[Video] New Analytical Index for Machinery Business: First Unveiling

Rodney Hathaway, longtime fund manager and analyst, showed the first of two ag machinery indices at the Ag Equipment Intelligence executive meeting in May. Based on interest and demand, he agreed to come to the Dealership Minds Summit, in a small classroom setting. Here, he’ll do a walk-through of the never-before-seen tool and collect feedback for this practical new compass for monitoring the health of the industry, which will alert you to both the challenges and opportunities BEFORE they’re upon us. After review of the model in its beta form, attendees feedback will be used to refine the tool prior to its launch later this summer.

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