The Brotherhood of Bikers
One of the things that makes this industry so special is the brotherhood that is prevalent among fellow bikers – whether you are a moto dude, cruiser guy or scooter girl – we all stick together and help each other out when the chips are down. Can you imagine if corporate America acted with these
It’s Electrifying!
There’s a lot to be “amped” about in this issue if you ask me. First, Contributor Eric Anderson talks about DBS, which isn’t a new television station, but rather it stands for Dead Battery Syndrome. It’s real, and chances are your customers have been short-circuited by it more than once. Then we get into
Two Things: Taiwan and PSI
The first thing, which was worth spending 18 hours in a flying tube for, was getting to attend the Taiwan International Motorcycle Show held in Taipei early last month. The motorcycle show was one of four separate shows held simultaneously at the Taipei World Trade Center which included Automotive Parts, Electric Vehicles and Autotronics.
Spring is Here, Finally!
There’s something about spring when it finally arrives and you live in a climate where you haven’t seen your lawn in more than three months. And it’s more than in the air for a lot of powersports dealers, too. Being more of a kinesthetic-kind-of-guy rather than a rational-numbers-guy, you can feel spring in everything from
And the Survey Says…Iowa
I love old television game shows, and among the best of the lot was Family Feud with Richard Dawson.
A Golden State, Italian Opening, Motorcycle Show and Turning 40
January was a busy month for us and for many of you as well. The AMA Supercross season kicked off in Anaheim while winter set in for most of us back East. But we did get to spend part of the time in sunny California, visiting with some of you in the industry. Seeing you
Highlighting The Best
A few weeks ago, I recieved an email from a concerned reader saying, in short, that our position on Independent We Stand was flawed. He nailed a number of points right on the head, like the fact that there are thousands of powersports dealers who tie their financial well-being to international companies such as Honda,
Turning Points
AIMExpo was a game-changing event for the powersports industry, and we’re already looking forward to next year!
Made In America, Sold Around The Corner
While big box stores and online retailers continue to bite the biggest chunk out of the retail market, there’s a growing movement towards buying local, which is great news for independent retailers like you.
Ramp Up The Energy In Your Dealership
What makes the difference between a successful dealer and one that fails? Is it the products you sell, the people you hire, the processes you implement? Yes. But there’s more. Without an energetic belief that you can succeed, your eventual failure is inevitable. I interviewed AIMExpo’s Larry Little and Mike Webster for this issue’s AIMExpo
Are You Still in Love with Your Job?
If the honeymoon is over, and the job you once loved has turned into a daily drudgery, it may be time to reassess your plans for the road ahead.
Say Goodbye, Sweetheart
As the number of women in the powersports world continues to grow, it’s important to treat them with the same respect as you do your male customers.