Powersports business
Posts about the business side of the powersports industry. It includes tips and techniques for success in sales and marketing as well as news and current events.
Dirt Buzz Podcast – Episode 50
I had a chance to sit down with Dale Spangler of Dirt Buzz to talk with him about my life in the powersports business. Big thanks to Dale for taking the time and having an interest in what I've done...
AIMEXPO ROLLING INTO LAS VEGAS FOR 2022 SHOW
The AIMExpo announced their 2022 show location this week. In a press release and YouTube video, the show announced the move from Columbus to Las Vegas. I originally thought that they would stay in...
Powersports Sales Up 18-Plus Percent
Awesome news for the powersports industry. Check out the latest from the MIC. New-model powersports sales increased 18.4 percent in 2020, with motorcycle and scooter sales rising 11.4 percent,...
Buzz Media Launches Dirt Buzz Podcast
If you're into listening to Podcasts, consider subscribing to Dale's Dirt Buzz Podcast. Boise, ID – January 21, 2020 – Buzz Media, a content marketing services provider for the powersports...
Tucker Road Show Update: Training Extended Through February, Events Moved to Fall 2021
Covid causes another delay in the powersports industry. I imagine for sometime moving dates for events will be the norm. Eventually we'll get back to the good old days but until them we need to...
Suzuki Restructures Motorcycle and Marine Division
Late last week Suzuki put out the following press release announcing the split of the motorcycle and marine division in their United States operations. The move to separate the divisions will allow...
The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Announces IMS Outdoors
Each year, the IMS shows take place in convention centers across the country. With the limit on indoor activity, it was only a matter of time before the pandemic caused the cancellation of the 2021...
2021 AIMExpo Postponed
I am completely disappointed in the news that came down this week from my friends at the AIMExpo. The 2021 show has to be postponed to 2022. Originally scheduled for this weekend, it was moved to Q1...
Off-Highway and Dual-Purpose Motorcycle Sales Soar
Great news from the MIC. Now, can the industry keep those new and returning riders around. That will be the true test of this new enthusiasm. Press Release from the MIC Off-highway motorcycle sales...
AAPEX 2020 To Be Virtual Experience
Just after the news broke that SEMA would not go on as planned in 2020, the AAPEX show that also runs in Las Vegas at the same time as SEMA, announced that it would be a virtual show in 2020. Many...
The Business of Racing – No SEMA Show for 2020
Earlier this week, the organizers of SEMA put out a short statement regarding their 2020 show. It can been below in its entirety. Statement from SEMA about the 2020 SEMA Show DIAMOND BAR, Calif....
Dealer Registration Opens for AIMExpo 2021
I know it's still a couple of months away but the dealer registration has opened for the AIMExpo 2021. By now, you probably know how valuable I think these shows are for the industry so I won't go...
Congratulations Larry – Enjoy your retirement.
More news from the MIC this week. Read the entire press release below. Powersports Veteran Larry Little Retires After Decades of Key Industry Posts Irvine, Calif., June 30, 2020 – Larry Little...
New Off-Highway Motorcycle Sales are Up
Good news from the MIC this week. It turns out the pandemic has had some unexpected effects on the powersports business. They are reporting than sales of new off-highway motorcycles from January...
AIMExpo and Tucker Powersports Set New Direction for their Annual Shows
Last week the AIMExpo announced that powersports industry distributor Tucker Powersports will no longer be hosting their trade show. Instead, they have chosen to be a part of the newly rescheduled...