Admit Our Mistakes, Clean Up Our Messes

By Rural Lifestyle Dealer Staff posted on July 20, 2018

Source: Phoenix Business Journal

Pseudo-leaders will try to cover up a mistake. Real leaders admit it and then take care of the mistake.

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The Right Way to Apologize

By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on August 11, 2014 | Posted in Dealership Marketing

Mistakes in business are unavoidable. At times, your dealership may under deliver, overpromise, recommend the wrong kind of equipment or, for whatever reason, be less professional than you would like. Combine that with situations out of your control, such as delayed parts delivery or manufacturer errors, and there is the constant potential to make mistakes. Then what?

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Oops, My Bad! 5 Ways Your Business Can Improve by Admitting to Mistakes

October 8, 2012

Source: Michael Houlihan

Everyone makes mistakes. No one likes admitting to them. As businesspeople we worry that customers will be intolerant of our missteps and foul-ups. The truth is, though, denying them only magnifies an already awkward situation and ends up hurting your reputation. Handling them right, on the other hand, can actually shore up relationship, spark improvements and benefit your brand.

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AEM Highlights Pro-Manufacturing Policy Initiatives

For its part, the editorial team at Lessiter Media, reporting on behalf of Farm Equipment, Rural Lifestyle Dealer, Ag Equipment Intelligence and Precision Lifestyle Dealer, joined the AEM Manufacturing Express at two of its stops, including Woods Equipment in Oregon, IL and Kuhn in Brodhead, Wisc.

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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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