2011 Business Leader of the Year
X-Treme Powersports
www.myxtremepowersports.com
Shane Burns is a lifelong resident of the four state area and is a graduate of Webb City High School. Shane spent most of his childhood in Carterville along with his mother, Marcia, who worked hard to provide well for him. But at a young age it was clear that Shane had a desire to excel. At the age of 11 Shane was buying and selling bicycles, lawn mowers out of his front yard. Eventually working up to dirt bikes and ATV’s, Shane realized his potential in sales and the importance of making friends that would be loyal customers or refer their friends to him. At age 18 Shane worked at Joplin Honda where he was successful in sales, using his proven people skills.
In 1997 Shane and his wife, Cindy, with long time friends, Matt and Aston Stovern, partnered to sell used motorcycles, ATVs and watercraft, parts and service at the corner of Range Line and Zora. The following year the Burns bought out the partners and added used auto sales. Purchasing their first car at Diamond Auto Auction on a credit card, they took pride in making it look as appealing as possible. The car sold the next day and from then on X-Treme Powersports quickly outgrew that location and they purchased a building on South Madison (Range Line) to allow for expansion. Even this was soon outgrown and now X-Treme Powersports has two locations and provides one of the area’s largest used automobile selections.
Along with his success in auto sales the Burns, including son Dylan, have started Burns Investments, buying and selling residential and commercial properties. They have purchased and remodeled existing property as well as building new business offices and new homes in the area. Along with real estate their desire to expand the community has included a restaurant, beauty salon and limousine service. In 2010 they became proud partners in the new Rosenberg Recovery and Towing service.
Shane’s businesses still operate on the same philosophy as when he was selling bikes out of the yard. If you treat customers as friends, do your best to offer a quality product and stand behind your word, success will follow. Shane, his family and employees love what they do and love the community that supports them.
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