Home / Blogs / From the Desk of RLD

From the Desk of RLD
From the Desk of RLD RSS FeedRSS

From the Desk of Chad Elmore

Help Us Help You

By Chad Elmore posted on December 5, 2011
Imagine this: You're invited to a roundtable meeting along with hundreds of other rural lifestyle dealers from throughout North America.
Read More
From the Desk of Chad Elmore

Community Support

By Chad Elmore posted on November 7, 2011
Whether you're expanding your dealership by merging with a store in another city or looking for ways to increase the customer base in your hometown, winning the support of the community is crucial to a successful business.
Read More
From the Desk of Chad Elmore

What the Busy Society Means for Your Dealership

By Chad Elmore posted on October 10, 2011
The sad fact is that in this extremely busy society, in order to get everything done in a given week, or an evening after work. Given a window of time to cross a few things off a list, rural lifestylers need 100% equipment availability -- just like the folks in production ag.
Read More
From the Desk of Chad Elmore

OPEI Starts Legal Challenge to EPA's 'Regulation to Mitigate Misfueling'

By Chad Elmore posted on September 27, 2011
The controversy over ethanol in gasoline continues. This month, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) started a formal legal challenge to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) “Regulation to Mitigate Misfueling” rule that addresses concerns about 15% ethanol blends and non-road products and older model-year vehicles.
Read More
From the Desk of Chad Elmore

Catering to New Types of Customers

By Chad Elmore posted on September 12, 2011
One of the common traits we hear when talking about the buying habits of rural consumers is that they'll do a lot of research before making any purchase. In that respect urban or rural really doesn't matter -- they're just like any wise consumer these days.
Read More
From the Desk of Chad Elmore

Economic Potential in Rural Communities

By Chad Elmore posted on August 15, 2011
In June, the White House announced the establishment of the White House Rural Council. At the time, the Obama Administration said, "while rural communities face challenges, they also present economic potential."
Read More
From the Desk of Chad Elmore

Advancements in Chainsaw Technology

By Chad Elmore posted on August 1, 2011
At press events, editors often have an opportunity to operate new equipment while learning about the latest technology. These events have a similar look and feel to dealer meetings hosted by equipment manufacturers, where engineers and product managers talk about new products.
Read More

This month's digital sponsors:

Top Articles

Must Read Free Eguides

Download these helpful knowledge building tools

View More

Videos

RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.

View More
Top Directory Listings
yanmar.png

Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.


Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.


At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

Stihl.png

Stihl Inc

Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.

View More