Home / Authors / Kim Schmidt
Kim Schmidt

Kim Schmidt

Kim Schmidt is the Executive Editor of Farm Equipment and the host of Ag Equipment Intelligence’s On The Record. An award-winning writer, she worked 7 years in business-to-business trade media before joining Lessiter Media in 2012. She is a journalism graduate of Marquette University.

Contact: kschmidt@lessitermedia.com
Articles

ARTICLES

Gravely Partners with Yamaha on Launch of First-Ever Yamaha V-Twin EFI Engines for OPE Industry

Gravely and Yamaha have partnered to offer the first-ever Yamaha V-Twin EFI engine for the OPE industry. The engines can be ordered now and will be available in Spring.
By Kim Schmidt posted on October 17, 2016 | Posted in Manufacturer News
Gravely and Yamaha have partnered to offer the first-ever Yamaha V-Twin EFI engine for the OPE industry. The engines can be ordered now and will be available in Spring.
Read More

[Webinar] Digging Up Accurate Used Values

By Kim Schmidt posted on June 28, 2016 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market
There is no silver bullet when it comes to sourcing accurate used equipment values. During this webinar, Trent Hummel, a core trainer for the Western Equipment Dealers Assn. Dealer Institute, discusses how to review multiple sources and data fields in order to most accurately value used equipment. This FREE webinar is brought to you by the WEDA Dealer Institute. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
Read More
038_RLD_Middleton_WI_KS_0316.jpg
Season-to-Season

Matching Customers with the Right Product All Year Long

Power Centers of Madison shares best practices for working through the seasonality of the outdoor power equipment market in the ‘Season-to-Season’ series.
By Kim Schmidt posted on April 23, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices
Duane Nolden and Ed Prochaska, owners of Power Centers of Madison, had been working together at another rural lifestyle dealership in the Madison, Wis., area for 15 years before they went into business on their own.
Read More

[Webinar] Drivers of the Business: Financial Metrics for the Non-CPA

By Kim Schmidt posted on April 18, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
During this webinar, Mike Hedge reviews how basic financial statements fit together and what they measure. He also introduces a few key metrics that he believes are key to helping dealers maintain a healthy business for the long run. This live event took place at 2:00 p.m. CDT on April 26, 2016. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
Read More
8095_Wallenstein_Chipper.jpg

Market Opportunities: Exploring the Rural Lifestyle Market

A look back at how the market has changed over the last decade through the “Market Opportunities” series.
By Kim Schmidt posted on January 25, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices
The markets served by rural lifestyle dealers are far and wide. The customer base can range from professionals who know the equipment they need to keep their businesses running and profitable to inexperienced homeowners who require a lot of guidance and education.
Read More

[Webinar] Strategies for Marketing Used Equipment

By Kim Schmidt posted on January 13, 2016 | Posted in Rural Lifestyle Market
This Farm Equipment webinar event featured insights from Greg Peterson, known in the industry as Machinery Pete, and Rick Vacha, regional sales manager with Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers’ ag division. The presenters discussed the current used farm equipment market and how farm equipment dealers can market their used equipment and use auctions to their advantage. [To view any of our webinar replays, you must be logged in with a free user account.]
Read More

Top Articles

Must Read Free Eguides

Download these helpful knowledge building tools

View More

Videos

View More
Top Directory Listings
yanmar.png

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.png

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.

View More