From the Editors
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A final farewell to the Harley-Davidson Sportster
The Harley-Davidson Sportster has been with us since Elvis existed only in black and white, and it’s been part of…
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Industry veteran named Editor-in-Chief of Powersports Business
Brendan Baker has been hired as the new Editor-in-Chief of Powersports Business magazine. Baker comes to PSB and EPG media…
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AIMExpo 2023: You shoulda been there
To call this year’s AIMExpo event the best one ever is a three-part truth. First, it’s a reflection of post-Covid…
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Today is nomination deadline for Powersports Business Honors night awards
As part of its 25th anniversary celebration, Powersports Business is inviting you to join us for the inaugural Powersports Business…
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Are your employees satisfied with their jobs?
I always come back from the Powersports Dealer Seminars @ AIMExpo with a pile of business cards from new people…
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Don’t let a potential customer walk away
I recently went to a car dealership to have my oil changed. I walked toward the lounge adjacent to the…
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Brace yourself: Columbus is coming
Sorry for the “Game of Thrones” reference, but the season finale was just this past Sunday. However, it’s true: Columbus…
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How long are your customers waiting on the phone?
Recently I called a dealership, looking for a specific employee. The phone was answered promptly. I asked for the person…
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From the Editor: Will recent positive trends bring strong year for dealers?
We’ve heard plenty of optimism heading into the riding season, starting with strong consumer attendance at the IMS shows. Moving…
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Parts, Tucker shows to keep dealers busy
Distributor shows for dealers will be back in full force in February. The Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties National Vendor…
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Introduce a kid to riding
Saturday night my family was sitting at a restaurant, eating dinner, and my 2-year-old nephew was growing antsy. He and…
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What are your dealership’s New Year’s resolutions?
It will happen. Next week local gyms will be full of people; those you’ve never seen before will be clamoring…
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If you fear online competition, take a look at your sales process
A dealer recently shared an article titled “Fiat Chrysler teams up with Amazon to sell cars online,” in the Powersports…
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We’ll see you in Orlando!
In 16 days, the PSB team will be in the North Hall of the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando,…
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Study reveals teens are looking for engaging stores
I recently stumbled across a Retail Perceptions report that found a not-so-surprising fact: Today’s teenagers are looking for engaging in-store…
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From the Editor: DEALER Seminars at AIMExpo: An early look at some classes
It’s time to start planning for AIMExpo in Orlando if you haven’t done so already. Oct. 13-14, Thursday and Friday,…
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We need to get youth into powersports
Dave and I were recently having lunch at the local PSB hot spot Buffalo Wild Wings, and the subject of…
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Always remember to ask for the sale
Recently my car required an oil change. Since I bought my pre-owned car from a dealership that carries a different…
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Tax on service labor gets attention in North Carolina
The North Carolina Motorcycle Dealer Association is helping dealers get the word out to their state representatives that taxes on…
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Help the industry grow by recruiting powersports customers every day
While listening to Harley-Davidson CEO Matt Levatich talk to Matt Miller of “Bloomberg Markets” last week, something Levatich said really…
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