Careers in Diving - Interview with Dive Store Owner Jim Smith

Jim Smith is the owner/operator of Ventura Dive and Sport. In this interview, he talks about his experiences in starting, owning, and operating one of the most successful dive stores in Southern California.

[@SCBrown]

I’d love to meet this guy. This is what I want to do

[@jdavis8610]

Was that Sean Tucker I saw on your boat at about 5:30?

[@TheFab1212]

Hey I live in Canada and I want to open my own dive store what are some main things I would I need to start like type of training etc.. can I start out with just a retail store and then move into diving lessons and trips, or is this a big chunk of business. also money wise, what’s your opinion I have 16000$ is that enough to get things started Until I start selling?

[@Zakariah1971]

Sharks man bull sharks.

[@MrAquaImage]

Huh?