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3 Ways Marketing Can Enhance Your Company Culture

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on August 10, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices, Dealership Marketing

Everyone in your organization makes hundreds of decisions that affect the business every day. Culture determines the quality of those decisions. Marketing can have a direct impact on creating certain aspects and taking your current culture to the next level.

Dealer Q&A

Open Mic Time: Dixie Chopper, Kubota, Briggs & Bobcat

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on August 9, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News, Dealer News, Rural Lifestyle Market

There has been some big news recently in the rural equipment market, so it's a great time for an Open Mic. Share your thoughts on these new developments.

Safety Resources

Creating Safety Cultures: How These Companies Did It

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on August 8, 2019 | Posted in Safety Resources

Source: KPA

Start by considering what policies, teams and systems you have in place. No, you can’t change your organization’s culture by changing what’s on paper, but you can use your safety program to target behaviors and establish habits that eventually lead to a better safety culture.

Manufacturer News

Bobcat to Return to U.S. Compact Tractor Market

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on August 7, 2019 | Posted in Manufacturer News

Bobcat is set to return to compact tractors this year, as Doosan Bobcat aims to diversify its portfolio of equipment to win greater sales from ag, part-time farming, lifestyle and other rural sectors.

The Big Picture

Unlocking Your Potential for Productivity: Don't Be a Goldfish

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on August 3, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Forbes

Anyone can be busy, but it takes strategy and planning to be productive. Here are three strategies to enable leaders to get more done than they thought was possible.

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3 Ways to Improve Active Listening (and 3 Challenges to Overcome)

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on July 27, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Fast Company

For managers, the first thing you think after hearing a problem is often, “Let’s solve it,” but that’s not necessarily the way to go. Find out why.

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4 Steps to Creating a Collaborative Meeting Agenda

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on July 19, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Harvard Business Review

Every meeting needs an agenda, but it will run smoother if you spend the beginning of it creating an agenda in which everyone has input. Read more about this approach and consider adapting it for your dealership.

The Big Picture

4 Ways to Drive Sales by Thinking Like Customers

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on July 6, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: The Business Journals

Instead of focusing on how you’re going to get customers to do what you want, move to letting them know you’re on their side.

Happy 4th of July

Celebrating Independence Day in Washington, D.C.

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on July 2, 2019 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market

Washington, D.C., will celebrate July 4th with a mega-event featuring an address by President Trump, concerts, parades, fireworks and the Blue Angels. What's happening in your corner of the country?

The Big Picture

Knowing the Difference Between Mentoring and Coaching

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on June 29, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Source: Forbes

The terms “coaching” and “mentoring” are often thought of as interchangeable, but this isn't the case. The difference between the two is vital to keep in mind when working with your staff.

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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.

Articles by Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff

3 Ways Marketing Can Enhance Your Company Culture

Open Mic Time: Dixie Chopper, Kubota, Briggs & Bobcat

Creating Safety Cultures: How These Companies Did It

Bobcat to Return to U.S. Compact Tractor Market

Unlocking Your Potential for Productivity: Don't Be a Goldfish

3 Ways to Improve Active Listening (and 3 Challenges to Overcome)

4 Steps to Creating a Collaborative Meeting Agenda

4 Ways to Drive Sales by Thinking Like Customers

Celebrating Independence Day in Washington, D.C.

Knowing the Difference Between Mentoring and Coaching

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