What Rural Lifestylers Want From You: The Right Machine For The Job

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ATTEND THE 2020 VIRTUAL DEALERSHIP MINDS SUMMIT

The most influential “Dealership Minds” in the industry will gather online August 3-5 for the 2020 Virtual Dealership Minds Summit.

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Videos

GIE+Expo Tech Walk Around

Alyn Brown of Level Up Development, who is also a technology contributor to Rural Lifestyle Dealer, highlights products that stood out to him at the 2019 GIE+Expo, including equipment from Mean Green, Ariens, Bad Boy and Ferris.

BigDog Mower Co. Celebrates 10 Years

BigDog Mower Co., part of Excel Industries, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. The company displayed its Hike walk-behind mower at the recent GIE+Expo and Brad Unruh, director of product strategy, highlights key features, include the electric start and deeper deck.

Delta-Q Technologies' Battery Charging Solutions

Amanda Yeo, marketing manager for Delta-Q Technologies talks about the expansion of battery technology, the company's solutions and the OEMs it supports.

Jason Cameron of DIY Network Talks to RLD

Jason Cameron, host of DIY Network’s Desperate Landscapes and a professional home improvement contractor, comments about brand loyalty and dealer support as well as the newest equipment on display at the 2019 GIE+Expo. He also talks about the latest landscaping trends.

eBrief Features

EDF Focuses on Building the Service Technician Pipeline

There are some persistent, outdated perceptions about this industry, particularly when it comes to service technicians, and these misconceptions have resulted in fewer students pursuing careers as service technicians. In 2019, EDF set out to try to change this.
Are You Overlooking These 3 Sales Secrets?

There is still time to tune-up your selling skills before season slows down. Here are three overlooked secrets that can have a big impact.
Woodford Equipment Finds Success in Rural Lifestyle Market

2020 has been an interesting year for everyone in the world, and the equipment business hasn’t been immune. In Emmetsburg, Iowa, however, Woodford Equipment is marking the year with a something big to celebrate too — its 10th year in business.
Turning Leads into Sales Requires a Process

Cleo Franklin of Franklin Strategic Solutions discusses improving the customer lead response time and making sure to track and monitor the sales process.

From the Desk of RLD

Small Ag Equipment Sales are Something to Cheer About

It’s difficult finding anything positive coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it appears the stay-at-home/work-from-home directives are pumping up the sales of small farm machinery.
Claiming the Title of 'Zero-Turn HQ'

Tractor Supply continues to take over your branding. They recently sent out news announcing the company as the “Zero Turn HQ” now that Toro mowers are available, which join their lineup of Cub Cadet and Bad Boy Mowers.
4 Reasons to Be Thankful You’re a Rural Equipment Dealer

During this week of Thanksgiving, I wanted to share reasons to be thankful to be in the rural equipment industry. My hope is that these thoughts might give you a boost going into the final weeks of 2019 so you can celebrate a stellar year.
True or False: A Good Dealership Can Sell Anything

A visit to Wright Brothers Implement Sales and a discussion with second generation owner Myra Powell got me thinking about this line, “A good salesperson can sell anything.” Can that line of thought be extended to “A good dealership can sell anything?”

Rural Lifestyle Dealer Podcast

Know Your Rights Regarding Employee Complaints on Social Media

In this episode of the Rural Lifestyle Dealer podcast, we talk with David James of the law firm Nilan Johnson Lewis, which is based in Minneapolis, about what you can do if an employee complains about your dealership on social media.

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Yanmar

Yanmar was founded in 1912 and developed the world's first commercially viable small diesel engine in 1933. The diesel engine has continued as our core business ever since, our key tool in the rationalization and modernization of agriculture, fishing and industry.

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.

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Dealer Product Showcase

This month's featured products geared towards equipment dealers.

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Product Roundups

Snow Removal Product Spotlight 2020

Check out the latest snow removal product from one of the industry’s leading suppliers.
Zero-Turn Mowers Product Roundup 2020

Check out the latest zero-turn mowers from some of the industry's leading suppliers.
Ditchers & Water Management Product Roundup 2020

Check out the latest in ditchers and water management from some of the industry's leading suppliers.

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2018 Rural Lifestyle Dealer Business Trends & Outlook (PDF)

This 46-page extensive management report details the numbers, trends and forecasts for the 2018 rural equipment market, and examines what products dealers expect to be the hottest sellers this year, which new products they intend to introduce or expand upon in their product mix, what their major concerns are for 2018 and so much more. You'll find insightful comparisons of U.S. vs. Canadian dealers, large vs. small dealerships and by major manufacturer, and with 6 additional pages in the 2018 report — a 13% increase — there’s more insight to be found than ever.

2017 Rural Lifestyle Dealer Business Trends & Outlook (PDF)

Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s full-length 40-page 2017 Business Trends & Outlook report is now available. This extensive management report details the numbers, trends and forecasts for the 2017 rural equipment market. The report examines what products dealers expect to be the hottest sellers this year, which new products they intend to introduce or expand upon in their product mix, what their major concerns are for 2017 and so much more. The report provides comparisons of U.S. vs. Canadian dealers, large vs. small dealerships and by major manufacturer.

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