Ewald Kubota is Rural Lifestyle Dealer's 2017 Dealership of the Year in the multi-store category. John Ewald, owner, details the dealership's used equipment strategy.
Revenue mix, return on assets, return on equity, gross margin, interest expense, inventory turn, asset turn, absorption rate — these are the numbers that drive your dealership.
Mike Horak is president of Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance’s outdoor products group and he shares his perspective on the state of the industry and how independent dealers can win over mass retailers.
Rural Lifestyle Dealer recently talked with Mike Horak, head of Wells Fargo Commercial Distribution Finance's outdoor products group, about the state of the industry and advantages that dealers shouldn’t overlook when competing with mass retailers.
Mid-State Equipment's success in the rural lifestyle market comes down to one word: Focus. Focus on the rural lifestyle customer. Focus on customer satisfaction. Focus on performance metrics to guide dealership strategies. This Wisconsin-based John Deere dealership is Rural Lifestyle Dealer's 2012 Dealership of the Year.
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.
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.