Farm Equipment editors encounter a variety of articles, social media posts, podcasts and videos that offer a unique look at various aspects of our great farm machinery industry. Here is our favorite content from the past week from across the web:
- Are You A Good Boss or A Bad Boss?
- ‘I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!’
- Vermeer Makes National News on Labor Shortage
- Waging a Water War: Could Traditional Planting Attachments Go the Way of the Buggy Whip?
- If Elvis Presley Calls For a Tractor Repair…
- Product of the Week: North Star Attachments Verminator
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Are You A Good Boss or A Bad Boss?
The Iowa-Nebraska Dealers Assn. shared this article on social media early this week. In it they share 5 ways dealers can be a better boss, including improving communication skills, setting reasonable objectives, celebrating the positive and avoiding micromanaging.
‘I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me!’
Stuart Smalley’s affirmations aside, we found this item on attributes of top salespeople in ag fascinating. It was posted by David Dam on LinkedIn this week. Dam’s data shows how the most elite salespeople differ from the also-rans on several attributes that are often celebrated, yet actually get in the way of closing business with farmers.
Vermeer Makes National News on Labor Shortage
Vermeer Corporation is highlighted on NBC Nightly News. The company explained that demand is so high for its equipment that finding enough qualified employees to meet it is becoming increasingly difficult. NBC News …
Waging a Water War: Could Traditional Planting Attachments Go the Way of the Buggy Whip?
Several new water jet advancements are picking a fight with the traditional iron attachments. You may recall our 2019 article profiling Aqua-Till. We just received an another newer look at this technology in the video below. As one dealer warns, a water jet planter could potentially replace coulters, row cleaners and double disc openers all together, leading to a "forever planter."
If Elvis Presley Calls For a Tractor Repair…
Rural Lifestyle Dealer’s expert blogger Tim Brannon is quickly developing a following with his new blog, “Equipment Dealer Tips, Tales & Takeaways.” Monday’s release is a humorous look at internal and external communications within equipment dealerships, including how his best parts counter man put his foot in his mouth with a new customer.
Product of the Week: North Star Attachments Verminator
The Verminator is the most efficient and effective way to deal with vermin who burrow in your fields, orchards, and vineyards. It makes pest maintenance a breeze for you and your team. The Verminator is available nationwide and throughout Canada. Visit www.Verminator.us for more information.
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Best of the Web This Week is brought to you by CLEANFIX.
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