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Betting on America: How WorkSaver Tripled & Thrives in U.S. Manufacturing

June 19, 2025

In this episode of The Germinate Podcast, Joe Sampson and Tim Burenga take listeners on a 45-year journey of WorkSaver—from its founding by Tim’s father in 1980 to its evolution as a dual-focused manufacturer and OEM contract specialist. Tim shares hard-earned lessons in cost control, cash flow management, and the balance between growing the dealer network while protecting its value.

4 Ways to Align Your Marketing and Sales Teams

By Tory Terrill posted on May 10, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

Check out this list of four ways to align your marketing and sales teams to maximize growth and success within your business.

Business Lessons & Winning Strategies Learned from the 'Glory Days' (Part 3)

By RLD Staff posted on April 7, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

As the NCAA tournament wraps up and the baseball season is in full swing, we’re sharing lessons learned by some farm equipment leaders from their sports-playing “glory days.” In part 3, we hear from Alan Heskamp and Tim Brannon.

Business Lessons & Winning Strategies Learned from the 'Glory Days' (Part 2)

By RLD Staff posted on April 6, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

As the NCAA tournament wraps up and the baseball season is in full swing, we’re sharing lessons learned by some farm equipment leaders from their sports-playing “glory days.” In part 2, we hear from Curt Parker and Darrell Pankratz.

Business Lessons & Winning Strategies Learned from the 'Glory Days' (Part 1)

By RLD Staff posted on April 5, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

As the NCAA tournament wraps up and the baseball season is in full swing, we’re sharing lessons learned by some farm equipment leaders from their sports-playing “glory days.” In part 1, we hear from Skip Klinefelter, Mark Foster, Chaney Bowen and Paul Licata.

Dealers Optimistic Rural Lifestyle Sector Revenues Will Improve in 2025

From ATVs to zero-turn mowers, dealers pick ‘best bets’ for boosting sales

By Kim Schmidt posted on February 25, 2025

Following a challenging year in 2024, rural lifestyle dealers are maintaining an optimistic outlook for business in the year ahead.

Q&A Series: “I Know My Gross Profit- Now How Much Can I Pay My Employees?”

By Sara Hey and Bob Clements posted on July 30, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Bob Clements International

You have done the work. You know your gross profit and you’re ready to determine each employees pay rate. Check out the video for our simple process that keeps cash in your pocket while also paying your employees fairly.

Q&A Series: “How do we keep a positive culture in the Service Department?”

By Sara Hey and Bob Clements posted on July 26, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Bob Clements International

Culture issues in the Service department almost always start with the *gasp* Service Manager! The first step to getting a positive culture in the Service Department is to have a trained and excited Service Manager leading your team.

Q&A Series: Do We Really Need an Employee Handbook?

By Sara Hey and Bob Clements posted on July 23, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Bob Clements International

You didn’t start your dealership because you love HR, but my guess is that as your Parts, Service, and Sales departments grow, so do your headaches with the people in your dealership. One of the most powerful tools you have, as you work with people, is an Employee Handbook because it creates clarity for every single person at your dealership (yes, that includes you!)

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Betting on America: How WorkSaver Tripled & Thrives in U.S. Manufacturing

4 Ways to Align Your Marketing and Sales Teams

Business Lessons & Winning Strategies Learned from the 'Glory Days' (Part 3)

Business Lessons & Winning Strategies Learned from the 'Glory Days' (Part 2)

Business Lessons & Winning Strategies Learned from the 'Glory Days' (Part 1)

Dealers Optimistic Rural Lifestyle Sector Revenues Will Improve in 2025

Q&A Series: “I Know My Gross Profit- Now How Much Can I Pay My Employees?”

Q&A Series: “How do we keep a positive culture in the Service Department?”

Q&A Series: Do We Really Need an Employee Handbook?

Q&A Series: How Do We Start an Off-Season Service Special?

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