EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 57 MIN
The Man Behind The Iron Man Powerboat | Ep 34 w/ Justin Wagner of Waves & Wheels and Doug Wright Powerboats
from Take On The Lake · host LakeExpo
I've been wanting to interview Justin Wagner for a long time, and we finally got together. He's the powerhouse behind Waves and Wheels, Blue Wave Audio, and now Doug Wright Powerboats, and I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Justin shares his incredible journey from arriving at Lake of the Ozarks with just $300, a cat, and a pregnant wife to becoming a Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Hall of Fame member and owner of one of the most iconic names in power-boating. In This Episode: - How Justin launched Waves and Wheels from a Chevy Astro van - The legendary all-nighter that changed everything - Building the Iron Man boat that put custom marine work on the map - Surviving the 2008 recession by pivoting and innovating - The stories behind Bluave Audio and Boardwalk Marina - Acquiring Doug Wright Powerboats and the vision for its future - Native Ridge development - bringing luxury motor coach resort living to Lake of the Ozarks - Real advice for young people starting out: "Be passionate, work hard, and do what you say you're gonna do" Key Takeaways: - Why Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect place for the American dream - How to build lasting success through dedication and integrity - The importance of team, family, and community Doug Wright Powerboats: dougwrightpowerboats.com
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