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At the helm: Fiberglass vessel recycling needs more industry support
Every year in the U.S. an increasing number of recreational fiberglass boats reach their end of life without a sustainable…
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The Top 100 … 2019 and beyond
This year we will be celebrating the 15th year of the Top 100. Since 2005, Boating Industry and the Leadership…
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Three keys to winning with your dealership website
Is your website equipped to win in 2019? Before answering, there are three key areas that must be considered. First,…
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At the Helm: Data dilemmas and all things Internet
Futurists predict there will be 50 billion connected devices by the year 2025. That figure includes automobiles, which have become…
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How to harness the power of online video
When was the last time you watched a video online? Based on recent stats, the answer is likely within the…
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Your role in your employee’s happiness
It’s long been clear the importance a supervisor plays in employee’s happiness. A bad one will drive good employees away…
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At the helm: Industry needs more lapsed boater research
Boating industry researchers continue to shed new light on the importance of tracking lapsed boaters as a potential return-to-market segment. …
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Trends from the 2018 Top 100
As some of the best boat dealers in North America, the Boating Industry Top 100 dealers – and those who…
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What I learned mystery shopping over 100 dealerships this summer
One of the services we offer our clients is to mystery shop their competitors. When traveling, I typically stop at…
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At the helm: U.S. Interior reorganization is welcome news
In late August, U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke stole a historical page from John Wesley Powell’s book in issuing a…
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