Member Moment: Pedalworks
Bio
Pedalworks is all about “professional care, mobile bike repair.” Owner David Spaulding has 10+ years of bike mechanic experience and operates his full service bicycle repair shop on the go, serving the Tri-Cities area Washington State.
We recently talked to David on the Bicycle Retail Radio podcast where he shared his expertise on the independent business model and gave tips for other entrepreneurs and mechanics that are ready to go out on their own.
Listen to “Professional Care. Mobile Bike Repair.” here: https://nbda.com/professional-care-mobile-bike-repair/
Mobile business has seen growth as customer needs change, and Pedalworks embraces that head on.
Favorite NBDA Resources
When David sent us his list of favorite resources he said:
“I found it a bit challenging to be succinct on these bullet points. Here it is such as it is.”
- Resources: Podcasts, videos, meetups, weekly emails, and information, oh my!
- Networking: Meeting some experienced, passionate, and amazing people in all aspects of an industry and lifestyle.
- Connections: The mobile bike business has it’s specific quirks, just like all parts of this business… connecting with other folks and mobile businesses is invaluable.
- Community: I know community is important in bike life and business. It is easy to feel isolated in a specific market or version, like mobile, and having a community to lean on when it’s needed is so important to success.
- Support: Getting a chance to read, listen, use, and/or participate in a lot of the resources offered can be a challenge. Just the weekly email with support can help keep me connected even when the sealant hits the fan.
Known For
This is a shop known for quick service that meets people where they’re at – literally! Part of what makes business fun is putting your own twist on it, which David has definitely done.
Being a mobile business means increased flexibility for David – a great convenience which is extended to his customers.
