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From the Desk of Lynn Woolf

Are You a Budget Seller?

Selling equipment to budget shoppers is always a challenge. How can you provide the best solution to their problems or build relationships when price is the only factor?
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From the Desk of Lynn Woolf

Dealer Takeaways from GIE+Expo

Dealer pre-registrations were up more than 20% at the recent GIE+Expo, which featured its first Dealer/Distributor Day. That’s a good sign. With manufacturers able to reach consumers directly in so many new ways, it’s important dealers do whatever they can to claim their rightful spot in the sales cycle.
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From the Desk of Lynn Woolf

Bobcat Exits Compact Tractor Market

Five years ago, Bobcat described its decision to sell compact tractors as "a move intended to expand its No. 1 market position in compact equipment."? In an exclusive statement to Rural Lifestyle Dealer, Bobcat says it is now not renewing its OEM agreement with Daedong Industrial to market compact tractors under the Bobcat brand.
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From the Desk of Lynn Woolf

Selling Equipment Despite the Economy

Economic indicators seem to be top news this past week or so — or maybe I'm just paying more attention to the numbers, with the election looming. For instance, the Federal Reserve says that the country's industrial output fell 1.2% in August, the biggest drop since 2009.
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From the Desk of Lynn Woolf

Best Salesperson Ever

"What's your title?"? I asked someone I interviewed recently. "Best salesperson ever,"? she answered, then paused and laughed. Based on conversations with her and one of her rural lifestyle customers, I believe her. They have years of tractor, mower, attachment and power tool purchases together, plus mutual admiration.
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From the Desk of Lynn Woolf

Where Will You Be in Two Years?

Expiration: 6/30/2014. That's the date I need to renew a certificate of mine. The first thought that came to mind: How am I supposed to remember something two years from now? The second thought: Wonder what I'll be doing two years from now?
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