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?

Garagecast - All Things Power Sports and Marine is a business podcast hosted by Garage Composites, with 364 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Garage Composites hosts Garagecast - All Things Power Sports and Marine, a business show with 364 episodes published.

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  Episode #353

  Ep. #363 - Building a Marine Empire: John Wooden on Business Growth and Strategy

  Oct 6, 202657 minS7

  From mowing lawns to building an 11-location dealership business—how did John Wooden pull it off? The owner of Minnesota’s River Valley Power and Sports joins GarageCast to share the risks and strategic moves behind his growth. Hear how marinas create year-round revenue, smarter inventory decisions keep business moving, and proactive service brings customers back. Plus, John weighs in on succession planning and what’s next for marine and powersports dealers. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and opportunities for dealers, manufacturers, vendors, owners, and managers to connect and grow. Bring your team and plan to join us for UPDATE 2027.

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  Episode #362

  Ep. #362 - Used Powersports Prices Are Up. Are Dealers Missing the Opportunity?

  Sep 29, 202639 minS7

  The book says one thing. The auction says another. Jim Woodruff and Mike Murray of National Powersports Auctions join GarageCast to explain why wholesale values are holding stronger than many dealers think—and how to turn more trade-ins into profitable pre-owned sales. Plus, the outlook for Harley-Davidson, marine, and the months ahead. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and opportunities for dealers, manufacturers, vendors, owners, and managers to connect and grow. Bring your team and plan to join us for UPDATE 2027.

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  Ep. #361 - The Impact of Fed Rate Hikes with Russell Baqir - Northpoint Financial

  Sep 22, 202658 min

  What does the latest Fed rate move really mean for powersports and marine dealers? Northpoint Financial’s Russell Baqir breaks down consumer confidence, aged inventory, F&I opportunities, and the moves dealers and OEMs should be making right now to protect cash flow and profitability. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and opportunities for dealers, manufacturers, vendors, owners, and managers to connect and grow. Bring your team and plan to join us for UPDATE 2027.

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  Episode #360

  Ep. #360 - From Power Sports to Marine: Insights from Malibu Boats CEO Steve Menneto

  Sep 8, 202649 minS7

  What’s next for the boating industry? Malibu Boats CEO and former Polaris executive Steve Menneto joins GarageCast to talk dealer strategy, pre-owned pricing, inventory discipline, financing, wakeboat regulations, and the changing marine consumer. Plus, Steve shares the strategy behind bringing Saxdor boat production to the U.S. and where he sees the biggest opportunities—and challenges—ahead for marine dealers and manufacturers. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and opportunities for dealers, manufacturers, vendors, owners, and managers to connect and grow. Bring your team and plan to join us for UPDATE 2027.

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  Episode #359

  Ep. #359 - Quality and Affordability: Bill Fenech's New Approach to Pontoons

  Sep 2, 20261h 13mS7

  Bill Fenech is coming out of retirement—and he’s got a big announcement. The former CEO of Barletta Premium Pontoon Boats returns to GarageCast to reveal SeaGlass Pontoons , his brand-new venture aimed at bringing affordability, quality, and excitement back to boating. Bill shares why he’s jumping back into the marine industry, what he believes the industry is getting wrong, and why SeaGlass could shake up the entry-level pontoon market. Bill Fenech is back—and he’s ready to make some noise. UPDATE 2027 is back. Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events. Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and opportunities for dealers, manufacturers, vendors, owners, and managers to connect and grow. Bring your team and plan to join us for UPDATE 2027.

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