Few people have witnessed the evolution of the powersports industry from as many angles as Tim Calhoun. From the Army's 101st Airborne Division to building dealer networks, growing iconic brands, and helping companies navigate some of the industry's biggest challenges, Tim's four-decade career has taken him behind the scenes of American motorcycling like few others.
In this episode, Tim shares the stories behind the Gilroy Indian years, the explosive rise of Western Power Sports, the hard lessons learned from the LeoVince chapter, and why he believes the next generation of riders and electric motorcycles, will shape the industry's future. It's an honest conversation about leadership, resilience, innovation, and what it really takes to build a lasting business in the world of powersports.
Timestamps: 00:00 Gilroy Indian Tease 00:26 Podcast Intro and Guest 01:56 Army Years in Europe 04:00 Break the Ice Round 07:28 Gear and Rider Essentials 11:03 Sponsor Shoutout 11:45 Growing Up in Oregon 15:39 Sports and Work Ethic 18:37 Army Lessons and Mentors 21:35 Breaking Into Powersports 24:30 Rep Road Reality Check 29:34 Rebuilding Indian in Gilroy 33:04 Scout Vision Debate 33:53 Why Vintage Indians Ruled 35:20 Leaving Indian and Rebuilding 36:30 WPS Rocket Ship Growth 38:52 Why Brands Fail Today 44:37 LeoVince Betrayal Story 48:59 Starting Over at 52 51:48 Electric Riders Opportunity 55:17 SEMA and Aftermarket Power 01:01:03 Building the Ideal Parts Platform 01:06:15 Advice for Small Brands 01:10:36 Consulting Mission and Wrap Up
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