We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Miranda Krueger. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Miranda below.

Hi Miranda, thanks for joining us today. To kick things off, we’d love to hear about things you or your brand do that diverge from the industry standard

The Put-in-Bay Floating Tiki provides one of the only on-water services on the island, that is designed for pleasure rather than for transportation. We strive to create an atmosphere that is kid friendly and caters to experiencing the natural beauty of Lake Erie. As a Put-in-Bay native I am able to provide information about the island and its history. Our focus is to create a relaxing cruise for sightseeing rather than alcohol sales or a party atmosphere.

Lakefront Living Realty specializes in exclusively the lakefront market. We provided a website that solves the 3 most common lakefront buyer problems. Because of that, thousands of lakefront buyers register their criteria on the site and anxiously wait for your home to come on the market. Our proven listing platform, which is exclusive to Lakefront Living, allows us to share your home with thousands of registered lakefront buyers within our network. Covering over 1600 lakes nationwide, this is the niche market you want to partner with.

Miranda, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

As the owner/operator of the Floating Tiki: It all begins with an idea. While Miranda was living in the Florida Keys in 2019, she studied and became a US Coast Guard licensed Captain. Miranda grew up on Put-in-Bay and has been boating the waters of the Lake Erie islands her whole life. She wanted people visiting the island to have the opportunity to enjoy the waters that she grew up enjoying. In May of 2021, her dream became a reality and the Floating Tiki officially launched. She can’t wait to show you the beautiful sights of her hometown from the water! Whether you’re exploring the beautiful waters of Lake Erie or floating with friends for a fun time, you can’t beat the Tiki Barge experience. We offer 60-minute cruises around the harbor of Put-in-Bay. There are daytime and sunset cruises available. Sunset cruises are our most popular option, and we truly get some of the best sunsets in the world on Lake Erie! Private charters are available for those seeking an exclusive excursion. Give your friend an unforgettable Bachelor or Bachelorette party, celebrate your birthday or anniversary with your closest friends with a private charter! We can accommodate 6 passengers maximum per cruise, all ages welcome. It is BYOB, but we have a cooler with ice on board ready for you! You are also welcome to bring snacks and food on board! Enjoy your relaxing float in the Put-in-Bay harbor, listen to your favorite tunes, and crack open a cold one on our 60-minute cruises.

As a Realtor for Lakefront Living Realty:
Miranda grew up living the island lifestyle. And whether she’s selling homes or bicycling across the U.S. to raise money for affordable housing, her focus is always on making people’s dreams come true. As a Put-in-Bay native and a Captain on Lake Erie, she has a true passion for the lake life. She has channeled that passion to real estate, connecting buyers and sellers with the same love of the lake. Miranda is thrilled to be joining the Lake Team as Lake Erie Shores & Islands lakefront real estate specialist.

What’s been the most effective strategy for growing your clientele?

Word of mouth is huge. I strive to give everyone who comes aboard the Floating Tiki a great experience that they will remember! I want them to have a great time while on board so that they go home and tell their family and friends about their experience. I love having repeat customers because it ensures that they enjoyed it & wanted to experience it again!

How did you build your audience on social media?

Social media is one of the most powerful advertising tools that any small business has at their disposal. I have found success in growing both my business pages by collaborating with other local businesses. Here on Put in Bay the island as a whole is the attraction so I find it just as important to promote and share content from other local businesses as it is to share my own content. Getting people to want to visit and live on the island is the first step, getting them to ride the Floating Tiki or purchase a home from me is always secondary. I also find it helpful to keep social media content interesting and entertaining. Rather than using my pages exclusively for advertising, I try to post content that I myself would be captivated or entertained by. Island life is unique and intriguing to a lot of people and social media can be a great way to include customers and show them that supporting small businesses directly supports the community.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.pibfloatingtiki.com ; www.lakefrontliving.com/oh/
• Instagram: pibfloatingtiki ; miranda.lakefrontliving
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pibfloatingtiki ; https://www.facebook.com/mirandakrueger.lakefrontliving/
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/put-in-bay-floating-tiki-put-in-bay