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:
- Farm Trivia Fun Facts
- Understanding Tariffs | An Equipment Dealers Perspective
- Demos on the Fly
- Examples of Why You Should Insist on Product Training
- Signature Stories: Jack Holmes of Degree Lawn and Landscaping
Farm Trivia Fun Facts
This year, National Ag Week brought out some fun, fact-filled posts. Enjoy this one from Koenig Equipment and call your friends over for an Ag Trivia Contest.
Understanding Tariffs | An Equipment Dealers Perspective
Messick’s puts the tariffs into perspective on what it means for its customers and the business. Biggest advice — don’t freak out!
Demos on the Fly
You never know when a product demo opportunity might pop up … even while enjoying some Japanese food out at a restaurant!
Examples of Why You Should Insist on Product Training
There’s no shortage of videos on social media that highlight why you should insist customers go through some product training when they buy a chainsaw. We’re not saying this guy didn’t get training … but it’s not looking likely.
Signature Stories: Jack Holmes of Degree Lawn and Landscaping
After realizing the corporate 9-5 corporate world wasn’t for him, Jack Holmes decided a more outdoor-centric life as a landscape professional was a more appealing option. He started small, with one partner, a truck and trailer and a couple mowers, but growth came quickly. And after taking over another local landscape business, he was able to scale both the commercial and residential sides of the business. Today, the Degree Lawn & Landscaping team includes 40 employees servicing the company’s commercial clients, with a separate team of 25 to 30 workers servicing the company’s residential accounts.
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