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      <title>Digital Marketing For Your Dealership - Successfully Build Traffic &amp; Sales</title>
      <description>Does your website help grow sales for your dealership?</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Does your website help grow sales for your dealership?</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Your Key to Impactful Marketing</title>
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      <description>The old saying "you don't know what you don't know" has never been truer. But by simply asking the question and showing that you care, you'll be surprised by what you might learn in the process.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The old saying "you don't know what you don't know" has never been truer. But by simply asking the question and showing that you care, you'll be surprised by what you might learn in the process.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>How to Repurpose Campaigns &amp; Creatives Using the 80/20 Principle</title>
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      <description>The 80/20 Content Rule suggests that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. For marketers, this becomes a practical framework for deciding what content to create, where to distribute it, and how to allocate time and budget.</description>
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        <![CDATA[The 80/20 Content Rule suggests that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. For marketers, this becomes a practical framework for deciding what content to create, where to distribute it, and how to allocate time and budget.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Help! Where do I start in Parts?</title>
      <description>Are you ready to turn your Parts Department into a major profit center, but don’t know where to start?</description>
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        <![CDATA[Are you ready to turn your Parts Department into a major profit center, but don’t know where to start?]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Automate Your Marketing for Better Results</title>
      <description>Imagine fostering relationships with your customers with a click of the button.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Imagine fostering relationships with your customers with a click of the button.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Sell More Vehicles by Paying Closer Attention to Website Customers</title>
      <description>Customers today shop differently than they did even 5 years ago, with much more shopping done through dealer websites, says Fran O'Hagan, President &amp; CEO of Pied Piper.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Customers today shop differently than they did even 5 years ago, with much more shopping done through dealer websites, says Fran O'Hagan, President & CEO of Pied Piper.]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>5 Ways to Make More Money in Your Service Department</title>
      <description>Join Sara Hey, of Bob Clements Intl., as she walks you through 5 things you can do today to make more money in your service department.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Join Sara Hey, of Bob Clements Intl., as she walks you through 5 things you can do today to make more money in your service department.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Smart Ways to Remodel Your Retail Store</title>
      <description>Paige Wittman, co-owner of Miller Wittman Retail Design Group, will walk you through how to plan a new retail space that will boost revenues.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Paige Wittman, co-owner of Miller Wittman Retail Design Group, will walk you through how to plan a new retail space that will boost revenues.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Managing Your Sales Team for Peak Performance</title>
      <description>Sales management expert Ryan Dohrn will share 10 tips for overcoming differences, working together and achieving peak performance.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Sales management expert Ryan Dohrn will share 10 tips for overcoming differences, working together and achieving peak performance.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Elevate Your Approach to Employee Management</title>
      <description>Jared Nielsen, chief human resources officer for Stotz Equipment, will share some of the dealership's success strategies for human resources.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Jared Nielsen, chief human resources officer for Stotz Equipment, will share some of the dealership's success strategies for human resources.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>What Can You Learn from the Restaurant Business?</title>
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      <description>Most don’t know their own numbers, I find. Our business is largely supported by advertising and sponsorships, but I’m shocked that some companies have no idea what each new (and eager) dealer means to their enterprise.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Most don’t know their own numbers, I find. Our business is largely supported by advertising and sponsorships,&nbsp; but I’m shocked that some companies have no idea what each new (and eager) dealer means to their enterprise.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Mission Zero: Our Dealership's Safety Commitment</title>
      <description>Erin Heimbecker will share how she is working with management and employees to carry out its "Mission: Zero" charter.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Erin Heimbecker will share how she is working with management and employees to carry out its "Mission: Zero" charter.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Family Values Drive Record Growth at Broadhead Equipment</title>
