If you feel like you have a love of motorcycles in your DNA and are passionate about everything connected with these two-wheeled conveyances it makes sense to see if you can get a job or even start a business in the motorcycle industry.
Here is a look at some of your options, including how to create a demand for your skills, why it pays to explore all your options, a reminder why networking is so useful, and how to keep your career aspirations on track.
Always in demand
If you know your motorcycles inside out as well as the thrill of riding them there is a great opportunity to put those skills to good use and either land a top job in the industry or go it alone and develop a reputation as the go-to option for fixing customers bikes.
Even if you know what you are doing but don’t have any formal training, there is no reason why you can’t get all the certificates you need while you continue to build up your portfolio of services and experience.
There is a constant demand for licensed and skilled mechanics, which means you should be able to find career openings and if you are running your own motorcycle repair business it won’t take long to develop a good reputation and you shouldn’t have many problems getting the licenses you need to trade.
Only limited by your own imagination
You don’t have to be mechanically minded to forge a career around motorcycles and the options available are really only limited by your own ability to find a suitable niche.
You could offer to provide escorted motorcycle tours, or it might be that your writing can help you to create a popular blog about your biking adventures that you could monetize. Other ideas to consider would be a job where you get to ride your motorcycle as part of your work, as an independent courier, for example, or you might like the idea of training new riders on how to handle their bike and stay safe.
Many successful people say that the reason they have done so well and enjoyed their career is because they followed their passion and turned it into a business opportunity or took a job that allowed them the chance to immerse themselves in something that they absolutely love.
Even in the face of unexpected adversity when you find yourself getting into a wreck, if you love riding your motorcycle you will find a way to carry on following your passion in some way or another.
The importance of adaptability
If you are going to make a defined career move and find a way to earn a living from motorcycles and the industry in general, you will have to be prepared to embrace risk and show a real willingness to adapt.
Life, in general, doesn’t always go to plan and your career script will most likely be subjected to a few unexpected changes along the way. Make sure you retain an open mind and a sense of adventure if you can, as it can often turn out that if you take a few risks along the way it could lead you along a new path that turns out to be the chance to make your mark in the motorcycle industry.
Never neglect networking
Networking is an effective personal and business communication tool and it is really important that you work on maintaining a profile and aim to be highly visible to others if you want to forge a successful career.
This is especially relevant in an environment like the motorcycle industry where it is perfectly plausible to develop a reputation and get yourself known amongst others who also share your passion for bikes.
Don’t be afraid to leverage that network and use it to make new connections as these contacts could turn out to be well worth knowing and even a useful asset to have amongst your constantly evolving network.
The road ahead
Follow your passion and follow your dreams to see where the journey takes you.
If you love motorcycles and would love to earn a living from them, don’t give up on that goal and don’t be dissuaded by the inevitable setbacks that you are likely to encounter.
There is bound to be something you can do to earn money from the motorcycle industry and the fellow enthusiasts who share your passion, so go for it and see where the road ahead takes you.
About the Author:
Katie Sanderson works in the auto insurance industry and is a passionate motorcyclist in her spare time. Her articles focus on living your passion whether you’re a trucker or a motorcyclist, but doing so safely.