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Percent of Dealer Suggested Product Recommendations Accepted

April 7, 2014 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Rural lifestylers may have a brand in mind when they enter the store, but many still look to the dealer to confirm their choice.

Best Practices: Dealerships Team Up on Expo

March 25, 2014 | Posted in Event Coverage

Pancake breakfasts or barbecues have been the "go-to" draw for many dealerships as a way to encourage customers to come in to see new equipment. Hiawatha Implement had followed the same approach for many years.

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Try This Exercise to Clarify What Your Company Stands For

March 24, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: HBR

For your organization to be successful, you must be crystal clear about your brand essence - i.e. your brand's essential, enduring value. When what you stand for is clearly expressed and delivered in everything you do, every day, you leave an indelible mark on people's hearts and minds.

Notable and Quotable: Size of US Farms

March 24, 2014 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

The 2012 Census of Agriculture shows that 75% of U.S. farms have sales less than $50,000, holding about steady with the 2007 census.

Notable and Quotable: Top Products Sold

March 10, 2014 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Dealers are acting on demand and adding to product lines that show the most potential for growth. Zero-turn mowers and tractors 40-100 horsepower share the top spot in the top 5 products dealers will add in 2014.

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Managing: Keys to Giving Negative Feedback to Employees

March 10, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Alison Green

I have a young employee who has a bad habit that needs to be broken and I'm looking for input in how to help her with this. I had a similar problem when I was her age and had it pointed out to me in a way that was rather hurtful, which is something I'd like to avoid.

Hustler Dealers Sound Off on Big Box Threat

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on February 28, 2014 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Dealer News

Hustler dealers are now facing the big box threat. Excel Industries, the manufacturer of Hustler mowers, recently told dealers they will now offer the Raptor and Raptor SD for online sales at participating Home Depot and Lowes stores, with the Raptor 60 SD in stores.

Dixie Chopper Acquisition: Top Dealers Weigh In

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on February 25, 2014 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Jacobsen, a turf maintenance company owned by Textron, recently announced its acquisition of Dixie Chopper. Dixie Chopper has struggled publicly the last few years with layoffs and frequent management changes. Here's what several top Dixie Chopper dealers shared regarding the acquisition.

Notable and Quotable: You've Got to Be Fast

February 24, 2014 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Eric Roach is a member of Rural Lifestyle Dealer's editorial advisory board. Board members are leading dealers from across the country who will provide trends and insights to the RLD team.

The Big Picture

A Micromanager's Guide to Trust

February 24, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Robert Sutton

Liam Martin can laugh now. A few years ago, he was overwhelmed by the work he faced as founder of VTA Method, a tutoring company. So he asked an assistant to handle refunds. Not a good move, as it turned out.

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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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Percent of Dealer Suggested Product Recommendations Accepted

Best Practices: Dealerships Team Up on Expo

Try This Exercise to Clarify What Your Company Stands For

Notable and Quotable: Size of US Farms

Notable and Quotable: Top Products Sold

Managing: Keys to Giving Negative Feedback to Employees

Hustler Dealers Sound Off on Big Box Threat

Dixie Chopper Acquisition: Top Dealers Weigh In

Notable and Quotable: You've Got to Be Fast

A Micromanager's Guide to Trust

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