From Pitch to Pontoon

From Pitch to Pontoon brings together voices from across the holiday park and marina industries. Each episode features honest conversations with operators, brokers and manufacturers sharing real stories, trends and challenges from life on land and water. No sales — just fresh, relevant insight.

From Pitch to Pontoon is a business podcast hosted by Elite Dynamics, with 28 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Elite Dynamics hosts From Pitch to Pontoon, a business show with 28 episodes published.

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  Episode #27

  The Art of What’s Possible: John Fowler Holidays’ Next Chapter

  Sep 22, 202626 min

  After more than 70 years in the holiday park industry, John Fowler Holidays is still looking firmly ahead. In this episode of From Pitch to Pontoon, Elite Dynamics CEO Jamaine Campbell sits down with Cathy Higgs, Sales Director at John Fowler Holidays, at Ruda Holiday Park in North Devon. They talk about the realities of growing a multi-park business, the limitations of legacy systems and why John Fowler decided it was time to rethink how technology supports its next chapter. Cathy shares what she wants from better data, more connected customer journeys and AI, from understanding guests across different parks to improving communication, identifying sales opportunities and building stronger loyalty. They also discuss the challenge of moving away from familiar ways of working and why sometimes the biggest opportunity comes from asking one simple question: what else is possible? A conversation about growth, change, technology and the future of one of the UK’s longest-established family holiday park businesses. If you’d like to explore any of the themes discussed in this episode, from connected operations and customer journeys to data, AI and growth, visit the Elite Dynamics website to find out more. www.elite-dynamics.com

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  Episode #26

  Angie Fierro on Product Leadership in Holiday Parks

  Sep 1, 202655 min

  In this episode of From Pitch to Pontoon, Lisa sits down with Angie Fierro, Head of Product & Systems at Hoburne, for a conversation about technology leadership, product management and driving change in the holiday park industry. Drawing on experience gained at Haven, Cove and now Hoburne, Angie shares her journey from IT support into senior leadership and explains why successful transformation always starts with people, not technology. From large-scale system rollouts and application support to product strategy and business change, she offers practical insights into what it takes to deliver meaningful outcomes across multi-site leisure businesses. The discussion explores: • Why "people, process and technology" must always be approached in that order • The role of psychological safety in building high-performing teams • Lessons learned from leading technology and operational change across holiday parks • The importance of product management, prioritisation and stakeholder engagement • How operators can make better data-led business decisions • Why guest and team experience should sit at the heart of every technology investment • Leadership, mentoring and creating opportunities for the next generation of women in technology Angie also reflects on the unique role holiday parks play in helping families create lifelong memories and why, despite constant advances in technology, understanding people remains the key to successful change. Whether you work in holiday parks, marinas, hospitality technology, operations, product management or digital transformation, this episode is packed with practical advice on leadership, innovation and delivering better business outcomes. Topics covered: Holiday Parks, Hospitality Technology, Product Management, Digital Transformation, IT Leadership, Change Management, Guest Experience, Data Analytics, Team Culture, Leadership Development, Women in Technology.

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  Episode #25

  Schools Out for Summer: Surviving Peak Season on Parks and Marinas

  Jul 28, 202622 min

  Its officially summer, the schools are out and every holiday park and marina in the country is running at full tilt. In this summer special of From Pitch to Pontoon, Calum, Lisa and Andrew take a break from the usual product and sales chat to celebrate the season that defines our industry. The team share what summer really looks like behind the scenes, reflecting on their own holiday park and marina experiences. They also get nostalgic about their first ever summer jobs, from fruit shops and supermarkets to restaurants and reception desks, and why so many people in this industry never really leave it. Expect stories about housekeeping turnarounds, tractor threats on the touring field, entertainment teams that become part of guests holiday memories, and why creating a great summer is a team sport. Whether you are running a park, managing a marina, working in hospitality or just love the great British summer, this one is for you. Good luck out there, enjoy the chaos and we will see you on the next episode of From Pitch to Pontoon. holiday park podcast, marina podcast, holiday park summer, marina summer, UK holiday parks, holiday park operations, marina operations, hospitality podcast, holiday park marketing, from pitch to pontoon, Elite Dynamics, holiday park sales, marina management, holiday park industry

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  Episode #24

  What’s next for America's marinas?

  Jun 30, 202635 minS0

  <p>In this special Fourth of July episode of From Pitch to Pontoon, we explore what one of the busiest boating weekends of the year reveals about marina operations, customer expectations and the future of marina management software in the US.</p><p></p><p>Calum and Lisa are joined by Mikkel Oldenburg, Chief Revenue Officer at Elite Dynamics, and Jamie Gilman, US Business Development Manager, to discuss the pressure American marinas face during peak demand, from transient slips, fuel docks and dry stack launches to staffing, service requests, reservations and customer communication.</p><p></p><p>The conversation looks...

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  Episode #23

  Marinas26 Recap: AI, Marina Software and Connected Operations

  Jun 8, 202613 minS0

  <p>Lisa is back from Marinas26 in Australia, where the conversations covered everything from marina technology and connected software to practical AI, sustainability and the future of marina operations.</p><p>In this episode of From Pitch to Pontoon, we talk about what stood out from the event, including the open and collaborative marina community, the appetite for systems that work better together and why many operators are looking for easier ways to modernise without disrupting their teams.</p><p>There are also a few lighter moments from the trip, including the giant phone, Elite Dynamics socks, jet lag, koalas...

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