Meet Randy Singleterry | Gender: Motorcyclist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Randy Singleterry and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Randy, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I came to a cross roads in my life, as I retired from the United States Air Force after 22 years and 9 months of service to our country. At this time I was moving from Aviano Air Base in Italy, to San Antonio Texas. As I looked for jobs in San Antonio in a variety of career fields I was qualified for, I realized I could take a chance and pursue a passion or go back to the normal life that everyone else lived.

I took the chance, started selling my personality and certified skills as an independent contractor with a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Rider Coach (RC) certification. I spoke with family members who owned businesses in off shore oil and electric and automotive repair, who all advised me that I had to protect my assests. Most people think of assests as physical things, however my assest is me with the knowledge and skills I had obtained through the MSF, my motorcycle, and this winnig personality. The military taught me to be very pragmatic, so to protect my assests, I started an LLC and obtained an EIN from the IRS.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I served for 22 years and 9 months in the USAF. During that time there were 5 combat tours, and 9 duty stations. I visited the world, and rode as much of it as I could on a motorcycle. During that time I worked in Information Technology, Military Intelligence, and Human Resouces. I was always the person who jumped when asked, never considering the consquences when asked, just did. During that time I earned three associates in applied science degrees, a bachelors in political science, and a Masters in Global Security which was great for intelligence work.

When it came time to retire, I decided it was time to change direction and pursue my passions.

I decided to dedicate all my time to riding motorcycles, enabiling others to become more capable motorcyclists. What I’m most excited about is enabling individuals to become legal motorcycle riders after our 2 day basic rider course, or assisting motorcyclist who know how to ride become legal riders and obtain their motorcycle drivers endorsment.

I got to where I was today, by forced decisions. I would not say it was easy, but I would say staying the desired course is what made it possible.

The hardest thing I had to learn was using the Adult Learning Model (ALM). The MSF Basic Rider Course update 1 teachs adults of all ages to ride a motorcycle using the seven principles of adult learning which are self-direction, transformation, experience, mentorship, mental orientation, motivation, and readiness to learn. There’s a lot of read the instructions, show the instructions and then minimul interaction with the adults as they figure out how to do the action. The hardest part is being quite while people figure out the action.

The thing I want people to konw about my story is that you have to your happiness and then make that supports your lifestyle. Mine truly is motorcycling. I realize the risk I take when I get on my motorcycle. By taking various levels of motorcycle riding courses I continously reduced that risk. Every day I’m out riding I’m happy, I’m being seen not looked for. Lastly when you cut me off, don’t see me, or are just rude know that I’m not mad…. I’m just dissapointed in your decsion at that time, just like your parents.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
There would be lots of motorcycle riding in and around the San Antonio, Texas area. To me the San Antonio area is anywhere with in an hour ride.

On day 1, We would visit the UNESCO world heritage sites in San Antonio, which are the five frontier missions, and our last stop would be The Alamo near the infamous San Antonio River Walk so we could enjoy some tourist area activities.

ON day 2, We would ride our motorcycles to the Cowboy Captial of the World in Bandera Texas, and then continue on to “Three Twisted Sisters” which are three ranch roads in the Texas hill country that provide the most challenging riding in Texas. During this time, I would have us stop at the Frio Canyon Motorcycl Stop. Just a solid litte location for a filling lunch.

On day 3, We would ride out to Fredericksburg, Texas to enjoy some of the best german style food and beer to be found locally at The Auslander. Afterwards we would head over to Luckenbach Texas with Walon, Willie and the boys to enjoy some true country music around a camp fire.

On day 4 we would head up to New Braunfels to ride River Road at a slow pace and then enjoy some of the most consistant BBQ in Texas at a local Rudy’s BBQ location. I know the place is a chain that stretches across much of Texas and even into Colorado, however I believe they consitantly produce quality Texas Style BBQ at each and every location. Then head up to Austin to watch the bats depart the Congress Avenue Bridge.

On day 5, I would take you to the World Famous John T. Floore’s Country Store in Helotes Texas. They have great food and even better music.

On day 6, I’d let you rest, take you to close Taco Cabana restaurant, and pick up a meal from the local H.E.B.

I figure by day 7, you’d be flying out… but we’d have to stop at the H.E.B. on the way out for you to grab a package of fresh tortillas made in store.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I have just started my business and there’s no way I could have done this with out a few people and organizations. First could be my current partner, Victoria Walters. She is super supportive, direct, and honest about achieving our shared goals of success. She has enabled me to discover who I want to be upon retirement from the USAF. With out that freedom there’s no way I would be where I am now.

The second group I would like to thank is a person and their organization. The person is Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Smyth, the commander of the 31st Munitions Squadron at Avaino Airbase Italy, and the Airmen the 31st Munitions Squadron. During my preperation to retire from the USAF, they allowed me the time to pursue my RC certification and perfect my craft. There are few if any Airmen and organizations in the USAF that are as professional and capable as this group.

The last group is the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (R). This association of veterans life their life on the Associations moto of Vets Helping Vets, and riding motorcycles. In 2012 I joined the CVMA (R), Fayetteville North Carolina not as a desire to belong to something but due to their actions of taking care of veterans, gold star families, and veterans who had paid the ultimate sacrifice. At one point as I was preparing to retire, I was lost and looking for purpose. The CVMA (R) reminded me of and reignited that passion to give back to the communties that I was already a part of. With out CVMA (R), I don’t know if I would have become an RC or have started this business.

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Image Credits
The first photo is from Dragon Slayer photos in Tennesse, the next two are from my Google Pixel 6a, and the lovely lady behind me is Victoria Walters.