Last month I managed the Bel-Ray space at the MINExpo in Las Vegas, NV. Held every four years, this show draws in more than 1900 exhibitors from all around the world. We displayed in a 20x20 booth …
The Laws of Pricing in your Powersports Business
When browsing the internet I came across this article on the Inc.com website. It speaks about some of the indisputable laws of product pricing. Ending in .99 re-framing to show value, and upscale …
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Event Attendance – 5 Questions to Ask Before Pulling the Trigger
As a dealership, you are often asked to attend or exhibit at an event or show. Shows are expensive not only in the dollars spent on the space, shipping, show services, etc. but the other costs as …
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Education – The Key to Success
Ben Franklin once said, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest." Truer words have never been spoken, but unfortunately, too many businesses across the country look at education as an …
Is Your Dealership Stale? Getting out of the rut.
The summer is drawing to a close and now is your chance to sit back and reflect in yet another year of business. I came across a recent article in Entrepreneur magazine that reflects on 15 ways to …
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Behind the Scenes – Special Tools Closet
Special tools and the investment they require is a necessary evil of the service department at many powersports dealers. Sure, you need the tools but how can you take advantage of that high dollar …
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AIMExpo Moves to Columbus for 2017
In a press release dated 9/16 the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) announced plans to relocate the show and change the date in 2017, moving from October to September and Orlando to …
I read it on the internet so it must be true
Sure, you've heard it over and over again. Customers are just coming into my store to try things on then buy them online. Seem plausible, right, and I'm sure it happens here and there, however …
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Is Your Website Mobile Friendly?
In a recent Social Media Today article (HERE) it was pointed out that more and more people are moving away from a desktop view of the internet to a mobile view on their smartphone or tablet. "There …
Instagram Demographics and Why You Should Care
In a July 21 article on HootSuite, several interesting statistics came up regarding the Instagram user demographic. Their data comes from the 2015 Pew Research study of U.S. residents. With 1/2 …
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Core vs. Casual – Where is the powersports industry?
I recently came across this article in Transworld Business regarding the State of Skate and wondered if the results are valid for the powersports industry as well. Within the article (found here) …
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Powersports Business Quick Tip – Educate your Customer
Sy Syms coined the slogan "An educated consumer is our best customer" in a 1974 TV commercial and now more than ever this statement rings true. With the immediacy of information, right and wrong, …
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