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Observations on ‘No Regrets’
Lessiter shares personal takeaways at the annual conference that pushes men to take stock of their lives – in business and in the home – and ‘to show up, step up & grow up.’
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Opinions & Columns
A Contemporary Viewpoint on Aftermarket Absorption Rate
40 years in the business – and significant store expansions – refines dealer exec’s view of parts & service’s role during downturns
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The Aftermarket Argument: Is it Fact, Fantasy or Fallacy?
With a cloudier outlook for ag equipment wholegoods sales, Lessiter seeks dealer & major-line opinions — & their responses may surprise you.
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To The Point
Are You Mentoring? Or Managing?
Week spent at a conference in Kansas City spurs an examination of the nuanced terminology.
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Inauguration Day: A Monday with Morry
Titan International Chairman & former GOP presidential candidate Morry Taylor provides an agenda for President Donald Trump in advance of his inauguration day
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In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at the FTC and USDA’s announcement that they are seeking public comment on farm equipment manufacturing and distribution practices.
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A&I Products
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.
Yetter Farm Equipment
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.
Machinery Scope
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.