Jurgen Kolb is a marine biologist turned entrepreneur who built an award-winning jet ski business that sits in the top 10 percent on TripAdvisor with more than 320 Google reviews. Episode Partner:👉🏻 Hibiscus Jet Ski Hire: 🔥 Enter to WIN Fee Jet Ski Rides 🔥https://tinyurl.com/bdej898hWhat [Guest] explains◽️Best Entrepreneurship tips for those wanting to start a business in 2026◽️How to win business awards and get to be the top on Trip Advisor00:00 – Intro 01:40 – Tourism Business Recognition on TripAdvisor 02:38 – Best Advice for Young Entrepreneurs 03:20 – Marine Biologist turned Entrepreneur and Finding Market Gaps 06:40 – How to Add Value Beyond Jet Ski Rides 07:50 - Location Location Location 09:50 – How to Win Business Awards in Tourism 13:00 – How to Use Your Background to Your Advantage19:37– AD20:00 – How Do You Know What People Want That Took Jurgen Next Level 24:20 – Weather Challenges in Outdoor Tourism Businesses 25:25 – How To Deal With Bad Weather and Revenue 25:50 – Strategies for Seasonal Tourism Businesses 30:35 – Off-Season Activities: Jet Ski Fishing and Oyster Tours 32:00 – Networking and Partnerships for Tourism Growth 32:40 – Sustainable Tourism and Environmental Responsibility 35:00 – What’s The Strategy in The Busy JetSki Season: Hiring Strategy 41:00 – Becoming a Tourism Entrepreneur with a Science Background 45:00 – From Marine Biology to NZ Adventure Tourism 47:25 – Expert Tips for Starting a Tourism BusinessEpisode Partner:👉🏻 Hibiscus Jet Ski Hire: 🔥 Enter to WIN Fee Jet Ski Rides 🔥https://tinyurl.com/bdej898hFollow Jürgen Kolb https://hibiscusjetskihire.co.nz/Follow me:https://www.youtube.com/@NotesFromTheExecutivePodcast Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesFromTheExecutivePodcast Listen on:Apple podcast: https://shorturl.at/UkJ8vSpotify: https://shorturl.at/YW7bX