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Dealership Minds

Creating a Reputation that Sells Equipment

By Ben Thorpe posted on February 4, 2020 | Posted in Best Practices, Used Equipment Remarketing
As the Wholesale Division Manager of H&R Agri-Power, Dave Gibson is the resident expert on used equipment. He divides his time between appraising trade-ins from the sales team, shopping for wholesale buyers and keeping a general eye on the used equipment market, searching for any trends or spikes in interest that could give the dealership an edge.
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Dealership Minds

CFO: ‘Conducting’ the Orchestra

By Mike Lessiter posted on February 4, 2020 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
To be honest, I couldn’t tell you if Chief Financial Officer Ronnie Barnett can play or read a single note of music (although there are photos of Barnett, the Hunts and other H&R staff in a Lynyrd Skynyrd lip sync performance at a United Way event). But after observing Barnett and the role he plays within H&R Agri-Power, one could draw a conclusion that he could do well with a baton in his hand.
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Dealership Minds

Building H&R Agri-Power’s Culture, Profitability

VP and COO Steve Hunt views his role as preserving H&R Agri-Power’s heritage along with building the effectiveness of its daily operations.
By Lynn Marcinkowski Woolf posted on February 4, 2020 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
Steve Hunt holds a unique position at H&R Agri-Power of Hopkinsville, Ky., a 17-location employee-owned dealership. He’s vice president, chief operating officer, owner, son of the founder, father of a salesperson and a farmer. That vantage point helps him to be keeper of H&R’s culture and guardian of its profitability.
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Dealership Minds

Leading the Charge

Wayne Hunt’s vision for H&R Agri-Power’s continued growth stems from follow through and laser focus on improvement.
By Kim Schmidt posted on February 3, 2020 | Posted in Best Practices, Operations & Finance
Upon first meeting Wayne Hunt, it’s clear he has a story to tell and wisdom to share, yet he describes himself as “just plain Wayne.” What isn’t as immediately obvious, though, is his drive and competitive nature that has spearheaded H&R Agri-Power’s incredible growth over the last 2 decades.
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Conversations in Ag

Trading Places: Farmer vs. Dealer Expectations

Colorado farmer Todd Olander and Iowa dealer Kendall Havran had to travel 4,700 miles away to meet one another (at Germany’s 2019 Agritechnica), but they learned of each other’s unique role, and the importance of shared expectations. The pair spoke candidly about what farmers and dealers can do together to optimize their relationship and success.
By Mike Lessiter posted on December 24, 2019 | Posted in Best Practices
Colorado farmer Todd Olander and Iowa dealer Kendall Havran had to travel 4,700 miles away to meet one another (at Germany’s 2019 Agritechnica), but they learned of each other’s unique role, and the importance of shared expectations. The pair spoke candidly about what farmers and dealers can do together to optimize their relationship and success.
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