Articles by Tim Brannon

A Tale of Two Farmers

By Tim Brannon posted on September 25, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

Never in our history have we experienced the diversity in agriculture as to the productivity of row crop vs. cattle producers. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by NAEDA.

One Size Does Not Fit All with Dealers and Shortlines

By Tim Brannon posted on September 5, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

Shortline equipment has long helped dealers stay profitable and adaptable — but as majors push “purity,” the tension between innovation, dealer needs, and manufacturer control is only growing. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by NAEDA.

Who Moved the Cheese?

By Tim Brannon posted on August 13, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

In today’s ag market, the “cheese” has been moved again—are you adapting like Scratch and Sniff, or stuck hemming and hawing? Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by NAEDA.

I Shed a Tear

By Tim Brannon posted on July 2, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

A touching reflection on watching a grandson step into the family business — and the emotions that come with seeing him grow up behind the wheel.

Thoughts on D-Day and Ag

By Tim Brannon posted on June 10, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

Thanks to D-Day our farmers still feed ourselves and a lot of a hungry world that would otherwise fall victim to one of those 'what ifs.' Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by Bobcat Company.

Memorial Day Reflections

By Tim Brannon posted on May 27, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

To keep from getting in too much trouble I suggested we go to the new movie Platoon, a Vietnam war movie on a free night. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by Bobcat Company.

Are We in an Economic “Shift” Again?

By Tim Brannon posted on April 23, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

Amid global uncertainty and rising trade tensions, dealers face a high-stakes reality check. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by Bobcat Company.

Dealers Bridge a Mechanical World and a Field of Dreams

By Tim Brannon posted on April 9, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

How one dealer chose to bridge the gap between a mechanical world and a field of dreams. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by Bobcat Company.

On the Topic of Preemptive Absorption

By Tim Brannon posted on March 30, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

The point is that today we dealers and manufacturers have no idea on parts pricing on all our parts as to correct pricing, and whether our competition is getting our sales due to price. Could AI help? Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by Bobcat Company.

Running a Tight Ship and Staying Afloat this Spring

By Tim Brannon posted on March 19, 2025 | Posted in Best Practices

Tim Brannon reflects on a recent uptick in sales of both new and used equipment, attributing this positive shift to favorable weather conditions and increased customer traffic. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by Bobcat Company.

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