Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jc Norwood & Tony Hussey. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
JC Norwood & Tony Hussey , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. To kick things off, we’d love to hear about things you or your brand do that diverge from the industry standard
We are a small business in the Central Plains that offer professional guided airboat tours on the Platte River. We are extremely passionate about our tours and the experience we can provide and are committed to delivering unparalleled airboat experience that you wouldn’t think the Midwest has to offer. From eagle nests to train bridges to erosion control spots, our skilled captains know all the places to see!
We have a 10-passenger boat that is designed for navigating shallow water, allowing us to glide through natural pathways, in turn giving us an up-close and personal experience with diverse wildlife in their natural habitat. We cater to large groups, company parties, team building or the smaller groups of close friends and family with options to have sandbar picnics or our other popular pick – a sunset cruise!
As skilled Captains with a wealth of knowledge and passion that have a personal understanding of the area, we are able to answer almost all of our clients questions!
We are dedicated guides with a mission to share the love of the river.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
We are co-owners, best friends and neighbors! We are experienced, skilled and passionate air boaters that not only have knowledge of the area and wildlife but make it our mission to provide a memorable experience that people will talk about in years to come.
We are both most proud of the family and friends that support us and have watched us thrive turning our passion into a business.
There are several reasons why someone may be interested in a tour, here is small glance at what we offer:
*Thrilling adventure – whether you are looking to experience the sounds of the powerful engine or go to inaccessible areas, our giant props and flat bottom vessel allow you to get both
*Educational Experience – we have a wealth of knowledge on not only area, but the diverse wildlife you will see during your time on the river
*Wildlife Encounters: it is very common to see diverse wildlife from bald eagles, turtles, pelicans, deer, beavers and on occasion – a visit in the boat by the jumping carp
*Photography Opportunities: you can capture an array of stunning landscape images, wildlife and sunsets,
*Accessibility: we do not turn anyone away, we have young babies and senior citizens. The river life welcomes all ages
*Local Expertise: we have a deep understanding and appreciation of the area
Memorable Moments: from thrill seekers, nature lovers, or looking for a new way to experience the outdoors – we are your go-to guides!
Let’s talk M&A – we’d love to hear your about your experience with buying businesses.
Because we love the river we felt the opportunity to continue the tour business and offer the adventure was an easy decision given. We are blessed we could turn our passion into a business! We love being able to share of love of the Platte!
The process was flawless. As local residents with an already large fanbase from being independent airboat owners, and members of local air boating organizations, we’d already established our clientele before making the move to become small business owners.
What’s worked well for you in terms of a source for new clients?
The best source for getting and establishing new clients has been word of mouth and the power of social media. We have a 5 star rating, over 12K followers and a fanbase from everywhere around the United States.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Woodysairboattours.com
- Facebook: Woody’s Airboat Tours
Image Credits
Photo Credits: Tony Hussey and JC Normwood, Woody’s Airboat Tours