Don’t Walk Past the Problem, Address It Now

By Kim Schmidt posted on November 17, 2024 | Posted in Best Practices

When asked about the origin of his leadership style, the late Gulf War General Norman Schwarzkopf answered, “I never walk past a problem. I never see something going wrong and forget about it. I always stop and confront it right there.”

The Best Time to Practice for the Busy Season is When You are Slow

By Mark J. Sheffield posted on June 14, 2023 | Posted in Best Practices

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Training isn’t easy. However, the dealers who understand how valuable that process is are usually happier, and more successful, than those who fight the same issues over and over again.

How to Lead Effectively and Increase Employee Performance

By Floyd Jerkins posted on September 9, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

Over the last decade, nearly all markets have expanded as computerization and modernization have led to a dramatic shift in the industry's initial customer base.

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Back to the Basics: Meetings

By Bob Clements posted on December 16, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices

Sure, you know you need to have meetings with your team, but how in the world are you supposed to do that in the crazy world of a dealership?

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When was the last time you raised your shop labor rate?

March 3, 2016 | Posted in Data & Forecasts, Rural Lifestyle Market

We want to hear from you in our latest poll: "When was the last time you raised your shop labor rate?"

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Mowhawk Mowers Enters the Zero-Turn Space

Mowhawk mowers using decades of manufacturing experience to enter the zero-turn space and grow its dealer network.

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