2019 National No-Tillage Conference
Date: 01/08/19
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Bart Sherwood has built a successful rural lifestyle destination store using his retail experience, personal brand and lean approach to operations.
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Create a High Performance Dealership with Bob Clements
The below video series features Sara Hey of Bob Clements International, who will lead you through the basics of dealership management.
- Management Basics: Creating a Culture
- Management Basics: Cross Training Plus Fun
- Management Basics: How to Delegate
- Management Basics: Making Meetings Productive
- Management Basics: Employees Reflect Leadership
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2018 Dealerships of the Year: Sherwood Tractor and Ranchland Tractor & ATV
Single-Store Dealership of the Year: Ranchland Tractor & ATV, Saucier, Miss.
Multi-Store Dealership of the Year: Sherwood Tractor, Rose Bud, Ark.
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Dealer News
- AEM: November U.S. Tractor & Combine Sales Largely Up
- What Should be Next for the Dixie Chopper Brand?
- Textron Specialized Vehicles Ceases Production of Dixie Chopper, Jacobsen Zero-Turn Mowers
- Messick's Christmas Light Show Opens for 6th Year
- Luby Equipment Joins Toro Dealer Network
Videos
Briggs & Stratton's Developments, Including Electrification
Todd Teske, chairman, CEO and president of Briggs & Stratton Corp., talks about the company's recent acquisitions and the technologies it is focusing on including EFI, IoT (internet of things) and electrification.
Update from the Propane Education and Research Council
Jeremy Wishart, director of off-road business development for the Propane Education and Research Council, shares details about the organization's leadership awards and its incentives for mower conversions.
Yanmar's Brahma Diesel UTV Series
Jason Fitch, UTV manager for Yanmar America, shares details about the company's new Brahma Diesel UTV series, including its high ground clearance, large cargo and storage capacity and cab features.
Prototype Developments with Cub Cadet’s New Stand-On Mower
Cub Cadet showcased a prototype of its new stand-on mower at the 2018 GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky., to get additional feedback from customers. Aaron Griffith, professional development manager with Cub Cadet, says the mower will be available in late summer 2019.
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Sherwood Tractor's Success: Starting with the Numbers
Bart Sherwood, owner of Sherwood Tractor, shares what they strive for and are achieving for sales revenues, margin, return on assets and absorption rate. -
Succession Planning Step 10: Monitor & Adjust the Plan
Succession planning is a dynamic process that needs adjusting based on the dealer’s changing goals and life circumstances. -
Succession Planning Step 9: Develop an Implementation Strategy
Every succession plan should include a contingency plan that answers the question, “What would happen to my family and business if I’m not here tomorrow?” -
Succession Planning Step 8: Develop an Implementation Strategy
The importance of a team coordinator cannot be over emphasized, one who is experienced in the dealership industry and succession planning and is a trusted advisor to the owner.
From the Desk of RLD
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What Should be Next for the Dixie Chopper Brand?
Dealers were among those caught by surprise as the official announcement about production ceasing worked its way through the network. -
Powering through Mixed Signals
It’s a promising and changing time for the rural equipment market, with some potentially negative undertones. -
Learning from Sears’ Failure
Analysts cite mistakes made by Sears in the areas of inventory, marketing and appearance of stores — all areas that dealers should be watching. -
Opposing Views on Automatic Inventory Replenishment
Mani Iyer, president and CEO for Mahindra North America, responds to dealer concerns about the company’s automatic replenishment program for tractors, which was implemented this past year.
Rural Lifestyle Dealer Podcast
Customizing a Succession Plan for Your Dealership
In this episode of the Rural Lifestyle Dealer podcast, brought to you by Yanmar, brought to you by Yanmar, we talk with Rex Collins, a principle at HBK CPAs & Consultants, to tackle the subject of succession planning.
The Rural Lifestyle Dealer podcast is brought to you by Yanmar.
Using ever advancing technology, Yanmar continuously strives to exceed customer expectations and deliver exceptional lifetime value by integrating its products, services and knowledge into superior quality, comprehensive solutions.
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Dealership of the Year
Now Open: 2019 Dealership of the Year Nominations 
Manufacturers, customers and even the dealers themselves are all invited to participate by nominating top dealers from across North America.
Webinar Replay
Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Dealership
Sara Hey of Bob Clements International discusses how to determine your Customer Acquisition Cost, Customer Lifetime Value and your Customer Profitability, as well as marketing strategies for your dealership.
This FREE webinar was brought to you by Yanmar.
Watch the replay here.
Product Roundups
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GIE+Expo Exhibitor Roundup 2018
Check out the latest products from some of the exhibitors at the 2018 GIE+Expo. -
Feed Mixers Product Roundup 2018
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Farm Progress Show 2018 Exhibitor Roundup
View the latest offerings from these exhibitors scheduled to be at the 2018 Farm Progress Show.
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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.
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.)