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What Social Media Is, Isn’t — and Is It Right For Your Dealership?

"Engage or die." that's the warning of leading social media expert Brian Solis. In fact, he predicts a major shift in the Frotune 500 list based on how companies engage in social media.

The real question for you: Do you need social media in your marketing program? Can social media help you reach your rural lifestyle customers and grow your dealership? Read more here



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Flaman's 'Stuck in the Muck' Photo Contest Builds Community, Farmers' Spirits

The rise of social media in the rural community has given equipment dealers a new way to reach out to customers. Read more here...

 


Social Media Profile: Vahrenberg Implement, Higginsville, Mo.

Reputation, brand building,  relationships — and sales. Here's how Doug Vahrenberg is winning over rural lifestyle customers with social media.


Launching Your Social Media Program: 10 Must-Do Steps

Social media is changing how we talk to our customers and how our customers talk to - and about - us. The tools offer tremendous opportunities for your dealership, are fairly easy to use, and many are even free.

Launching Your Social Media Program: 10 Must-Do Steps

 

 

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Rural Lifestyle Dealer Fall 2011 Cover

In the Field:
What a Difference! 


Dealership of the Year:

S&H Farm Supply
In a changing region, a long-time farm equipment dealership embraces the rural lifestyle.
 + Dealership of the Year Video Series 


Perspectives on the Rural Lifestyle Market: Hand-held Outdoor Power Equipment


PLUS:
WEB EXCLUSIVE CONTENT

*** When a Loaner is a Bad Idea ***

*** Supporting the Commercial Cutter ***

You can also learn more about the dozens of products featured in the issue here.

Click here to view the full contents: Fall 2011 Issue of Rural Lifestyle Dealer

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Rural Lifestyle Dealer's 2011 Dealer of the Year Video Series

Check out our 7-part video interview with S & H Farm Supply co-owner Eric Schnelle. This series is brought to you by Basic Software.

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Dealership of the Year Video series


When a Loaner is a Bad Idea

S&H Farm Supply learned some valuable lessons about the commercial mowing business in its first year of fully supporting that market ... Read more

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 Supporting the Commercial Cutter

Thanks in part to the number of large corporations based in Springfield, Mo., the region is a strong market for the commercial cutting business. ... Read more

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Our 2012 Winter SHOWCASE Issue

The Winter issue of Rural Lifestyle Dealer is a comprehensive, pictorial guide to the newest products, services and technologies to help your dealership serve the growing rural market.  ALL product categories are represented in an easily searchable format.

We'll also share the results of our Annual Equipment Forecast & Business Outlook survey, so this is one you won't want to miss.

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