2018 Dealership Minds Summit
Date: 07/24/18
Location: Coralville, IA
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Rex Collins of HBK Consultants & Associates addresses offers his advice in RLD’s “Fix My Problem” series, including making your dealership be the one place where every technician in the area wants to work.
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Create a High Performance Dealership with Bob Clements
The below video series highlight the various topics covered at the Bob Clements International Boot Camp.
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Titan Implement's Expanded Offerings
Rural Lifestyle Dealer columnist Mike Wiles talks with Baily Turner, vice president of Titan Implement, at the 2018 National Farm Machinery Show. Turner highlights the company's expanded product lines and its second facility in Georgia.
Mahindra North America Introduces New Higher Horsepower Tractors
Mahindra North America announced its entry into the higher horsepower utility tractor market with the 6000, 7000, 8000 and 9000 series tractors at its National Dealer Meeting. Ryan Pearcy, Senior Manager of Product Development for Mahindra North America, describes the features and functionalities of the new series.
Mahindra North America's New Products for 2018 and Upcoming Technology
Mani Iyer, president and CEO of Mahindra North America, comments on the company’s expanded product lines on either end of its horsepower range, its goals to be among the world’s most admired brands and upcoming technology.
Thurston Mfg. Introduces New Edger for the Contractor Market
Are your contract customers looking to ditch their shovels and eliminate back breaking labor? Thurston Mfg. now offers a way to rapidly finish off sidewalks and curbs for seeding or sodding with its new sidewalk and curb edger skid steer attachment.
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Succession Planning Step 4: Review Options for Funding the Transfer
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Succession Planning Step 2: Identify and Prepare New Management
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Succession Planning Step 1: Identify & Prioritize Goals
Ensure the future of your dealership by following a sound process for succession.
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Selling to Agrihoods, the Rural Lifestyle Offshoot
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Hear from New Mahindra NA Marketing Vice President Jay Litsey
In his first 90 days, Litsey is focusing on consumer research and dealership visits to bolster branding initiatives and help grow Mahinda from its “challenger” brand status. -
Avoid This Upselling 'Miss' at the Parts Counter
Don’t let long lines and hurried customers keep you from upselling and cross selling at your parts counter. -
Reducing Friction
The topic of the “Amazon Effect” came up during a recent conversation with our dealer advisory board. This refers to the impact the digital marketplace has on the traditional business model regarding consumer expectations and the new competitive landscape, according to a story posted on MillenialMarketing.com.
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What Smart Technology for Financing is & Why Dealers Need it
In this episode of the Rural Lifestyle Dealer podcast, brought to you by Yanmar, we're joined by Jeff Boots and Roderick Wilkins of Capgemini who explain that artificial intelligence, block chain and smart contracts are three kinds of technology improving processes and outcomes in other industries.
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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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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.
Dealership of the Year
Now Open: 2018 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.
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Help Me Motivate My People!
Sara Hey of Bob Clements International helps you understand how to retain and motivate your team. Learn how each of your employees have different needs and what you can do as a manager to fully engage them in your dealership.
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Snow Removal Product Spotlight 2018
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Zero-Turn Mowers Product Roundup 2018
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Skid Steers, Wheel Loaders & Attachments Product Roundup 2018
Check out the latest skid steers, wheel loaders and attachments from some of the industry's leading suppliers.
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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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