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Rural Lifestyle Dealer
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Winter 2020
Volume: 13
Edition: 4
2020 Business Trends & Outlook Report: 85% of Dealers Forecasting a Positive 2020
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Dealer Business Trends & OutlookRural Lifestyle Market Still Positive for 2020
Annual survey shows dealers are positive about total revenues and aftermarket revenues, as well as zero-turn mower sales.Read More
Rural Lifestyle Dealer Names New Editorial Advisory Board
A select group of dealers will help the editorial team identify topics and trends influencing the rural equipment market.Read MoreDeveloping a Team That Generates Growth
Here’s how Stotz Equipment recruits employees, onboards for success and offers leadership training for long-term growth.Read More
What Rural Lifestylers Want From YouSod Producer Finds Opportunity in Selling Robotic Mowers
Robotic mowers have been a natural addition to Super-Sod’s offering of premium-grade seed, sod and turf management solutions.Read More
See How ‘Social’ Selling Works
A mobile app, Facebook page and other social tactics help salesperson Derek Alexander better connect with customers and increase sales.Read More
Sell Like a ProT.A.R.G.E.T. Your Sales Messages
Follow these prospecting tips to improve success.Read More
Achieving Peak PerformanceFocus on Setting Goals in These 3 Areas
Consider what you want to achieve in terms of stability, growth and accountability.Read More -
Featured Articles
Featured Articles
Dealer Business Trends & OutlookRural Lifestyle Market Still Positive for 2020
Annual survey shows dealers are positive about total revenues and aftermarket revenues, as well as zero-turn mower sales.Read MoreDeveloping a Team That Generates Growth
Here’s how Stotz Equipment recruits employees, onboards for success and offers leadership training for long-term growth.Read MoreWhat Rural Lifestylers Want From YouSod Producer Finds Opportunity in Selling Robotic Mowers
Robotic mowers have been a natural addition to Super-Sod’s offering of premium-grade seed, sod and turf management solutions.Read More -
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Alyn Brown of Level Up Development, who is also a technology contributor to Rural Lifestyle Dealer, highlights products that stood out to him at the 2019 GIE+Expo, including equipment from Mean Green, Ariens, Bad Boy and Ferris.
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