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Jeremy Coon has spent most of his life around motorcycle dealerships. He started behind a Harley-Davidson parts counter at 16, worked his way into sales and management and then got fired at 23.
That firing ended up pushing him toward something much bigger.
In 2007, Jeremy opened Lucky U Cycles in Wildwood, Florida. He shares what those early days really looked like: getting turned down for his first lease, tracking down used motorcycles wherever he could find them, answering every phone call himself, taking risks, making expensive mistakes, and figuring out how to survive as a young business owner.
Nearly 20 years later, Lucky U Cycles has grown into a high-volume powersports dealership with locations in Wildwood and Fort Myers.
Jeremy joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast to talk about the wins, the setbacks, the lessons that cost him money, the recent expansion into Fort Myers, and what it really takes to build and grow an independent motorcycle dealership.
Connect with Jeremy:
Website: https://www.luckyucycles.com
Fort Myers: https://www.luckyuftmyers.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-coon-b5107a289
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckyucycles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luckyucycle
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Timestamps:
00:00 Lease Rejection Breakthrough
00:28 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro
01:45 Speed Round Icebreakers
04:24 Sponsor Message – Milwaukee Gear
05:08 Growing Up in Leesburg
06:26 First Harley Shop Job
08:37 Harley Boom Era Lessons
10:27 From Parts to Sales Manager
12:52 Fired, Then Inspired to Start
15:43 Landing the Wildwood Location
17:08 Early Lucky U Cycles Hustle
19:00 The Gold Wing Flip Lesson
21:03 Grinding Through the Growth Years
25:29 Setbacks and Aha Moments
27:33 Inventory Chase and Expansion Vision
30:55 Reinvesting to Grow
31:25 From Doer to Leader
31:51 Hiring and Keeping Talent
33:39 Building the Blueprint and Culture
33:54 A Community-First Dealership
35:14 The House of Trikes Deal
38:07 New Brands and OEM Life
41:57 Winning on Customer Experience
44:04 Recognition and Florida Roots
45:45 Jeremy's Five-Year Vision
47:10 The Reality of a Second Store
50:45 Industry Shifts and Advice
54:01 Where to Find Lucky U Cycles
55:43 Tampa Expo and Charity Rides
58:14 Final Thanks and Wrap
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