https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/rss en-us Emerging from winter and preparing for the spring and summer seasons is a whole different ballgame this year. You have an advantage in that most of your stores are not high density, but high customer involvement. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9241 Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:45:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/9241-low-density-retail-high-customer-involvement Do I need to expand the retail space in my dealership? That’s one of the first questions we hear when we work with dealers. You realize that a first-rate retail experience boosts the customer experience, sales and even loyalty. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/8359 Mon, 20 May 2019 15:42:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/8359-retail-showroom-remodels-when-to-know-its-time Turn to Paige Wittman of Miller Wittman Retail Design Group for any questions you have or challenges you're facing related to retail operations. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/8231 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:41:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/8231-retail-expert-joins-fix-my-problem-panel Fix My Problems Bob Clements says the important question you have to ask yourself is, "Can you meet the needs of your customers with your primary vendor?" http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/7597 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:45:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/7597-recommendations-for-how-many-manufacturers-to-carry Fix My Problem Web designer and developer Dave Groves is a new resource for dealers in the Q&A “Fix My Problem” series. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/7002 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/7002-fix-my-problem-panel-adds-website-expert Fix My Problem A reader asks: What is a gentle way to tell an owner that their skill set is not to the level needed to keep a dealership moving forward? http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/6912 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/6912-owner-lacks-skills-to-move-dealership-forward Fix My Problem A dealer asks how to address Facebook’s recent changes regarding the types of posts, videos and photos that appear in news feeds. http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/6822 Thu, 08 Feb 2018 14:58:00 -0500 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/6822-how-does-facebooks-recent-changes-affect-my-dealership-promotions FMP_logo.png Two Rural Lifestyle Dealer experts answer a reader's question about how to determine an advertising budget. Rural Lifestyle Dealer experts answer a reader's question about how to determine an advertising budget.]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/6690 Fri, 22 Dec 2017 10:52:00 -0500 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/6690-setting-your-advertising-budget FMP_logo.png rcollins@hbkcpa.com Rex Collins of HBK Consultants & Associates addresses offers his advice in RLD’s “Fix My Problem” series, including making your dealership be the one place where every technician in the area wants to work. RLD’s “Fix My Problem” series, including making your dealership be the one place where every technician in the area wants to work.]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/6346 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:40:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/6346-dealers-challenge-virtually-impossible-to-find-keep-help Scott Benko Haltom Equipment Scott Benko (right) of Haltom Equipment, Mooresville, Ind., is shown with his son, Aaron. The dealership carries Kioti, STIHL, Toro, Exmark, Bad Boy, Ferris and Land Pride. Rural Lifestyle Dealer is continuing its “Fix My Problem” series and we're asking you to submit issues facing your dealerships, anonymously if you'd like, and we'll turn to our experts to help find a solution. Rural Lifestyle Dealer is continuing its “Fix My Problem” series and we're asking you to submit issues facing your dealerships, anonymously if you'd like, and we'll turn to our experts to help find a solution. ]]> http://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/6305 Wed, 06 Sep 2017 13:53:00 -0400 https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/6305-whats-your-problem Fix My Problem