Garagecast - All Things Power Sports and Marine
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?
Episodes
338 episodes
Ep. #336 - Breaking Barriers and Bones: Jason Britton's Life as a Stunt Performer
Freestyle stunt legend Jason Britton joins GarageCast to share his wild journey—from underground cage fighting in Asia to becoming one of the most iconic sport bike performers in the world. We dive into his rise, brutal injuries, the industry's...
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Season 7
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Episode 336
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1:10:57
Ep. #335 - The Margin Game: Why Relationship Selling Wins
In this episode of GarageCast, we break down the difference between simply processing sales and truly selling. Drawing on insights from Daniel Pink and industry veteran Ed Lemco, we explore how modern dealerships can balance efficiency, ...
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40:42
Ep. #334 - From Racing Cars to Marine Operations: Jace Romine's Unique Journey
In this episode of GarageCast, we talk with Jace Romine's of Union Marine in the Seattle area about the evolving marine industry and the mindset shifts driving dealership success. Jace shares his unconventional path into boating—from a...
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Season 7
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Episode 334
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48:55
Ep. #333 - Balancing Tradition and Innovation: Jeff Wheeler on Family, Business, and the Future of Power Sports
What does it take to build and sustain a successful family powersports dealership?In this episode of GarageCast, Jeff Wheeler of Wheeler Power Sports shares hard-earned insights on staffing, manufacturer pressure, the internet’s...
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Season 7
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Episode 333
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54:36
Ep. #332 - The Polarizing Voice of Power Sports: Mark Sheffield's Take on Dealers and OEMs (Part 2)
In Part 2, Mark Sheffield takes on the biggest challenges in the powersports industry—dealer/manufacturer tension, volume bonuses, co-op pressure, and the race to the bottom hurting profitability.He shares why open dialogue matters, how ...
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Season 7
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Episode 332
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54:41
Ep. #331 - From Tanks to Turnarounds: Mark Sheffield on War, Woods Fun Center & Becoming the Guy Who Fixes It (Part 1)
Mark Sheffield doesn’t need much of an introduction—so we let the stories do the work. In Part 1 of this two-part GarageCast series, Mark shares how his path from the U.S. Army (and the First Gulf War in M1 Abrams tanks) shaped the mental tough...
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Season 7
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Episode 331
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55:19
Ep. #330 - From Reluctance to Leadership: Ashley Read and Eric Smith on Taking Over the Family Business
In this episode of GarageCast, we sit down with Ashley Read and Eric Smith, the brother-sister leadership team behind Colorado Boat Center. They share the real story of stepping into a family-owned dealership, defining roles, and navig...
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Season 7
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Episode 330
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44:16
Ep. #329 - PowerMax Unplugged: The Journey of Two Brandons in the Power Sports Industry
In this episode of GarageCast, Brandon Pack and Brandon Procupek of PowerMax break down what it really takes to grow a modern powersports business—from leadership and culture to marketing that actually moves units. We talk multi-r...
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Season 7
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Episode 329
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47:46
Ep. #328 - Join the Conversation: Premier Services and Mastermind Groups for Power Sports Dealers
Kick off the new year with GarageCast as we unveil new premier services from Garage Composites—mastermind groups and concierge consulting built to help dealers level up strategy, profitability, and long-term value.Joining us are Ozzie...
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Season 7
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Episode 328
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46:57
Ep. #327 - Harnessing AI: Transforming Dealerships and Businesses for the Future Pt. 2
In Part 2 of our conversation with Mitch Mann, we get ultra-practical about how dealerships can use AI to sell smarter, communicate better, and train faster. Mitch breaks down real-world use cases—from using AI to craft confident,...
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Season 7
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Episode 327
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52:02
Ep. #326 - Unlocking AI: Transforming Dealerships with Mitch Mann Pt. 1
In this episode of GarageCast, Sam and Tony sit down with Mitch Mann, CEO of BoardCo, to break down how dealerships can move past the hype and put AI to work. From lead management to service ops, Mitch shares real-world lessons from th...
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Season 7
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Episode 326
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51:12
Ep. 325 - Live from AIMExpo. Building a top-performing motorcycle dealership—and know when it’s time to walk away?
Live from AIM Expo 2026, Tom and Cindy Hicks share how they built Southern California Motorcycles into the #1 Triumph dealer in North America—and what it took to successfully exit after 25 years.They break down the small operational chan...
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Season 7
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Episode 325
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15:54
Ep. 324 - Live from AIMExpo. How Certified Coaching Helps Dealers Sell More Motorcycles — with Lindsey Scheltema
Recorded live from AIM Expo, Sam and Tony sit down with Lindsey Scheltema, Director of the United States Motorcycle Coaching Association (USMCA), to talk about raising the standard of motorcycle coaching nationwide.Lindsey shares ...
