Garagecast - All Things Power Sports and Marine

Grab a pencil and piece of paper - employee retention school is in session and Professor D is starting class!  UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and opportunities for dealers, manufacturers, vendors, owners, and managers to connect and grow...

Visionary, passionate and incessant are just a few words to describe Craig Brosenne. Controlling one of the largest marine groups in the world, Craig has his hand in many things, but keeps customer experience at the top of his mind. Listen in as Tony and Sam speak to someone that has made his passion into his profession. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of...

Yes, we know that this episode is out of order...but we do things differently around here. Robert Grant discusses industry metrics from CDK Global's side of life and talks about what he thinks dealers should know about all Dealer Management Systems. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networkin...

Yeah, we know that we skipped Episode #99 - but Sam and Tony wanted to be the stars of Episode #100! Listen in as your two favorite blow hards talk about the things that you should change immediately to have a more profitable 2022! UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring ind...

Tony and Sam talk give their thoughts on their favorite shows, lessons learned and their profound gratitude for all of the people that listen to their podcast. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and opportunities for dealers, manufacturers,...

Derek Jordahl has a long history in the Powersports industry. As the VP of Sales he has helped to take CF Moto from a one off Chinese brand to major player in the off road space. Listen in as he explains how CF Moto intends to compete, where they will be in the future and what makes them unique. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine...

Curious about social media? Marketing in a digital age? How to run an effective event? If you answered yes to any of these questions - get a pencil and pad of paper and listen to Nicki Snyder...she's kind of a big deal. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry t...

Here is part two of Tony and Sam's after action report! UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and opportunities for dealers, manufacturers, vendors, owners, and managers to connect and grow. Bring your team and plan to join us for UPDATE 2...

Tony and Sam discuss all takeaways from the their fall round of 20-Clubs. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and opportunities for dealers, manufacturers, vendors, owners, and managers to connect and grow. Bring your team and plan to join us...

Have you had the best financial year of your life??? Everyone should be hollering yes...but what about your new found tax problems? Want to understand some savvy ways to save money on taxes - listen in to Tony and Sam speak with a tax expert - Richard Rodgers UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and netw...

Steve Dodds is equal parts of Clark Kent and Superman when it comes to Finance and Insurance. Listen in to what he sees going on in the business offices around the country as a result of covid, supply chain issues and customers that have changed how they shop. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and net...

Do you need a full-time marketing manager in these times? How well are you tracking your consumers' online activity? Listen in as Neil Pascale blows your mind on all things marketing in today's ever-changing environment. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring indu...

It is no surprise the Garage Composites has always back organized dealer associations. With a vision of collaboration, elevation and protection of brick and mortar dealers, the NPDA is the first national association of its kind. Listen in as Tony and Sam talk to three of the founding members and learn how you can join today! UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one...

You need to up your game in the digital space...your digital front door means more than your actual physical front door of your dealership. Listen in as Tony and Sam discuss the genesis, meaning and future of the digital traffic log UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring in...

Do you watch your digital door? Do you even know what a digital door is? If you are curious about those two questions, listen to Tony and Sam interview a long time industry player - Aaron Barney. Aaron cut his teeth working in both metric and HD dealerships before he started one of the first white glove services dedicated to all things digital. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 3...

Pokey Weiss is one of the owners of Steel City Harley Davidson, a member of Harley Davidson's Dealer Advisory Council and an all around great guy. Listen in as Pokey talks about what it is like to be a single rooftop owner in an age of multi store conglomerates, why having a good relationship with manufacturers is key and how to succeed in business in today's climate. UPDATE 2027 is back...

Roc Northey has been in the retail industry almost as long as we've been alive.  His vast experience in the motorcycle industry started with him riding dirt bikes as a kid and rounds out with him as the owner of some of the most successful dealerships in the country.  Have a listen to someone who really understands how to run a dealership. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 3...

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are what many dealerships around the world run their entire operation with. When it comes to KPI's, Transactional Data is one of the upfront and center numbers that the best of the best use to gauge success and lost opportunity. Listen in to Sam and Tony discussing what Transactional Data is, why it matters and how to create a dealership that has a firm unders...

Scott Fischer has been in the Powersports industry for decades and has watched the industry evolve. Whether he is concentrating on his dealerships or his newest venture, Digital Lead Performance - Scott has the passion and pulse of what is going on out there. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and netw...

Scott Bauer has been around the block in the marine industry and has a great ability to communicate his message. His latest position is the President of Parker Boats - a fishing boat line that has been in operation since the 1960's. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuri...

John Greene has damn near done it all. Starting in the industry with Ed Lemco with some major stops along the way...John knows the Powersports industry. Listen in to where he has been, what he has done and where he is going. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry t...

You may have been in a 20-Club and had a bad experience...or you may never have even heard of a 20-Club - whatever your reason is for not joining one is, give us a few minutes of your day to hear about the truths, the myths and everything in-between. Sam and Tony explain why you should do the best thing that you can for your business today - join a 20-Club UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composit...

Do you know what it is? Do you know how to make it move? Why is it so important now more than ever??? Listen and learn why Absorption needs to be on your radar! UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and opportunities for dealers, manufacturers,...

Meet Bob Kee...one of the nicest guys in the industry. Bob is known for spreadsheets, talking a whole bunch and being one of the most supportive members of any 20 - Club he is a part of. Bob has a great history, awesome story and ability to keep you captivated while telling it. Meet Bob Kee. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine ind...

Surgeons need nurses...Chefs need sous chefs...General Managers need department managers...etc. etc. etc...Listen in as we hear Max give his best reasons why your service department needs expeditors.  UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and o...