MRAA Blog

“Way more interest in boats” dealers report

  In a news cycle that’s heavy with bad news, it’s important to underscore the positive things happening around the marine industry. And there’s a lot to take note of, so I thought I’d spend some time sharing what we’re hearing.   Little by little, politicians are noting the importance of outdoor recreation in today’s […]

Dealers need more relief

As the CARES Act stimulus program was running out of money last week, nearly 60 percent of the boat dealers that responded to MRAA’s research reported that they had applied but had yet to receive their funds.   As noted in an early-April survey, close to 90 percent of boat dealers had already applied or […]

5 Critical Issues Dealers Face Today

  Over the course of the last month, MRAA has been in touch with thousands of dealers, through one-to-one contacts and surveys that are keeping the pulse of their businesses throughout today’s market place. It became clear in week one that the top concern on their minds was their cash flow. It makes sense — […]

Re-Start With Your Why

  I’ve spoken at numerous events over the last few years telling the story of how author Simon Sinek’s “Start With Why” has impacted me, our team and our overall business here at the MRAA. The bulk of the message in this book, aside from the guide to creating your own “why statement” is that […]

Can your SBA loan be used for floor plan expenses?

In our work with dealers over the last few months, the two biggest concerns they’ve had surrounding their cash flow challenges are, as one could imagine, their two largest expense categories: their people and their floor plan expenses.   With the stimulus package loan proceeds beginning to refill dealership bank accounts, it’s clear that the […]

4 ways to help your community in this time of need

The world is lacking in a range of supplies from crucial life-saving equipment like ventilators, to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep our essential workers safe, and basic necessities, such as food and personal care items. Though this isn’t great news, companies and organizations all across the globe are rallying together to help.  Here’s how […]