• Implementable Goals for Your Dealership to Get Your Cash Flowing with Force By Bernie DeGraw, MRAA Senior Education Developer Isn’t it amazing how obstacles rarely stop water? Water finds a way, around, over, sometimes under and sometimes right straight
The Challenge: Navigating the Marine F&I Landscape Marine dealers today face increasing challenges in Finance & Insurance (F&I), from stricter lending laws and regulations to customers hesitant about financing options. According to a recent survey by the Marine Retailers Association
You can create flow for your dealership’s sales team with HVCO. What? It may sound like something a heating-and-air technician may know something about, but HVCO actually stands for high-value content in the marketing world. By implementing this marketing strategy
As an owner, GM or decision-maker, hoping for the best this boat-show season isn’t a business strategy or a sin. Many people are driven by fear AND hope, so it’s easy to make a quick critique of someone who says,
• MRAA’s Dealer Week Conference and Expo offers marine dealerships an unmatched experience for education, networking and advancement. After removing the covering for the temporary tattoo on my right shoulder, the words in the bright red heart with an arrow
Collaborative effort between the MRAA board and leading manufacturers and suppliers focuses on driving improvements in the customer experience. By Matt Gruhn, MRAA President In the world of major unit retail, stark differences exist between the auto and marine industries.
In the game of trying to stabilize inventory, there really is no difference. By Matt Gruhn, MRAA President Have you ever played The Beer Game? No, I’m not talking about a frat-house game. I’m talking about The Beer Game as
There’s not much that grabs attention like a promise of a 23% increase in profits. That’s why I bet Gallup got a lot of clicks on the report it released this fall, suggesting that teams with the highest levels of
The first work-related tune that pops in a lot of people’s heads is probably “Take This Job and Shove It,” a David Allen Coe song made popular by Johnny Paycheck (got to appreciate that last name!). According to Wikipedia, the
(Editor’s Note: The MRAA has its own artificial intelligence program in AIMIE, which stands for AI for Marine Industry Education. AIMIE, an AI-powered platform trained on MRAA’s extensive content and educational programs, is reserved for MRAA Gold and Silver Members.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) might seem overwhelming, but with more than 8.5 billion searches happening every day on Google in 2024, it’s vital for any digital marketing strategy. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, here are 7 essential SEO
By Keona Frasier, Boatmart.com Social media outlets provide an invaluable avenue for you to reach consumers right where they are (here’s a hint: they’re on their phones). Connecting with your customers in such a direct way has some major benefits
