Ep. #274 - Breaking Free: Nate Sanel's Journey to Ditching OEM Relationships

In this episode of GarageCast, we welcome back Nate Sanel, founder of National Powersports Distributors and CEO of Bank My Bike. After a year and a half, Nate returns with a bold new direction—one that defies industry norms and puts the focus back on what he does best: selling pre-owned motorcycles.Nate shares the highs and lows of his journey, from leveraging technology to enhance the buying experience to the challenges of working with OEMs. He pulls no punches as he reveals why he walked away from new bike partnerships, the struggles of inventory management, and the pressures of manufacturer demands. If you’re in the powersports business—or just love a great story of reinvention—this episode is a must-listen!UPDATE 2027 is back.Join Garage Composites January 31–February 1 for one of the powersports and marine industry’s premier training and networking events.Featuring industry training, 20 Clubs, and opportunities for dealers, manufacturers, vendors, owners, and managers to connect and grow.Bring your team and plan to join us for UPDATE 2027.