Farm Equipment's "Our Dealer Story" podcast is brought to you by HBS Systems. A trusted agriculture industry leader for 35 years, HBS Systems is constantly updating our cutting-edge equipment dealership software. Our powerful application offers fully integrated Inventory Management, Sales, Parts, Service, Rental, and Accounting features designed to streamline your entire business and maximize revenue. By automating and integrating complex processes, our software improves accuracy and efficiency in all departments, while providing real-time analytics from anywhere on any device, helping you deliver excellent customer service. We’re humbled to have grown from serving 1 dealership to more than 1,500 agriculture and construction dealerships throughout the US and Canada. Learn why your dealership should trust HBS Systems at www.hbssystems.com https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Darrell Pankratz, CEO of PrairieLand Partners, a John Deere dealership with 15 stores throughout Kansas. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Darrell Pankratz, CEO of PrairieLand Partners, a John Deere dealership with 15 stores throughout Kansas.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/19028 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 14:36:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/19028-podcast-our-dealer-story-prairieland-partners In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, associate editor Sarah Hill sat down with Dan Faber of Faber’s Farm Equipment, a shortline dealer who carries McCormick, Krone, Versatile, Vermeer and more. Dan is the third-generation owner of the dealership, based in Inwood, Iowa. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, associate editor Sarah Hill sat down with Dan Faber of Faber’s Farm Equipment, a shortline dealer who carries McCormick, Krone, Versatile, Vermeer and more. Dan is the third-generation owner of the dealership, based in Inwood, Iowa.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18987 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 14:38:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18987-podcast-our-dealer-story-fabers-farm-equipment In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Dave Kanicki, who prior to retiring from Farm Equipment at the end of October, sat down to talk with David Meyer, CEO and chairman of Titan Machinery. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Dave Kanicki, who prior to retiring from Farm Equipment at the end of October, sat down to talk with David Meyer, CEO and chairman of Titan Machinery.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18922 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:28:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18922-podcast-our-dealer-story-titan-machinery In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Don and Linda Ellens, second generation owners of Ellens Equipment, a 2 store New Holland Dealership based in McBain, Mich. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Don and Linda Ellens, second generation owners of Ellens Equipment, a 2 store New Holland Dealership based in McBain, Mich.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18896 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:08:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18896-podcast-our-dealer-story-ellens-equipment In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Duane Scholten, owner of Scholten’s Equipment, and his son Mike who is the marketing manager and works in sales. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Duane Scholten, owner of Scholten’s Equipment, and his son Mike who is the marketing manager and works in sales.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18846 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:44:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18846-podcast-our-dealer-story-scholtens-equipment In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Larry Roeder, owner of Hiawatha Implement, a 2-store John Deere dealership based in Hiawatha, Kan., and the 2019 Farm Equipment Dealership of the Year. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Larry Roeder, owner of Hiawatha Implement, a 2-store John Deere dealership based in Hiawatha, Kan., and the 2019 Farm Equipment Dealership of the Year.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18766 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 10:36:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18766-podcast-our-dealer-story-hiawatha-implement In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Fred and Sid Titenson, owners of Valley Implement, a 4-store Case IH and New Holland dealership based in Preston, Idaho. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Fred and Sid Titenson, owners of Valley Implement, a 4-store Case IH and New Holland dealership based in Preston, Idaho.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18718 Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:45:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18718-podcast-our-dealer-story-valley-implement In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by associate editor Sarah Hill who sat down with Jeff Bloom, second generation owner of Lake County International. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by associate editor Sarah Hill who sat down with Jeff Bloom, second generation owner of Lake County International.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18638 Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:17:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18638-podcast-our-dealer-story-lake-county-international In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we share part 2 of our podcast with Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners, which was formed by the merger of Sydenstricker Implement and Wm. Nobbe & Co. in January 2020. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we share part 2 of our podcast with Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners, which was formed by the merger of Sydenstricker Implement and Wm. Nobbe & Co. in January 2020.