Garagecast - All Things Power Sports and Marine

Ep. #274 - Breaking Free: Nate Sanel's Journey to Ditching OEM Relationships

Garage Composites Season 6 Episode 174

In this episode of GarageCast, we welcome back Nate Sanel, founder of National Powersports Distributors and CEO of Bank My Bike. After a year and a half, Nate returns with a bold new direction—one that defies industry norms and puts the focus back on what he does best: selling pre-owned motorcycles.

Nate shares the highs and lows of his journey, from leveraging technology to enhance the buying experience to the challenges of working with OEMs. He pulls no punches as he reveals why he walked away from new bike partnerships, the struggles of inventory management, and the pressures of manufacturer demands. If you’re in the powersports business—or just love a great story of reinvention—this episode is a must-listen!