Garagecast - All Things Power Sports and Marine

Sam Dantzler and Tony Gonzalez break down what’s working inside powersports, Harley-Davidson, and marine dealerships—from F&I and service profitability to digital lead conversion, AI, and the challenges of FTC pricing compliance. Get practical strategies to stop losing leads, turn existing customers into repeat buyers, and build a team that sells the entire dealership experience.
Before you spend more chasing customers, make sure you’re converting the ones you already have.
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.

Nearly three decades in RVs. President and CEO of Keystone RV. Now, a new chapter in boating.
Seaglass Pontoon Boats President Matt Zimmerman joins GarageCast to share the leadership lessons and dealer insights behind his RV career—and how he’s applying them to make family boating more affordable and buying a boat simpler.
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.

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.