MPN Book Review
With school back in session across the nation, it seems only fitting for MPN to roundup top titles that you and your customers should add to your reading lists. Not so much into reading? Don’t worry, we’ve got a picture book or two on the list, and we’ve already written the book report for you!
Working The Windy City
Chicago Cycle Expands Haehn’s Success
Two-Wheeled Therapy
There’s a lot going on at Iron Horse Motorcycles. People are looking at bikes for sale, phones are ringing, the parts counter is busy and riders are leaving their bikes for service. It’s a pleasant, steady buzz, not a high-pressure frenzy, and while that energy vibe is partly due to southern hospitality and a location-based motorhead mentality, it also comes straight from the top.
Century Harley-Davidson
If you ever should visit Century Harley-Davidson in Medina, Ohio, be sure to wear your shades. If the sun’s shining, you’re bound to be blinded by the gleaming chrome as you make your way uphill to the dealership, located just off Interstate 71 southeast of Cleveland.
Dealer Management Systems Help Your Business Grow
Your DMS not only enhances your ability to sell to your existing customers, it will also let you know if it is actually profitable for you as well.
The Great White North
Iron Block Harley-Davidson of Adams Center, N.Y.
Scooter Chic
Vespa Soho cashes in on the two-wheel trend in NYC
2010 Dealership Superstars
Motorcycle Product News and Mark Rodgers from Peak Dealership Performance present the third annual Dealership Superstar competition. Due to the overwhelming number of entries we received in 2009, we’re no longer awarding one Superstar award; rather, for this year’s contest, we’re handing out five Superstar prizes to honor excellence and innovation in sales and service across all departments of the dealership.
Innovation is a common theme this year. Whether the Superstars utilized the latest technology to increase door swings and bolster sales or, as is the case in Dave Head’s story, showed great compassion and remarkable salesmanship, all of our 2010 honorees are true Dealership Superstars.
The Right Man For The Job
The Art Of Placing Employees In The Right Position
MPN Launches New Website
Welcome to the new MotorcycleProductNews.com. With an updated look and more content than ever before, MPN delivers a daily dose of business intelligence for powersports dealers.
Potential to Essential, Part 2
Turning Common Leads into Uncommon Relationships
YTD June 2010/2009 Data Comparisons
Last month, we looked at May numbers. This month, we’ll see how June 2010 YTD stacks up compared with 2009. These charts represent data averages compiled from top-performing members in selected groups. Chart 1: Total store gross profit is continuing to rise as is net operating. Business is still slow, but these dealers