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Garagecast - All Things Retail

247 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 113 ratings

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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Episodes

Episode #214 - President of American Marine Justin Pretasky

April 23, 2024 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

Tune in and listen to a solid operator and big personality.

Episode #213 - Spring Training 2024 (Part 2/2)

April 16, 2024 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Part deux.

Episode #213 - Spring Training 2024 (Part 1 of 2)

April 09, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Here is what we are seeing for spring 20204

Episode #212 - Spring Training 2024 (Part 1 of 2)

April 09, 2024 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Here is what we are seeing for spring 20204

Episode #211 - Triumph General Manager Rod Lopusnak

April 08, 2024 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.07 MB

The FINAL AIMExpo episode

Episode #210 - Zach Blazek with KTM Group North America

April 02, 2024 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.8 MB

Second to last episode from AIMExpo.

Episode #209 - LIVE FROM AIMExpo - Cinnamon Kearns

March 28, 2024 20:00 - 8 minutes - 6.11 MB

Where is AIMExpo going in the future?

Episode #208 - LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo OCD's Max Materne and Danny French

March 26, 2024 20:00 - 12 minutes - 8.76 MB

A moment with Max and Danny

Episode #207 - LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo Director of Sales for Pierer (KTM) Pat Hus

March 21, 2024 12:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

And another one....

Episode #206 - LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo Apiar Commercial Risk Management's Zach Materne

March 19, 2024 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MB

And another one...

Episode #206 - Apiar Commercial Risk Management's Zach Materne

March 19, 2024 21:00 - 11 minutes - 7.93 MB

And another one...

Episode #205 -LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo Chris Yeloushan and Jason Nierman with Rollick

March 14, 2024 22:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Another episode from the AIMExpo

Episode #204 - LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo National Sales Manager of Segway Powersports Kelly Rees

March 11, 2024 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.23 MB

Segway is up and coming and has something to say!

Episode #204 - National Sales Manager of Segway Powersports Kelly Rees

March 11, 2024 16:00 - 8 minutes - 6.23 MB

Segway is up and coming and has something to say!

Episode #203 - LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo Owner of Gail's Empire Gail Worth

March 09, 2024 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.94 MB

If you know Gail...nothing more needs to be said. If you don't - hold on for this quick ride!

Episode #202 - LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo Owner of Maverick Motorsports Brent Gyuricza

March 08, 2024 14:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Here is another great episode from AIMExpo!

Episode #202 - LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo Vice President of Sales for CF Moto Jake Mirabal

March 06, 2024 14:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MB

Great interview with the new VP of Sales at CF Moto

Episode #201 - LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo - Pokey Weiss

March 05, 2024 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MB

Great episode with a great operator.

Episode 200 - Episode #197 LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo - Rachel Lesley

March 02, 2024 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Another great interview from the floor of AIMExpo

Episode 200 - LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo - Rachel Lepley

March 02, 2024 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Another great interview from the floor of AIMExpo

Episode 200 - LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo - Rachel Lesley

March 02, 2024 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Another great interview from the floor of AIMExpo

Episode #199 - Our First Podcast In Front of a Live Audience

February 27, 2024 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

Tony and Sam took center stage at the AIMExpo to record their podcast live in front of an audience. They took questions and had long discussions with those in attendance.

Episode #198 - Sam's Panel Discussion with MIC board members Jim Woodruff, Derek and John Hines

February 20, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

Centered around the release of the MIC 2023 Statistical Annual Report, Sam discusses a myriad of key metrics with MIC board members Jim Woodruff, Derek Brooks and John Hines

Episode #197 LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo - Owner of Victory Solutions Jose Juarez

February 16, 2024 14:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Tony and Sam tried something new...they recorded live on the floor of the AIMExpo in Las Vegas. Listen in to their short form podcasts with some of the most interesting people in the industry.

Episode #196 LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo - Jim Woodruff and Mike Murray with NPA Auction

February 13, 2024 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Tony and Sam tried something new...they recorded live on the floor of the AIMExpo in Las Vegas. Listen in to their short form podcasts with some of the most interesting people in the industry.

LIVE FROM THE AIMExpo - Jim Woodruff and Mike Murray with NPA Auction

February 13, 2024 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Tony and Sam tried something new...they recorded live on the floor of the AIMExpo in Las Vegas. Listen in to their short form podcasts with some of the most interesting people in the industry.

Episode #195 - Owner of Sky Powersports Sanford Nate Stickney

February 06, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Meet Nate, a go getter and a dealer that wins often. Nate started in the powersports industry years ago but is still enthusiastic today as he was then.

