John Arie Sr's guest appearances

John Arie Sr

The Season Pass: The Essential Theme Park Podcast

Orlando Impact: Stories from Purpose Driven Leaders

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Marty Sklar

Neil Patrick Harris

Len Testa

Derren Brown

Daniel Miller

Rudy Sarzo

Mike Collins

Nolan Bushnell

Dana Morgan

David Kneupper

Sean Lee

Jim Hill

Lou Mongello

Nancy Cartwright

OwlTail

What are the foundational ideas that impact a community? Faith and family are probably 2 of the first concepts many us would shout out. Well, mix together loads of faith, a family-run business, a dash of fun, and a huge heart, and you’d have  John Arie Sr. John Arie Sr. is the 70-year-old founder and chairman of FunSpot Attractions, but you’d have to imagine a smiling much younger version to spot John (he doesn’t look anywhere near 70). He started working on a golf cart track in high school, and essentially never stopped. His family now runs 3 family-fun attraction locations across Florida and Georgia. On this episode of the  Orlando Impact podcast apple, John discusses the ups and downs of a family business, and why giving back to the community initiatives (such as high school gyms, churches, and St. Jude’s) are the lifeblood of his organization.

What are the foundational ideas that impact a community? Faith and family are probably 2 of the first concepts many us would shout out. Well, mix together loads of faith, a family-run business, a dash of fun, and a huge heart, and you’d have <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-arie-30a43a12/detail/photo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> John Arie Sr</a>. John Arie Sr. is the 70-year-old founder and chairman of <a href="https://fun-spot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FunSpot Attractions</a>, but you’d have to imagine a smiling much younger version to spot John (he doesn’t look anywhere near 70). He started working on a golf cart track in high school, and essentially never stopped. His family now runs 3 family-fun attraction locations across Florida and Georgia. On this episode of the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/orlando-impact/id1439454079?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Orlando Impact podcast apple</a>, John discusses the ups and downs of a family business, and why giving back to the community initiatives (such as high school gyms, churches, and St. Jude’s) are the lifeblood of his organization.

E10: FunSpot Founder on Faith, Family, and Fun w/ John Arie Sr.

Patrick Tuten

Arie Jr

*Subscribe @ iTunes* This week the Season Pass Podcast travels to the new and improved Fun Spot America Amusement Park/Family Entertainment Center in Orlando, Florida.  Doug Barnes and Robert Coker discuss this amazing family park, its attractions, and the origin story with John Arie Sr. (Owner of Fun Spot Attractions), John Arie Jr. (COO of Fun Spot Attractions) and Patrick Tuten (Creative Director of Fun Spot Attractions).  Treating employees well and serving guests right, Fun Spot is the perfect example of success in the amusement industry.  OH!…And White Lightning ROCKS!!  Enjoy!   Links: Fun Spot Attractions Website IAAPA MiceChat Touring Plans Pixie Vacations Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes   Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: www.seasonpasspodcast.com   Follow Us On Twitter! - www.twitter.com/theseasonpass Like the TSPP Facebook page! - www.facebook.com/theseasonpass   Contact us: doug@seasonpasspodcast.com brent@super78.com robert@robertcoker.com   Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524   Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated.     © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-season-pass-the-essential/id268430539" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">*Subscribe @ iTunes*</a> This week the Season Pass Podcast travels to the new and improved Fun Spot America Amusement Park/Family Entertainment Center in Orlando, Florida.  Doug Barnes and Robert Coker discuss this amazing family park, its attractions, and the origin story with John Arie Sr. (Owner of Fun Spot Attractions), John Arie Jr. (COO of Fun Spot Attractions) and Patrick Tuten (Creative Director of Fun Spot Attractions).  Treating employees well and serving guests right, Fun Spot is the perfect example of success in the amusement industry.  OH!…And White Lightning ROCKS!!  Enjoy! Links: <a href="http://www.funspotattractions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fun Spot Attractions Website</a> <a href="http://www.iaapa.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IAAPA</a> <a href="http://micechat.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MiceChat</a> <a href="http://touringplans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Touring Plans</a> <a href="http://pixievacations.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pixie Vacations</a> <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/greatest-hits/id199891351" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Season Pass Closing Song - Wheels by Enuff Z’nuff on iTunes</a> Check Out The Season Pass Podcast Website at: <a href="http://www.seasonpasspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.seasonpasspodcast.com</a> Follow Us On Twitter! - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/theseasonpass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/theseasonpass</a> Like the TSPP Facebook page! - <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theseasonpass" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/theseasonpass</a> Contact us: <a href="mailto:doug@seasonpasspodcast.com">doug@seasonpasspodcast.com</a> <a href="mailto:brent@super78.com">brent@super78.com</a> <a href="mailto:robert@robertcoker.com">robert@robertcoker.com</a> Call the Hotline with Park Trip Reports, Podcast Comments, or Anything else you would like to announce. –1-916-248-5524 Thanks to each one of you for listening to the show.  Your support is extremely appreciated. © 2014 Season Pass Podcast

tspp #262- Fun Spot w/ John Arie Sr., John Arie Jr., & Patrick Tuten! 3/3/14