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Holiday Workouts

By Tim Brannon posted on December 19, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

Keeping ourselves in 'shape' is forefront on the mind during this time of year. Thanksgiving feasts, to Christmas events to New Year’s parties have a way of distorting the youthful figure... Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Coming Together to Give Thanks

By Tim Brannon posted on November 23, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

Happy Thanksgiving! Ahh, an American tradition carried on since the year after the Pilgrims landed on Plymouth Rock. We Americans love history the way we wished it had been, rather than the way it actually was. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Buyer’s Remorse Personified

By Tim Brannon posted on November 21, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

Buyer's remorse is a term coined a few years ago that we all have experienced in one form or the other. Buying something that we thought would buy us happiness turned out to be an item we didn't need and becomes a burden. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

From the Battlefield to the Farm Field: A Veteran's Day Tribute

By Tim Brannon posted on November 11, 2022

"Son, I soon realized I was in over my head in war events I could not control. I was no hero. I just wanted to survive, do my duty and not fail the buddies in my outfit. My goal was to get back to the farm in one piece."

Adjusting Your Style to Manage the Next Generation of Employees & Customers

By Tim Brannon posted on November 7, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

I have been fortunate to have been in and talked to dealerships all over North America. Know what? The only difference is the names and faces — about everything else is the same. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

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Rural Lifestyle Dealer's Best of the Web: October 11, 2022

October 11, 2022

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. The Best of the Web This Week series is brought to you by Ritchie.

Counting Parts: Your Odds-On Favorite to Increase Your Bottom Line

By Tim Brannon posted on September 26, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

Years ago, one of the things that caused insomnia was an issue of “parts shrinkage.” This is not the problem of a 10-year-old fuel cap that gets smaller and will no longer fit. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Lessons from the 1980s: Working Capital, Part 1

By Tim Brannon posted on August 8, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

Today, every news show mentions the dreaded, impending “recession” — depending on one's definition of recession. There may be a recession, however, looking back, the ag economy in the 1980s was a depression. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

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Communications: Now Repeat What I Just Said ...

By Tim Brannon posted on July 25, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

"Now, repeat what I just said." These are the words my wife uses to end all our communications, especially the honey-do jobs and my trips to procure her needed supplies. This forces good communication, she states. Good communication is the key to success in marriage, relations with one's mother-in-law and, of course, in running an equipment dealership. Lack of -- or bad -- communication always leads to expensive events and teaching moments. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

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Loaded Up & Ready to Go

Blog #1 serves as introduction to the expert author tips dealers will receive from this veteran of the rural lifestyle equipment business.

By Tim Brannon posted on July 18, 2022 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Dealer News, Best Practices, Rural Lifestyle Market

Anything I’ll be able to contribute will be the byproducts of an impressive volume of lessons learned. There are many daily mistakes in a long career from farming, corporate OEM experience and daily dealership dealings (they taught me alliteration at Murray State University) and of course, from my mother-in-law. You will get to know her well. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

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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.