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Braxton Hamilton joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast to share an incredible journey that took him from a difficult childhood to the United States Marine Corps, into the heart of post-war Iraq, and ultimately into a leadership role within the Harley-Davidson industry.

Braxton opens up about the challenges that shaped him, the lessons learned through military service, and the life-changing decision to leave the comfort of home to help rebuild Iraq's economy during one of the most volatile periods in modern history. Working alongside local business owners, community leaders, and everyday citizens determined to rebuild their lives, those experiences would later inspire his memoir, Highway of Death.

We discuss leadership, resilience, faith, purpose, and the power of human connection in places where hope often seemed impossible. Braxton also shares how those experiences continue to influence his work supporting Harley-Davidson dealers and helping businesses create stronger cultures, better customer experiences, and lasting relationships.

This is a story about overcoming adversity, embracing uncertainty, and discovering that some of life's greatest opportunities can be found on the roads we never expected to travel.

Connect with Braxton:

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Highway-Death-Memoir-Revitalizing-Middle-ebook/dp/B0FQ3JP35M

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braxton.hamilton.427521/

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Timestamps:

00:00 From Stereotypes to Respect
00:17 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro
02:12 Rapid Fire Bikes and Sales
04:13 Travel Stories Jordan and Petra
06:27 Harley Heroes and Leadership
11:31 Dream Garage and Harley History
15:03 Office Stories and Sponsor Break
17:21 Growing Up Wild on the River
19:22 Pastor Mentorship and Faith
21:06 Marines to Crisis Intervention
27:56 Why He Said Yes to Iraq
31:21 Seeing Iraq Up Close
32:15 Arrival Shock in Baghdad
34:12 Rebuilding Through Local Manufacturing
35:43 Kurdistan Wool Rug Mission
39:30 Business Dignity Lessons
40:57 Government Roadblocks and Wins
42:49 Why Highway of Death
43:55 Mindset Humor and Coming Home
46:53 Finding Harley-Davidson
50:16 Role at HDFS and Sales Process
54:28 Dealer Culture Under New Leadership
01:00:43 Consumer Trends and Financing Care
01:06:15 Book Takeaways Faith and Relationships
01:08:35 Where to Follow and Final Thanks

#BraxtonHamilton #HarleyDavidson #HighwayOfDeath #OneGangWorldwide #MotorcyclePodcast #HarleyDealer #DealerCulture #Leadership #VeteranStories #MarineCorps #MotorcycleIndustry #FaithAndLeadership #BusinessLeadership #Powersports #HarleyLife

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Josh Salazar joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast for an honest conversation about risk, resilience, and what it really takes to build something from nothing.

After spending nearly two decades in the powersports industry, Josh built a reputation working with companies like MSA Wheels and MTA, learning the business from the ground up through sales, distribution, dealer relationships, product development, and countless miles on the road. Then, in 2020, everything changed.

When MTA unexpectedly shut its doors, Josh found himself standing at a crossroads. With uncertainty everywhere, the economy in turmoil, and the world shutting down during COVID, he made the decision many people only talk about, he bet on himself.

That decision became Dirtbag Brands.

In this episode, Josh takes us through the highs and lows of launching a company during one of the most unpredictable periods in modern history. He shares the lessons learned from years in the industry, the challenges of building a brand from scratch, what dealers truly need from their aftermarket partners, and why relationships still matter more than ever in powersports.

This is more than a conversation about products and business. It's a story about taking a leap of faith, navigating adversity, and chasing a vision when there are no guarantees.

Whether you're a rider, dealer, entrepreneur, or someone pursuing a dream of your own, this is an episode packed with insight, perspective, and real-world lessons from the road.

