In the fifth episode of the Precision Farming Dealer Podcast series brought to you by Farmers Edge, we welcome Jim Straeter, owner of New Holland Rochester, a 7-location dealership group based in Rochester, Ind., to share his experience and advice for creating a successful standalone precision farming business.
I think it’s fair to say that innovation is a common trait among precision farming professionals whether its finding an original solution to equipment compatibility or crafting a service platform uniquely tailored to customer needs.
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But there are also those in the precision business who are calculated risk takers, looking to capitalize on niche opportunities before they reach the mainstream. At a time when many dealers are content to ride out the downturn in the ag economy with a conservative business approach, it may be hard to think this way.
But regardless of market conditions, or perhaps in spite of them, a willingness to recognize opportunities disguised as adversity is a valuable intuition, according to Jim Straeter, owner of New Holland Rochester, a 7-location dealership group based in Rochester, Ind.
One of the objectives with forming the board was to meet at least once for some face-to-face conversation and we recently had the chance to gather members for a casual dinner meeting in Indianapolis. During 3 courses and more than 2 of hours of stimulating conversation, we touched on some of the topical challenges and opportunities each are facing within the industry today.
In today’s Precision Farming Dealer Podcast brought to you by Farmers Edge, we welcome Jim to share his experience and advice for creating a successful standalone precision farming business.
The Precision Farming Dealer Podcast is brought to you by Farmers Edge.
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Intro Music: Squire Tuck - Rush to the Head
Interlude Music: Squire Tuck - Expressing One's Emotions in Public
