Rural Lifestyle Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of the rural lifestyle market. Here is our favorite content from the past week:
- The Best of Arlington Power Equipment’s Bloopers
- Why Equipment Dealers Should Reconsider Absorbing Credit Card Fees
- United Ag & Turf Works with Customers to Help End Hunger
- Surviving Snowmageddon! Endless Salt Runs & Two Plow Marathons In 72 Hours!
- 10 Key Takeaways from a Year in Sales & Leadership
Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by TYM.
TYM celebrates is 75th anniversary in 2026. We create tractors that bring together alluring form, advanced function and accessible value. Through our expertise in design, engineering and manufacturing, the company helps owners overcome every obstacle as they shape the world around them. TYM North America is headquartered in Georgia and we assemble our tractors in four facilities in GA, PA, TX and OR for our U.S. and Canadian dealers.
The Best of Arlington Power Equipment’s Bloopers
We love a good blooper reel! Check out some of the laughs the team over at Arlington Power Equipment had over the last year while making some of their videos for Facebook.
Why Equipment Dealers Should Reconsider Absorbing Credit Card Fees
For many equipment dealers, credit card acceptance has become one of the largest unmanaged expenses on the income statement. Parts counters and service departments increasingly run on cards, yet most dealers still treat processing fees as a fixed cost of doing business. Check out this article from SmartIron Financial to learn more.
United Ag & Turf Works with Customers to Help End Hunger
In November, the Presque Isle, Maine United Ag & Turf team worked alongside customers to pack 32,628 meals for families across Aroostook County. The event was organized by End Hunger NE. Check out this video that showcases the work the team did.
Surviving Snowmageddon! Endless Salt Runs & Two Plow Marathons In 72 Hours!
Check out this video from Brian’s Lawn Maintenance. He writes, “This was Snowmageddon in real life. Over a 72-hour stretch, we battled nonstop winter weather with endless salt runs and two consecutive full plow events. Little sleep, long nights, and constant decision-making while keeping crews moving and properties safe through Christmas and New Year’s.”
10 Key Takeaways from a Year in Sales & Leadership
What are your top lessons for sales and leadership? Here’s what Kyle Bennett, U.S. Sales Manager – Agriculture for Brandt Group, says: “As the year wraps up, I’ve been reflecting on a lot of the ideas I’ve shared here around sales, leadership, and territory management in agriculture” Check out his 10 takeaways below.
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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by TYM.
TYM celebrates is 75th anniversary in 2026. We create tractors that bring together alluring form, advanced function and accessible value. Through our expertise in design, engineering and manufacturing, the company helps owners overcome every obstacle as they shape the world around them. TYM North America is headquartered in Georgia and we assemble our tractors in four facilities in GA, PA, TX and OR for our U.S. and Canadian dealers.
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