Austin Rothbard: Building Twisted Road — The Airbnb of Motorcycles | One Gang Worldwide Ep 116

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, the hosts chat with Austin Rothbard, the CEO and founder of Twisted Road, a peer-to-peer motorcycle rental company. Austin shares his entrepreneurial journey from being laid off from a corporate job to starting Twisted Road, discussing the initial challenges he faced, including raising capital, navigating insurance hurdles, and building a tech platform with no prior experience. He speaks about the community-centric philosophy that sets Twisted Road apart from traditional rental companies and his vision to create a comprehensive ecosystem for motorcycle enthusiasts. The conversation also delves into his personal anecdotes, the growth and scaling of the business, insights into leadership, and the critical role of trust in his business model. The episode is packed with invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and insights into running a successful start-up in an industry fueled by passion.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:30 Rapid Fire Questions06:06 Early Life and Background07:36 Corporate Journey13:28 Starting Twisted Road16:56 Challenges and Vision26:30 Insurance Hurdles31:36 The Unexpected Business Closure32:13 Navigating Insurance and Claims Management33:25 Background Checks and Operational Challenges37:38 Trust and Community Building43:24 Early Struggles and Growth53:24 Partnerships and Expansion55:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs59:09 Family and Business Balance01:01:47 Final Thoughts and Future PlansConnect with Austin:Website:  twistedroad.comTwisted Road Referral Link: twistedroad.com/ref/cycles (40% Discount for 1/2 days and 4 days or more get a free day)Check Out Our Sponsors: LeatherUp - Use Code "CW20" at checkout for 20% off! : https://www.leatherup.com/  Connect with Cycles Worldwide: Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more episodes:    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9f5Fx7tVs67xgemZUFphaw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551644038136 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/cyclesworldwidellc/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergey-tokman-2a78a6284/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@cycles.worldwide