Highway & Harbor

What happens when the business you set out to build leads you somewhere completely unexpected? In this episode of Highway & Harbor, Ashley Tate sits down with Stephen Seger, founder of League City Yacht Sales, to talk about his unconventional path into the marine industry and what it really takes to build a modern yacht brokerage. Stephen originally arrived in the Clear Lake area while pursuin...

What happens when a plumbing business owner decides to buy a 50-year-old marina? On this episode of Highway & Harbor , Ashley Tate sits down with Andrew Impagliazzo, owner of Tappan Zee Marina , to talk about his unexpected path into the marine industry and what it has taken to rebuild and modernize a longtime Hudson River marina. When Andrew purchased Tappan Zee Marina eight years ago, he ste...

What does it take to build a marine business that customers trust for generations? In this episode of the Highway & Harbor Podcast , Ashley sits down with Andrew Kiser of Troy Marine , a family-owned marine business serving the Virginia boating community since 1998. Troy Marine started as a family operation and, more than 25 years later, those family roots still shape the way the company does...

What does it take to create an unforgettable RV vacation? In this episode of the Highway & Harbor Podcast , Ashley Tate sits down with Mark Shardlow , owner of Finger Lakes RV Rentals , to discuss how his company is helping families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts experience the beauty of Upstate New York through hassle-free RV adventures. Mark shares how Finger Lakes RV Rentals has grown, w...

How do you build one of the world’s most recognized multihull yacht brokerages? In this episode of Highway & Harbor , host Ashley Tate sits down with Will Miller , founder of The Multihull Company , to discuss the journey of building a global yacht brokerage, the evolution of the multihull market, and what it takes to lead a company with multiple locations and an international team. Will share...

 Chris Bennett grew up in a racing family, reached the highest levels of professional motorsports, and then stepped away from the sport—only to realize his greatest purpose wasn’t winning races, but helping others chase their own racing dreams. In this episode of Highway & Harbor, Chris shares the highs and lows of professional racing, the lessons learned from rebuilding engines on the tailgat...

How do you go from working on nuclear submarines to owning a thriving powersports business? In this episode of Highway & Harbor , we sit down with Ethan Faulls, founder of NK Powersports, to hear the remarkable journey that took him from military service and wrenching on submarines to building a fast-growing powersports business from the ground up. Ethan shares how he launched NK Powersports t...

Dan Watkins joins Highway & Harbor to discuss leadership, culture, customer experience, and the lessons he’s learned helping build one of the most respected automotive organizations in the country. In this episode, Dan shares how Principle Automotive has created a people-first culture that focuses on relationships, community impact, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. We also disc...

Welcome back to the Highway & Harbor Podcast. In this episode, Ashley Tate sits down with Ryan Struble, founder of Hamptons Adventure Company, to discuss entrepreneurship, outdoor recreation, tourism, and what it takes to build a unique adventure-based business in one of the most recognizable destinations in the country. Ryan shares the story behind launching Hamptons Adventure Company, becomi...

In this debut episode of Highway & Harbor, Ashley Tate sits down with Heidi Anderson, Owner of Western Range Camps, and Mark, Shop Foreman, to discuss the rich history of sheepherder wagons, preserving western traditions, and building handcrafted range camps designed to last for generations. From the challenges of manufacturing in today’s world to the importance of craftsmanship, legacy, and t...