Garagecast - All Things Power Sports and Marine
Garage Composites
This podcast will give you a boots on the ground look at "wants based" industries. Guest speakers will be actual dealers that distinguish themselves, industry insiders, OEM executives, and retail experts. This podcast is intended for those that work their fingers to the bone selling equipment that enriches lives and keeps friends and family values cemented in the American culture. With the intention of raising awareness, new ideas, and profitability, come and have a listen to Garagecast...Are You Ready?
Episodes
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Jan 10, 2023 • 47min
Episode #145 - Motoworks Chicago owner Johnny Scheff
Johnny Scheff needs no intro...
Dec 13, 2022 • 45min
Episode #144 - Aaaaaaand That's a Wrap!
Listen in as Sam and Tony go over six things to think about going into 2023. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families!
Dec 6, 2022 • 29min
Episode #143 - General Manager of Ferrari of Newport Beach Arun Sharma (Part 1 of 2)
Part 2 of 2
Nov 29, 2022 • 40min
Episode #142 - General Manager of Ferrari of Newport Beach Arun Sharma (Part 1 of 2)
Culture...we have always said that "Culture is what runs your dealership when you are not there..." Well this dude builds culture wherever he goes. From running MotoCorsa in Portland, Oregon to being a fixer of numerous Ferrari dealerships around the country - Arun Sharma is a unique dude. Clothes - he's on it...Food - he's on it...Running dealerships - he's on it!
Nov 22, 2022 • 50min
Episode #141 - Legend Boats General Manager Jeff Duhamel
Jeff Duhamel not only knows how to run a dealership - he also knows a lot bout being a boat manufacturer. Legend Boats is a not only a retail location, but a manufacturer of pontoon boats as well. The lessons learned by doing both are a story worth telling...
Nov 15, 2022 • 54min
Episode #140 - Glo Cuiffi (Glow Chew Fee) - Our COO Extraordinaire
How have we not had Glo on our podcast yet? The organizer...the baby sitter...the problem solver. Glo is an integral part of our team and until recently, held the title of Chief Operating Officer...listen in to someone that has viewed the powersports industry from all angles.
Nov 8, 2022 • 54min
Episode #139 - What to Expect From Your Service Writer
Have you ever considered that the service writer has one of the hardest jobs in the dealership? How do you find them? What should they do? Listen in for what Sam and Tony say about one of the most important facets of any dealership
Nov 1, 2022 • 37min
Episode #138 - The 10 Questions That You Should Be Asking Yourself About Your PG&A Department (Part 2 of 2)
Picking up where we left off...
Oct 25, 2022 • 47min
Episode #137 - 10 Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself About Your PG&A Department (Part 1 of 2)
Yup...it's time. We have been saying for a long while that we are going to focus on your PG&A department, and we are making good on our promise. Listen in for the 10 questions that we think you should be asking yourself right now!
Oct 11, 2022 • 51min
Episode #136 - MRAA Governmental Relations Manager Chad Tokowicz
Garage Composites has always been advocates of protecting dealers, their rights and any laws that are created in their favor. Today we talk to Chad Tokowicz about how he is working at the federal level to ensure that the marine industry is heard and protected. Listen in to what it takes to work capital hill.
