2020 Precision Farming Dealer Summit
Date: 01/06/20
Location: St. Louis, MO
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2020 PRECISION FARMING DEALER SUMMIT REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
This exclusive DEALER-ONLY conference is focused 100% on equipping your company to run a more profitable precision farming business. These 2 days of non-stop precision farming learning will change your dealership’s management strategies forever.
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Rural Lifestyle Dealer
2019 Dealerships of the Year: Alex Power Equipment and Jacobi Sales
GIE+Expo 2019: What’s New
Jacobi Sales Palmyra, Ind.
Alex Power Equipment Alexandria, Minn.
Dealer News
- Union Farm Equipment Recognized with Kubota Elite Award of Excellence
- Groff Tractor is Named a Case Diamond Dealer
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- Alex Power Equipment Alexandria, Minn.
- Congratulations to Alex Power Equipment & Jacobi Sales
Videos
Branson Tractors' 15 Series Tractor
Jerry Campbell, territory manager for Branson Tractors, outlines the 3515 series tractor. The series is considered an economy series, but is still one of the heaviest tractors on the market.
Dixie Chopper to Begin Manufacturing Soon
Warren Evans, national sales manager for Dixie Chopper,provides an update on the transition to ownership by the Alamo Group. Programs, pricing and parts, and service are operational. Manufacturing will begin around Thanksgiving.
Walker Mower Introduces the RS21 Residential Mower at the 2019 GIE+Expo
Walker Mower President Ryan Walker and his son Max introduce the new RS21 residential mower at the 2019 GIE+Expo in Louisville, Ky.
MultiOne Exhibiting at the 2019 GIE+Expo
Kyle Turner walks us through a few of the products being showcased at the MultiOne booth in Louisville, KY.
eBrief Features
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Billy Goat’s 50th Anniversary: How the Company Grew, What’s Next
Pierre Perieira, a 12-year veteran of Billy Goat Industries, highlights what the company did to grow, including the decision to be acquired by Briggs & Stratton in 2015. He also highlights what’s next for its production facilities and product development. -
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.
From the Desk of RLD
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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?” -
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.
Rural Lifestyle Dealer Podcast
Earn More Profits from Parts
In this episode of the Rural Lifestyle Dealer podcast we're joined by Dan Weingartz, owner of Weingartz, about parts management and how to increase profits from parts. Weingartz is a 6-store dealership based in Michigan.
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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GIE+EXPO Product Roundup 2019
Check out the 2019 GIE+Expo exhibitor spotlight! -
UTVs & Accessories Product Roundup 2019
Check out the latest UTVs and accessories from the industry's leading suppliers. -
Ditcher Product Spotlight 2019
Check out the latest ditcher from one 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.
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.)