Rural Lifestyle Dealer is launching this “Great Ideas” series, sharing how dealers are solving issues that nag many others as well. In this kick-off feature, Proven Power, VineTech Equipment and Zimmer Power Equipment have researched, reached out and taken chances on new ways to recruit and retain employees as well as enhance their online reputation. See how they did it and adapt their ideas.

In Part 2, we examine integrating estate plans, designing a contingency plan and adjusting.

The Clawsons of Elizabethton, Tenn., make running 3 businesses look easy, including a 1-year-old tractor dealership. To them, it’s as much recreation as it is work.