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18570 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:22:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18570-podcast-our-dealer-story-sydenstricker-nobbe-partners-part-2 In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down to talk with Tom and Brad Nobbe, generation three and four of the Nobbe family involved in the business. The Nobbe’s have been in business since 1907. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down to talk with Tom and Brad Nobbe, generation three and four of the Nobbe family involved in the business. The Nobbe’s have been in business since 1907.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18533 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18533-podcast-our-dealer-story-sydenstricker-nobbe-partners-part-1 In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Eugene Hurst, president and 4th generation owner of MM Weaver, a 2-store AGCO dealership in Pennsylvania. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Eugene Hurst, president and 4th generation owner of MM Weaver, a 2-store AGCO dealership in Pennsylvania.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18453 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18453-podcast-our-dealer-story-mm-weaver In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by brothers Ron and Don Parks from 1st Choice Farm & Lawn, a 4-store Kubota dealership based in Tennessee. The brothers took over ownership of the dealership Ron had been working at in 2012 when they were 25, along with financial partners Roger and David Williams. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by brothers Ron and Don Parks from 1st Choice Farm & Lawn, a 4-store Kubota dealership based in Tennessee. The brothers took over ownership of the dealership Ron had been working at in 2012 when they were 25, along with financial partners Roger and David Williams.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18425 Tue, 09 Jun 2020 09:36:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18425-podcast-our-dealer-story-1st-choice-farm-lawn In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Jim and Bryndon Meinhardt from KanEquip, a 14-store New Holland and Case IH dealership based Wamego, Kan. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Jim and Bryndon Meinhardt from KanEquip, a 14-store New Holland and Case IH dealership based Wamego, Kan.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18371 Tue, 26 May 2020 16:56:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18371-podcast-our-dealer-story-kanequip In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Jon Eis and Chris Eis of Eis Implement, a single-store John Deere Dealership in Two Rivers, Wis. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Jon Eis and Chris Eis of Eis Implement, a single-store John Deere Dealership in Two Rivers, Wis.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18331 Mon, 11 May 2020 16:58:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18331-podcast-our-dealer-story-eis-implement-part-2 In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Bob Sinclair, CEO Sinclair Tractor, during the Iowa-Nebraska Dealers Assn. Annual Conference in Omaha, Neb. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Bob Sinclair, CEO Sinclair Tractor, during the Iowa-Nebraska Dealers Assn. Annual Conference in Omaha, Neb.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18244 Wed, 22 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18244-podcast-our-dealer-story-sinclair-tractor In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Kari and David Mitchell, owners of Mobil Ag & Industrial Supply, during the World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Kari and David Mitchell, owners of Mobil Ag & Industrial Supply, during the World Ag Expo in Tulare, Calif.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18190 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:27:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18190-podcast-our-dealer-story-mobile-ag Mobile Ag In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Aaron Koenig during the United Equipment Dealers Association Annual Convention in Louisville. Koenig Equipment is a 15-store John Deere dealership in Ohio and Indiana. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Aaron Koenig during the United Equipment Dealers Association Annual Convention in Louisville. Koenig Equipment is a 15-store John Deere dealership in Ohio and Indiana.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18114 Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:38:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18114-podcast-our-dealer-story-koenig-equipment In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Larry Krystowski, second generation owner of Krystowski Tractor, during a break at the United Equipment Dealers Assn. Annual Convention in Louisville. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Larry Krystowski, second generation owner of Krystowski Tractor, during a break at the United Equipment Dealers Assn. Annual Convention in Louisville.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18063 Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:10:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18063-podcast-our-dealer-story-krystowski-tractor In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Charlie and Mike Hopf of Hopf Equipment during the United Equipment Dealers Association annual convention in Louisville. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Charlie and Mike Hopf of Hopf Equipment during the United Equipment Dealers Association annual convention in Louisville.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18010 Tue, 25 Feb 2020 15:28:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/18010-podcast-our-dealer-story-hopf-equipment In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, Sarah Hill, associate editor of Precision Farming Dealer, sat down with Scott Hoober, third generation owner of Hoober Inc. during the Precision Farming Dealer Summit. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, Sarah Hill, associate editor of Precision Farming Dealer, sat down with Scott Hoober, third generation owner of Hoober Inc. during the Precision Farming Dealer Summit.