CONVERSATION By IYC
A podcast dedicated to the voices shaping yachting today
CONVERSATION by IYC brings together trusted voices from across the yacht industry to inform, inspire, and spark dialogue.
Yacht Market Insights
Clear, informed perspectives on the trends, client expectations, and market movements shaping yachting today.
Expert Voices
Conversations with yacht owners, designers, analysts, lifestyle experts, and industry leaders.
Behind-the-Scenes Stories
A closer look at the people, moments, and experiences that reveal the world of yachting from the inside.
Your Front-Row Seat to the World of Yachting
CONVERSATION by IYC is a podcast designed to bring the yacht industry closer to clients, enthusiasts, and professionals alike through insightful and engaging discussions with leading voices from across the world of yachting.
Hosted by Sidney Bitter-Larkin, IYC’s PR & Content Lead, the podcast explores the people, perspectives, and ideas shaping one of the world's most dynamic industries. Conversations feature yacht owners, designers, market analysts, lifestyle experts, and industry leaders, offering listeners direct access to expert knowledge and real industry experience.
From yacht market insights and ownership perspectives to design, innovation, lifestyle trends, and behind-the-scenes stories, each episode is designed to inform, inspire, and spark dialogue while offering a clear and accessible perspective on yachting today.
What You'll Discover
- Yacht market insights and industry trends
- Ownership and charter perspectives
- Design, innovation, and lifestyle discussions
- Behind-the-scenes stories from across the industry
- Expert commentary from trusted professionals
- The people and ideas shaping the future of yachting
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Featured Podcast Episode
Episode 18: Why Buyers Are Going Bigger, Younger & Faster
The profile of the yacht owner is changing. Today's buyers are entering the market younger, purchasing larger yachts earlier, and approaching ownership with entirely different expectations than previous generations.
In this episode, IYC Sales Consultant Leo Jordil explores how modern wealth is reshaping the brokerage market, from the rise of tech entrepreneurs and global buyers to the growing demand for experience-led ownership. We discuss why many owners are skipping the traditional "working your way up" approach, what drives the decision to move into a larger yacht, and why the relationship with a trusted broker becomes even more valuable over time.
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Episode 17: Why Boat Shows Sell Yachts
Showcasing your yacht at a boat show is about much more than visibility, it's about creating the right environment to sell.
In this episode, together with IYC Sales Consultant Josh Marshall, we explore why boat shows remain one of the most powerful sales platforms in yachting. We discuss how stepping on board influences buyers, why face-to-face interactions matter, what owners often underestimate about exhibiting, and how the right presentation can turn interest into a sale.
Episode 16: The Charter Market, What's Really Happening in 2026?
The yacht charter market has changed dramatically over the last few years, but is the boom really over, or is it simply evolving?
In this episode, IYC Charter Consultant Pantelis Stathis joins us to unpack what's happening behind the headlines, from changing client expectations and booking trends to emerging destinations, market challenges, and where the real opportunities lie.
Episode 15: Inside High-Level Yacht Management
From regulations and technical maintenance to budgeting, compliance, and crew coordination, a perfectly running yacht depends on mastering countless details behind the scenes—most of which owners never see, but always benefit from.
In this episode, we are joined by Cassandra Bruno, IYC Global Director of Yacht Management, to explore what it truly takes to keep a yacht operating at the highest level. Together, we look beyond the surface of ownership to understand how expert management transforms complexity into calm, ensuring a seamless, stress-free experience for yacht owners around the world.
Episode 14: Why Buying A Charter-Proven Yacht Is A Smart Investment
What can a yacht's charter history reveal about its potential as an ownership opportunity? In this episode, we explore why yachts with an established charter track record are increasingly attracting savvy buyers.
Joining us is Matthew Stone, Managing Partner, California, at IYC, who shares his unique perspective, drawing on the acclaimed 121' (37m) Benetti Motopanfilo series charter yacht KOJU as an example. Together, we unpack what consistent charter demand says about a yacht's design, operation, crew, and long-term appeal, and why inheriting a successful charter platform can offer significant advantages for first-time and seasoned owners alike.
Explore the full library of CONVERSATION by IYC episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to hear more conversations with the people shaping the world of yachting.
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