Q&A: What Growth Opportunities Do You See in 2019?

A new year brings optimism and promise for a better year than the one we are leaving behind. We’re reaching out to dealers to see what they’re looking forward to in terms of growth opportunities for the year ahead.

If you’re a dealer, can I ask you to share your thoughts to this question:

What are your biggest opportunities for growth in 2019? For instance, will growth come from new locations, improved margins, online sales, changes in sales or service, new products, new technology, etc.?

We’ll share comments in an upcoming issue of our eBrief Daily newsletter or print edition of the magazine.

Send your thoughts to me at lwoolf@lessitermedia.com. Thanks very much for taking the time!

Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf

Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf was managing editor of Rural Lifestyle Dealer. Prior to that, she was a contributing writer for Rural Lifestyle Dealer and Farm Equipment magazines before becoming editor in 2012. She previously covered agriculture as a freelance writer for several industry publications. Lynn also worked in public relations and marketing and earned her accreditation in public relations. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and lives on a third-generation family farm in Kansas. Contact: lwoolf@lessitermedia.com

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Q&A: What Growth Opportunities Do You See in 2019?

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