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DEALERSHIP MINDS SUMMIT SESSION ADDED: Living by the Promise of ‘Emergency’ Service

June 1, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices, Dealer News

Adam Fennig of shortline equipment dealer Fennig Equipment is giving a special by-request presentation at the 2022 Dealership Minds Summit on his ambulance-turned-service vehicle.

What I Did This Summer: National Strip-Tillage Conference

By Mike Lessiter posted on June 1, 2022 | Posted in Precision Ag Sales & Service, Niche Equipment Markets

By now, you’re aware of the Dealership Minds Summit (DMS) that’s taking place this summer in Iowa City. What may be less familiar is the annual conference for farmers that commences as soon as the Summit wraps up.

Early MVP Votes for Service Managers in ‘22

By Mike Lessiter posted on March 18, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices

Several times over the years, attendees of our Dealership Minds Summit (DMS) extended high praise to our editors in foreseeing key challenges 6-9 months in advance and hosting a networking venue to prep them before that topic hit code-red. Among them was our “Succession Planning & Next-Generation Management” for the 2015 DMS and “Used Equipment Remarketing” for 2017.

Take Your Service Department to the Next Level

By Kim Schmidt posted on February 28, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices, Department Management

It could be said that the service department is the lifeblood of the dealership. Yet, the service department often presents the most challenges for dealers.

Hutson Inc. CEO Says a Strong Bench is Key to Dealership Expansion

Josh Waggener attributes the dealership’s success to forward planning with an eye on succession management and leadership development.

By Libby Wawzenek posted on January 25, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices, Dealer Succession

For Josh Waggener, a deep bench is more than just a crucial strategic element of game play for sports teams striving for a winning record. It’s also a vital component of success for dealerships that are looking to grow and expand their impact.

How to Identify, Develop & Retain Your Dealership’s Next Generation of Leaders

Mike Burnett, learning and development manager at Empire Southwest, outlines steps for preparing employees for leadership roles.

By Michaela Paukner posted on October 6, 2021 | Posted in Dealer Succession

When Mike Burnett, learning and development manager at Empire Southwest, was first hired at the company 9 years ago, he encountered the attitude that many dealerships have toward leadership development.

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