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Achieving Peak Performance

Are You Ready to Add a Second Location?

Have a team in place to keep things running at your first store, so you can focus on the second.
By Bob Clements posted on August 9, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices
As dealerships grow, the natural tendency is to consider expanding into other markets by adding a second location. This might seem like a good way to capture more markets. However, starting a second location can potentially be a death sentence if not done correctly.
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Achieving Peak Performance

The Critical Role Service Writers Play

Service writers keep customers happy and loyal to your dealership between purchases.
By Bob Clements posted on April 21, 2018
Don’t overlook the value a service writer can bring to your shop just because you have a service manager and service techs already on staff. Rural lifestyle customers are fueling growth in dealerships, so now is the time to add a service writer or redefine the position.
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RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

RhinoAG Production Tour to Mark 90 years

Lessiter Media editors visited RhinoAG in Gibson City, IL to get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the production processes and attention to detail that have contributed to their longevity as they celebrate their 90th anniversary in 2024.

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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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