Episode 3: How We Created Florida’s Largest Boat Rental Fleet — From an iPhone Auction (Part 1)

In Episode 3 of Nicotine and Jet Fuel, Jayme takes you back to the wild beginning of the Beach Weekend brand. Before we had a fleet, a team, or even a marina—we had one shot at an auction... on an iPhone. This episode tells the real story of how a single waterfront property in Fort Walton Beach turned into one of Florida’s largest pontoon boat rental businesses. If you’ve ever wondered how to spot opportunity, take a risk, and build something from nothing—this is where it all started. 👊 It’s raw. It’s real. It’s only the beginning. 🎧 What you’ll see and hear: How we found the property that started it all What went down during the auction Why this wasn’t just a deal—it was the launch of a lifestyle brand The early chaos (and confidence) behind Beach Weekend’s growth #boatbusiness #entrepreneurlife #nicotineandjetfuel #beachweekend #floridamarina #founderstory #realestatedeals #iphonelife #startupstory #boatrentalbusiness All content is copyright 2025 and beyond. All rights reserved. Follow us on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/nicotineandjetfuel/ https://www.nicotineandjetfuel.com/