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshsalazar1

Website: https://dirtbagbrands.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dirtbagbrands

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Timestamps:

00:00 COVID Launch Shock
00:25 Podcast Intro and Guest
02:03 Rapid Fire Icebreaker
07:43 Growing Up and Early Bikes
09:58 Denny's Leadership Lessons
14:49 Boiler Room Sales Grind
18:06 First Power Sports Break
21:21 Dealership Relationships Matter
23:17 Inside MTA Distributor Life
29:13 Starting Dirtbag Brands
33:08 Pandemic and Shipping Chaos
37:01 Honesty and COVID Loans
37:20 Why Dirtbag Brands
38:42 Durability First Products
39:33 Mentors and Design Genius
41:28 KISS Rule Universal Mounts
43:50 Engineering Mirrors That Lock
46:27 Modern Marketing and AI SEO
51:00 Organic Growth Over Influencers
53:41 Industry Trends Sub 10K Boom
55:23 Dealers OEMs and Price Shock
01:00:58 ATV UTV Lessons From Sea-Doo
01:03:30 Who Leads Side-by-Side Market
01:07:57 Future Plans and Industry Outlook
01:11:04 Where to Find Dirtbag Brands
01:11:55 Final Thanks and Networking

#JoshSalazar #Torc1Racing #DirtbagBrands #OneGangWorldwide #Powersports #Motorcycles #UTVLife #ATV #MotorcycleIndustry #BusinessPodcast #Entrepreneurship #OffRoad #Aftermarket #DealerNetwork #MotorcycleAccessories #PowersportsIndustry

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AMA Hall of Famer Bill Werner joins the One Gang Worldwide Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the golden era of American flat track racing and his decades inside Harley-Davidson’s legendary factory race program.

Bill shares stories from his early days building go-karts in Milwaukee, racing scrambles as a teenager, and surviving devastating crashes that ultimately pushed him toward becoming one of the most respected tuners and crew chiefs in motorcycle racing history.

He discusses working alongside champions including Gary Scott, Jay Springsteen, and Scott Parker, the development and dominance of the iconic Harley-Davidson XR-750, the pressure of championship seasons, and the emotional highs and lows that came with life at the top level of AMA racing.

The episode also explores Bill’s later work developing Kawasaki dirt track projects, his philosophy on reliability and race preparation, and his continued involvement preserving motorcycle racing history through speaking engagements and Hall of Fame work.

A must-listen episode for fans of Harley-Davidson, AMA flat track, vintage racing culture, and motorcycle history.

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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame & Museum: http://hof.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=60



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Timestamps:

00:00 First Big Track Rush
00:15 Podcast Intro and Guest Hype
01:47 Rapid Fire Icebreaker
03:14 XR750 Sound Explained
05:24 Ascot Win and Finger Fix
08:09 Growing Up Milwaukee Gearhead
11:15 Surrogate Mentor in Auto Shop
13:47 First Motorcycle Race and First Bike
15:59 Early Racing Scrambles and Short Track
17:24 Harley Race Dept Breakthrough
21:58 Sixties Racing Scene and Switching Roles
27:17 Ralph Burnt Lessons on Truth vs Hype
30:21 Inside Harley Racing Shop Life
33:03 Harley Shirt Swagger and Pit Stories
36:45 Earning Trust on the Factory Team
38:13 Earning Respect Young
39:15 Promotion And Breakthrough
40:10 Crew Chief Rise
42:07 Gary Scott Dynamics
43:40 Jay Springsteen Era
45:34 Staying Humble Winning
47:58 Scott Parker Approach
50:33 Tragedy And Title Run
56:03 Basement Racing Comeback
59:31 Kawasaki Reinvention
01:06:53 Legacy And Family Pride
01:09:56 Retirement Still Involved
01:16:51 Mentoring And Farewell

#BillWerner #HarleyDavidson #XR750 #AMARacing #AmericanFlatTrack #DirtTrackRacing #HarleyDavidsonRacing #JaySpringsteen #ScottParker #GaryScott #MotorcycleHistory #FlatTrackLegend #MotorcycleRacing #OneGangWorldwide #VintageMotorcycles