Don Zajac and James Boel, service managers for Kern Machinery in the San Joaquin Valley (California), explain the range of challenges they face as service managers to get equipment fixed on an appropriate timeline, whether it's John Deere equipment or one of their shortlines. The 54-part 2016 Farm Equipment Dealership Minds video series is sponsored by Charter Software.
Matt Godinho, sales manager of the Delano, Calif., location of Kern Machinery, explains the concept of conquest accounts and how the dealership uses them to find new potential areas for sales growth. The 54-part 2016 Farm Equipment Dealership Minds video series is sponsored by Charter Software.
Matt Godinho, sales manager of the Delano, Calif., location of Kern Machinery, gives an overview of the changing landscape of the dairy industry in California. The 54-part 2016 Farm Equipment Dealership Minds video series is sponsored by Charter Software.
Matt Godinho, sales manager of the Delano, Calif., location of Kern Machinery, talks about the impacts commodity prices can have on farmers' decisions of what to invest on in the future. The 54-part 2016 Farm Equipment Dealership Minds video series is sponsored by Charter Software.
Richard Knott, parts manager at the Buttonwillow, Calif., location of Kern Machinery, talks about the importance communicating with customers and deciding to visit a farmer when necessary. The 54-part 2016 Farm Equipment Dealership Minds video series is sponsored by Charter Software.
Richard Knott, parts manager at the Buttonwillow, Calif., location of Kern Machinery, talks about keeping the parts fill rate in line. The 54-part 2016 Farm Equipment Dealership Minds video series is sponsored by Charter Software.
Matt Rosica, IT manager at Kern Machinery in Bakersfield, Calif., responds to the question, "What keeps an IT manager up at night?" The 54-part 2016 Farm Equipment Dealership Minds video series is sponsored by Charter Software.
Matt Rosica, IT manager at Kern Machinery in Bakersfield, Calif., shares stories of how new technology, including remote IT support, has saved him time and resources. The 54-part 2016 Farm Equipment Dealership Minds video series is sponsored by Charter Software.
Matt Rosica, IT manager at Kern Machinery in Bakersfield, Calif., talks about the changes the IT industry has seen over the last several decades and how those changes have impacted farm equipment dealers. The 54-part 2016 Farm Equipment Dealership Minds video series is sponsored by Charter Software.
Joe Alvarado, parts manager for the Delano, Calif., location of Kern Machinery, talks about the importance of building trust with employees. Through his leadership, Alvarado works to show his parts department employees how they play a role in the larger ag industry. The 54-part 2016 Farm Equipment Dealership Minds video series is sponsored by Charter Software.
At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Franklin Peitz, Digital Product Marketing Lead with John Deere Operations Center reassures growers that they have the right to their own data.
Since 1980, A&I Products has become a leading manufacturer and wholesale distributor of aftermarket replacement parts for the agricultural, turf, and industrial equipment markets. A&I Products' experience and expertise has greatly contributed to the company's reputation as a top supplier of quality, reasonably priced parts. Founded with roots as a small machine shop and repair facility, the company made the transition by manufacturing new parts to replace those that were identified as commonly needing repair. Throughout the 1980s, the company quickly garnered a reputation for offering quality parts at a reasonable price.
Built on 90 years of expertise, Yetter Farm Equipment leads the agriculture industry in designing effective and innovative equipment for residue management, seedbed preparation, precision fertilizer placement, harvest attachments, strip-tillage, and more.
At Machinery Scope, we believe you deserve the best risk management solutions for your investments in heavy equipment. Since 2013, we have been proud to offer extended warranty, appraisals, and inspections. Machinery Scope is a family-owned business built on our experience in farming and equipment dealerships. We understand your business and provide a personalized and professional level of customer service. Machinery Scope has built a strong warranty product with our customers in mind, offering the same professional level of service from the time you get a quote, through the processing of a claim.