GIE+EXPO
Date: 10/16/19
Location: Louisville, KY
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Dealer News
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- Equipment Dealers Foundation Announces Details of 2019 Workforce Development Summit
- See How Martin Implement Thanks Customers, Employees for Top Dealer Award
Videos
Highlights of Greenworks' Battery Technology for Mowers
Kevin Cowan, national field support manager for Greenworks, highlights the company's lithium ion battery technology. He also talks about the battery's longevity and what is required to replace the battery.
Greenworks' Unique Technology for its Battery-Powered Equipment
Corey Fisher, Greenwork's engineering manager, talks about the unique technology of the company's mowers and UTVs. Fisher serves on an ANSI safety standards committee and he shares the work that is being done now to improve safety standards.
Greenworks Introduces New Residential Battery-Powered Zero-Turn Mower
Greenworks is introducing its first residential lithium-ion powered zero-turn mower, with options for a 42- or 46-inch deck. Vince Constantine, regional sales manager, outlines the mower's features. The mower will be available at dealers this fall.
Greenworks Expanding into other Market Segments
Tony Marchese, commercial business unit leader for Greenworks America, highlights details of the company's new 48/24V system of tools and how the company is expanding into other areas, such as recreation.
eBrief Features
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ROXOR Off Road Introduces Automatic Transmission, Targets Ag Segment
The UTV from Mahindra Automotive North America that was launched 18 months ago to powersports dealers is now being targeted to the ag segment. Rural Lifestyle Dealer was on hand for the introduction of its automatic transmission model. -
See How Martin Implement Thanks Customers, Employees for Top Dealer Award
Martin Implement has earned recognition as a SATISFYD Top Dealer for both 2019 and 2018, when the award was first established. See how they thank customers and employees in a blog post and video. -
10 Ways to Make Your Dealership a Safer Place to Work
Take a strong look at your facilities and equipment, and make appropriate changes ASAP. People are the company's largest and most important investment. They make or break our success, and they need to know it is important to us that they have a safe work environment. -
A ‘Deep Down’ Look at Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s 2019 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report [Webinar]
Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s award-winning Managing Editor, Lynn Woolf, shares a “deep down” look at the rural market in this interactive webinar. She presents trends from the extensive 2019 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report, based on forecasts from dealers across North America. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
From the Desk of RLD
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It’s Worth Your Time
It's one more thing to add your day, but I promise it will be worth it! Our next Dealer Success Academy — an online, on-demand event — is set for Sept. 11-12, with the sessions starting at 9 a.m. Central on Sept. 11 and running through 9 p.m. Central on Sept. 12. -
Sell Me a Mower: Where Do We Go from Here?
I thought my June 4 blog post, “No One Wants to Sell Me a Mower,” was going to be a simple anecdotal story about my personal experience and how I thought dealers were not marketing to customers like me. I was way off. -
The Problem With Your Financial Statements? They’re Full of Opinions
Something that many people don’t realize and most people never think about is the fact that your financial statements are mostly just opinions. It’s true of both your balance sheet and your income statement. If you're shaking you head right now saying “no way,” then let’s talk it through. -
No One Wants to Sell Me a Mower
My zero-turn mower is dead — or at least I want it to be dead, but I get the feeling that no one wants to sell me a mower.
Rural Lifestyle Dealer Podcast
The ‘Who, What & Where’ of Hiring Service Technicians
Sara Hey of Bob Clements Intl. breaks down the “who, what and where” of hiring service technicians. The “who” refers to the kind of position you should be hiring for; the “what” is determining what to pay your new service tech; and the “where” is all about new places to uncover solid applicants.
Top Directory Listings
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.
Webinar Replay
Should I Add an Additional Location?
Business is booming, loyal customers are keeping you busy, and you ask, “Is it time to expand?” There are a lot of factors that come into play regarding this question, and there is not one right answer for every situation. Join Bob Clements as he guides you through the questions you need to ask yourself to determine if an additional location is a good move for you.
Watch the replay here.
Product Roundups
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Feed Mixer Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest feed mixer from one of the industry's leading suppliers. -
Farm Progress Show Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest offerings from these exhibitors who were at the 2019 Farm Progress Show. -
Snow Removal Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest snow removal products from some of the industry’s leading suppliers.
Top Store Items
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.
Rural Lifestyle Dealer 1-Year Subscription (U.S.)
The information source for equipment dealers selling to everyone from hobby farmers to estate owners to landscape contractors and municipalities. Rural Lifestyle Dealer is published 4 times per year (Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall issues.)