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?
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Oct 19, 2021 • 42min
Episode #91 - Online Marketing with the One and Only Neil Pascale
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.
Oct 12, 2021 • 45min
Episode #90 - Bob Althoff, Gail Worth and George Gatto of The National Powersports Dealer Association (NPDA)
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!
Oct 5, 2021 • 47min
Episode #89 - The Digital Traffic Log
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
Sep 28, 2021 • 46min
Episode #88 - CEO of Digital Lead Performance Aaron Barney
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.
Sep 21, 2021 • 39min
Episode #87 - Owner/Operator Steel City Harley Davidson Pokey Weiss
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.
Sep 14, 2021 • 53min
Episode 86 - Owner of Sky Powersports Roc Northey
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.
Sep 7, 2021 • 47min
Episode #85 - Transactional Data
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 understanding on what they could have sold!
Aug 31, 2021 • 56min
Episode #84 - Owner of Scott Fischer Enterprises Scott Fischer
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.
Aug 24, 2021 • 49min
Episode #83 - President of Parker Boats Scott Bauer
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.
Aug 17, 2021 • 1h 7min
Episode #82 - From LEMCO to Scott Fisher Enterprises and Harley Davidson to our newest consultant meet John Greene
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.
