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Centerstand

International Motorcycle Shows

Centerstand is a motorcycle industry podcast brought to you by the organizers of the Progressive International Motorcycle Shows. Listeners will have the unique opportunity to hear from key players across the industry as we talk about actionable sales and marketing tactics, and the future. Listeners will gain an in-depth analysis on how to connect with current motorcycle riders and discover new customers, as we grow this industry together.

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All Episodes

49:55

“That’s a Wrap” - Season 2 Bonus Episode Part 2

Centerstand ·

2021/07/01

In part two of our Season 2 Centerstand bonus episode, Robert circles back with three guests from throughout the Season. Beyond providing first hand advice and a behind the scenes look into various parts of our industry, Robert speaks with Centerstand’s Producer, Audrey Uchimoto, for a behind the scenes look into the show and what the IMS team is looking forward to now.Tune in now for Part 2, featuring:Eric Anderson, Powersports Veteran & Consultant / Founder of vroomnetwork.comHeath Cofran,

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01:08:23

“Let’s Just Talk” - Season 2 Bonus Episode Part 1

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2021/06/17

After two seasons of Centerstand and sitting down with over 20 guests holding influential positions throughout the industry, we found the discussion never just ends after we stop recording. Because there is always more gold to uncover and talk about in our industry, we decided to create a special two-part episode, bringing back previous guests with years of experience and success for an open dialogue and conversation on how to move the industry forward with actionable strategies and tactics that can

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36:33

Adventure Time

Centerstand ·

2021/06/03

The exciting growth the Powersports industry experienced this past year can be attributed largely to the growth in adventure riding. In the 10thand final episode of Centerstand Season 2, Robert Pandya sits down withInna Thorn, Director of Operations, andTim James, VP and Creative Director, ofBackcountry Discovery Routes® (BDR®), a non-profit organization that creates off-highway routes for dual-sport and adventure motorcycle travel. Beyond exploring the recent growth in the adventure riding sector,

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53:30

Shrinking Inventory in a Growing Market - How to Deal

Centerstand ·

2021/05/19

Season 2 Episode 9 of Centerstand: A Motorcycle Industry Podcast, is brought to you byNational Powersport Auctions(NPA), the number one provider of auction and remarketing services in thePowersports industry. In this episode, host Robert Pandya sits down with Tony Altieri, Vice President, Business Development at NPA, to talk about the current inventory crisis, what caused it and tactical ways dealers and OEMs must navigate it.Show Notes00:00:00 00:00:01Host Robert Pandya introduces Season 2 episode

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48:43

Building an Aftermarket Brand

Centerstand ·

2021/05/05

In Season 2 episode 8 of Centerstand, we explore building an aftermarket brand as host Robert Pandya sits down with the Powersport’s industry’s veteran of 30 years, Eric Anderson, whose resume includes developing and selling Hein Gericke, FIRSTGEAR, and private label apparel collections for Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and more, and Alex Arkhangelskiy and Ian Dunn, two of the three founders of Brake Free Technologies, a company that creates, designs, and

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56:26

Becoming Your Customer’s Best Friend

Centerstand ·

2021/04/21

In Season 2 Episode 7 of Centerstand, we explore a variety of ways to connect riders to your products and brand as host Robert Pandya sits down with two veteransof the retail motorcycle industry – Shahin Alvandi, General Manager at MotoCorsa, the number 1 Ducati dealership in North America, andHeath Cofran,Technical Media & Communications, Alpinestars–who each reveal a variety of approaches and techniques they have learned and leveraged throughout their careers.Show Notes00:00:00 00:00:01Host

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44:54

Fueling the Female Uprise

Centerstand ·

2021/04/07

InSeason 2 episode 6 of Centerstand, we explore ways the industry can break down the barriers for women entering the industry and how to help them grow their confidence in the industry. Tune in to this important conversation as Robert Pandya sits down with two of Powersports’ female leaders, Alisa Clickenger, Owner, Women's Motorcycle Tours, and Wendy Crockett, Worldwide Motorcycle Ambassador, who share first-hand experience and knowledge on the important opportunities that bring women in the

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50:38

Selling Fun – From Amateurs to the Hall of Famers

Centerstand ·

2021/03/24

If you’re in the Powersports business, you are in the business of selling fun. In episode 5 of Season 2 of Centerstand, Robert sits down with Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame racer Johnny Campbell and Jeff Shultz ofStorm LakeHondato discuss the competitive aspect of our industry and what draws so many to it. In this episode, Robert and our guests touch on a variety of topics from the evolution of the industry to the negative and beneficial impact of social media,what new riders need now, and much

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46:00

Gaining New Riders Through Coaching and Awareness

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2021/03/10

Ask anyone where their love for riding comes from. Many will answer with a childhood memory. We can never underestimate the importance of planting the seed early in order to grow our industry. In episode 4 of Season 2 of Centerstand, Robert speaks with creators of the Mimi and Moto franchise Nancy Gerloff and Mark Augustyn, who have taken their passion for riding and created a brand focused on getting children interested in motorcycles. Jon-Erik Burleson (JEB), founding board member of The U.S

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50:16

A Powersports Reset

Centerstand ·

2021/02/24

Now that 2020 has wrapped, many OEMs are beating the drum about the significant year over year growth they saw last year. However, Mark Sheffield, Strategic Advisor at Woods Indian Motorcycle, and Powersports Consultant Derek Sanders warn we must be cautious of the hype; although dealers benefited greatly from a global recession, the pandemic created some unique market distortions. In this episode, Mark and Derek discuss why the pandemic has been an opportunity for dealers to reset and what they

