Your service department is one of your biggest profit centers. But your service department is also the most expensive to operate. So, it needs to run like a well-oiled machine.
Dealer consolidation has long been a mainstay of the farm equipment industry, and the recently released 2022 Big Dealer Report suggests consolidation is continuing its rapid pace.
Fellow dealers and manufacturers know Leo Johnson's expertise in growing existing businesses, recognizing opportunities, and building value at the retail level to serve farmers, small contractors, and rural lifestylers.
As customer demographics — and how they do business — shift, and equipment technology evolves, the function and style of the traditional farm equipment dealership will likely change with them.
From less new equipment inventory to display in the showroom to charging stations and drone stations — the features of the farm equipment dealership could look different 10 years down the road.
Technology is a “Force Multiplier” for your dealership. The force multiplier concept comes from the military but to explain it simply, think of a hammer. A hammer amplifies your effort to produce more output.
Technology is a “Force Multiplier” for your dealership. The force multiplier concept comes from the military but to explain it simply, think of a hammer. A hammer amplifies your effort to produce more output.
Moving organizations to the next level challenges dealership executives as they face higher expectations — customer, supplier and employee — as well as the need to compete by anticipating and preparing for industry and demographic changes. These factors, plus the greater scope of mergers and acquisitions, often forces experienced dealership managers to move from their traditional, management heavy responsibilities to a more leadership focused role.
Last Friday, 13 of us from Lessiter Media (publisher of Farm Equipment) attended the Global Leadership Summit. Less than a week after running our two events in Peoria, Ill., including the Dealership Minds Summit (DMS) and the National Strip Tillage Conference, it was good to be on “the other side” as attendees.
Moving organizations to the next level challenges dealership executives as they face higher expectations — customer, supplier and employee — as well as the need to compete by anticipating and preparing for industry and demographic changes. These factors, plus the greater scope of mergers and acquisitions, often forces experienced dealership managers to move from their traditional, management heavy responsibilities to a more leadership focused role.
How much of what we “know” is really true? How much is based on facts? Or is it just what we have always thought? Take the simple task of crossing the street.
This inaugural episode in plans for a new docuseries introduces father-son duo Ward and Marc McConnell who’ve led farm equipment manufacturer Art’s Way Manufacturing and other businesses. Filmed in Texas in 2017, this 13-minute video is one of 25 in-person interviews on the legacies of family-run equipment manufacturers collected over several years. This pilot is being early-released to mark the 1-year anniversary of Ward’s passing in May 2021.
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 Montag Mfg., we specialize in fertilizer equipment. Our complete fertilizer application system will help you start reaping the benefits of deep band fertilizer.
Machinery Scope offers premier risk management tools for farm equipment. We provide timely, personalized, and flexible solutions to protect more farm equipment investments than anyone in the industry. We add value and peace of mind when you are buying, selling, or managing your farm equipment by offering extended warranty plans.