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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Ariens Co.'s recently announced partnership with Polaris will kick off with the introduction of a new work utility vehicle in September. The vehicle is yet to be named, but will be marketed under the Gravely brand. Dealer training will begin in March.
For 2014, 59.3% of rural lifestyle dealers expect growth in the 2-8% or more range. View the complete report in the digital edition, http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/de/rldwinter2014/index.html
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