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Season 7
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Episode 324
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15:11
Ep. #323- Live From AIMExpo. Rick Alcon: Build the Craftsman, Not the Technology
Recorded live from AIM Expo, this episode features industry icon Rick Alcon of R&S Motorcycles, sharing four decades of hard-earned lessons on what actually drives dealership success. Rick cuts through the AI hype to explain...
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Season 7
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Episode 323
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25:44
Ep. #322 - Live from AIMExpo. From Inventory to Innovation: Insights from Bernie Brenner of Rollick
Recorded live from Anaheim, this episode explores the future of the powersports industry with Bernie Brenner of Rollick. We break down what real consumer data is revealing, why AI is becoming essential for dealers, and how smarter insights can ...
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Season 7
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Episode 322
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18:25
Ep. #321 - Live from AIMExpo. Breaking Down Barriers: The Future of the Motorcycle Industry with Sergey Tokman
Live from AIMExpo in Anaheim, the GarageCast team dives into the real challenges facing today’s dealers—from rising advertising costs to industry fragmentation. We’re joined by Sergey Tokman, dealer, entrepreneur, and host of One Gan...
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Season 7
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Episode 321
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18:41
Ep. #320 - Looking Back: Our Top Podcast Moments and Guest Highlights from 2025
In our final episode of 2025, we look back on an unforgettable year of GarageCast—300+ episodes, standout guests, and the conversations that shaped our industry. From dealer performance and culture to community, tariffs, and the future of Harle...
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Season 6
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Episode 320
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19:00
Ep. #319 - Live from MRAA. Balancing Tradition and Technology: Insights from Tom Whowoll on the Future of Boating
In this episode of GarageCast, we sit down with Tom Whowoll, third-generation owner of Gordy’s, to explore why real-world experiences will always matter in the boating industry. From the irreplaceable thrill of being on the...
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Episode 319
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21:24
Ep. #318 - Live from MRAA. Retail and Manufacturing Synergy: The Legend Boats Experience
In this episode of GarageCast, Jesse Davis of Legend Boats shares how operating as both an OEM and a retailer shapes smarter pricing, tighter dealer relationships, and a better customer experience. We dig into retail-driven insights, s...
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19:55
Ep. #317 - Live from MRAA. From Towboats to Pontoons: Mark Gibbs on Performance and Innovation
GarageCast goes inside the pontoon market with industry veteran Mark Gibbs, now leading the charge at Premier Pontoon Boats. Mark shares how Premier is growing market share in a declining segment, why fast problem-solving wins customer l...
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Season 6
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Episode 317
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19:50
Ep. #316 - Live from MRAA. The Power of Personal Connection in Sales with Justin Shields
GarageCast sits down with Justin Shields, Director of Sales at Hagadone Marine, for a high-energy look at what truly drives sales in the marine industry: personal connection. Justin shares how he went from building an F&I department from sc...
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Season 6
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Episode 316
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17:36
Ep. #315 - Live from MRAA. Boating's Battle for Attention: Competing Against Screens and Modern Distractions
Live from MRAA Dealer Week, GarageCast sits down with Correct Craft CRO Thomas Bates to break down the most significant challenges and opportunities in today’s boating industry. We explore why dealers must shift from “selling boats” to “selling...
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Season 6
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Episode 315
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18:56
Ep. #314 - Live from MRAA. The 78% Challenge: Tackling Rising Boat Prices and Declining Sales
Boating has changed—and fast. In this episode of GarageCast, Matt Gruhn from MRAA breaks down the most significant shifts facing marine dealers today, from soaring boat prices to rapidly evolving customer expectations. We dig into why most deal...
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Season 6
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Episode 314
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19:49
Ep. #313 - Live from MRAA. Chasing Perfection: Insights from Gavin Hunt of Chris Craft
GarageCast goes deep into the future of boating with Gavin Hunt, VP of Sales at Chris-Craft. From his early days selling skis to leading one of the most iconic premium boat brands in the world, Gavin shares sharp insights on dealer s...
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Season 6
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Episode 313
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19:49
Ep. #312 - Live from MRAA. Navigating the Waters of Brokerage: Insights from Kim Sweers, The Boat Boss
Kim Sweers—The Boat Boss—is back on GarageCast. In this fast-moving episode, Kim shares hard-won lessons from reshaping her service operations, the bold move that eliminated constant rework, and the strategic pivot that fueled an ...
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Season 6
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Episode 312
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15:37