https://www.farm-equipment.com/rss en-us Creating the right sales team can be a challenge, but Ag Authority sales manager Greg Shabaga has found the secret to this in an unlikely place. By reading the leadership philosophy found in "The Score Takes Care of Itself" by Bill Walsh, Shabaga has developed his own methods for managing his sales team. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17177 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:42:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17177-building-a-profitable-team-with-the-score-takes-care-of-itself Ag World Equipment and Ag Authority in Kinistino, Sask., invest in both in-house and manufacturer training for its new employees and apprentices. Service Manager Richard Olson says that while the time and money investment is high, it's worth it in the end. Because of the high investment, all new hires and apprentices make a 5-year commitment to the dealership. http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17174 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 10:39:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17174-investing-in-training-pays-off-with-knowledgable-employees Hiawatha Implement is Farm Equipment’s Dealership of the Year in the $75+ Million in Revenue category. Larry Roeder, owner, talks about the dealership's commitment to providing technology and expertise to its customers. Farm Equipment’s Dealership of the Year in the $75+ Million in Revenue category. Larry Roeder, owner, talks about the dealership's commitment to providing technology and expertise to its customers.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17171 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:56:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17171-leading-with-technology Hiawatha Implement is Farm Equipment’s Dealership of the Year in the $75+ Million in Revenue category. The backdrop for the dealership’s achievements are two first-class facilities. In 2011, a new 40,000 square-foot store was built in Hiawatha, Kan., and in 2014, the 26,000-square foot Mound City, Mo., store was remodeled and expanded 75%, including a 75 x 120-foot addition to the service department. Farm Equipment’s Dealership of the Year in the $75+ Million in Revenue category. The backdrop for the dealership’s achievements are two first-class facilities. In 2011, a new 40,000 square-foot store was built in Hiawatha, Kan., and in 2014, the 26,000-square foot Mound City, Mo., store was remodeled and expanded 75%, including a 75 x 120-foot addition to the service department.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17169 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:53:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17169-new-facilities-serve-customers-better-build-employee-pride Hiawatha Implement is Farm Equipment’s Dealership of the Year in the $75+ Million in Revenue category. Larry Roeder, owner, talks about how he leads his team and his managers comment on what makes him a great boss. Farm Equipment’s Dealership of the Year in the $75+ Million in Revenue category. Larry Roeder, owner, talks about how he leads his team and his managers comment on what makes him a great boss.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17167 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:49:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17167-qualities-of-a-leader Hiawatha Implement is Farm Equipment’s Dealership of the Year in the $75+ Million in Revenue category. Chad Derr, aftermarket manager, highlights how the service team approaches customer service, productivity, recruitment and more. He also shares how he follows the leadership style of Larry Roeder, who owns Hiawatha Implement. Farm Equipment’s Dealership of the Year in the $75+ Million in Revenue category. Chad Derr, aftermarket manager, highlights how the service team approaches customer service, productivity, recruitment and more. He also shares how he follows the leadership style of Larry Roeder, who owns Hiawatha Implement.]]> http://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17166 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 09:47:00 -0400 https://www.farm-equipment.com/articles/17166-reaching-peak-performance-in-the-service-department