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Digest the "best of the best" ideas from the 2026 Dealership Minds Summit through replays of the 2026 conference general session and panel session speaker presentations, made possible with the support of aptean.

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Is It Time for a New Management Structure?

Neil Messick
Co-Owner,
Messick's Farm Equipment

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Sponsored by:
Machinery Scope

 

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Roundtable Recap: Day 1

1. Top Tips for Retailing Used Equipment
2. Finding New Customers for Your Parts & Service
3. Next Generation Transitions —What Works & What Doesn’t
4. Best Parts Sales Promotions
5. Flexible Finance Solutions to Close With
6. The How-To’s of Brand Conversion Sales
7. Therapy Session: My Biggest Challenge ...
8. Preparing New Department Managers

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 Farm Equipment Product Solutions #1

Featuring:
Ag Guard, Brilliant Harvest, DIS and NAEDA

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 Building Tech Efficiency with Customized Trucks

Tyler Coverdell
Fleet Sales Manager, Knapheide

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 Beyond the Iron Business: A Core Competency in AI & Data Analysis

Tom Rosztoczy
CEO, Stotz Equipment

Joey Rosztoczy
VP of Business Development, Stotz Equipment

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Sponsored by:
Honey Bee

 

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 Dealer Shark Tank

Mark Reid
Co-Founder, Opervia & CEO, Atlantic Tractor

Tracey Wiedmeyer
CEO, Gripp Inc.

Alex German
COO, German-Bliss Equipment

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Dealership Minds Summit Awards:
Farm Equipment Dealer Hall of Fame

Honoring:
Ron Birkey, Birkey's Farm Store
Tim Brannon, B&G Equipment
Alex Swiderski, Swiderski Equipment
Jack Stankievech, Trochu Motors
Don Van Houweling, Van Wall Equipment

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Sponsored by:
Tractor Zoom
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers


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Dealership of the Year Alumni Panel

Neil Messick
Messick's Farm Equipment
Brady Foster
Birkey's Farm Store
Michael Van Houweling
Van Wall Equipment

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Sponsored by:
AED

 

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Metrics & Benchmarks that Maximize Your Service Parts Inventory ROI

Dean Devore
General Manager,
Parts Academy

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Roundtable Recap: Day 2

9. CRM Successes & What’s Getting Missed
10. Trade Valuations Truths
11. Sales Velocity Successes
12. Forecasting Parts Inventories
13. The Why’s & How’s of Teaching Financial Literacy
14. ‘Best of 2026’ Sharing Session
15. Customer-Engaging Trips, Clinics & Experiences
16. Tech Retention Programs

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How to Unlock the Power of Critical Thinking in Equipment Dealerships

Bryan Arzani
VP/Co-Founder, Results Group
President, Innermetrix North America

 

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New Analytical Index for Machinery Business: First Unveiling

Rodney Hathaway
Vice President Chief Investment Officer,
Waukesha State Bank Wealth Management

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Dealer Panel: Facility Projects That Maximize Operational Efficiency

Leo Johnson
Johnson Tractor
Tim Brannon
B&G Equipment

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 Farm Equipment Product Solutions #2

Featuring:
Lahzo
TractorHouse 
Summers
Vital Edge
Warranty Consulting Services

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Uncovering the Secret Sauce in Digital Marketing Success

Rebecca Conway
VP of Marketing, United Ag & Turf

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Sponsored by:
Satisfyd