Blogs

This blog originally appeared on PowersportsBusiness.com. If you work in the retail end of the marine industry, then you work often in a pressure cooker that is almost ready to explode on a daily basis! No matter what department you work in, marine dealerships are often chaotic, fast-paced and stressful environments. This is especially true when we are in high ...

With the continued need to grow our industry and bring first-time buyers into the market, according to Grow Boating, the biggest surprise for first-time buyers are the hidden costs with boating ownership. To those familiar with boating, these are expected, but a first-time buyer is ready for the experience of boating and is not aware of the full cost of ...

Technology and globalization are two trends that are combining with incredible force to significantly impact us all (and our industry). It does not matter if we consider technology and/or globalization as good or bad; they are both changing our world in a big way. While bringing significant benefits on a global/macro level, both globalization and technology can also bring substantial ...

It can be tricky to navigate social media as a business. There is a balancing act between posting too much or too little, it can be tough to predict what kind of content will best resonate with your followers, and social media algorithms are always changing – so even if you do create a high-quality post that your followers would ...

It can be tricky to navigate social media as a business. There is a balancing act between posting too much or too little, it can be tough to predict what kind of content will best resonate with your followers, and social media algorithms are always changing – so even if you do create a high-quality post that your followers would ...

The weather-related adage about a precious metal being tucked inside of a dark cloud came to mind recently while monitoring the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. For many Texas residents, social media offered a life-saving silver lining and means of connecting with a non-traditional navy composed of boat-loving rescuers. CNN Money’s Brian Stelter filed an outstanding online story about the impact ...

If you’re annoyed with how attached to technology your customers are today, it’s unfortunately not going to get any better. Next month, Apple plans to introduce a new set of iPhones, one of which is a premium model that can scan 3-D objects. Samsung also recently introduced the Galaxy Note 8, which has a fast dual-lens camera. “2018 will be ...

Most of the Boating Industry staff is based in Minnesota, and so many of us have either already attended the Minnesota State Fair or are currently dreaming about eating our favorite foods on a stick. In addition to all of the tasty treats, attendees of the state fair this year have an opportunity to learn about an important issue to ...

Glastron Boat Co. founder Robert R. Hammond was no stranger to the idea of the using unique mass media approaches to promote a product line. Hammond’s passing early last month at age 88 in Austin, Texas, brought back plenty of memories of an industry icon. He will be recalled as an innovator in the recreational boating industry. Hammond became a ...

Earlier this month I wrote a blog for Boating Industry titled “The Free Trade Question.” After the blog was published I received several great comments and questions about free trade, and, as teachers everywhere say, “If you have questions, others probably do too.” So, this blog will share some thoughts triggered by the comments and questions I received related to ...