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Young Owner Breathes New Life into Florida Dealership

Jeremy Connor, owner of Kioti & Branson dealership Connor Tractor, increased the business’ tractor sales in just 18 months.
By Kim Schmidt posted on August 29, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices, Rural Lifestyle Market
Connor Tractor has only been open for business for 18 months, but in that time owner Jeremy Connor has improved their unit sales, been named to a  “40 under 40” list locally and was named best agricultural dealer in the 352 area code.
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Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways

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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Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways

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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Rural Lifestyle Dealer Launches New Expert-Author Blog Series

Industry veteran Tim Brannon to share sage wisdom, laughs with fellow equipment dealerships.
July 13, 2022 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Dealer News, Best Practices, Rural Lifestyle Market

Told from the perspective of an in-the-trenches owner/operator, the new “Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways” blog shares knowledge, experiences and tips/lessons with fellow rural equipment dealerships throughout North America. 


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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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