A Grateful Farewell: Reflections on 42 Years in the Industry
After more than four decades in the world of Farm, Industrial, Construction, and Outdoor Power Equipment Association management, the time…
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Refinancing with AgDirect: Improving Cash Flow, Managing Debt
Refinancing equipment is a no-brainer when interest rates hover at historic lows, like they did at the height of the…
The Dangers of Over Managing Work in Process
Top Metrics To Watch Knowing how well your service department is performing in terms of issuing invoices for the work…
Dealers Want Leadership Training
People-Smart Leadership Principles Imagine a dealership where employees are fully engaged, supervisors inspire loyalty, and turnover is minimal. Customers feel…
The “Boogieman Syndrome”
Have you ever noticed how some employees can’t function without a villain? It’s like they need an enemy to justify…
Extended Warranty vs. Extended Service Contracts: What’s the Difference?
More often than not, whether you’re buying, selling, or administering, you’ll hear Extended Service Contracts (ESC) referred to as an…
IDENTITY THEFT How it affects employee productivity at work and why employers are starting to take notice!
Most people hear “Identity Theft” and immediately think of their Personal Information being used for credit card fraud or to…
Pressure Makes Diamonds
Last fall, I wrote an article titled “Here We Go Again”. It referred to the direction we were heading regarding…
Smarter Healthcare, Benefits, and HR Strategies for Equipment Dealers in 2025
The healthcare, benefits, and HR landscape is shifting rapidly – especially for many equipment dealers around the country. Rising healthcare…
DEALERS BEWARE – Do you know how your DMS provider can use your data?
Constellation Terms and Conditions Raise Serious Concerns Every dealer needs a good Dealer Management System (DMS) to help run an…