Mobby’s USA Announces New Sales Reps

MobbysMobby’s USA Announces New Sales Reps

Mobby’s USA, a Japanese based manufacturer of scuba diving drysuits with a newly opened U.S. office in Beaverton, Oregon is pleased to announce partnerships with 4 regional sales representatives.

“We are incredibly honored and excited to launch the Mobby’s program with such a well-respected team.  A group that brings decades of exceptional industry leadership and retail support,” Mark Ross, General Manager – North America stated. “Together they bring a tremendous amount of dedication and knowledge of the dive market and separately each has fostered strong positive retail relationships with industry leading product lines within their respective regions.”

West

Based out of California, Bruce Bearfeld will be managing the Western Region.  Please contact Bruce at (818) 519-9618 or email at bbearfeld@aol.com.

Midwest

Mulryan Sports Sales, Inc. – Matt Mulryan, based out of Illinois will be handling the Midwest Region that stretches from Ohio to North Dakota.  He can be reached at (847) 226-8424 or by email at mattm180@comcast.net.

South / Central

Darrin Davis will cover Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.  His contact information darrind4652@windstream.net or (229) 237-5322.

Southeast / Mid-Atlantic

Aquatic Sales – Buddy Brown, Joey Brown, and Jennifer Miller are managing the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.  Contact aquatic@ix.netcom.com or (770) 483-2770.

In the Northeast Region, Mobby’s is seeking a highly-experienced, professional and self-motivated agency or individual to manage our sales and retail support in this territory. Please contact Mark Ross (see below) at Mobby’s if interested in submitting your resume / credentials for this opportunity.

Mobby’s will be exhibiting a number of regional and national shows in 2016 that include:

  • Our World Underwater – Chicago, IL (February 26 – 28)
  • Beneath The Sea – Secaucus, NJ (April 1 – 3)
  • TEKDive USA – North Miami, FL (April 23 – 24)
  • Scuba Show – Long Beach, CA (June 4 – 5)
  • DEMA – Las Vegas, NV (November 16 – 19)

Founded in 1963, Mobby’s is a leading worldwide manufacturer of diving suits and dive accessories for men and woman.  Company products have earned an international reputation for innovation, quality and performance within the recreational, commercial and technical diving community.

For Further Information Please Contact:

Mark Ross
1800 NW 169th Place, Suite B110
Beaverton, Oregon 97006
mark@mobbys-usa.com
Tel. 503.747.7824

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The TriStart Matrix – Mastering a StartUp Business

TRI-Star-Matrix-200The TriStart Matrix
“Mastering the three distinct phases of successfully launching a business.”
Published by The Profit Think Tank

The TriStart Matrix is collaboratively authored by 27 expert startup consultants from the U.S. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network.  Our own Gene Muchanski, Executive Director of the Dive Industry Foundation is one of the authors, hailing from the University of Houston SBDC.   This collaboration was put together by Curt Clinkinbeard, Founding Member of The Profit Think Tank.

The TriStart Matrix:
Mastering the three distinct phases of successfully launching a business.

“Starting a business is an exciting, challenging task!

For many, it is a lifelong dream, involving a great deal of passion, energy, money, opportunity, risk, anticipation, and confusion.  Along the way, you will be challenged in ways you had not expected and will find, not only must your business grow, but so must you!

The TriStart Matrix is a new way of looking at the (often daunting) process of starting a business.  The philosophy is founded in breaking the business start-up process into three distinct phases.  Concept, Open, and Stabilize.  The TriStart concept helps the prospective entrepreneur focus on key goals and tasks at each unique phase to improve the probability of success.

In each phase, work must be completed around each of the three different focus areas: Customers, Team, and Money.  These areas address typical functional aspects of the business such as Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Operations, Employee Development, Supplier Management, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance.

When you consider the three phases in relation to the three focus areas, you literally form a matrix with nine distinct boxes, or what we call “Start-Up Zones.”  By taking the overall startup phase, and isolating these Start-Up Zones, which form the chapter organization of this book, the process becomes much more clear, focused, deliberate, and attainable.

