S4E8: Chris Holzem & Nick Petty — Badger Boat Detail

About this episode

Chris Holzem and Nick Petty discuss their boat detailing business and the joy of helping boat owners enjoy their time on the water.

From faded and worn… to a deep, factory-fresh shine that even the owner couldn’t believe. In this episode of the Pine Island Experience , we sit down with Chris Holzem of Badger Boat Detail to hear how he and his partner Nick Petty are helping boat owners across Pine Island and Lee County bring their boats back to life. From mild oxidation to major restoration , Chris and Nick specialize in restoring old boats and protecting new ones with professional marine detailing and dual-layer ceramic coating built for Florida’s harsh sun and salt . ☀️🌊 But this conversation is about more than shiny boats… It’s about the excitement of building a new business, doing work they truly enjoy, and helping people spend more time boating and less time working on their boats. ✨ “For the most part, it’s going to be people that want to do more boating and less work on their boats. They want to come in and wash it off and move on in life.” — Chris Holzem If you love boats, local business stories, or hearing from the people helping keep island life moving, you’ll enjoy this conversation. 🎧 🌐 Check out their website: badgerboatdetail.com 🎧 Listen on any podcast app or at: pineislandexperience.com 📧…

People in this episode

Hosts: Trygve Anderson, Joanna Anderson

Guests: Chris Holzem, Nick Petty

Topics covered

• boat restoration
• marine detailing
• local business
• entrepreneurship
• boating

Keywords

• boat detailing
• ceramic coating
• Florida
• business
• restoration
• marine
• boating

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Badger Boat Detail

Places: Pine Island, Lee County

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