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Lynn Woolf

Machinery Pete’s 4th Quarter Index: Up Slightly

The index measuring used equipment values for the fourth quarter 2016 was at 6.6, with rural equipment measuring above that level.
By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on February 13, 2017 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
Overall, used equipment values trended higher in the fourth quarter, according to the latest Machinery Pete’s Quarterly Used Values Index Report. Rural equipment categories mostly trended steady, but higher than the overall index.
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Lynn Woolf
From the Desk of Lynn Woolf

Make an “Anti-To-Do List”

Did you accomplish what you intended to today, this month, this year? Here’s one way to answer that question in 2017.
By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on December 27, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices
Did you accomplish what you intended to today, this month, this year? Here’s one way to answer that question in 2017.
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Achieving Peak Performance

Forget New Customers

Focus instead on engaging with your existing ones.
By Bob Clements posted on November 12, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices
Over the last few months, I have attended and spoken at six national dealer meetings for various manufacturers. I can say without a doubt that the common thread that ran through those meetings was the importance of attracting new customers and working hard to make those customers both excited and satisfied. That means getting them excited about the product they invested in, whether it be a tractor, UTV or lawnmower, and making sure they are satisfied with the experience they had, both the people and the purchasing process.
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Managing the Store

What May be Costing You Future Business

Here’s a simple, no-cost way to build customer loyalty.
By Mike Wiles posted on November 12, 2016 | Posted in Best Practices
A missing link in your sales process may be costing you future business with rural lifestyle customers, and I have YouTube analytics to prove it. It doesn’t cost a penny to provide, and it will set your dealership apart from your competitors.
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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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