Garagecast - All Things Power Sports and Marine

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.