Russ Green has announced membership in the ag consulting organization, American Society of Agricultural Consultants (ASAC). Part of the Machinery Advisors Consortium (MAC), Green serves on the Stratovation Group board and has recently been selected as Executive Ambassador with the Agriculture Future of America (AFA).
I started my farm equipment career during the Gerald Ford administration. Things were rockin’ during those 3 years (1975-78). Fresh out of college with a business degree, I went to work as a commissioned salesperson
A series of seminars for dealer management focused on used equipment and on parts and services has been scheduled by the Associated Equipment Distributors Foundation.
A few days ago my wife emailed me a link to Farm Equipment’s guest blog penned by Duane Scholten from Scholten’s Equipment. She knows I’m not afraid to cast an opinion … especially related to the farm equipment industry. Even though I don’t believe I’ve met Duane, based on his column and bio it seems we have a few things in common. Where we differ in opinions is in the title of his op-ed: “Root Cause of the ‘Ripped Up Deal' – Volume Discounts.”
There are a lot of different facets that go into leadership — planning, managing, mentoring, etc. — but at the end of the day, it boils down to one key point: communicating.
The current downcycle will test dealer leaders, particularly newer untested leaders and managers, who must also deal with the turbulence and uncertainty of new technologies, generational changes, and the economy.
In this episode of On the Record, brought to you by Associated Equipment Distributors, we take a look at how the flooding in Texas will impact the ag industry and check in with some dealers in the region.
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.
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