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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Oct 6, 2020 • 57min
Episode #41 - CEO & President of Sweetwater Chuck Surack
From humble beginnings, Chuck Surack started one of the largest retailers of musical equipment. Why is Chuck on our podcast you ask? Because if you have ever participated in one of our trainings, you will see that Chuck sings from the exact same hymnal as Garage Composites.
Sep 29, 2020 • 49min
Episode #40 - Roland Sands
Roland Sands...enough said.
Sep 22, 2020 • 48min
Episode #39 - S&S Cycles CEO Paul Langley
Paul Langley has been around motorcycles his whole life. Have a listen to someone that is passionate about the industry, insightful about the future and enthusiastic about riding.
Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 4min
Episode #38 - Winnebago CEO Mike Happe
From humble beginnings at Toro to working his way up to leading one of the most iconic brands in America, Mike Happe has fantastic commentary on all things retail.
Sep 8, 2020 • 51min
Episode #37 - MRAA President Matt Gruhn
The Marine Retailers Association of the America's (MRAA) is the premier dealer advocate group in the marine industry. Providing education, advocacy, and community - the MRAA is a powerful think tank that you must be a part of if you intend to be a successful marine dealer. We spent time with the president and learned about the organization from the inside.
Aug 25, 2020 • 32min
Episode #36 - Edisms
If you knew Ed Lemco, you fully will appreciate these Edisms. And if you don't know, know you know. Enjoy!
Aug 18, 2020 • 42min
Episode #35 - Yamaha Canada President Pete Smallman-Tew
Enjoy a few minutes with Pete Stallman-Tew - a passionate enthusiast, long time facet at Yamaha Canada and leader of great white north!
Aug 11, 2020 • 44min
Episode #34 - Tucker President and CEO Marc McAllister
Meet a long time motorcycle enthusiast that is running one of the largest distributors in the Powersports industry.
Aug 4, 2020 • 51min
Episode #33 - General Manager of Giant Bicycles John Thompson
Listen in as the GM of the largest bicycle manufacturer in the world discusses retail, dealership success and the future of the bicycle industry.
Jul 27, 2020 • 32min
Episode #32 - Some Legalities of Covid 19
Covid 19 had brought about so many uncertainties in business. One topic that we continue to hear from our dealers is about the legalities associated with employees during a pandemic. We spoke with two attorneys from the law firm of Goodspeed and Merrill listen in as they shed light on many topics associated with Covid 19.
