COVER STORY FROM PRICEVILLE TO MARKDALE.
(Left to Right): Priceville’s Kristen, Madison, Cooper & Duane Bryan of DB Powersports I love these kinds of stories. You know, the ones about local family businesses working hard to serve our community here in Grey Highlands. Often, they involve the types of connections that only small town living can provide. I first spoke with Duane Bryan last winter when I was looking at getting into snowmobiling. He was recommended to me by the local snowmobile club as a trusted small engine mechanic and someone who might be able to help me find a sled for my family. As I’m sure you’re aware, sourcing outdoor sporting equipment these days isn’t an easy task. But Duane helped me out, big time. I ended up buying a snowmobile from his brother, Lance, and have thoroughly enjoyed taking my boys out on it - even if I do spend a disproportionate amount of time digging it out of the deep snow drifts on our property. Call it a winter weight-loss regime. So when I noticed that he’d moved his operations from his hometown of Priceville to Markdale, I thought I’d give him a call. I soon found out that his wife, Kristen, works at nearby Grey County Real Estate Inc. See where I’m going with the small town connections? Meeting the Bryan Family for a photo shoot on a frigid Saturday in mid-January was a real pleasure for me. I learned 26
that the whole family is involved in the business. I knew a bit about Duane’s history as a professional racer (he competed in the COSDRA grass drag racing circuit in 1996 and raced for 9 years), but I didn’t know that he’s also a licensed motorcycle mechanic. Good to know for all you reading this who enjoy Grey County’s scenic, winding roads. I also learned that DB Powersports actually got its start in the marine sector as a mobile boat repair business serving clients on Lake Eugenia (an ingenious idea, if you ask me). Duane and family have grown it to the point where there aren’t many boats on Eugenia that they don’t service. But that’s not all... “We’re currently a full service repair shop for snowmobiles, ATV’s, dirt bikes, personal watercraft, and boats,” explains Duane. “We do do everything from an oil change to a full engine rebuild. Even full boat detailing. We service all makes and models. We are able to get most parts that you need.” I must say, I was really impressed to learn just how much the Bryan Family helps with DB Powersports. Kristen built the website and handles the marketing side of the business. At the beginning, she managed all the bookkeeping and payroll functions while working part-time. When she was
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