Differences between Vintage, Classic, and Antique Motorcycles

An experienced construction professional, Robert Yanik serves in sales and management for Organic Depot LLC in California. Outside of work, Robert Yanik has an interest in performance cars and motorcycles, both modern and vintage.

Older motorcycles, which include vintage models, tend to evoke a sense of nostalgia among enthusiasts. However, “vintage” is a broad classification that is sometimes used interchangeably with “classic” and “antique” to describe older motorcycles. 

Vintage bikes are typically defined as those built before 1982, or before 1975 in the case of motocross bikes. Similar dates are often used by vintage motorcycle shows as an entry requirement for bikes. 

“Classic” most often refers to bikes, even new ones, that maintain tradition style or design elements. However, a classic designation can also refer to bikes that are more than 25 or 30 years old. 

The antique classification carries a more formal definition. According to the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, an antique motorcycle is one that is more than 35 years old.

How a Paper Route Prepares Kids for Business Leadership

Robert Yanik, a sales and management professional working at Organic Depot, LLC, possesses more than three decades of experience in the construction industry. He has previously worked as a foreman for Baker Neal Construction and head of sales for a California-based construction company. During his youth, Robert Yanik also delivered papers seven days a week as a paperboy for Akron Beacon Journal.

One of the most basic lessons learned through working on a paper route is that adding value is sometimes more important than experience. When working as a paper delivery person, individuals may feel very conscious of their age, particularly when they are younger or newer than another kid on the job. As a result, they may overcompensate for their inexperience by being more friendly towards customers or landing papers right on the front porch. By going this extra mile, newer team members increase the value they add and can rapid increase their profits through additional tips.

Along this same line, paper delivery persons must learn how to handle money and interact with customers if they want to succeed. Many paper companies have their deliverers collect the necessary fees from customers. This practice not only gives individuals the chance to get feedback from their customers but also gives them the opportunity to manage finances. Paper deliverers must look at what they received from the customer and ensure that the paper company is receiving no more or less than their fair share.

Finally, having a paper route teaches kids to see the big picture and understand their role within it. While deliverers are responsible for delivering papers, they would not have any work if the printers, writers, and other people involved in producing the paper didn’t first complete their work. Those who recognize this are more capable of seeing an entire business as both a whole and its individual parts, a trait that is common among business leaders.

2017 Formula One US Grand Prix to Take Place in October

A sales professional with 30 years of experience, Robert Yanik handles mandatory regulation reporting and identifies outlets for finished organic materials for Organic Depot in Aguanga, California. Robert Yanik has a passion for automobiles and frequently attends races organized by Formula One, which will hold its 2017 US Grand Prix in October. 

The US Grand Prix will consist of 56 laps at the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas. With a circuit length of 5.5 kilometers and a race distance of 308.4 kilometers, COTA’s track features 20 turns and draws inspiration from some of the world’s best circuits. It also utilizes the landscape’s natural topography with the incorporation of dramatic changes in elevation, such as a steep uphill run into the hairpin Turn One. 

Attendees may choose from a variety of ticket options, including premium grandstand seating, bleacher grandstand seating, and general admission. Special packages are also available and provide additional hospitality services, along with the opportunity to meet racing icons such as Mario Andretti. 

In addition, individuals and corporate groups seeking a more comprehensive fan experience may choose one of several F1 Experiences packages. Official packages offer exclusive benefits that include three-day race tickets, driving track tours, and entrance to Lunch with a Legend, featuring Juan Pablo Montoya. 

The US Grand Prix will take place October 22, 2017, following two days of practice races and the qualifier. Fan experiences will take place throughout all three days from October 20 through October 22.

University of Akron - Akron Guarantee Scholarship Program

Since 2014, Robert Yanik has worked for Organic Depot, LLC, in Aguanga, California, where he sets up new accounts and searches for outlets for the firm's organic materials. Robert Yanik prepared for his career by studying marketing and management at the University of Akron, which has a unique assistance program called the Akron Guarantee Scholarship program.

The Akron Guarantee Scholarship program stands out from traditional scholarship programs in that it offers students a guaranteed scholarship each year provided that they maintain academic eligibility by earning a grade point average of at least 2.0. The program not only guarantees the scholarship for eight semesters, but also increases the scholarship every year to provide greater academic support and help students graduate in four years with less debt. 

By upgrading the scholarship as students hit the 30-, 60-, and 90-credit milestones, the University of Akron allows students to focus on their studies with peace of mind instead of worrying over mounting debt.

Tips for a Customer-Focused Sales Process

Experienced California professional Robert Yanik has amassed decades of experience in construction project management and sales. Since 2014, Robert Yanik has managed the sales team at Organic Depot, LLC, working to identify and secure new clients for the Aguanga, California-based firm. 

The ability to efficiently close a sale is crucial for a sales professional to be successful. One of the main keys to this process is to adopt a firm focus on the customer. While it may be easy to center a sales conversation on the product or service in question, sales representatives must instead gather an understanding of the customer, including his or her buying habits and needs. This allows sales professionals to better connect with potential clients. Instead of simply listing an array of product features, sales professionals can help customers understand how a product or service can solve specific problems. 

In learning about customers, sales professionals should seek to find out if potential patrons are considering giving their business to a competitor. It is important not to foster ill will by speaking badly about competing companies. Instead, sales representatives should harness this information to highlight the specific benefits that their products offer over the competition. 

In general, business experts recommend that newer professionals shed the common “always be closing” mentality in favor of a more gradual, customer-focused approach. After developing a reputation as a trusted advisor who is genuinely dedicated to the customer’s best interest, sales professionals will have earned the right to ask for a sale.

The AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Event

With a degree in marketing and management from the University of Akron in Ohio, Robert Yanik went on to gain broad experience in sales and construction before coming into his current role in sales and management with Organic Depot in Aguanga, California. When away from work, Robert Yanik enjoys exploring his interest in motorcycles, especially vintage models. 

Every year, Ohio's Morrow County hosts the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) Vintage Motorcycle Days, the largest vintage motorcycle event in the US. Participants number in the tens of thousands, and almost 1,000 vendors display their offerings. 

The three-day event includes motorcycle races on road and dirt tracks. Most age ranges are welcome to compete in certain categories, and race winners are acknowledged as AMA national champions. There is also a vintage bike show at the event, where best in show awards are given according to their class for American, British, European, and Japanese makes. 

Vintage Motorcycle Days also includes entertainment and plenty of socializing where vintage bike enthusiasts from all over the US can meet. Proceeds from the annual event support the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum.