Features
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Economic Snapshot: Hires, voluntary separations at highest level since 2008
We received fantastic employment news last Friday, with unemployment at its lowest rate in six years. Job openings are increasing…
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jonathan.sweetNovember 12, 2014
7 reasons to attend MDCE 2014
We’re only a few days away from the 2014 Marine Dealer Conference & Expo, but there’s still time to make…
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Real stories by Discover Boating drive real results
Discover Boating finished its 2014 fiscal year with significantly positive results, thanks to a campaign of content marketing through its…
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Kelsey LarsonNovember 10, 2014
Success secrets of the Top 100
For 10 years, the Boating Industry Top 100 has recognized the best boat dealers in North America. From recession to…
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jonathan.sweetNovember 6, 2014
From the Archives: Searching for new buyers
Finding new buyers is job one for boat dealers and others in the industry. Whether its younger buyers, more women…
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Economic Snapshot: Consecutive growth in employment, ISM indexes
Both the ADP employment report and the ISM manufacturing and non-manufacturing indexes are showing consistent growth, despite a small dip…
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jonathan.sweetNovember 4, 2014
Q&A with MDCE closing keynote speaker Ryan Estis
For the first time, this year’s Marine Dealer Conference & Expo will feature a closing keynote speaker, designed to send…
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Economic Snapshot: Consumer confidence reaches pre-recession levels, modest increases in home sales
July’s consumer confidence index reached pre-recession levels but it would appear October’s reading has surpassed those numbers. Consumers’ confidence is…
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jonathan.sweetOctober 30, 2014
Q&A with MDCE keynote speaker Chester Elton
Chester Elton is a global expert on workplace trends, internationally known for books such as “The Carrot Principle,” “24-Carrot Manager”…
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Nicholas UptonOctober 28, 2014
Have you really earned the right for success in your boat business?
Over the past few weeks we’ve talked about the process your boat buyers go through, called the ‘Educational Spectrum,’ and…
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