[1][2] In 2008 Smith launched the first Braaap store, a retail outlet in Australia.

Braaap expanded to a total of four retail outlets across Tasmania and Victoria.

[6] Closure of Braaap retail outlets began with Devonport in June 2013,[7] Hobart in July 2017, and Launceston in January 2018.

[8] Braaap Motorcycles Pty Ltd was ordered into liquidation by the NSW Supreme Court on August 7, owing 121 unsecured creditors at least $1.074million.

[9] In June 2010, Smith was placed as the highest ranking Australian at the World Mini SX Championships in Las Vegas.