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[Video] Echo CEO Shares Advice & What Keeps Him Up at Night

mellis@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0500

Echo's president & CEO Harold Redman's advice to those getting started in the industry to take time to understand the business model and the customers you are trying to sell your products and services too.

[Video] Biggest Challenges Echo Dealers Faced in 2025 & Outlook for 2026

mellis@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

The tariffs and how to handle them was the biggest challenge Echo dealers faced in 2025, says president & CEO Eric Redman.

[Video] Echo Provides Insights on Impact of Gas-Powered Equipment Bans

mellis@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Echo's president & CEO Eric Redman says bans on gas powered equipment continues to be an area of concern for the manufacturer. He says, "For now there's a stay on the California waiver, but it looks like we can't sell and make products in '26 to sell in the California market."

[Video] Echo's President & CEO Provides Outlook on OPE Trends

mellis@lessitermedia.com — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0500

Harold Redman, Echo's president & CEO, says the company is seeing continued investment by its dealers in both gas and battery handheld equipment, and also in battery and gas lawnmowers. Looking ahead to 2026, he says Echo's dealers are in a good position to grow next year.

5 Questions with Echo’s Harold Redman

mellis@lessitermedia.com — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 08:28:00 -0500

We caught up with Harold Redman, president and CEO of Echo, during the Equip Exposition in Louisville, Ky. He shares some of his perspective on the rural lifestyle market, gas bans and inventory levels at dealerships.

[Video] 5 Questions with Andy More: Tips on Tech Training, Recruitment & Retention

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Best practices for finding and keeping quality technicians, as well as an overview of the 5 dealerships that comprise More Farm Stores is shared here by president Andy More.

[Video] 5 Questions with Andy More: Dealer Weighs in What's Ahead & What's Working

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

A deep dive discussion on industry challenges, dealer consolidation and calculated risks from 4th generation owner Andy More of More Farm Stores.

[Video] 5 Questions with Andy More: The Art & Science of Inventory Management at a Multi-Site Dealership

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Tune in to learn how More Farm Stores, now with 5 locations, practices strategic inventory management and smart staffing to optimize success.

[Video] 5 Questions with Andy More: Changes and Strategies for Rural Lifestyle Dealers

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Andy More of More Farm Stores discusses the OPE market changes and ways rural lifestyle equipment dealers can best adapt to current conditions.

[Video] 5 Questions with Andy More: The Making of More Farm Stores and Present Day Priorities

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Andy More explains the history of More Farm Stores, his generational legacy and current customer service philosophy that keeps the multi-facility dealership running strong.

[Video] 5 Questions with Alex Woods: Leadership Lessons on Optimizing Dealer Relations

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

What advice would Kubota Tractor Corporation President Alex Woods offer his younger self? Don't miss his insights.

[Video] 5 Questions with Alex Woods: Future Forecast: What's Next for Kubota Tractor?

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Tune in to hear how Alex Woods, Kubota Tractor President, envisions the company's ability to use technology to appeal to rural lifestyle customers who show growing interest in remote service, preventive maintenance and electrification.

[Video] 5 Questions with Alex Woods: The Growing Appeal of Technology & Productivity for Rural Lifestyle Customers

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Kubota Tractor President Alex Woods shares insight into in-demand features and the lasting impact of the company's sub-compact tractor from 25 years ago.

[Video] 5 Questions with Alex Woods: Keys to Kubota Success: Tuning in to Dealers & Buyer Preferences

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

A focus on listening to and learning from customers and dealers is what drives the value proposition for Kubota Tractor President Alex Woods.

[Video] 5 Questions with Alex Woods: Kubota President Shares 2025 Outlook & Optimism

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Alex Woods, President of Kubota Tractor Corporation, offers an overview of the recent market uptick and conveys optimism for the OPE market thru year-end.

[Video] 5 Questions with Brandon DeCoff: Future Forecasting on OPE and Generac Product Offerings

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Having been with Generac for more than a decade, Brandon DeCoff reflects on where he sees the outdoor power equipment market and Generac Chore's product line moving in the coming years.

[Video] 5 Questions with Brandon DeCoff: Generac's Growth Plans thru 2025 and Beyond

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Looking at the end of year forecast, the focus on growth centers around product and educating end users, says Generac Chore Sales & Marketing Vice President Brandon DeCoff.

[Video] 5 Questions with Brandon DeCoff: Rural Lifestyle Dealer Top Priorities

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Listening and learning from rural ag dealers helps drive the strategy behind Generac Chore's people and products. Tune in to learn what Brandon DeCoff is hearing from the dealer network and how the company is answering their needs.

[Video] 5 Questions with Brandon DeCoff: OPE Market Trends and Product Solutions in the Spotlight

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

From outdoor power equipment market trends to customer preferences, Brandon DeCoff, Generac Chore VP of Sales & Marketing sums up ways Generac and Mean Green are tuning in and teaming up to generate solutions.

5 Questions With... Brandon DeCoff, Generac Chore Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Brandon DeCoff, vice president of sales and marketing at Generac Chore, delves into what sets Mean Green apart from the herd.

[Video] 5 Questions with Brandon DeCoff: Overview of Mean Green's History

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Tune in to learn how the founder of Mean Green started in the outdoor power equipment business and what motivated him, as told by Generac Chore's Brandon DeCoff.

5 Questions with Alex Woods, Kubota President

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Kubota Tractor Corp.’s new president, Alex Woods, reflects on 25 years with the company and shares insights on rural lifestyle buying decisions, technology trends, and supply chain innovations shaping the market.

5 Questions with Andy More, More Farm Stores President

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this newest “5 Questions with…” series installment, More Farm Stores President Andy More dives into his leadership vision, the evolving role of independent farm retailers, and what’s fueling the company’s growth in today’s agribusiness landscape.

[Video] 5 Questions with Tim Phillips: What are Kioti's Expectations for 2025?

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Looking toward the remainder of 2025, Tim Phillips shares Kioti’s outlook and plans for the year ahead.

[Video] 5 Questions with Tim Phillips: How Does Kioti Connect and AI Support Dealers and Their Customers?

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

As the company rolls out its AI-powered Kioti Connect, VP of Sales Operations Tim Phillips offers an overview of the technology and how dealers and their customers are optimizing technology.

[Video] 5 Questions with Tim Phillips: How's it Growing? What's Next for Kioti's Dealer Network?

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Nurturing and expanding the 500-dealer strong network is a top priority for Kioti’s Vice President of Sales Operations, Tim Phillips, who speaks to the vital role dealers play in achieving customer satisfaction.

[Video] 5 Questions with Tim Phillips: From Challenges to Opportunities: What's Working for Kioti?

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Applauding the dealer network support and highlighting its broad product line, Kioti’s VP of Sales Ops Tim Phillips addresses key components behind the company’s success.

[Video] 5 Questions with Tim Phillips: What's New From Kioti?

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Kioti’s Vice President of Sales Operations, Tim Phillips, shares what rural ag and outdoor power equipment dealers should know now about what’s new with the ag machine manufacturer.

5 Questions with Tim Phillips, Vice President, Sales Operations for Kioti

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

In this newest “5 Questions with…” series installment, Tim Phillips shared his insight into Kioti’s dealer network growth plans, product line innovations and the company’s 2025 outlook.

Examining Scythe Robotics’ ‘Pay-as-you-go’ Rental Model for Its Electric, Autonomous Mowers

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In this installment of our 5 Questions With… series, we sat down with Billy Otteman, director of marketing at autonomous electric mower manufacturer Scythe Robotics.