ABOUT

Lead-driven approach to building more clients for marina management & boat storage facilities.

US

        Our specialists craft intuitive digital funnels that bring customers to your dock—while you stay focused on running your marina.

Get to know the founder

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Founder

Doug Smart

Doug leads the agency with strategic insight.

Doug grew up on Powers Lake, a small lake in Wisconsin, where boating wasn’t just a hobby—it was a way of life. He got his boater’s license at 12, and spent his summers fishing, water skiing, and cruising around the lake with family and friends.

With over 8 years of experience in marketing and finance, Doug has led large-scale consulting projects and private deals across a wide range of industries. He’s helped grow reputable brands and saved companies money through smart pricing strategies.

In 2025, Doug launched DS Collective—a modern agency designed to bring real business results to marina owners and boat storage facilities. Today, he leads a handpicked team of expert designers, developers, and marketers, offering clients agency-level talent with startup-level speed, service, and transparency.

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"Doug designed our website and ran our marketing to the point of automation, we have made most of our sales from his tactics"

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Kevin Owens

founder
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"DS Collective's website they built for us made it so easy to collect leads that funnel straight into our CRM. Highly recommend!"

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Jake Stotter

Marketing Lead

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Let's get a better idea of what you are looking for. Chat with Founder, Doug Smart, on a 30 minute, 1:1 Discovery Call. We will provide free insight and a path forward for you and your organization!

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