Episode #194 - Cory Archbold, VP/Co-Owner of Dry Dock Marine Center

January 30, 2024 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Cory has taken Dry Dock Marine to new levels because of his unusual beginnings…listen in to a high flying plane

Episode #193 - It's a Family Affair...The VanZeeland Clan

January 23, 2024 13:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

How does a successful family run operation look??? Well, here is a start: good people, good processes and knowing how to stay in your lane. Tune in and listen to the owners of Team Winnebagoland (you read that correctly) - the VanZeeland's

Episode #192 - 2024 The Year of Culture (Part 2 of 2)

January 16, 2024 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MB

What does culture mean to you? What type of culture does your business have? Listen to Tony and Sam discuss their ten culture checks for you and your business.

Episode #191 - 2024 The Year of Culture (Part 1 of 2)

January 09, 2024 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

What does culture mean to you? What type of culture does your business have? Listen to Tony and Sam discuss their ten culture checks for you and your business.

2024 - The Year of Culture

January 09, 2024 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

What does culture mean to you? What type of culture does your business have? Listen to Tony and Sam discuss their ten culture checks for you and your business.

Episode #190 - End of Year 2023 Podcast

December 12, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

See you all in 2024!

Episode #189 - Another Moment with Max

December 08, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

A week ending moment with service guru - Maximus Materne

Episode #188 - General Manager of McGrath Hawkeye Harley Davidson Jeremy Richardson

December 05, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB

Military veteran, Ironman competitor and all around badass Jeremy Richardson is our guest this week. Jeremy is a hard worker, visionary and great leader. Listen in.

Episode #187 - Fall Meeting Round Up

November 28, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MB

Here are the biggest takeaways from our 2023 fall round of 20-Clubs.

Episode #186 - Do You Know Your NIS Number?

November 14, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

Non Interdepartmental Sales...or sales from the Parts/Pro Shop to the Service department account for the lions share of your gross sales. Take Parts and Accessories on Repair Orders out and you are left with a sobering story about what is left.

Episode #185 - We Went Fast's Brett Smith

November 07, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

Get ready to strap into a time machine and return to the 1980's motocross heyday. Brett Smith is the founder of We Went Fast and his stories and podcast are a slice of Americana. Tune in to hear him discuss motocross, the Powersports industry and how we continue to grow riders into the future.  

Episode #184 - What's Your Puzzle?

October 31, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

Three trends we are seeing on the sales floors across the country and what you can do about yours.

Episode #183 - Owner/Operator of Marine Venture Group Todd Soleberg

October 24, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Meet Todd, a serial entrepreneur and all around good guy. Todd owns more businesses than any other person we have interviewed - and he is not close to slowing down. 

Episode #182 - Thomas Bates with Correct Craft and Jeff Haradine with Barletta Pontoon Boats

October 17, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Two very smart guys and Sam and Tony (see what we did there) discuss current marine industry metrics and trends.

Episode #181 - Owner/Operator of Powersports of Greenville Jayson Davis

October 10, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

Some say he is a genius...others say he is a savant - we say he is an amazing operator and a great guy...

Episode #180 - Vice President of Goodhue Boat Company Cody Gray

October 03, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MB

Meet Cody Gray, a very astute business mind and one of the nicest guys around. Cody started in powersports and has now found success as the VP of a five rooftop marine conglomerate that has no plans of slowing down. 

Episode #179 - Ten Basic Messages Apply to All

September 26, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Ed Lemco came up with these ten basic messages over two decades ago - it is amazing how they still apply today. 

Episode #178 - NPA Q3 Update with Jim Woodruff and Mike Murray

September 19, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Here is our Q3 update with National Powersports Auction

Episode #177 - Metric Data To Ponder

September 12, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

Following our episode dedicated to Harley Davidson, Sam and Tony dig into metric trends and give their opinion on where we are.

Episode #176 - Head of MV Agusta North America Luca Dovesi

September 05, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

A motorcycle that is a piece of art? A manufacturer that is not interested in a model year? Who is MV Agusta and what makes them so special? Tony and Sam interview a man on a mission and a brand like no other.

Episode #175 - The Current HD Market with Steve Larson

August 29, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MB

The Harley Davidson market is facing some difficult struggles with a confluence of issues that range from supply to margins. Listen in as Steve Larson shares some his ideas for success in today's market.

Episode #174 - School Has Begun...Have You?

August 22, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

Tony and Sam discuss nine things that you should be doing in your dealership now that school or kids sports have started.

Episode #173 - Owner of Colorado Motorcycle Adventures Kevin Moore

August 15, 2023 12:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MB

Kevin Moore has a passion for riding motorcycles. He transitioned from corporate America and chased his passion with his son Dillon when he opened Colorado Motorcycle Adventures. Listen in as Tony and Sam talk to him about the fun he has by offering motorcycle tours that quench the appetite of enthusiasts world wide.