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Take the Lead: Set a Clear Plan For 2014

To start your year off right, you must know where you want the year to end.

By Monte Wyatt posted on January 30, 2014 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

To start your year off right, you must know where you want the year to end.

How to Sell

Boost Rotary Cutter Sales with Basic, Yet Strategic, Tactics

Selling this basic implement should be simple, but don't let the sale end there. Use this necessity purchase to build customer relationships.

By Cat Poland posted on January 29, 2014 | Posted in Best Practices

Selling this basic implement should be simple, but don't let the sale end there. Use this necessity purchase to build customer relationships.

Winner Announced for Rural Lifestyle Dealer Survey Incentive

November 18, 2013 | Posted in Event Coverage

Rural Lifestyle Dealer thanks all the dealers who completed our 2014 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Survey. The rate of response was excellent and well share all the trends and statistics in our upcoming winter 2014 issue.

Marketing Matters

Conduct Market Research without Breaking the Bank

By Todd Foltz posted on October 21, 2013 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

The old saying is the customer is always right. It's supposed to mean that you should hone your customer service practices.

From the Field: What Will Your Dealership Look Like in 10 Years?

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 17, 2013 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

Congratulations to A&M Green Power Group for being selected as the 2013 Dealership of the Year.

Safety: Safe Operation of Loaders & Attachments

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on October 7, 2013 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market, Safety Resources

Educating customers about safe operation are critical dealer responsibilities, and failing to heed those responsibilities could put dealers in jeopardy, as well as their customers.

The Big Picture

4 Things Your Customers Don't Want

October 7, 2013 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

Source: Geoffrey James, INC.com

Every second of every day, a salesperson somewhere in the world is giving a customer something that the customer simply does not want. When this happens, it's always because the salesperson doesn't know the following four facts:

Green Farm Parts Introduces New Online Store for John Deere Parts and Accessories

September 18, 2013 | Posted in Product Innovations

Green Farm Parts, the online leader in genuine John Deere parts, has just published their new and improved online store. The online store still bears the same name, but the customer experience is completely different than before and different than any other competitor's web site.

John Deere Ends 50-Year Partnership with New York Dealership

September 18, 2013 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Source: Timothy W. Scee II, Newzjunky.com

After over half a century of selling John Deere products, a longtime family-owned dealership notified its customers last week the producer of the famed green and yellow farm and garden maintenance tools has decided to cut its ties with the business.

The Big Picture

12 Phrases to Avoid in Sales Emails

September 9, 2013 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Geoffrey James, Inc. Magazine

If a prospective customer actually opens your email, the last thing you want to do is irritate or bore the customer. Here are 12 very common phrases that should be avoided:

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Yanmar

Yanmar America is the North American headquarters of Yanmar Holdings. Ranked #1 in Product Quality for five years in a row by the Equipment Dealers Association, Yanmar provides innovative solutions for Rural Lifestyle and Industrial Equipment customers.

Yanmar was the world’s first manufacturer to develop a practical small diesel engine in 1933 and has continued to push the boundaries of innovation and technology ever since. As a manufacturer of diesel engines, compact tractors and utility task vehicles, construction machinery, and industrial equipment, Yanmar's products are sold in over 130 countries.

At Yanmar America, we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality products and services, backed by a strong team of professionals who share our dedication to excellence. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in achieving your goals.

Stihl Inc

Virginia Beach-based STIHL Inc., produces a full line of high-quality, handheld outdoor power equipment including blowers, trimmers, brushcutters, and multi-task tools, as well as the number one selling brand of chainsaws worldwide. STIHL Inc. manufactures over 260 model variations of handheld outdoor power equipment for sale in the U.S. and around the world.