All posts by Ben H. Sherwood

About Ben H. Sherwood

Ben H. Sherwood is a marine industry veteran and a marketing consultant who operates Sherwood Marine Marketing in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. For more info, click About on the main menu.

Let’s make it a two-way street on 2010 boat orders

My May blog, “It’s a dealer’s market now, especially with 2010 dealer agreements,” generated several responses, mostly from dealers but a few from boat reps. I think it is also a “dealer’s market” when it comes to placing orders for 2010 boats. But it is equally important that we make sure the whole process is a “two-way street.” Continue reading Let’s make it a two-way street on 2010 boat orders

It’s a dealer’s market now, especially with 2010 dealer agreements

We have all heard the term, “It’s a buyer’s market.” Well I think we are currently in what I would call a “dealer’s market,” especially as regards dealer agreements. Very soon most manufacturers will be starting their annual re-signing process. But this year things can be a bit different for dealers. Continue reading It’s a dealer’s market now, especially with 2010 dealer agreements