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Video is the Best Way to Reach New Customers

Face-to-face interaction is still important for developing relationships, but short educational YouTube videos are second to none when it comes to selling new customers on your dealership.
By Mike Wiles posted on July 22, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices, Dealership Marketing
YouTube videos are an easy and cost-effective way for you to reach and interact with new customers, driving them to your website or straight to your dealership.
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[Podcast] 4 Traits of Today’s Successful Salespeople

In this episode of the Rural Lifestyle Dealer podcast, brought to you by Yanmar, we sat down with Mike Wiles for the first of the new "Managing the Store series." Mike will share the traits commonly found in successful sales people.
March 9, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices
In this episode of the Rural Lifestyle Dealer podcast, brought to you by Yanmar, we sat down with Mike Wiles for the first of the new "Managing the Store" series. Mike shares the traits commonly found in successful salespeople.
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Top Stories, According to You

Here are the articles, videos, webinars, e-Books and more that captured your attention online in 2017.
January 27, 2018 | Posted in Dealer News
The rural equipment market is vibrant, with many of you telling us that your market has grown significantly over the last few years. That means there is lots for the Rural Lifestyle Dealer staff to cover as we keep you updated on new products, best practices, expert strategies and more.
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[Podcast] Misunderstanding the Rural Lifestyle Customer

In this episode of the Rural Lifestyle Dealer podcast, brought to you by Yanmar, Mike Wiles, of AskTractorMike.com and EDMforSales.com, shares strategies for understanding the diverse rural lifestyle customer segment.
April 17, 2017 | Posted in Best Practices
In this episode of the Rural Lifestyle Dealer podcast, brought to you by Yanmar, Mike Wiles, of AskTractorMike.com and EDMforSales.com, shares strategies for understanding the diverse rural lifestyle customer segment.
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What May be Costing You Future Business

Here’s a simple, no-cost way to build customer loyalty.
By Mike Wiles posted on November 12, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices
A missing link in your sales process may be costing you future business with rural lifestyle customers, and I have YouTube analytics to prove it. It doesn’t cost a penny to provide, and it will set your dealership apart from your competitors.
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Managing the Store

What May be Costing You Future Business

Here’s a simple, no-cost way to build customer loyalty.
By Mike Wiles posted on November 12, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices
A missing link in your sales process may be costing you future business with rural lifestyle customers, and I have YouTube analytics to prove it. It doesn’t cost a penny to provide, and it will set your dealership apart from your competitors.
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Making Time to Be Nice

Treat everyone well, whether they’re a potential customer or not.
By Mike Wiles posted on August 6, 2016 | Posted in Dealership Marketing
We’re in an age with lots of negativity, and we’re incredibly busy. Couple the seasonality of the equipment business and resulting fatigue with some difficult customers and it’s easy to have a short fuse. It’s a challenge for everyone, from the owner down, to build relationships at all times … especially with non-customers.
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Managing the Store

Making Time to Be Nice

Treat everyone well, whether they’re a potential customer or not.
By Mike Wiles posted on August 6, 2016 | Posted in Dealership Marketing
We’re in an age with lots of negativity, and we’re incredibly busy. Couple the seasonality of the equipment business and resulting fatigue with some difficult customers and it’s easy to have a short fuse. It’s a challenge for everyone, from the owner down, to build relationships at all times … especially with non-customers.
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Managing the Store

Gaining Customers Through YouTube

Use videos to teach and you’ll build relationships and develop customer loyalty.
By Mike Wiles posted on April 23, 2016 | Posted in Dealership Marketing
I’m a huge fan of using video for marketing. I was hooked the day I went online to find information about how to fix cracks in asphalt driveways. A how-to video popped up in the search and I’d much rather watch someone show me how to do something than read about it. I used the product in the video and applied it just the way I was shown and it helped me fix my problem.
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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.

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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.

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