From Texas Bar Tabs to Boat Rentals—We Get It Because We’ve Lived It.

Hi, I’m Captain Sam. Founder of Dockside Digital Solutions and Creator of TXDOCKVIBES.COM.

I started behind the bar in St. Louis — reading the room, setting the tone, making people feel like they belonged, whether they were celebrating, catching a game, or just trying to catch their breath.

Then my husband and I opened our own bar, Southtown Pub. I trained my team to serve more than drinks — to serve connection. We weren’t just slinging cocktails; we were building a community.

I hired mentors and invested in video marketing before most mom-and-pops even thought about it. I brought in a media crew (shoutout to Dan) to help tell our story in a way that made people feel something real. We were in the news, on the radio, active in our community — and our vibe was immaculate.

But then… life happened.

Weather. Recession. Social unrest. And finally, COVID.

I tried to pivot. Chased trends, burned myself out, and eventually lost the business I had built with my whole heart.

But I wasn’t done.

I started over in Texas — first on Surfside Beach, then landing on Lake Conroe. Back to bartending, then renting boats. And that’s when it clicked: the secret sauce never changed.

Whether I was behind the bar or renting boats, the vibe was the product, the experience was the brand, and video was the key to connecting our experience to our community.

I stopped chasing trends and started showcasing what we did best. I took the same systems I used to scale my restaurants and boat rentals and rebuilt a new business — now helping other businesses use video tools to connect their vibe to locals online so they could experience the incredible hospitality near the water in Texas.

That’s how Dockside Digital Solutions was born — with a mission to connect people to local businesses using video, AI, and VIBES.

And that’s why I also created TXDOCKVIBES.COM — to shine a spotlight on the best locally owned Texas businesses near the water. Using video, we help them attract more customers, thrive year-round, and keep Texas waterfront communities strong.

Whether you’re a business owner looking to share your story, or a local wanting to discover the hidden gems on Texas lakes and rivers, Dockside Digital Solutions and TXDOCKVIBES.COM is here to connect you — to each other, and to the vibe of Texas waterfront life. Come explore, be inspired, and join the community.

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Connect Your Story, Your Vibe, and Your Water Front Community.

But sharing the vibe isn’t enough — whether you’re a business owner looking to grow or a local looking for the best spots to visit, everyone deserves an experience that’s seamless, inspiring, and easy to connect with to help them support their community.

That’s why I’ve spent years finding the best tools, testing them, and connecting them in a way that actually works. The result is VIBEcast Video AI — a suite of video-powered tools designed to showcase stories, capture the vibe, and make connection effortless.

All of these tools live in one Scale Smart Dashboard, giving you a single, easy-to-use hub to manage content, marketing, and engagement — at a fraction of the cost it would take to piece it together on your own. No juggling apps. No missed opportunities. Just one system built to help businesses thrive and help locals discover the best experiences on Texas lakes and rivers.

This is the same system we use to power TXDOCKVIBES.COM, so you can experience firsthand how it connects stories, businesses, and communities — all while keeping the vibe front and center.

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we believe a business shouldn’t just survive the off-season — it should stay top-of-mind all year long. When people can feel your vibe online, they remember you when the weather warms up, the water calls their name, and they’re ready to show up in person.

That’s the magic of video storytelling.

It keeps local businesses thriving in the slow months… and it brings people straight to their door, dock, or deck when summer hits.

That’s why we’re proud to collaborate with — and be sponsored by — our VIBE Partner, TX RV Adventures.

They share our passion for Texas, for local businesses, and for helping people experience the best that our lakes, towns, and outdoor adventures have to offer.

Together, we’re making it easier for locals and travelers to discover hidden gems, support family-owned businesses, and explore the heart of Texas — one vibe at a time.

Because you’re part of the TXDOCKVIBES family, TX RV Adventures is giving you a members-only discount on your next RV rental.

Ready for your next Texas getaway?