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In this episode, we sit down with Mark Sheffield, a prominent figure in the power sports industry who has extensive experience including serving in the US Army, managing major dealerships, and now being a board member of the National Power Sports Dealer Association. Mark shares his journey from England to Texas, experiences in the military, and how he transitioned into the power sports industry. He discusses the evolution of dealership management, the importance of process and culture, and his advocacy for better relationships between dealers and manufacturers. Mark also talks about his next ventures aimed at improving the industry, the state of power sports today, and offers insights on challenges and future directions.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:22 Icebreaker Questions with Mark Sheffield
07:13 Mark's Early Life and Military Service
14:49 Transition to Power Sports Industry
16:27 Career Growth and Dealership Management
21:37 Lessons Learned and Personal Insights
42:35 Understanding Dealer Costs and Profit Margins
43:27 The Importance of 20 Groups in the Industry
44:53 Challenges and Realities of Running a Dealership
47:28 Leaving the 20 Group Game: What's Next?
52:12 The State of the Power Sports Industry Today
53:43 OEM-Dealer Relationships and Industry Challenges
01:02:38 Credit Card Fees and Dealership Profitability
01:16:00 Advocating for the Industry: A Personal Journey
01:21:13 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook
Connect with Mark:
Website: https://markjsheffield.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjsheffield/
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In this episode, we sit down with Mark Sheffield, a prominent figure in the power sports industry who has extensive experience including serving in the US Army, managing major dealerships, and now being a board member of the National Power Sports Dealer Association. Mark shares his journey from England to Texas, experiences in the military, and how he transitioned into the power sports industry. He discusses the evolution of dealership management, the importance of process and culture, and his advocacy for better relationships between dealers and manufacturers. Mark also talks about his next ventures aimed at improving the industry, the state of power sports today, and offers insights on challenges and future directions.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:22 Icebreaker Questions with Mark Sheffield
07:13 Mark's Early Life and Military Service
14:49 Transition to Power Sports Industry
16:27 Career Growth and Dealership Management
21:37 Lessons Learned and Personal Insights
42:35 Understanding Dealer Costs and Profit Margins
43:27 The Importance of 20 Groups in the Industry
44:53 Challenges and Realities of Running a Dealership
47:28 Leaving the 20 Group Game: What's Next?
52:12 The State of the Power Sports Industry Today
53:43 OEM-Dealer Relationships and Industry Challenges
01:02:38 Credit Card Fees and Dealership Profitability
01:16:00 Advocating for the Industry: A Personal Journey
01:21:13 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook
Connect with Mark:
Website: https://markjsheffield.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjsheffield/
Check Out Our Sponsors:
LeatherUp - Use Code "CW20" at checkout for 20% off! : https://www.leatherup.com/
Connect with Cycles Worldwide:
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f5Fx7tVs67xgemZUFphaw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551644038136
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide

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