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My Days as an OEM ‘Blockman’

By Tim Brannon posted on May 24, 2023 | Posted in Best Practices

We in the farm equipment dealerships are all “called on”' by a manufacturer's sales representative. These are either independent sales representatives or employees of the brands you retail. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Building Back Gooder

By Tim Brannon posted on May 1, 2023 | Posted in Best Practices

This is the second installment of some experiences we encountered after the total loss of our dealership. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Fast and Fiery-ous

By Tim Brannon posted on April 17, 2023 | Posted in Best Practices

FDR said Dec. 7 would live in infamy. March 10, 2023, will live in memory — mine and my wife Debbie's — forever as well.
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Our Industry’s Connection to China: An Optimistic Point of View

By Tim Brannon posted on March 31, 2023 | Posted in Best Practices

While flipping the channels, I stumbled across a movie I thought was so ridiculous I wondered what network would play it, not to mention the fact that someone funded a movie like this. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Idiocracy: Our Industry’s Dependence on China

By Tim Brannon posted on March 22, 2023 | Posted in Best Practices

Battling Through the Next Market Cycle

By Tim Brannon posted on February 27, 2023 | Posted in Best Practices

One cannot and had better not plan for failure and lower sales, but we should go to battle in the marketplace with all the tools we can carry. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Be Ready for the Mild Recession Forecast in Early 2020, Followed by Upturn

By Lizzi Lovdal posted on January 10, 2020 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

Alex Chausovsky of ITR Economics discusses how dealers can prepare for the slight economic downturn expected in the industrial economy during the first half of 2020, followed by a rising trend later in the year. A more significant downturn is expected by 2022.

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Economist Forecast: Momentum into 2020; Great Depression in 2030

February 7, 2018 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

Analyst forecasts a softening economy in 2019 with a good momentum into 2020 — leading up to a great depression in 2030.

Market Highs & Lows of the Past Decade

January 25, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

Unit sales of compact tractors have been the historical bell weather used to gauge the general health of the rural lifestyle segment of the farm equipment business. As Rural Lifestyle Dealer marks its 10th year, it seems appropriate to review how the market for small farm tractors has fared over the last decade.

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North Carolina Land Seller Sees Growing ‘Self-Sustainable’ Trend

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on July 6, 2015 | Posted in Product Innovations

Jackie Curé is a land broker in Asheville, N.C. She opened her business, Landcrazy.com, in 2006, survived the recession and is now seeing an influx of homesteaders and “microfarmers” in western North Carolina.

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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.