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
352 episodes
Ep. #350 Inside Beneteau's Bold Vision for the Future of Boating
Nick Vosinek, Director of Sales for Beneteau and Wellcraft, joins GarageCast to discuss the future of marine retail. Learn why Group Beneteau is doubling down on innovation, simplifying its brand strategy, embracing adventure boating, and helpi...
Ep. #349 - From Floor Plans to Rentals: How Northpoint Financial Supports Dealers
GarageCast dives into the world of dealer financing with John Durnian and Russell Baqir of Northpoint Financial. From floorplan lending and used-inventory financing to navigating cash-flow challenges, they share how relationship-driven financin...
Ep. #348 - Breaking Barriers in the Marine Industry: Insights from Flamingo Marine's Founders Pt. 2
GarageCast dives back in with Part 2 of our conversation with Flamingo Marine founders Eric and Brian Davis. From revolutionary pontoon design and cutting-edge engineering to rethinking family boating, dealer partnerships, and the future of the...
Ep. #347 - From High Horsepower to Pontoons: The Evolution of the Davis Brothers in the Marine Industry Pt. 1
Part 1 of an incredible conversation with Eric and Brian Davis of Flamingo Marine. From growing up in the marine industry to building Seven Marine and now reinventing pontoon boats, this episode dives into innovation, family legacy, and what’s ...
Ep. #346 - Riding the Wave of Change: Insights from Bill Davidson and Artie Starrs
Recorded inside the legendary Harley-Davidson Archives, this special GarageCast episode features Bill Davidson and Harley-Davidson CEO Artie Starrs discussing the brand's next chapter. From rebuilding dealer relationships to reconnecting with r...
Ep. #345 - Closing Workshop Insights: Bridging the Gap Between Sales and Customer Expectations
Discover what really closes deals in today’s powersports market. In this episode of GarageCast, Sam and Schooly break down the biggest lessons from their recent closing workshop — from transparency and relationship selling to the friction point...
Ep. #344 - From Dealership to Marketing: Ray Mondragon's Journey in Power Sports
Power sports veteran Ray Mondragon joins GarageCast to break down what actually works in dealership marketing today. From Harley-Davidson sales floors to digital strategy and AI, Ray shares the proven fundamentals dealers can’t afford to ignore...
Ep. #343 - Protecting Your Dealership: Best Practices for Compliance with FTC Guidelines
In this episode of GarageCast, we sit down with Matt Groves, CEO of the Colorado Auto Dealer Association, to break down the latest FTC regulations and what they mean for automotive and powersports dealers. From the collapse of the CARS Rule to ...
Ep. #342 - Courtney Bernhard on Exit Planning and Maximizing Dealership Value
Thinking about buying, selling, or scaling your dealership? In this episode of GarageCast, Courtney Bernhard breaks down the real motivations, common mistakes, and smart strategies behind dealership exits and acquisitions—plus how inde...
Ep. #341 - Digital Landscape: Balancing Technology and Human Connection in Sales
Sam Dantzler and co-host Jordan “Schooly” Schoolmester break down what top marine and powersports dealerships are doing right—focusing on team training, cross-department communication, and operational clarity. Fresh insights from the field high...
Ep. #340 - Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Power Sports: Insights from Industry Experts
Q1 2026 shook the powersports market—mild winter, shifting buyers, and economic pressure. With insights from NPA, we break down what’s driving sales, why used inventory is surging, and how dealers can win the rest of the year.
Ep. #339 - Are You Compliant? Understanding FTC Pricing Rules for Auto and Power Sports Dealers
FTC crackdowns are coming for dealer pricing—and power sports may be next. In this episode of GarageCast, we break down six must-know rules, what dealers are getting wrong, and how to stay compliant before enforcement hits.
Ep. #338 - The Art of Dealership Management: Insights from Sam Nehme's Success in Powersports
From wrenching at 12 to owning multiple dealerships—Sam Nehme’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of GarageCast, he shares hard-earned lessons on scaling stores, building winning teams, and spotting opportunities where others se...
Ep. #337 - Revving Up Success: Jason White on Transforming Fay Myers and the Power Sports Industry
After years of trying, we finally sit down with industry heavyweight Jason White, Fay Meyers leader, automotive innovator, and the mind behind One Dealer Lane.From rebuilding after a disaster to turning a $65K finance department into a $...
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...