International Scuba is a PADI 5-Star IDC scuba training center located in Carrollton, Texas. We offer classes from open water diver training to Instructor Development Course Staff. We also carry and service a full line of of scuba and snorkeling gear.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
10 year
What is your primary product or service?
Scuba Diving Retail, training, service, travel
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
We have been scuba instructors for 12 plus years and both have been in the IT arena for 15-20 before then. Opportunity arose to buy the shop came along at a perfect time.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We like smaller classes where we take extra time to with students. We want to create divers not just certifications. Our customer service is bar none and we aim to please. Our flexible scheduling and year round training make our shop an easy choice for divers
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have our original location in Carrollton and do have plans to expand.
Provide detailed directions to your location
We are located at 2540 Marsh Lane, Suite 128 in Carrollton and are on the south east corner of Marsh and Trinity Mills.
If you are coming up Marsh, you will be close when you come through the light at Kellers Springs. If coming south off GBT, take the Marsh exit and cross Trinity Mill - we will be on the left.
If coming from the Tollway, take the Frankford/Trinity Mills exit and go west until the light at Marsh and turn left.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, Check, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, Amex
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Brian Divine and Patti Stewart own the company
Richard Thomas is General Manager and runs the business along with Patti
What are your hours of operation?
Monday - Friday 11-7 and Saturday 10-4
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Your staff's patience and ability to work through issues to create diver's is better than any other leisure activity ever.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Live to Dive another Day