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Let's Become 'Masters' Dealers

By Tim Brannon posted on April 15, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices

Lessiter Publications recently published the first "Hall of Fame" of dealers.

A Lesson for Dealers from 'The Tobacco Wars'

By Tim Brannon posted on April 3, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices

We have had several producers come in with long faces concerning the prospects of profitability growing crops in 2024.

Filling Out a Dealer March Madness Bracket

By Tim Brannon posted on March 18, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices

OK folks, winter is about over, and it is time in the dealerships for...March Madness.

Dealer Information Overload

By Tim Brannon posted on February 19, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices

We all receive a plethora of information every time we open a browser, email, smart phone or thumb through an old-fashioned magazine.

The Importance of Advertising & First Impressions

By Tim Brannon posted on February 2, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices

Many decades ago, we sold the old Marliss grain drill. It was a pretty good no-till drill with sellable features and a few that needed some engineering help, as in all products.

The Girls Not in a Boat

By Tim Brannon posted on February 2, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices

There is a movie out called "The Boys in the Boat." A good watch about young men, overachievers, coming out of the depression to win gold in the pre-WWII Olympics.

Listen More, Talk Less

By Tim Brannon posted on January 26, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices

The noise has to be deciphered and determined as to what we are doing right and more importantly, what is wrong. It will be in the speech if we really listen.

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Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: October 4, 2022

October 4, 2022

Rural Lifestyle Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of the rural lifestyle market. Here is our favorite content from the past week. The Best of the Web This Week series is brought to you by Ritchie.

Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways

Communications: Now Repeat What I Just Said ...

By Tim Brannon posted on July 25, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

"Now, repeat what I just said." These are the words my wife uses to end all our communications, especially the honey-do jobs and my trips to procure her needed supplies. This forces good communication, she states. Good communication is the key to success in marriage, relations with one's mother-in-law and, of course, in running an equipment dealership. Lack of -- or bad -- communication always leads to expensive events and teaching moments. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways

Loaded Up & Ready to Go

Blog #1 serves as introduction to the expert author tips dealers will receive from this veteran of the rural lifestyle equipment business.

By Tim Brannon posted on July 18, 2022 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Dealer News, Best Practices, Rural Lifestyle Market

Anything I’ll be able to contribute will be the byproducts of an impressive volume of lessons learned. There are many daily mistakes in a long career from farming, corporate OEM experience and daily dealership dealings (they taught me alliteration at Murray State University) and of course, from my mother-in-law. You will get to know her well. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

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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.

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.