Increase your probability of success and take your business to a deeper level of prosperity with the TriStart Matrix.”

If you are starting a business, this book will save you thousands of dollars in time, money and manpower by doing your business start-up intelligently.  Order your own copy for a $20 Donation to the Dive Industry Foundation.  Contact gene@diveindustry.net 

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DIA Members to Exhibit at Our World-Underwater 2016

DIALogo-tag-200The following Dive Industry Association Members are exhibiting at Our World-Underwater (Chicago) on February 26-28, 2016 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.  Make it a point to visit our DIA Members FIRST.

Local Retail Dive Centers

Local Dive Boat Operators

Manufacturers

Travel Businesses, Destinations, Resorts, & Dive Operators

Non-Profits

Associations, Media and Shows & Events

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DIA Members Exhibit at Lone Star Dive Show 2016

DIALogo-tag-200The following Dive Industry Association Members are exhibiting at the Lone Star Dive Show (Our World-Underwater Dallas) on January 23-24, 2016 at the Embassy Suites Dallas-Frisco Hotel, Frisco, TX.  Make it a point to visit our DIA Members FIRST.

Manufacturers

Travel Businesses, Destinations, Resorts, & Dive Operators

Retail Dive Centers

Non-Profits

Associations, Media and Shows & Events

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Beverly Factor’s SEADUCTION – The Sensuous Side of the Sea

BeverlyFactor_pict-200by Beverly Factor
Laguna Beach, CA

SEADUTION – The Sensuous Side of the Sea is a stunning collection of photographs that capture the abstract side of sea life which explodes with color, texture, and visual excitement.  Photographed by world-renowned underwater photographer Beverly Factor, the images are so otherworld that they capture one’s attention immediately.  Nature’s complexity is front and center in these incredible images of various underwater creatures that invite multiple viewings and interpretation.  Called the Georgia O’Keefe of the underwater realm, Beverly’s seductive images portray the ocean’s magical world in intimate close-ups, featuring outrageous color combinations, mysterious patterns, textures, and sensual movements.  As Jean-Michel Cousteau says of Seaduction: “Dive in and enjoy the beauty of the sea, nature’s work of art.”

SEADUCTION-Cover-100Book Details: Seaduction is a 12″ x 12″ hard cover (with dust jacket), 176 page coffee table book with 162 color photos.  Retail price: $60.00

Contact Beverly Factor at Envirovision for more information: Phone: 949-673-2555.  eMail: bfactor@beverlyfactor.com  Web: www.beverlyfactor.com

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VOTE Gene Muchanski – NAUI 3821

VOTE Gene

To Vote: Login using the login parameters given to you by NAUI’s eBallot on Nov 2
URL https://eBallot4.votenet.com/naui/
Username:  Your NAUI Member Number
Password: Given to you by NAUI email on Nov 2

 

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Editorial – November 2015

Gene-Video-200November Is All About DEMA Show
by Gene Muchanski, Editor
The Dive Industry Professional

It’s November and we are at the DEMA Show.  Well, actually we been here since yesterday and we are now having our morning coffee at our condo while we publish our November Newsletter.  Who says you have to be out of touch when you’re on the road?

Set up time continues this morning at 8:00 am, so it’s time to finish my breakfast, get out of my PJ’s and go set up. We’ll continue this editorial after set up.  I want to stay on topic about being in touch when you are out of the office because so much business is missed when people are out of reach.  Hey, this is the 21st Century

See you at Booth 2003.

 

 

 

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Ultralight Showing New Parts at DEMA Show

UL-200 AC-CSF-28 New Clamp.
Made with a finer thread bolt, allows more precise tension on the ball, New style T-Knob design.  Limited quantities until full production.

