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Austin Rothbard: Building Twisted Road — The Airbnb of Motorcycles | One Gang Worldwide Ep 116
In 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 Welcome
01:30 Rapid Fire Questions
06:06 Early Life and Background
07:36 Corporate Journey
13:28 Starting Twisted Road
16:56 Challenges and Vision
26:30 Insurance Hurdles
31:36 The Unexpected Business Closure
32:13 Navigating Insurance and Claims Management
33:25 Background Checks and Operational Challenges
37:38 Trust and Community Building
43:24 Early Struggles and Growth
53:24 Partnerships and Expansion
55:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
59:09 Family and Business Balance
01:01:47 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
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Website: twistedroad.com
Twisted Road Referral Link: twistedroad.com/ref/cycles
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