For many boat dealerships, it’s hiring season. As a seasonal business, you want to be sure you have enough of the right team members in the right seats to take care of your customers in the front of the house – and support your team in the back of the house – during the busy […]
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5 resources to help dealers combat bad habits
5 Resources to Help Dealers Combat Bad Habits It’s often been said in business that good habits are created during the tough times and bad habits emerge during the good times. What happens, though, when the good times are so good that we grow comfortable or unwittingly lazy? In today’s boating marketplace, there are very […]
6 Things You Can Do to Care for Your Team’s Mental Health
If you are an employer in the boating business, chances are several of your employees are facing mental health challenges right now. And you’re not alone. A month ago, I received an email from a dealer friend who shared how worried he was about the well-being of his team. He wrote: “We have had multiple […]
10 Dealers Push Through Certification in 2020
By Liz Keener, MRAA Certification Manager We all know 2020 will go down as one of the hardest years in our lives, and one of the most challenging, up and down years for our dealerships. Despite all of these positive and negative obstacles, 10 dealers not only persevered through the year, but they also pushed […]
‘Mondays Suck!’ or ‘I Can’t Believe I Get to do This!’
“Mondays suck!” or “I can’t believe I get to do this!” Which one of those phrases resonates with you today? Attitude is everything in the way you carry yourself, interact with others and in turn, influence others. That’s where this educational opportunity comes in. There’s also an opportunity for those of you who might have […]
Why You Need to Read More Books
How becoming a dedicated monthly bookworm can change your life Within his “How to Thrive on the Other Side of 2020” session at the Marine Retailers Association of the America’s Dealer Week conference and expo last December, speaker and educator John Spence shared with us some critical information about the importance of reading books. Spence, […]
Guest Blog: How a Change in Presidents Correlates to Succession Planning
Heraclitus, a Greek philosopher is recognized for his quote, “change is the only constant in life,” dating back to 500 B.C. Long before our current environment of what seems like constant chaos and change, it was known that no matter what, we can count on it like death and taxes, and change requires dealership owners […]
What boat dealers need to know about Biden’s proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus package
On January 14, President Joe Biden proposed the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 response package that would include additional direct stimulus payments to individuals, an increase in the minimum wage, additional grants and loans for small businesses, and fund OSHA programs and issuing national workforce safety guidelines. This proposal, which is unlikely to […]
Aspire To Be the Best: Training ‘N’ Tactics To Help Your Dealership Win
The NCAA College Football Playoff National Championship has been decided, as top-ranked Alabama dismantled No. 3 Ohio State 52-24, and in doing so, secured its sixth title in the last dozen years. That’s impressive, to say the least. What’s probably even more inspiring is the team cohesiveness of both the Crimson Tide and the runner-up […]
Survey: How can we support your customer engagement/retention?
Please take 5 minutes and give us your input below for retention survey! Last year brought an influx of newcomers to boating and fishing. And they were welcomed with open arms and excitement, especially while dealing with an ongoing pandemic. However, to ensure their happiness and growth within each form of recreation, it’s imperative […]
