Garagecast - All Things Power Sports and Marine

You know where we have a ton of room to grow??? Outside of your sales floor. A few weeks ago we hit on why Pre-Owned is so important to your business in today's world, now sit back and hear where you have a ton of money to make with or without inventory under your  roof. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier...

Kim Sweers has an infectious personality. Her story is full of enthusiasm, challenges and perspective. Want to live your best life...listen in on how one marine dealer in Florida does just that! 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 opportu...

2:1? 3:1? What is your Pre-Owned ratio to new? In normal times Garage Composites advocated for a strong Pre-Owned game...during a global supply chain shortage it could be the difference between surviving and thriving. Listen in as Tony and Sam discuss how to get yourself correct with Pre-Owned! UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine...

Rock star, reality television personality, motorcycle enthusiast and all around good guy - meet Jesse James Dupree. When he is not on stage with his metal band - Jackyl - you will find him riding his motorcycle, helping veterans or hitting the motorcycle rally circuit. Enjoy getting to know a superstar! UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports an...

Selling Harley Davidson motorcycles in the US comes with its own issues...try doing it in Vietnam. Meet David Archibald - a man with a really unique story. 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, vend...

Some people are just plain smart. Without argue, Neil Noble is one of the brightest, nicest and more interesting people in the motorcycle industry. This week, Sam and Tony focus on discussing as many facets of preowned as they can with Neil Noble. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking event...

Listen in on Sam discuss our industries, his passions, and all the things that you did not know! 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 t...

Flipping the script, Adam Smith interviews Tony Gonzalez about his thoughts on everything from the motorcycle and marine industry to his favorite spirit animal... 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, manufacturer...

This is an unprecedented time in our industries. With supply constraints affecting all dealers there is no reason that you should not be holding gross with all of your deals. Listen in as Tony and Sam discuss why you may be doing it wrong. 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. Featu...

Austin, Texas is serviced by a dealership that considers ingraining itself with the community at a mission. Steve Present is an owner that believes in making peoples passions come to life and his dealership and life philosophy is easy to listen to.  UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking eve...

In the Harley world, bigger does not necessarily mean better. John Lyon is the  current owner/operator of Wilkins Harley Davidson - a multigenerational dealership that has been around for over 70 years. Listen in to see how a hometown dealership takes care of their customers.  UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier...

This guys has been at it a long time...from his passion for all things motorcycle to how to run a successful dealership - listen in to Rick Worth as he spits truth. 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, manufactur...

Peter Levy and his team at RumbleOn took on, arguably, one of the most ambitious acquisitions in powersports history. Listen in as Sam and Tony discuss the many facets of where the future is for RumbleOn. 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, a...

Wow...to say that Justin Allgaier has a cool story is an understatement. Listen in as Justin discusses racing, childhood and how he thinks we can save motorsports and powersports by being involved with our kiddos.  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, 2...

Meet Michael Lock...a consummate English gentleman, CEO and industry rebel! Michael has helmed some of the most high profile brands around - Ducati, Lamborghini and now American Flat Track racing. Listen in to a guy that has an amazing point of view.  UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking e...

If you have not had the pleasure of meeting Robert Kay, you are missing out. Not only is he passionate about the industry, his dealership outperforms many of his peers. Listen in as Robert talks about all things Powersports, life philosophies and how to be a good person. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier train...

Brian Nilsen is passionate about the Powersports industry. The owner of Brothers Powersports in Bremerton, Washington talks to Tony and Sam about how we can go about creating new riders, what the future holds and his newest and deepest passion - The Circuit of the Northwest racetrack complex. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine in...

Ever wonder how a zero technology school pivots in the face of Covid? Listen in to an educator that believes in processes, people and quick changes.  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, o...

NMMA is the nation’s leading trade association representing boat, marine engine and accessory manufacturers. Collectively, NMMA members manufacture an estimated 80 percent of marine products used in North America. Listen in as Tony and Sam discuss all things NMMA with the Senior Vice President Ellen Bradley. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powerspor...

Made what difference a year makes. We just wrapped up our first, live in-person, Management Training Academy and it was fantastic. Listen to Tony and Sam discuss the major topics that stuck out to them. 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...

In 16 years at Polaris, Steve Menneto has worked his way up the ladder. He has a large hand in re-solidifying Indian's return to the American Iron scene. Now the President of the industry leader in off road products, listen to what is in store for the future of ORV.  UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier trai...

From working in a family owned dealership to working his way into some of the highest positions in the industry, Thomas Bates has a tremendous amount of insight. Listen in to one of the brightest minds in the marine industry. 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...

Ravi Rajcoomar has produced award-winning sports marketing events and broadcasts on six continents for nearly every major action and adventure sport, from Red Bull’s live broadcast properties to the X Games and both the Summer and Winter Olympics. His experience has helped lead some of the world’s best brands to deeper engagement with their audience and clients including Red Bull, IOC/USOC, BMC So...

Many view the Parts Department as a necessary evil...many believe that the internet is what is driving numbers down...some think that we are destined to continue to falter in PG&A. Tony and Sam present you with their case that you seriously need to reevaluate and make immediate changes to your Parts and Accessory department. Listen in and hear for yourself.  UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Co...

Listen to Tony and Sam's continuation of their first episode of 2021. 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 u...