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After graduating from Murray State University, Tim Brannon joined Allis-Chalmers Farm Equipment in 1975 as Territory Manager. After 3.5 years, he returned home to his Tennessee roots to lead B&G Equipment, Paris, Tenn., where he serves today as dealer-principal of the Massey Ferguson operation. In addition to contributing to Lessiter Media’s Farm Equipment, No-Till Farmer and Rural Lifestyle Dealer properties, he writes the Rural Lifestyle Dealer blog, Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways.

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From the Battlefield to the Farm Field: A Veteran's Day Tribute

By Tim Brannon posted on November 11, 2022

"Son, I soon realized I was in over my head in war events I could not control. I was no hero. I just wanted to survive, do my duty and not fail the buddies in my outfit. My goal was to get back to the farm in one piece."

Adjusting Your Style to Manage the Next Generation of Employees & Customers

By Tim Brannon posted on November 7, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

I have been fortunate to have been in and talked to dealerships all over North America. Know what? The only difference is the names and faces — about everything else is the same. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Misguided Government ‘Help’

By Tim Brannon posted on October 17, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

So why are we in the industry saddled with this emission laden product lineup? Refer to the first sentence in this literary attempt. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Remembering Industry Legend Kevin Bien

By Tim Brannon posted on October 10, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

A super salesman, Kevin Bein was one of these iconic persons in marketing. Kevin pioneered marketing the Fendt tractor to North America and later pitched the Super Series Gleaner. He did the RFD-TV programs and was loved by customers, his dealers and even the competition. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Adapting Your Dealership in 'Ever Changing Times'

By Tim Brannon posted on October 3, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

The American farmer went from feeding himself and maybe a few others to feeding himself and some say over 160 others today, while dropping in numbers to less than 2% of our population. (And we throw away over 25% of what we produce!) Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Counting Parts: Your Odds-On Favorite to Increase Your Bottom Line

By Tim Brannon posted on September 26, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

Years ago, one of the things that caused insomnia was an issue of “parts shrinkage.” This is not the problem of a 10-year-old fuel cap that gets smaller and will no longer fit. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Burnout, of Dealership Minds…

By Tim Brannon posted on September 19, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

Running a dealership is a hard, long, day-to-day, milking experience type journey. Many have the idea one can get the business started, firing on all cylinders, and then coast into prosperity. Wrong. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Big Orange & The Coal Miner’s Daughter

By Tim Brannon posted on September 12, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

Grand Ole Opry Star John Conlee (see July 25 blog here) was not the only country crooner in our dealership’s AOR. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Find Your James Out There for Your Dealership

By Tim Brannon posted on September 2, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices, Dealer-to-Dealer Resources

The gavel twirled in the hand of the juvenile judge as he looked down on the young man standing before him. “Because one of your teachers spoke on your behalf, I am going to give you one more chance. Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

Be a ‘Code Breaker’

By Tim Brannon posted on August 29, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

“Code Talkers” exist today and are found communicating in our dealerships regularly. How, you ask? Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways is brought to you by the Solectrac.

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