The Dealership Fixit Podcast

How lucky am I? I saw this book that I knew I had to buy and read and when I messaged the author about coming on my little dealership podcast to talk about it, he said yes! Frank J. O'Connell, who before becoming an author of this book was in leadership at several titan companies you'd know the names of, including Indian Motorcycles. Frank is an avid motorcycle rider and enthusiast of 50 years and logs more miles each year than most legit motorcyclists that I know. Being an absolute top level corporate turnaround guy as well as a motorcycle guy, it was my honor to get a few minutes with him talking about where he sees the opportunity for dealerships to get a little better.  Thanks for taking the time to listen. Find Frank here:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jumpfirstfrank/  You can buy his book at your favorite local bookstore, or here:  https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1637631073?tag=simonsayscom  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jump-first-think-fast-frank-j-oconnell/1141673852    *********************   The Dealership fiXit podcast exists to tap dealers into high performance ideas. 

Heartburn to Heartbeat with Phillip Orange of Houston Motorsports

Phillip Orange from Houston Motorsports joined me to chat about powersports dealership as well as leadership stuff including his 10 pennies philosophy.  Phillip shares that he got into the motorcycle business when he got a chance to work at a dealership in the Houston area. With the help of some great employers to teach him the ropes and at least one great mentor, he has gone on through dealership management and now owner & operator of multiple stores in his native Texas region.  It's obvious that he is motivated through his Faith in God and shares some of that here. That Faith definitely helps center his motivation daily to show up and uplift and promote others to do their best. The end of day self check-in he mentions plus the epic daily "10 pennies" approach are amazing ways to gamify helping any of us to give & get our personal best on a consistent basis. I love it! I have never worked for him but I have been drawn to look and listen to his social media content. He has a great vibe as a leader to follow and that is why I asked him to come on and chat.  Lots of fun conversation in this hour. Phillip, I appreciate you taking the time Sir!   Find Phillip (virtually) in these places:    https://www.houstonyamaha.com/  https://www.facebook.com/phillip.orange.3/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-orange-71a96a20/  Be sure to check out the other episode with him for a quick 5 minute Heartburn to Heartbeat as well (unique content on those, not a highlight of any episode)   *************************  I appreciate you listening!  Brian Croft  The Dealership fiXit podcast exists to tap dealers into high performance ideas.  Please consider liking, reviewing on your podcast player of choice and share us with anyone you think should check it out.  ************************* 

Michael Masouras of MotoHunt.com joined me to chat about several things but mainly what is going on with the impending FTC rules changes that are looming, which will affect all dealerships with regard to how they can advertise their units for sale.    Michael has the dealers interests at the heart of his business so if you aren't familiar with them, please go look at their website and learn about what they are already doing and can possibly do more of, for your powersports dealership lead generation. Check them out here: Motohunt.com  Contact Michael directly here: [email protected]    *****  The Dealership fiXit podcast exists to tap dealerships into high performance ideas!  Please support us by rating, reviewing and/or sharing the #dealershipfixit podcast on your podcast player of choice!  Thank you!  Brian Croft  *****

Michael Masouras, CEO of MotoHunt.com joined me for a quick Heartburn to Heartbeat episode today.  Check them out here: Motohunt.com    *****  The Dealership fiXit podcast exists to tap dealerships into high performance ideas!  Please support us by rating, reviewing and/or sharing the #dealershipfixit podcast on your podcast player of choice!  Thank you!  Brian Croft  *****