Aug 03 2023 62 mins
Sub Sea Systems started with the dream of making underwater adventure in the ocean accessible to more people than just trained scuba divers and those in the Navy. Jim Mayfield first dreamed of submarines for tourists in the mid 80’s but soon pivoted to semi-submersible vehicles.
With the sale of nearly 30 of these commercial vehicles Sub Sea Systems was born and it has continued to grow it’s product line to solar powered catamarans, to Sea Trek, which are underwater walking tours in the ocean with specially designed helmets that keep your head dry and need no special training, underwater oxygen bars, virtual reality experiences in resort pools, and soon the world’s first underwater adventure ride in an amphibious vehicle at a theme park in Saudi Arabia.
Natalie talks with Jim and his three children Hannah, Kyle and Keenan who also have integral roles in the business about the impact their amazing products are having around the world, keeping good lines of communication always open to staff and family and how it’s all rooted in a healthy sense of wonder and humor.
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