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Define the Process: Your Highest Priority

May 3, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

This is part 1 in the "Define the Process" video series by Bob Clements of Bob Clements International, where he explains why defining processes is your highest priority and how repeatability creates profitability.

Dealers Share the One Change that Will Make Them More Successful

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on March 26, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Dealers share thoughts on leadership training, social media, facility expansions and the power of saying thank you.

The Top 10 Business Trends That Will Drive Success In 2018

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on December 26, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Source: Forbes.com

Dealers can put several trends to good use in 2018, including the increasing importance of subject matter experts and the preference for live interactions.

Dealership of the Year 2017 — Multi-Store Recipient

Ewald Kubota — Seguin, Texas

Multi-store Texas dealership focuses on keeping a personal touch with customers and employees as it grows.

By Kim Schmidt posted on November 11, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

Next year, Ewald Kubota will celebrate 70 years in business. And while the dealership has experienced a number of changes and challenges in that time — manufacturer changes, the recession of the 1980s and now growth and expansion — owner John Ewald still manages and approaches the dealership like the family business it is. The dealership began as a single location Ford dealership in Seguin, Texas, and today is a 7-store Kubota dealership with locations throughout south-central Texas and one rental location.

Wisconsin Manufacturers Offering High School Apprenticeship Programs

October 2, 2017 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: BizTimes.com

Dealers are not the only ones struggling to find employees. Some manufacturers are experiencing the same problem and are turning to a partnership with a non-profit to find and train a workforce.

If It’s Everyone’s Job, It’s No One’s Job

A recent Rural Lifestyle Dealer poll addressed the topic of greeting customers and, while there was a clear-cut winner, it actually raised more questions than answers for me.

By Michael Ellis posted on August 14, 2017 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

A recent Rural Lifestyle Dealer poll addressed the topic of greeting customers and, while there was a clear-cut winner, it actually raised more questions than answers for me.

Employee Coaching Strategies from Bob Clements

January 31, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices

Industry consultant and Rural Lifestyle Dealer columnist Bob Clements shares strategies for how to coach employees in a low-stress, but effective manner.

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3 Ways to Take Action During Uncertainty

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on February 29, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices

It may seem smart to do nothing in an uncertain situation, but that’s not necessarily true — or even possible. Instead, there are three actions you can take that can help you take advantage of uncertain times.

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RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.

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