Politics, Passion & the Power of Advocacy with Scott Schloegel | One Gang Worldwide Ep 123

Send us Fan MailScott Schloegel is the Senior Vice President of Government Relations for the Motorcycle Industry Council, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association. He’s spent his career walking the fine line between politics and passion, making sure the rider’s voice is heard in the halls of Washington, the states, and beyond. In this episode, we take a powerful journey through Scott’s early roots, how he found his way into the world of powersports advocacy, and the pivotal career steps that shaped his ability to influence policy at the highest levels. From there, we dive straight into the real battles happening right now with tariffs, PFAS regulations, state-level challenges, federal roadblocks, and the economic weight the powersports industry carries across the country.Scott opens up about:Why the industry desperately needs strong representationHow the wrong policies can cripple riders, dealers, and manufacturersThe wins he’s helped secure and the fights still aheadWhy collective advocacy is more important now than everThis is a rare behind-the-curtain look at the person who ensures motorcycling’s voice is heard in the rooms where decisions are made.If you ride, if you sell, if you build, or if you simply care about the future of this industry, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:44 Rapid Fire Questions08:40 Early Life and Influences12:51 College and Early Career15:10 Capitol Hill Experience22:08 Transition to Power Sports26:14 Current Role and Responsibilities33:59 Challenges and Priorities38:34 Engaging Lawmakers: Strategies and Impact39:33 Economic Impact of Outdoor Recreation42:50 Challenges and Rewards of Leadership46:53 Trending Topics: Term Limits, Pay Suspensions, and Lobbying57:05 Future of the Power Sports Industry01:00:09 Advice for the Next Generation of Leaders01:02:45 The Importance of Advocacy and Community Engagement01:09:25 Closing Remarks and Final ThoughtsConnect with Scott:Website: mic.org/#/ svia.org/rohva.org/msf-usa.org/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