's boaters, and how the industry is evolving from the inside out. Filmed at the YachtWay PAD - our 100-foot floating hub right on the boardwalk at 300 Alton Road in Miami Beach. The PAD is more than a dock. It's where YachtWay listings come alive, deals start, and buyers get to experience the best on market in person. It's the physical heartbeat of YachtWay, designed for our members to showcase their yachts, meet clients, and...
From Riva to Pershing - Jeff Brown on Italian Legends & Building a Brand
In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Brown and Thiago Lucidi brand manager for Pershing, one year after adding Riva Yachts to his portfolio - now expanding with Pershing. Jeff shares how he became fully immersed in the Riva culture, from buying a classic Riva of his own to representing one of the most storied brands in yachting. Joined by Pershing's Brand Manager, we discuss craftsmanship, design philosophy, and what it takes to carry two Italian legends under one flag.
Highlights in this Podcast:
Jeff Brown on a year of representing Riva Yachts.
The Truth About Yacht Buying. James Carter
The Yacht Broker "Black Box": What Really Happens Behind the Deal? Most people see the champagne and the sunsets, but few understand the complexity of a multi-million dollar yacht transaction. In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with James Carter, Founder of James Carter Yachting and the visionary behind the WAVE app. James pulls back the curtain on the brokerage world to reveal how deals actually get done, why the industry is ripe for disruption, and the truth about yacht buying that most brokers won't tell you. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned owner...
The Man Behind Vanquish Yachts. Tom Steentjes
In this episode of the YachtWay Podcast, we sit down with the Dutch legend himself, Tom Steentjes, to uncover the story behind Vanquish Yachts.
We dive deep into Tom's origins, tracing his unique journey into the boating world and how he went from master welder to the visionary force disrupting the industry. Tom opens up about exactly what drives his relentless pursuit of perfection and explains why a Vanquish isn't just a boat, it is widely considered the "mini-Lürssen" or "Feadship" of the dayboat world.
If you are looking to understand the uncompromising craftsmanship and obsession t...