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      <description>Mixing blood and business is a delicate balancing act. Connor Campbell catches up with the father-son duo at Broadhead Equipment to discuss growth, trust, and the impact of being named Dealership of the Year.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Mixing blood and business is a delicate balancing act. Connor Campbell catches up with the father-son duo at Broadhead Equipment to discuss growth, trust, and the impact of being named <em>Dealership of the Year.</em>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Earn More Profits from Parts</title>
      <description>Parts are where the profits are and parts have always been the lifeblood of our business. It’s the biggest reason for us to be in the power equipment business.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Parts are where the profits are and parts have always been the lifeblood of our business. It’s the biggest reason for us to be in the power equipment business.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Reach the Next Level of Success in Your Service Department</title>
      <description>During this presentation, Bob will share the importance of measuring your key performance indicators for service.</description>
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        <![CDATA[During this presentation, Bob will share the importance of measuring your key performance indicators for service.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Sustainable Profits Through Rental</title>
      <description>Larry Kaye, CEO of Script International, shares how to avoid common pitfalls that many dealerships make when entering or expanding in the rental market.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Larry Kaye, CEO of Script International, shares how to avoid common pitfalls that many dealerships make when entering or expanding in the rental market.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Looking Like an Expert - Getting More from Your Retail Store</title>
      <description>Paige Wittman, owner of Miller Wittman Retail Design Group, leads you through steps to create a retail experience that will build sales and enhance your reputation.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Paige Wittman, owner of Miller Wittman Retail Design Group, leads you through steps to create a retail experience that will build sales and enhance your reputation.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <description>The dealership has enhanced its website significantly to duplicate the in-store experience — turning the site into a virtual location.</description>
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        <![CDATA[The dealership has enhanced its website significantly to duplicate the in-store experience — turning the site into a virtual location.]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <title>Determined to Delegate</title>
      <description>Sara Hey, vice president of operations and development at Bob Clements International, walks through deciding what to delegate.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Sara Hey, vice president of operations and development at Bob Clements International, walks through deciding what to delegate.]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>Practical Tech Series, Part 1: 'Gigging Out' Your Parts Delivery</title>
      <author>mlessiter@lessitermedia.com</author>
      <description>A new Uber-type of ‘gig’ economy service offers same-day mobile parts delivery, including large &amp; bulky parts.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A new Uber-type of ‘gig’ economy service offers same-day mobile parts delivery, including large & bulky parts.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <title>UTVs &amp; the Massive Missed Opportunity</title>
      <description>Steve Shankin covers a UTV shopper's expectations and mindset when they're shopping for a vehicle — and how you can make your customers happier AND make more money at the same time.</description>
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        <![CDATA[Steve Shankin covers a UTV shopper's expectations and mindset when they're shopping for a vehicle — and how you can make your customers happier AND make more money at the same time.]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12090-utvs-and-the-massive-missed-opportunity</link>
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      <title>Creating Customer Personas: The Key to Meaningful Marketing</title>
      <author>ocox@lessitermedia.com</author>
      <description>A deep focus on audience insight helps create content that builds trust, establishes authority, and forms lasting connections with customers.</description>
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        <![CDATA[A deep focus on audience insight helps create content that builds trust, establishes authority, and forms lasting connections with customers.]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12105-creating-customer-personas-the-key-to-meaningful-marketing</link>
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      <title>The Fastest Way to Develop Relationships With New Customers</title>
      <description>Mike Wiles shares the many benefits of video, along with the realities of what you need to do to be successful at adding this marketing element.</description>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Mike&nbsp;Wiles shares the many benefits of video, along with the realities of what you need to do to be successful at adding this marketing element.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <link>https://www.rurallifestyledealer.com/articles/12089-the-fastest-way-to-develop-relationships-with-new-customers</link>
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      <title>6 Lessons From the Field</title>
      <description>International sales advisor Ryan Dohrn shares six ideas to grow your dealership revenue in the next 90 days.</description>
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        <![CDATA[International sales advisor Ryan Dohrn shares six ideas to grow your dealership revenue in the next 90 days.]]>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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