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Notable and Quotable: Dealers Maintain Positive Outlook for 2013.

February 22, 2013 | Posted in Dealer News
Based on the results of the survey conducted by Rural Lifestyle Dealer in late November and December, nearly 90% (89.7%) of dealers serving the rural lifestyle equipment market believe their total revenues will be as good as or better than what they saw in 2012. Only 10.2% of survey respondents expect revenues to decline in 2013 vs. 2012.
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Rural Lifestyle Dealer Exclusive Manufacturer Viewpoint: Zetor North America

Zetor’s Re-Launch Promises Simple, Hard-Working Tractors for Customers, Better Support for Dealers
By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on February 22, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Gary Bogart, general manager of Zetor North America, doesn't underplay the challenges Zetor faces in re-introducing its brand and reinvigorating its dealer network. However, in this exclusive interview with Rural Lifestyle Dealer, he shares how the company is making changes at the management, equipment and dealer levels to help Zetor grow.
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How to Grow Your Off-Season Service Business

Discounts, free pick-up and delivery, and on-farm visits help dealers promote seasonal service packages.
By Leslie Shalabi posted on February 7, 2013 | Posted in Niche Markets
That first warm day in the spring is usually what sets off the spring rush. After that last lawn mowing in the fall, your rural lifestyle customers have stowed their mowers in the shed and shut the door for the winter.
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Communicate: Don't Dread Employee Meetings: Five Strategies to Increase Productivity

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on November 19, 2012 | Posted in Best Practices
Executive Coach Monte Wyatt describes a bad employee meeting this way: "When people just meet and never decide anything. Or, every time we meet, we listen to people complain." Sound familiar? We've all been to employee meetings that are all talk and no action. We may be guilty of leading a few of those meetings ourselves. Let's make a pact. Starting today, no more employee meetings that waste time and get nothing done. Here are five strategies from Wyatt to make that promise a reality.
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10 Leadership Practices to Stop Today

November 19, 2012 | Posted in Best Practices
Source: Paul Spiegelman, Inc. Magazine
You might not feel it day-to-day, but business management is in a major transition. The old days of command-and-control leadership are fading in favor of what might be better termed a trust-and-track method, in which people are not just told what to do, but why they are doing it. More formally, we're moving from what was called "transactional" leadership to "transformative" leadership. And there's no turning back.
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Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.


Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.


At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

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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.

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