Articles by Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf

Mahindra Dealers Comment on Mani Iyer’s Resignation as President

Dealers comment on recent Mahindra programs they feel led to fast growth, but were detrimental to the dealer base.

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 16, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Dealers comment on recent Mahindra programs they feel led to fast growth, but were detrimental to the dealer base.

GIE+Expo

Heading to GIE+Expo? Let's Meet Up

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 11, 2018 | Posted in Event Coverage

Dealers: Let's schedule a short meet-up, so we can hear what you think about the new products.

How Atlantic & Southern Equipment Prepped for Hurricane Florence

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 9, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Researchers from Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project forecast an above average number of storms for the 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season. See how the team from Atlantic & Southern Equipment prepared for Hurricane Florence.

What Makes a Dealership of the Year

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 5, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

The program’s long-time judging panel reflects on the evolution of the rural equipment dealer and the numbers a successful dealership, one of Dealership of the Year caliber, needs to achieve.

Q&A: Why Do You Offer — or Not Offer — Rental Equipment?

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on September 18, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

If you’re not offering rental, what concerns are keeping you out of that market? And, if you are offering rental, what are the “must dos” (inventory, marketing, processes, etc.) that make it profitable?

Opposing Views on Automatic Inventory Replenishment

Mani Iyer, president and CEO for Mahindra North America, responds to dealer concerns about the company’s automatic replenishment program for tractors, which was implemented this past year.

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on September 18, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Mani Iyer, president and CEO for Mahindra North America, responds to dealer concerns about the company’s automatic replenishment program for tractors, which was implemented this past year.

Kansas Golf and Turf: Selling Specialty Equipment

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on September 12, 2018

Salesperson Jeff McDonough recently traveled 160 miles to do an on-site equipment demonstration. That trip led to a sale and the practice has paid off other times as well.

See Inside & Up Close: Kubota’s RTV-XG850 Sidekick & Kubota Manufacturing of America

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on September 11, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Product Innovations

The new Kubota RTV-XG850 Sidekick, its first entry in the multipurpose crossover utility vehicle market, is now shipping to dealers. The vehicle was built for transport speed and cargo and towing capacity.

Why Kubota Developed its RTV-XG850 Sidekick UTV

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on August 23, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Product Innovations

The RTV-XG850 Sidekick is Kubota's fastest utility vehicle yet and features a 48 horsepower gasoline engine, speeds of up to 40 mph, continuously variable transmission with centrifugal clutch (known as CVT Plus), idle speed control and electronic power steering.

Great Ideas

How Big Red’s Equipment Sales lets Employees Bonus Each Other

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on August 21, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Big Red’s Equipment Sales is building peer support through an online application that allows team members to give micro-bonuses to each other.

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Ferris Introduces 10-Year Suspension Warranty

Ferris showcases products at the 2026 National Farm Machinery Show including 40Hp zero-turn and Blower.

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