Bert’s Mega Mall
Jan Plessner, Contributing Writer
December 28, 2012
An abundance of product, and sales to match As a retailer of powersports vehicles from 15 different OEMs, Bert’s Mega Mall has few customers who can say “You don’t have what I’m looking for.” Instead, principal Ron Seidner has a different issue at his dealership, a member of the inaugural Powersports... Read more »
Nielsen Enterprises
Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
December 28, 2012
Grassroots support at the root of longtime success Ted Nielsen’s entry into the business began with a gas station and a single-line Arctic Cat dealership. Now, Nielsen Enterprises northwest of Chicago offers nine OEM brands over an expansive 80,000-square-foot complex. The dealership’s support of... Read more »
Scott Fischer Enterprises
Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
December 28, 2012
Appointment-based service a wise move Scott Fischer Enterprises expanded its Harley-Davidson franchise base to five stores in April, when it added Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson in North Carolina. It’s a sign that business is up for the Fort Myers, Fla.-based group, which has been named a member of the... Read more »
RIVA Motorsports & Marine
Liz Hochstedler, Managing Editor
December 28, 2012
Largest PWC store adds unique positions Though a majority of powersports dealerships are known for vehicles that are seen more on the roads and trails than on water, RIVA Motorsports & Marine is famous for its PWC and boat sales. RIVA, the largest volume PWC dealership in the country, has three locations... Read more »
Team Mancuso Powersports
Jan Plessner, Contributing Writer
December 28, 2012
Compete, and have fun while doing it By knowing its customers, Team Mancuso Powersports in Houston has grown from a pair of Harley-Davidson dealerships into a thriving six-store group, now with an additional four metric/European dealerships. Management became aware that many of their Harley customers... Read more »
Bob Weaver Motorsports & Marine, Inc.
Chris Peters, Contributing Writer
December 28, 2012
Never make ’em wait for strong F&I sales With more than 40 years of dealership experience, Bob Weaver knows what it takes to be successful. For the last 10 years at the dealership that bears his name, Weaver has taken a hands-on approach to running his business in western New York. “I don’t... Read more »
Adam Smith’s Texas Harley-Davidson & Texoma Harley-Davidson
Liz Hochstedler
December 28, 2012
Fun factor leads to sales success Dealer principal Adam Smith has been a businessman since his teens, opening his first dealership at the age of 23. Smith has since sold that business, but now operates Texoma Harley-Davidson, which he purchased in 2004, and Adam Smith’s Texas Harley-Davidson, which... Read more »
Mosites Motorsports
Dave McMahon, Editor-in-Chief
December 28, 2012
Flat unit sales don’t stop growth Mosites Motorsports is leaving the Great Recession in its dust. With double-digit growth in each department from 2011 to 2012 despite flattish unit sales over the same time frame, general manager John Zalenchak has seen his staff build from its add-on sales. He estimates... Read more »
