https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us Owner Gary Reynolds, CEO Mitch Frazier and COO Chris O’Neal of the Reynolds Farm Equipment team talk about what being named Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year means to them. In a time of massive industry-wide change, they are grateful to be recognized for their team’s hard work — but that doesn’t mean they’re ready to rest on their laurel’s just yet. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year means to them. In a time of massive industry-wide change, they are grateful to be recognized for their team’s hard work — but that doesn’t mean they’re ready to rest on their laurel’s just yet.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15858 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:56:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15858-the-impact-of-being-named-dealership-of-the-year Owner Gary Reynolds and President Angela Hungate of Reynolds Farm Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year) reflect on the challenges the dealership faced during the 1980’s agricultural crisis and the tenacity that got them through it. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year) reflect on the challenges the dealership faced during the 1980’s agricultural crisis and the tenacity that got them through it.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15857 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:55:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15857-revisiting-the-hard-times-of-the-1980s Mitch Frazier, CEO of Reynolds Farm Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), discusses the new facility in Lebanon, northwest of Indianapolis the dealership is working on. The new facility will be an updated space with opportunities for growth that can better meet the needs of consumers in the area. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), discusses the new facility in Lebanon, northwest of Indianapolis the dealership is working on. The new facility will be an updated space with opportunities for growth that can better meet the needs of consumers in the area.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15856 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:55:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15856-opportunity-provided-by-a-new-facility CEO Mitch Frazier and President Angela Hungate of Reynolds Farm Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year) talk about the importance of customer satisfaction. It’s all about making sure every member of your team is truly dedicated to working together to give customers the best experience possible. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year) talk about the importance of customer satisfaction. It’s all about making sure every member of your team is truly dedicated to working together to give customers the best experience possible.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15855 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:54:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15855-making-a-commitment-to-customer-satisfaction Who says your dealership has to be all work and no fun? Angela Hungate, president of Reynolds Farm Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), talks about her father’s (Owner Gary Reynolds) long-time dream to bring employees and customers together by building a café at one of his dealerships. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), talks about her father’s (Owner Gary Reynolds) long-time dream to bring employees and customers together by building a café at one of his dealerships.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15854 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:54:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15854-from-farm-equipment-dealership-to-cafe-owner CEO Mitch Frazier and Owner Gary Reynolds of Reynolds Farm Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year) share insights on how empowering employees can improve your business outcomes. At their dealership, employees are encouraged to bring in new ideas that are actually taken seriously. The results are happier employees and better sales. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year) share insights on how empowering employees can improve your business outcomes. At their dealership, employees are encouraged to bring in new ideas that are actually taken seriously. The results are happier employees and better sales.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15852 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:52:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15852-empowering-employees-to-improve-the-business Jon Schwander, CFO of Reynolds Farm Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), explains how he used scorecards to encourage friendly competition and drive sales at his dealership. This simple tool improves communication and productivity by giving each employee a personal stake in the company’s success. When you make work fun, everyone wins, he says. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), explains how he used scorecards to encourage friendly competition and drive sales at his dealership. This simple tool improves communication and productivity by giving each employee a personal stake in the company’s success. When you make work fun, everyone wins, he says.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15850 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:52:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15850-driving-fun-intradepartmental-competition-with-scorecards Angela Hungate, president of Reynolds Farm Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), talks about the importance of compassion and values in cultivating an engaging company culture. She’s found that grounding her business in compassion has resulted in happier customers and employees who are truly dedicated to the company. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), talks about the importance of compassion and values in cultivating an engaging company culture. She’s found that grounding her business in compassion has resulted in happier customers and employees who are truly dedicated to the company.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15849 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:51:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15849-building-on-a-foundation-of-values-compassion Owner Gary Reynolds and COO Chris O’Neal of Reynolds Farm Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year) share insights on how to attract and retain the next generation of talent. For example, new CEO Mitch Frazier was excited to apply his tech skillset to a new industry — but what kept him at Reynolds was the great company culture they always had. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year) share insights on how to attract and retain the next generation of talent. For example, new CEO Mitch Frazier was excited to apply his tech skillset to a new industry — but what kept him at Reynolds was the great company culture they always had.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15848 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:48:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15848-bringing-in-the-next-generation Jon Schwander, CFO of Reynolds Farm Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), talks about what farm equipment dealers can learn from the auto industry. He shares innovative ideas auto dealers use to drive sales, including “club” arrangements, in-house captive insurance companies and finance arms. Although not many farm equipment dealerships are using these kinds of strategies, Schwander thinks they may offer an edge for those companies that are willing to think outside the box. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), talks about what farm equipment dealers can learn from the auto industry. He shares innovative ideas auto dealers use to drive sales, including “club” arrangements, in-house captive insurance companies and finance arms. Although not many farm equipment dealerships are using these kinds of strategies, Schwander thinks they may offer an edge for those companies that are willing to think outside the box.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15847 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:47:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15847-borrowing-sales-ideas-from-the-auto-industry Jon Schwander shares his insights on open business management as CFO of Reynolds Farm Equipment, Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year. He explains how Jack Stack’s book “The Great Game of Business” inspired his team to adopt a new way of doing business: total transparency for all of its employees, not just its management team. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year. He explains how Jack Stack’s book “The Great Game of Business” inspired his team to adopt a new way of doing business: total transparency for all of its employees, not just its management team.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15846 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:10:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15846-applying-the-great-game-of-business Arther Lepp, General Manager of Greenland Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), talks about how he uses regular meetings to check in with his team and establish a clear direction for the dealership. Not only does this improve customer service, it also cultivates employee buy-in and a more engaging company culture. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), talks about how he uses regular meetings to check in with his team and establish a clear direction for the dealership. Not only does this improve customer service, it also cultivates employee buy-in and a more engaging company culture.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15843 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:32:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15843-using-regular-meetings-to-establish-a-clear-direction Arther Lepp, General Manager of Greenland Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), shares insights on his unique management style. He believes in balancing proactive, direct management and allowing employees the freedom to grow. This has led to better results not only for individual workers, but for the entire dealership. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), shares insights on his unique management style. He believes in balancing proactive, direct management and allowing employees the freedom to grow. This has led to better results not only for individual workers, but for the entire dealership.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15842 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:31:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15842-taking-a-unique-approach-to-managing Arther Lepp, General Manager of Greenland Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), talks about opportunities for growth in integrated solutions and RTK networks and how the dealership has partnered with other dealers. Greenland has found that this technology integrates well with services they already provide, giving their customers more options. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), talks about opportunities for growth in integrated solutions and RTK networks and how the dealership has partnered with other dealers. Greenland has found that this technology integrates well with services they already provide, giving their customers more options.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15841 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:29:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15841-new-interest-in-the-growing-field-of-rtk-networking Arthur Lepp, General Manager of Greenland Equipment (Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), shares his experiences using work internships for high school students as a local recruitment strategy. This has been especially helpful in finding and retaining talented young technicians, some of who have gone on to hold leadership and management roles within the dealership. Farm Equipment’s 2018 Dealership of the Year), shares his experiences using work internships for high school students as a local recruitment strategy. This has been especially helpful in finding and retaining talented young technicians, some of who have gone on to hold leadership and management roles within the dealership.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15839 Fri, 13 Jul 2018 11:24:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/15839-finding-new-local-talent-with-work-internships