Author Archives: Gene Muchanski

About Gene Muchanski

Executive Director at Dive Industry Association. Board Member at Dive Industry Foundation. Marketing Consultant to the Diving Industry. I have been a certified Scuba Diver since I was 15 years old and have been a passionate waterman for as long as I can remember.

Editorial – December 2022

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

Can You Grow the Global Diving Business Network? by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional President John F. Kennedy said it best when he gave his inaugural address.  “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what … Continue reading →

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Editorial – November 2022

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

Building a Global Diving Business Network by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional At the recent DEMA Show, a Marketing Advisor asked me what was the difference between the Dive Industry Association and our competitors. With a little bit … Continue reading →

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Editorial – October 2022

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

EDITORIAL – OCTOBER 2022 Creating Your Own Market by Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional Welcome to the October 2022 Editorial of The Dive Industry Professional.  Our focus this month is on one of the most important things a Dive Industry Professional can … Continue reading →

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Starting Your Own Business – Your First Year

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

Starting Your Own Business SeriesThe First Year in Businessby Gene Muchanski, Executive DirectorDive Industry Association, Inc. Your first year in business may be your most difficult part of going into business for yourself.  In fact, it is going to be … Continue reading →

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Editorial – September 2022

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

EDITORIAL – SEPTEMBER 2022 The Market Is Big Enough For Nowby Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional Welcome to the September 2022 Editorial of The Dive Industry Professional.  For many years now, September has been the month when the major suppliers in … Continue reading →

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Editorial – August 2022

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

EDITORIAL – AUGUST 2022 We Need A Better Reason To Go Diving.by Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional Welcome to the August 2022 Editorial of The Dive Industry Professional.  I’m in the process of getting ready for another dive trip and thought … Continue reading →

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Editorial – July 2022

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

What It Means To Be A Volunteer.by Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional Welcome to the July 2022 Editorial of The Dive Industry Professional.  We are so fortunate to be involved in a recreation that attracts some of the most adventurous, kind, … Continue reading →

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Dive Editorial – June 2022

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

DIVE EDITORIAL – JUNE 2022 What Is A Dive Industry Professional?by Gene Muchanski, EditorThe Dive Industry Professional Welcome to the June 2022 Editorial of The Dive Industry Professional.  Being this is our third issue in a magazine format, after twenty-two years as … Continue reading →

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DIA Members to Exhibit at Scuba Show 2022

Posted on May 1, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

Dive Industry Association Members at Scuba Show by Gene Muchanski, Executive Director Dive Industry Association, Inc. The following Dive Industry Association Members are exhibiting at Scuba Show on May 14-15, 2022 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, … Continue reading →

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Editorial – May 2022

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Gene Muchanski

EDITORIAL – MAY 2022 The Power of Now by Gene Muchanski, Editor The Dive Industry Professional Welcome to the May 2022 Editorial of The Dive Industry Professional.  There is no time like the present.  Yesterday is already gone.  You can’t get it … Continue reading →

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