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Industry Q&A: How Wells Fargo is Changing How it Supports Dealers

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on March 5, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance has moved to an in-person consultative approach for dealer financing programs. Financing for consumers is not yet an option in the short term, but something they are investigating.

Why the Arctic Brand is Returning to Off-Road Vehicles

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on February 12, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Ben White, marketing sponsorship manager for Textron Specialized Vehicles, explains why the company brought back the Arctic Cat brand name for side-by-sides and ATVs and shares more details about its new partnership with Bass Pro Shops and its TRACKER brand.

Manufacturer Viewpoint: LS Tractor Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Optimistic about Potential

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on February 11, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Rural Lifestyle Dealer talked with Mike Blount, CEO of LS Tractor, who expects the company to grow faster than the market in 2019.

Dealer Business Trends & Outlook

2019 Forecast: Market Remains Solid, Signs of Moderation

Dealers say total and aftermarket revenues for rural equipment will be down slightly from last year. However, customer base continues to grow and key categories remain in high demand.

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on January 16, 2019 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

The rural equipment market will bring good revenues again this year, according to Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s 2019 Dealer Business Trends & Outlook Report. However, dealers are indicating some caution in their forecasts.

You Need the Dealer Success Academy

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on January 15, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices, Dealership Marketing

Now’s the time to sharpen your management skills and Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s inaugural Dealer Success Academy is the place to do it. This virtual on-demand conference is set for March 7-8, 2019.

Trends

Preparing for an Economic Downturn

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on January 2, 2019 | Posted in Data & Forecasts

The U.S. economy has been rising for 27 months, a pattern that’s at least 8 months longer than typical, according to Alex Chausovsky, senior economic advisor with ITR Economics.

From the Desk of Lynn Woolf

Announcing Our First Dealer Success Academy

Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s first Dealer Success Academy — a virtual event — is set for March 7-8, 2019.

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on December 19, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices, Dealership Marketing

The Rural Lifestyle Dealer team is pleased to announce our first Dealer Success Academy — a virtual, on-demand conference set for March 7-8, 2019. Here’s what’s different about the conference and why we think you’ll be excited to register today.

Sherwood Tractor: Knowing Retail

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on December 15, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

Bart Sherwood of Sherwood Tractor, Rosebud, Ark., shares how he uses his retail knowledge to expand the dealership. Sherwood Tractor is the 2018 Dealership of the Year in the multi-store category.

Q&A: What Growth Opportunities Do You See in 2019?

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on December 12, 2018 | Posted in Best Practices

A new year brings optimism and promise for a better year than the one we are leaving behind. We’re reaching out to dealers to see what they’re looking forward to in terms of growth opportunities for the year ahead.

From the Desk of Lynn Woolf

What Should be Next for the Dixie Chopper Brand?

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on December 10, 2018 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Dealer News

Dealers were among those caught by surprise as the official announcement about production ceasing worked its way through the network.

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Mowhawk Mowers Enters the Zero-Turn Space

Mowhawk mowers using decades of manufacturing experience to enter the zero-turn space and grow its dealer network.

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