Jeff Barber

PlaySpec Podcast

Business EN ↓ 8 episodes

One mans look into the recreational industry and what drives it.

Author

Jeff Barber

Episodes

Episode #8 - NRPA's Julie Boland 09.09.2025 55:46

Section 1: Introduction to Julie Boland Section 2: CPSI program changes Section 3: ASTM and CPSC updates and changes Section 4: NRPA maintenance program and upcoming Convention This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

Episode #7 - Chick-fil-A culture 02.06.2025 1:02:17

This episode recorded in 4 parts and unedited. We discuss customer service, hiring practices, business culture and strategy. This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

Episode #6 - CPSI recertification news 17.04.2025 25:54

In this short episode, I discuss the new changes to the recertification process for CPSI's through NRPA. This is news to clarify any questions and make sure everyone understands all of the new changes taking effect. This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

Episode #5 Kathryn Lusk 02.04.2025 57:30

Section 1 - Introduction of Kathryn Lusk Section 2 - Kaboom organization past and present Section 3 - Playground products and playground experiences discussion Section 4 - open discussion on needs and customs This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

Episode #4 Meghan Talarowski 20.02.2025 1:01:10

5 segments Introduction Report findings Multigenerational play Products Standards and Guidelines This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

Episode #3 Ed Wheeling 17.01.2025 1:00:34

5 Segments Introduction Risk vs Hazards Signage and age appropriate designs Real world of parks maintenance and design Eds likes and dislikes for equipment in the future This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

Episode #2 Todd Lehman 06.12.2024 1:06:02

5 Segments Introduction ADA law discussion New ASTM standard discussion Creative design information Future state of industry and recreation This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!

Pilot episode 18.11.2024 56:30

Introduction into the podcast goals. Background on who Jeff Barber is. What are the needs for recreational spaces and why are they important. Information on upcoming changes to standards and guidelines. This is for entertainment purposes and educational purposes only. If you dont agree with the views you have listened to, please come on the next episode!