Live with Sondra
di Sondra Shannon
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In Studio: Built on Relationships - Roger Currie of WTI on the WWA &…
In Studio: Built on Relationships - Roger Currie of WTI on the WWA &…
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"Live with Sondra" is hosted by Sondra Shannon, the CEO of Gatemaster Technology. In this engaging series, Sondra explores the latest attractions and amusement park trends, offering invaluable insights to owners and operators. Each episode features discussions with industry experts, focusing on enhancing guest satisfaction through innovative technology and legendary service. The show aims to provide practical solutions and creative ideas to improve the overall guest experience and operational efficiency in amusement parks and attractions.
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- In Studio: Built on Relationships - Roger Currie of WTI on the WWA & the Future of Water Parks · 1 h 2 min · Stagione 2026🎙️ Join us for "Live with Sondra" In Studio at WWA with Roger Currie, a 40+ year veteran of the aquatic and waterpark industry. We're diving into how relationships—not technology…
- Park Gamification: Immersive FEC Missions for Guest Engagement ft. Ben Griffith · 48 min · Stagione 2026🎙️ Join us for “Live with Sondra” with Ben Griffith, CEO of PlayMAXX. We’re diving into how attraction gamification and RFID technology transform on-premise guest experiences and…
- Laser Tag: Winning the Membership Game ft. Mitchell Robertson · 47 min · Stagione 2026🎙️ Join us for “Live with Sondra” with Mitchell Robertson, Global Business Development Manager at Delta Strike International Ltd. We’re diving into how to move beyond the…
- BD vs. Sales: Why Mixing Them Kills Your Revenue Growth ft. Molly Piveral · 52 min · Stagione 2026🎙️ Join us for “Live with Sondra” with Molly Piveral, Chief Connector at Simply Molly. We’re diving into why treating Business Development and Sales as the same thing is costing…
- Haunt Design: Scoring 15M+ Views with Emotional Storytelling ft. Norman Gidney · 49 min · Stagione 2026🎙️ Join us for “Live with Sondra” with Norman Gidney, Owner and Creator of HorrorBuzz.com. We’re diving into how immersive storytelling drives attraction traffic and how to scale…
- Attractions Culture: Creating Teams Where Service Stays Alive ft. Ryan Minton · 47 min · Stagione 2026🎙️ Join us for “Live with Sondra” with Ryan Minton, Author and Founder of Thanks for Coming in Today. We’re diving into the "Privilege of Leadership" and how to build a frontline…
- Beverage Revenue: How to Automate Your Park's Margins ft. Greg Luther · 48 min · Stagione 2026🎙️ Join us for “Live with Sondra” with Gregg Luther, Sr. Director of Beverage Programs at Botrista. We’re diving into how automated beverage programs are transforming the F&B…
- Strategy Beyond the Berm: Driving Cross-Sector Growth ft. Liz Sanchez Rasking · 48 min · Stagione 2026🎙️ Join us for “Live with Sondra” featuring Liz Sánchez Rasking, Founder and Principal of Looking Glass Strategies. We’re diving into how to take elite themed entertainment…
- Attraction Networking: Building the Global Deals Behind the Rides ft. Emily Popovich · 53 min · Stagione 2026Are you building connections or just contacts? 🎙️ Join us for “Live with Sondra” with Emily Popovich, Director of Global Business Development at KMI International. We’re diving…
- Guest Media: Scaling Revenue Through Automation ft. Francois Tremblay · 51 min · Stagione 2026🎙️ Join us for “Live with Sondra” with Francois Tremblay, CEO of Kool Replay Inc. We’re diving into how to turn your attraction’s guest media into a high-margin, automated…
- Stop Payment Disruptions: Secure Your Software & ROI ft. Chris Wheeler · 52 min · Stagione 2026🎙️ Join us for “Live with Sondra” with Chris Wheeler, President of Paystri Inc. We’re diving into how payment M&A affects your tech and how to fix your guest's checkout friction…
- The Fan Journey: Ticketing Strategies for Loyalty ft. Jenipher Kantor · 48 min · Stagione 2026🎙️ Join us for “Live with Sondra” with Jenipher Kantor, Founder of Jenipher Kantor Consulting! Jenipher is a master of the "Fan Journey," helping venues turn ticketing headaches…
- 50 Years of Insights: Scaling Florida’s Best Attractions ft. Bill Lupfer · 45 min · Stagione 2026🎙️ Join us for “Live with Sondra” with Bill Lupfer, President & CEO of the Florida Attractions Association! With 50 years of experience, Bill knows exactly what it takes to make…
- Haunt Design: Scoring 15M+ Views with Emotional Storytelling ft. Norman Gidney · 49 min · Stagione 2026 Episodio 4Welcome to this episode of Live with Sondra, where we explore the art, psychology, and emotional power behind haunted attractions and immersive storytelling with Norman Gidney…
- Stop Losing Profit: The Power of Embedded Payments ft. Mark Passifione · 45 min · Stagione 2026 Episodio 3🎙️ Live with Sondra: Stop Losing Profit — The Power of Embedded Payments ft. Mark Passifione Welcome to this episode of Live with Sondra, where we uncover one of the most…
- Waterpark Wealth: Maximize Revenue from Concept to Launch ft. Ken Handler · 38 min · Stagione 2026 Episodio 2🎙️ Live with Sondra: Waterpark Wealth — Maximize Revenue from Concept to Launch ft. Ken Handler Welcome to this episode of Live with Sondra, where we take a deep dive into how…
- From Vision to Reality: Secrets of Themed Fabrication ft. Michael Acevedo · 50 min · Stagione 2026 Episodio 1🎙️ Live with Sondra: From Vision to Reality — Secrets of Themed Fabrication ft. Michael Acevedo Welcome to this episode of Live with Sondra, where we go behind the scenes of the…
- Quilting Culture: Kind Leadership for Growth ft. Nathan Caldwell · 59 min · Stagione 2025 Episodio 38🎙️ Podcast Title: Quilting Culture: Kind Leadership for Growth Welcome to this episode of "Live with Sondra" where we explore the transformative power of kindness in leadership…
- The Invisible Guide: AI's Role in a Seamless Visit ft. Takashi Nakaguchi & Antonio Giordano · 46 min · Stagione 2025 Episodio 37Welcome to this episode of Live with Sondra, where we uncover how artificial intelligence is quietly transforming guest experiences in attractions. Joining us are Takashi…
- Canadian Strategy: Pricing, People & Park Profit ft. Bob Williams · 50 min · Stagione 2025 Episodio 36Welcome to this episode of Live with Sondra, where we head north to unpack how Canadian operators balance smart pricing, people-first leadership, and sustainable park profit. Our…