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38:52

The Case for a National Powersports Dealer Association

Centerstand ·

2021/02/10

In the second episode of Season 2 of Centerstand, host Robert Pandya speaks with Bob Althoff, CEO ofDealernews, to discuss the recent call to action made in the January edition ofDealernewsfor a National Powersports Dealer Association. Together, Robert and Bob dive into the premise for the association, the benefits to dealers, customers, and the larger industry, and what needs to happen next.Show Notes:·00:00:00 00:00:12oHost Robert Pandya introduces guest Bob Althoff, CEO ofDealernews, and his

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37:26

Maintaining Dealer & Retailer Growth

Centerstand ·

2021/01/27

In the first episode of Season 2 of Centerstand, host Robert Pandya speaks with Todd Baldwin, GM of Coyne Powersports, and Chris Sackett, President of Fasthouse, to discuss the challenges dealers and retailers faced amid-pandemic and how they are responding to continue industry growth.● 00:00:00 00:00:11o Host Robert Pandya introduces listeners to Season 2 and identifies the focus of the new season and walks through Episode 1, from getting product from suppliers to drawing in new customers in a

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27:48

Two-Wheeled Conveyance: Season 1 Highlight

Centerstand ·

2020/12/16

In this bonus episode of Centerstand, host Robert Pandya and Lauren Lloyd, IMS PR Manager and producer of Centerstand, take a look at the best moments of Season 1. We reflect on the learnings from key episodes and tease the exciting Progressive IMS Outdoors 2021 tour schedule.00:00:00 00:00:10o Host Robert Pandya introduces the surprise episode and introduces the guest, Lauren Lloyd, IMS PR Manager and producer of Centerstand.● 00:00:00 00:01:52o Robert and Lauren speak to the Progressive IMS

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45:34

Two-Wheeled Conveyance: Influencing Change in 2021

Centerstand ·

2020/12/02

In the tenth and final episode of Centerstand Season 1, we speak with two influential journalists that report on the motorcycle and automotive industries about the current state of the powersports industry and how to influence change in the coming year. Join host Robert Pandya as he sits down with Peter Valdes-Dapena, Senior Writer for CNN Business, and Roy Furchgott, contributor to The New York Times as they speak candidly about what OEMs and dealers need to learn from this year to grow the

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40:28

Two-Wheeled Conveyance: How Riding Schools and...

Centerstand ·

2020/11/18

00:00:00 00:00:10Host Robert Pandya introduces Episode 9 of Centerstand highlighting this week’s topic of motorcycle education schools and dealers working together to reach new riders.00:00:00 00:00:56Meet the guests, Charlie Fernandez, General Manager, Academy of Motorcycle Operation SoCal and Bill Nation, Dealer Principal, Pro Italia Motorcycles.00:00:00 00:02:14Charlie elaborates on his experience in the Powersports industry and gives more detail on AMO.00:00:00 00:05:30Bill shares his background

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42:55

Two-Wheel Conveyance: The Future of Motorcycle Sharing

Centerstand ·

2020/11/05

Episode8ofCenterstand: A Motorcycle Industry Podcast,host byRobert Pandyaspeaks withMikeShedivy, President, Windy City Motorcycle Companywho oversees an impressive 16 different dealerships and six different brands and Austin Rothbard, Founder and CEO of Twisted Road, an innovative platform that enables consumers to rent any motorcycle from a nationwide community of local bike owners.They discuss the evolution and growing importance of motorcycle sharing in the powersports ecosystem and how

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41:45

Two-Wheel Conveyance: Building The Riding Community...

Centerstand ·

2020/10/21

00:00:00 00:00:00Host Robert Pandya introduces this week’s topic of ridership and our Episode 7 guests Kelly Yazdi, founder of Ride Wild Collective and Bryan Carroll with Why We Ride.00:00:00 00:02:05Kelly gives listeners her background in powersports, her passion for community gatherings, why she started Ride Wild Collective, the challenges she has seen engaging female riders, and solutions her team has come up with.00:00:00 00:8:45Bryan provides a sneak peek into this childhood, his early love for

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49:25

Two-Wheel Conveyance: Elevating Female Ridership

Centerstand ·

2020/10/07

●00:00:00 00:00:39:Host Robert Pandya introduces Episode 6 discusses Progressive IMS Outdoors and introduces this week’s topic of growing female ridership. ●00:00:00 00:03:24Meet the guests, Porsche Taylor, Founder and Publisher of Black Girls Ride (BGR) Magazine and Jaime Dempsey, Co-Founder and Development and Production Director at ATWYLD.●00:00:00 00:14:56Jaime offers insight on how ATWYLD connects with customers outside of traditional retail.●00:00:00 00:18:19Jaime offers advice for women

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40:13

“Two-Wheel Conveyance: Bridging the Gap Between Youth...

Centerstand ·

2020/09/23

Episode 5 of Centerstand: A Motorcycle Industry Podcast, is brought to you by Kenda Tires. In this week’s episode, host Robert Pandya diagnoses the primary challenges in retaining youth riders with guests Jason Baldwin, Director of Powersports at Kenda Tires, and Ryan McFarland, Founder and Chief Enthusiast at Strider and Founding Board Member for the nonprofit AllKidsBike.org, and explore strategies to encourage youth riding enthusiasm and keep the joy of being a rider for decades to come.Retaining

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44:14

Two-Wheel Conveyance: Facing The Challenges of...

Centerstand ·

2020/09/09

On episode 4 of Centerstand: A Motorcycle Industry Podcast, host Robert Pandya has a conversation with JP Stacey, Account Director of Experience at Match Marketing Group, and Grant Longenbaugh, General Manager of Janus Motorcycles, on facing the industry challenge of reaching new and young riders. The guests discuss how they’ve successfully reached new riders through various marketing techniques and give actionable advice on how to connect with these new buyers.● 00:00:00 00:00:13o Host Robert

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