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Podcast: Garagecast - All Things Power Sports and Marine
Episode: Ep. #330 - From Reluctance to Leadership: Ashley Read and Eric Smith on Taking Over the Family Business
Description: In this episode of GarageCast, we sit down with Ashley Read and Eric Smith, the brother-sister leadership team behind Colorado Boat Center. They share the real story of stepping into a family-owned dealership, defining roles, and navigating the transition from founders to the next generation.From unexpected career pivots to complementary leadership styles, Ashley and Eric break down what it takes to run a successful dealership as siblings—while honoring legacy and building a future-focused vision.