UL2-200AD-SK  “Sidekick” Light
Our AD-MOD adapter with correct bolts for the Light and Motion Sidekick light allowing you to use ULCS system with your GoPro and Lights
Contact:
Ultralight Control Systems
Terry Schuller
email: ulcs@ulcs.com
Web:  www.ulcs.com
See Ultralight at DEMA Show Booth 353.
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Elect Gene Muchanski – NAUI Board of Directors 2015

Gene-0845-200NAUI 2015 Board of Directors Election
Gene Muchanski, NAUI 3821 L
2294 Botanica Circle
West Melbourne, FL 32904
Phone: 321-914-3778
Email: gene@diveindustry.net

Dear Fellow NAUI Members:

The NAUI Board of Directors Election started on Monday, November 2, 2015 and ends on Monday, November 30, 2015.  On behalf of the 12 Candidates on the ballot I thank you for exercising your right to VOTE.  The ability to VOTE for our Board Representatives is what sets NAUI apart from other agencies.    As one of your future representatives, I am asking for your VOTE today.

 NAUI has made incredible gains in the past two years with the addition of new members to the NAUI BOD and NSG Staff.  We have started on the path to recovery but there is still much work to do.  As we move forward with a strong commitment to quality courses, higher standards and better customer service, we are still in need of a strong marketing strategy, transparent internal and external communications, and stronger brand recognition for NAUI goods and services worldwide.  We need better promotion and support for our International Members and increased market share in Retail Dive Centers, Dive Operators and Resort Destinations Worldwide.  This election is all about bringing on experienced NAUI Board Members who have the necessary professional skills and industry contacts that NAUI needs, a history of successful industry employment, and a temperament suited for working constructively with such a talented, unique and diverse membership.  We must have tech savvy individuals who know how to communicate with different and demographically distinct markets and a desire to promote NAUI extensively on an international scale.

For NAUI to regain its Leadership position in the Industry we must have experienced Directors who will work with the entire NAUI Membership, our current Boards of Directors, and our Headquarters Staff to ensure that NAUI Worldwide lives up to its full industry potential as a great training organization.  Collectively we can make NAUI better.

I have been fortunate to receive endorsements from some of the most successful Industry Leaders and NAUI Professionals in the Industry, like Jean-Michel Cousteau, Bob Brayman, John Duggan, Capt. Spencer Slate, Floyd Holcom, Claude Jewell, Jennifer King, Dan Orr, Bob Peck, Lt. Bill Pfeiffer and Jeanne Sleeper who believe that making NAUI the best training agency is a collective effort. Please see my complete Bio at www.UnderseaShowcase.com/bio/  and a special letter to NAUI Members from Jean-Michel Cousteau at http://wp.me/p1e8iT-r7

NAUI’s Future is indeed a bright one.  There really is no limit to what we can achieve together in the next four years.  It is a future that will require experience, cooperation and dedication.  Thank you for your VOTE. 

“This message and any attachments are sent as campaign material by one or more candidate(s) in the 2015 NAUI Board election as permitted in the NAUI Elections Policy – NBP 2310 – and approved by the Board of Directors.  Any opinions contained herein are those of the author and not given or endorsed by the National Association of Underwater Instructors or NAUI Services Group. If you prefer to not receive further campaign materials this year from candidates through this service, please use the unsubscribe link below. Members who opt out will still receive member announcements from NSG.”  

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Dive Industry Foundation at DEMA Show

DIF-200Dive Industry Foundation
Non-profit 501(c)(3)
DEMA Show Booth 2003
November 4-7, 2015

Please stop by our Booth 2003 at the DEMA Show.  Here is what you will see.

  • Information on DIVE LOCAL Campaign
  • Retail Dive Center Survey
  • Manufacturing Sales Rep Survey
  • Business Course – Hypergrow Your Business
  • New Book – The TriStart Matrix: Available for $20 Donation
  • New Book – Hire Your First Employee by Rhonda Abrams
  • Book – Blackbeard by Margaret Hoffman: Available for $24 Donation
  • Dive Industry Foundation – Business Consultancy Services
  • Free Marketing Tips on using Social Media, Press Releases & Trade Shows
  • Information on Our World-Underwater Scholarship Society Programs
  • Drawing for Books, Courses, Handcrafted Pen
  • Fundraiser – Mask Bag – $10 Donation
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