Among the highlights of last week’s Dealership Minds Summit in Illinois was the annual Dealer Hall of Fame ceremony. Humorous, heart-felt and touching personal remarks from each of the recipients on their life’s calling as farm equipment dealers can be watched below. Farm Equipment’s Mike Lessiter explains the Hall of Fame’s origin and purpose in opening video.
Introduction
Ron Birkey
Listen to Ron Birkley's Dealer Hall of Fame acceptance speech.
Watch the video series featuring Ron Birkley of Birkey's Farm Store here:
- Ron Birkey's Journey Through the Family Business
- Timing Is Everything with Acquisition Growth & Expansion
- Learning to Work as a Team and Be 'Subordinate' to the Board
- Tackling Challenges & Connecting with Customers
Tim Brannon
Listen to Tim Brannon's Dealer Hall of Fame acceptance speech.
Watch the video series featuring Tim Brannon of B&G Equipment here:
- Tim Brannon Recalls Early Memories That Led Him to the Dealership
- Reflecting on Mentors & Leading Others
- Surviving Through Challenging Times
- Tim Brannon Reflects on What's Made Him Successful
Don Van Houweling
Listen to Don Van Houweling's Dealer Hall of Fame acceptance speech.
Watch the video series featuring Don Van Houweling of Van Wall Equipment here:
- Don Van Houweling's Move From Company Man to Dealer
- Don Van Houweling's Early Years as a Multi-Store Dealer Growing Through the 1980s
- Don Van Houweling on Technician Value: $300K Labor Generation & Team Culture
Jack Stankievech
Listen to Jack Stankievech's Dealer Hall of Fame acceptance speech.
Watch the video series featuring Jack Stankievech of Trochu Motors here:
- Learning the Business from an Early Age
- Jack Stankeivech Reflects on Opportunity to Pick Up Massey Ferguson
- The Benefits of Learning from Peers & Networking
Alex Swiderski
Listen to Alex Swiderski's Dealer Hall of Fame acceptance speech.
Watch the video series featuring Alex Swiderski of Swiderski Equipment here:
