Rural Lifestyle Dealer editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of the rural lifestyle market. Here is our favorite content from the past week:

FFA Members Prepare for Selling Competition with Great Plains Kubota

Great Plains Kubota shared this post on Facebook of students from Elgin's FFA chapter who stopped by Great Plains Duncan this past week to get prepared for a selling competition at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

OPE People Talks with Echo Tool’s Harold Redman

OPE People catches up with Harold Redman, leader of Echo Tools, to talk about classic cars, e-commerce, big-box stores and how to balance it all.

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Politics’ Most Famous Rural Lifestyler

The front page of the Aug. 31, 2024, Wall Street Journal, had an article that shared details about President Ronald Reagan’s Rancho Del Cielo. Riding horses and clearing brush at his rustic California retreat, the aging Ronald Reagan showed voters that he was still vigorous and down-to-earth.

Driving Success: The Power of Culture

It consists of shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that collectively define the character and identity of an organization. This cultural framework not only reflects how an organization views itself but also shapes how it is perceived by others, both internally and externally. Understanding and nurturing this culture is paramount for leaders and managers, as it influences various facets of organizational life, including employee morale, engagement, productivity, and overall success. Check out this article from the North American Equipment Dealers Assn. to learn more.

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