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17848 Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:23:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17848-podcast-our-dealer-story-hoober-inc In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Jon Eis, third generation owner of Eis Implement, a single store John Deere Dealership serving Two Rivers, Wis., and Scott Chalupny, service manager. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by Jon Eis, third generation owner of Eis Implement, a single store John Deere Dealership serving Two Rivers, Wis., and Scott Chalupny, service manager.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17818 Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:45:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17818-podcast-our-dealer-story-eis-implement-part-1 Eis-Implement.jpg In November 2019, Frank and Mike Lessiter welcomed Paul Wallem, an 88-year-old retired International Harvester exec and 2-store dealer-principal, to our Wisconsin offices. After a quick meeting, they all jumped into Frank’s Grand Cherokee for a visit with Case IH executive Scott Harris in Racine, Wis., a spot that Wallem had not visited in 33 years. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17725 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:46:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17725-podcast-the-break-up-of-international-harvester-podcast-farm-equipment-interview-with-paul-wallem In this episode, Lessiter Media owners Frank and Mike Lessiter share our a first-ever “from the truck” recording. Their subject was the 88-year-old Paul Wallem, a retired International Harvester Exec and later IH dealer in Illinois and Wisconsin. The Lessiters took the 88-year-old Wallem a on a drive down memory lane — and a journey to Case IH headquarters in Racine — for his first trip there in 33 YEARS. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17724 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:51:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17724-podcast-our-dealer-story-retired-dealer-principal-paul-wallem Paul-Wallem-and-Lessiters.jpg In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by brothers Jesse and Matt Streater, the CEO and Director of Sales from New Holland Rochester, a 7-store New Holland dealer in Indiana. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we're joined by brothers Jesse and Matt Streater, the CEO and Director of Sales from New Holland Rochester, a 7-store New Holland dealer in Indiana.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17629 Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:22:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17629-podcast-our-dealer-story-new-holland-rochester New Holland Rochester In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Carole Lewis, the dealer principal of Salem Farm Supply. The Upstate New York Case IH and Kubota dealer first opened its doors in 1953. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Carole Lewis, the dealer principal of Salem Farm Supply. The Upstate New York Case IH and Kubota dealer first opened its doors in 1953.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17586 Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:32:00 -0500 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17586-podcast-our-dealer-story-salem-farm-supply In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with third generation owners Mike and Kelly Estes, owners of BTI, a 6-store John Deere dealership based in Bucklin, Kan. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with third generation owners Mike and Kelly Estes, owners of BTI, a 6-store John Deere dealership based in Bucklin, Kan.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17517 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 07:30:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17517-podcast-our-dealer-story-bti In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with third generation owner Chris Lund of Lund Implement, a single-store AGCO dealership in Madison, Minn. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with third generation owner Chris Lund of Lund Implement, a single-store AGCO dealership in Madison, Minn.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17483 Wed, 02 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17483-podcast-our-dealer-story-lund-implement Lund Implement In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Don Van Houweling and two of his sons, Matt and Mike of Van Wall Equipment, a 24-store John Deere dealership based in Perry, Iowa. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with Don Van Houweling and two of his sons, Matt and Mike of Van Wall Equipment, a 24-store John Deere dealership based in Perry, Iowa.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17450 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17450-podcast-our-dealer-story-van-wall-equipment Van Wall Image In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with third-generation owner Jon Castongia of Castongia Tractor, a Northwest Indiana and East Central Illinois John Deere dealership. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we sat down with third-generation owner Jon Castongia of Castongia Tractor, a Northwest Indiana and East Central Illinois John Deere dealership.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17379 Tue, 03 Sep 2019 15:55:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17379-podcast-our-dealer-story-castongia-tractor Castongia Tractor In this episode of the Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we feature Champlain Valley Equipment, a Vermont New Holland dealership. Associate Research Editor Ben Thorpe sat down with second generation owner Brian Carpenter during the Dealership Minds Summit. Farm Equipment podcast, “Our Dealer Story” brought to you by HBS Systems, we feature Champlain Valley Equipment, a Vermont New Holland dealership. Associate Research Editor Ben Thorpe sat down with second generation owner Brian Carpenter during the Dealership Minds Summit.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17328 Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:42:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17328-podcast-our-dealer-story-champlain-valley-equipment Brian Carpenter