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
Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Featured Podcast Episode
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 More Episodes
Episode 13: Feadship, More Than A Build, With Farouk Nefzi
Building a custom superyacht is often seen as the ultimate luxury project. But beyond the design, engineering, and craftsmanship lies a deeply personal and emotional journey.
In this episode, we are joined by Farouk Nefzi, Head of Marketing & Brand Experience at Feadship, to explore what owners experience from the moment they begin imagining their dream yacht to the day they step on board for the first time. We discuss the excitement of turning ideas into reality, the challenges of balancing ambition with practicality, and the key moments that shape the ownership experience along the way.
Episode 12: Scaling Greece - Infrastructure, Yachts & Growth
Greece is no longer just a seasonal yachting destination; it’s becoming a year-round hub. Bigger yachts, longer stays, and rapidly evolving infrastructure are reshaping the market at speed.
In this episode, we speak with IYC Senior Yacht Manager Betty Gkika about what’s driving this transformation, from shipyard upgrades to winter operations and rising berthing pressure.
We explore whether infrastructure can keep up, how management practices are changing, and what Greece needs to do to become a leading global yachting destination.
Episode 11: Proven Platform, Inside the Production Yacht Market
Production yachts are no longer the “entry point” to yachting. They’ve become one of the industry’s smartest and most compelling choices. With shorter build times, advanced engineering, elevated design, and stronger resale confidence, today’s production models are challenging long-held assumptions about what defines true luxury at sea.
In this episode, IYC Sales Consultant William Burns joins us to unpack the evolution of the production yacht market and why more owners and charter clients are embracing proven platforms over fully bespoke builds. From investment value and charter potential to design innovation and changing buyer psychology, we explore how production yachts are reshaping modern yacht ownership.
Episode 10: The Multi-Million Dollar Refit of HOLDIN’ MY OWN | Part 1
Following a multi-million dollar transformation, HOLDIN’ MY OWN was reimagined as a true charter platform.
Captain Dave Smith and IYC’s Global Director of Charter Management, Marie Molls, break down the strategy behind the rebuild, from technical upgrades to guest-focused design choices that redefine life on board. From layout changes to charter positioning, this is a look at what it really takes to build a standout yacht in today’s market.
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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