This page lists material that supplements the Winter 2020 Issue of Rural Lifestyle Dealer.

Sound Off: Dealers' Top Concerns for 2020

Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s Dealer Business Trends & Outlook survey asked dealers to share their top concerns for 2020. The main causes of concern include finding employees, the economy, margins, healthcare costs and marketing as well as box store and in-line competition.

Sound Off: Dealers' Top Growth Opportunities for 2020

Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Dealer Business Trends & Outlook survey asked dealers to share their top opportunities for 2020. The answers spanned a wide range of topics, which shows that dealers are improving their businesses from all angles.

Rural Lifestyle Market Still Positive for 2020

Rural Lifestyle Dealer kicks off the year talking with Alex Chausovsky of ITR Economics to help dealers prepare for the economy in 2020 and beyond. He says dealers should be ready for a slight economic downturn in the industrial economy expected in the first half of 2020, followed by a rising trend later in the year. To view this Q&A, click here.

A supplement to "Rural Lifestyle Market Still Positive for 2020" on page 10

Sod Producer Finds Opportunity in Selling Robotic Mowers

Alyn Brown, technology consultant for the Outdoor Power Equipment Industry and Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s technology columnist, says 2020 will be a time for dealers to get ready as electrification, autonomous mowers and connected machines become entrenched in the market. Stay up to date with his three technology trends for 2020 here.

A supplement to "Sod Producer Finds Opportunity in Selling Robotic Mowers" on page 22

Dealer Success Academy

With a batch of fresh topics, this online event will bring the top minds in the business together for two days of virtual learning — allowing you to gain new strategies and takeaways to elevate your business

Join an Elite Group of Dealers, Nominations open for 2020 Dealership of the Year

For the 14th consecutive year, Rural Lifestyle Dealer is sponsoring its “Dealership of the Year” program to recognize North America’s best rural equipment dealers. Dealers, manufacturers, customers and others are invited to participate by nominating top dealers from across North America.

Rural Lifestyle Dealer Multimedia

Rural Lifestyle Dealer offers an extensive multimedia collection of content, including industry interviews, conference coverage, and new products, as well as informational webinars, podcasts, product reviews and more!

Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web

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.