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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Mar 22, 2020 • 40min
Episode #12 - Some Unspoken Pieces
In episode one of a three installment series, Tony and Sam discuss the main talking points and best practices that the GC team gleaned from their dealer base over the past week. Garage Composites held 21 webinars with their 20 Clubs and started to build a roadmap to help navigate our current situation.
Mar 17, 2020 • 54min
Episode #11 - Things to Consider
Listen in as Tony and Sam discuss the precarious position we all find ourselves in. While we all are concerned about the uncertainties, this Garagecast offers perspective, ideas, some proactivity and the opportunity to think in a different manner. This podcast will not solve the problems of the world, but it is wholly focused on how you can weather some of the storm.
Mar 10, 2020 • 49min
Episode #10 - F&I...The Money Is Real
Listen in as Tony and Sam speak with DJ Stringer about the importance of finance and insurance in your dealership. If you are not 100% bought in with selling F&I...you need to listen to this episode.
Mar 3, 2020 • 42min
Episode #9 - Jess Wise - Founder of the Litas
Many of those listening to this podcast are males. Demographics in the Motorcycle, Marine, Bicycle and RV industries are all dominated by men. So Garagecast decided to flip this all on its ear and interview one of the most badass ladies out there - Jess Wise. We talk about her all female motorcycle group - The Litas, inclusivity, and what it is like being a female in the male environments we work in.
Feb 25, 2020 • 36min
Episode #8 - Top 5 Common Mistakes You Make with Customer Communication
The motorcycle, marine, and bicycle industries are evolving at a pace that we have never seen before. With this said, the way we communicate with our customers must change rapidly as well. Listen to Tony and Sam explain what you should be doing to remain relevant with your customer base.
Feb 18, 2020 • 43min
Episode #7 - An Interview with Polaris CEO Scott Wine
Tony spends 45 minutes with Polaris CEO Scott Wine. Listen in as Scott discusses his personal background, where he sees the future of the powersports industry going, and many more in-depth topics.
Feb 11, 2020 • 30min
Episode #6 - Tech Talks with Max - How We Look at Service Departments
If you ever want to change your paradigm, you have to understand where your current paradigm is. Introducing Max Materne - Garage Composites fixed operations guru extraordinaire. List as Max and Tony talk how most industries look at their service departments and how they can change that outlook...today!
Feb 4, 2020 • 45min
Episode #5 - Running on Systems
Process, Process, Process. Tony and Sam discuss the foundation of running your dealership on systems first and people second
Jan 28, 2020 • 52min
Episode #4 - The 5 Things to be Watching in Your Parts, Accessories and Clothing Department
This week Tony and Sam sink their teeth into the the Parts, Accessories, Clothing, Pro Shop, and Garment department. Listen in as they tell you the five things that you should have your eye on in 2020. It is all about numbers, how they are measured, how they move, and what behaviors affect them.
Jan 21, 2020 • 41min
Episode #3 - The Genesis of Garage Composites
Listen in as Tony and Sam discuss the history of Garage Composites.
