Tag Archive for: National Bicycle Dealers Association

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NBDA Congratulates New Board of Directors Officers

The National Bike Dealers Association (NBDA) is excited to announce the results of the January 2021 Board of Directors officer elections. The new officers, all current board members, will serve in their leadership roles for three years. Peter…
Offering Service and Maintenance Agreements: Some Thoughts

Offering Service and Maintenance Agreements: Some Thoughts

Brought to you by Frank McMillan, founder of Ensure Protect, developer of R.I.D.E.S, (Ride it Daily Extended Service), fellow rider, and 45-year vet of the service contract industry. Pictured third from the left in Downieville with the RODS,…
New NBDA President Heather Mason
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NBDA Welcomes New President Heather Mason

The National Bike Dealers Association (NBDA) is excited to announce that Heather Mason will lead the NBDA as president beginning February 8, 2021. The NBDA Board of Directors selected Mason after an open search to fill the role. “Heather…
Brandee Lepak
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Lepak to Leave NBDA’s Role as President

PHOENIX, Arizona—Brandee Lepak will leave her role at the National Bicycle Dealers Association to spend more time with her children and at the five bicycle stores she co-owns with Alan Lepak in the Phoenix metro area. Lepak has been president…
Inventory part 1
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Inventory – Part 1: How To Run A Profitable Bike Shop

“So how do you unravel the seemingly deep dark mysteries of how much inventory is correct? It is really simple actually. You want to have an amount that allows you to turn that inventory multiple times.”

Welcome to our series introduction
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A Series Introduction: How To Run A Profitable Bike Shop

“The bicycle retail industry has a wide variety of stores and one shoe does not fit all in terms of operations. My hope is that all will find at least inspiration to try and improve the bottom line.”

Sheri Mann
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Sheri Mann: Shop Owner Profiles

“Our passion is just seeing people enjoy being out on their bikes.”


Adjusting in the Midst of Chaos
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Adjusting in the Midst of Chaos

“When everything seems to be in constant flux in your operations, staffing needs, inventory availability, and service demands, making changes that may have felt disruptive in normal times may be easier to get done.” 

Top 5 Immediate

Top 5 Immediate Goals for your Business

“One thing seems certain for the near term, and that is inventory levels are going to be slim, particularly if you used to just ordering as you go. You need to do some basic forecasting and get bikes on backorder now.”

engaging and retaining customers

Engaging and Retaining the New Customer

We need to focus on engaging and retaining the new customer that is finding us during this time. Right now, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, bicycle retailers are exhausted. Many are working with reduced staff in a stressful environment,…