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In this episode, we interview Bob Althoff, a prominent figure in the powersports world. Bob discusses his early life, his significant role in steering America's oldest Harley Davidson dealership, and co-founding the National PowerSports Dealer Association (NPDA). He shares personal anecdotes, from his experiences with motorcycles to playing basketball at Notre Dame, and explains his philosophies on leadership, community building, and the importance of perseverance. Bob also talks about the challenges and triumphs of his career, the inception of the NPDA, and the future of the powersports industry. He saved the DealerNews publication and continues to help dealers in the industry have a voice. Lastly , Bob touches on the legacy of AD Farrow and the enduring impact of his work on the industry.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:17 Rapid Fire Questions with Bob Altoff

07:57 Bob's Early Life and Influences

08:22 First Encounters with Motorcycles

09:10 Entrepreneurial Beginnings and Leadership

14:10 Acquiring America's Oldest Harley Dealership

17:37 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Business

22:28 Building Community and Culture

27:46 Principles of Resilience in Dealerships

29:03 Selling AD Pharaoh: An Emotional Journey

31:33 The 2008 Economic Collapse and Its Impact

33:52 Lessons from Selling and Mentoring

35:03 Rescuing Dealer News

36:48 Founding the National PowerSports Dealer Association

44:59 Future of the PowerSports Industry

50:56 Final Thoughts and Advice for the Next Generation

Connect with Bob:

Website: https://www.npda.org/

Website: Dealernews.com

Movie Website: IronLilly.com

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