Guest Blog
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How boat builders can weather the looming lumber crisis
Boat builders are encouraged to invest in materials that protect the environment, improve vessel performance, and future-proof supply chains.
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Here’s the remedy to revive sagging sales
By Mark Overbye My inbox has an email I’d rather not reread. Those lurking numbers sting my eyes. Pesky statistics…
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How to nimbly outmaneuver competitors
By Mark Overbye I want more people to buy my stuff. So do you. We’ve significantly invested in developing products…
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Are you now selling harder? There’s a better way
By Mark Overbye Challenging times call for introspection. When Paul McCartney was in a tough spot, he wrote these prophetic…
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Do this to make the most effective business decisions
By Mark Overbye Never retreat, attack in a new direction. Pure wisdom. Ever been in a management meeting where Plan…
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First day at FLIBS 2023
By David Gee Over 1,000 exhibiting brands. More than 1,300 boats on display. Seven separate sites. Lots of docks. 19,107…
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How tracking your customers’ purchase journey can help your marine dealership
By Nicole SchantzVP of OEM and Strategic Initiatives, Trader Interactive The introduction of online research and digital retailing tools has…
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Powering the electric movement through consumer education
By Nicole SchantzVP of OEM & Strategic Partnerships, Trader Interactive In recent years, the boating industry has seen a rise…
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How to become the best choice, especially in turbulent markets
By Mark Overbye I’d like to catch the culprit dripping corrosive venom on my confidence at 3am. I’m trying to…
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Awakening the awareness
By Nikki Storey If you were to ask me, the number one trait required for success in the marine industry…
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How to create successful listings that generate sales
By Nicole Schantz With summer in full swing, many anglers and boat enthusiasts are shopping for their next boat. It’s…
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How to make your brand irresistible
By Mark Overbye I want one. A flamethrower. Not sure why, I guess I’m intrigued by how they came to be. …
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Shifting marketing strategies for the year ahead
By Wanda Kenton Smith While some industries took a beating during COVID, many in the outdoor power and marine space…
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Pontoons continue to lead in recreational boating sales
By Ryan Kloppe From raising a boat’s sails on the wide-open ocean to spending a day cruising the lake, recreational…
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Getting the win with financing
By Jeff Backus So you’re working with a customer, and they have decided on the perfect boat. They are ready…
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Electric Boats: Consumer trends and 5 tips for selling
By Erin Ruane How should dealerships approach emerging technology, like electric boats, that may be unfamiliar to shoppers? To help…
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Solve your SEO troubles by answering your customers’ questions
By Sarah Prellwitz If you’re struggling with your website’s SEO, you’re not alone. A HubSpot survey revealed the top three…
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Keep your digital brand recognizable for your shoppers
By Sarah Prellwitz If you manage multiple store locations for your dealership, you understand the importance of maintaining a consistent…
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Innovation is not a new color
By Mark Overbye Confusing innovation with novelty can be lethal. When I started Gekko Boats years ago there were plenty…
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Make the most of International Customer Loyalty Month
By Sarah Prellwitz April is International Customer Loyalty Month! While I encourage dealers to focus on building customer loyalty all…
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