Scuba Dive Check-In Made Faster with My Dive Locker | DEMA Show 2026 | Marketing Minutes

Scuba Dive Check-In is getting faster and easier thanks to My Dive Locker, a digital platform designed to simplify paperwork, streamline dive operations, and get divers into the water sooner. In this special DEMA Show 2026 edition of Marketing Minutes, presented by Scuba Diving Industry Magazine, hosts William Cline and Britain Cline welcome John Renken, founder of My Dive Locker, to discuss how technology is transforming the dive industry. After experiencing a frustrating three-hour delay before a shark dive, John recognized an opportunity to improve the process for both divers and dive operators. His solution, My Dive Locker, helps reduce check-in times from approximately 45 minutes to just five minutes by allowing divers to submit certifications, insurance information, and liability waivers digitally. John explains how the platform integrates with WhatsApp, email, QR codes, and Smartwaiver, making it practical for dive retailers, charter operators, resorts, and dive clubs worldwide. With automated diver manifests and simplified document management, operators can reduce administrative work while improving customer satisfaction. The conversation also explores how Scuba Dive Check-In technology can create additional revenue opportunities for dive retailers and nonprofit organizations, including programs supporting military veterans. Beyond business, John shares unforgettable underwater experiences, including whale shark encounters in Mexico, diving with massive tiger sharks in Jupiter, Florida, and adventures in Cozumel. Discover how Scuba Dive Check-In innovation is helping dive businesses operate more efficiently while keeping the focus where it belongs – underwater. 🔗 Learn more about My Dive Locker: https://mydivelocker.com/ 🔗 Subscribe for FREE: https://scubadivingindustry.com/subscribe-for-free/ 🔗 Explore the Magazine: https://scubadivingindustry.com 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IOEDfciHEFOFmzeErhqa9 🌐 Follow Us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scubadivingindustry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scubadivingindustry/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scubadivingindustry/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKF_l3vzM-qnTHsn7QRbNQ/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@scubadivingindustry ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Marketing Minutes Live from DEMA Show 2026 00:21 – Meet John Renken, Founder of My Dive Locker 00:43 – The Shark Dive That Inspired My Dive Locker 01:18 – Reducing Dive Check-In from 45 Minutes to 5 01:36 – How My Dive Locker Works for Divers and Operators 02:02 – FastPass, WhatsApp, Email, and QR Code Integration 02:40 – How Dive Shops and Charter Operators Can Use the Platform 03:18 – Smartwaiver Integration and Digital Documentation 04:20 – Automated Diver Manifests and Check-In Tracking 04:44 – DEMA Show Discoveries and Dive Nonprofits 05:10 – Fundraising Opportunities for Veteran Diving Programs 05:38 – Additional Revenue Opportunities for Dive Shops 06:00 – John's Most Memorable Diving Experiences 06:40 – Tiger Sharks in Jupiter, Florida 07:03 – Cozumel Diving Adventures 07:37 – Closing Remarks from DEMA Show 2026 #ScubaDivingIndustryMagazine #ScubaDivingIndustry #DivingIndustryMagazine #ScubaDiving #DivingIndustry #Scuba #Diving #DiveMarketing #ScubaBusiness #ScubaDivingIndustry #MyDiveLocker #DEMAShow2026