A 40-Year Journey Through the Powersports Industry | Tim Calhoun | Ep. 159

Send us Fan MailFew 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.Connect with Tim:Website: https://www.powersportspros.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothycalhounInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/twowheeltimmyc/X: https://x.com/TimCalhounCheck Out Our Sponsors:SAVE 20% on Milwaukee Leather motorcycle gear!✅ Use promo code: CW20🛒 Shop here: https://milwaukeemotorcycleclothing.comConnect with Cycles Worldwide:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyclesworldwide/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CyclesWorldwideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwideTimestamps:00:00 Gilroy Indian Tease00:26 Podcast Intro and Guest01:56 Army Years in Europe04:00 Break the Ice Round07:28 Gear and Rider Essentials11:03 Sponsor Shoutout11:45 Growing Up in Oregon15:39 Sports and Work Ethic18:37 Army Lessons and Mentors21:35 Breaking Into Powersports24:30 Rep Road Reality Check29:34 Rebuilding Indian in Gilroy33:04 Scout Vision Debate33:53 Why Vintage Indians Ruled35:20 Leaving Indian and Rebuilding36:30 WPS Rocket Ship Growth38:52 Why Brands Fail Today44:37 LeoVince Betrayal Story48:59 Starting Over at 5251:48 Electric Riders Opportunity55:17 SEMA and Aftermarket Power01:01:03 Building the Ideal Parts Platform01:06:15 Advice for Small Brands01:10:36 Consulting Mission and Wrap Up#MotorcyclePodcast #Motorcycles #Powersports #PowersportsIndustry #MotorcycleIndustry #MotorcycleBusiness #MotorcycleDealer #Aftermarket #MotorcycleCommunity #Bikelife #RideMore #Leadership #Entrepreneur #IndianMotorcycle #WesternPowerSports #TimCalhoun #OneGangWorldwide #CyclesWorldwide