For farm equipment dealer-principals, succession planning is more than merely passing a torch — it’s a complex logistical relay. For those resolving to keep their business in the family, the process and the pitfalls can be even more complicated. After spending years cultivating a successful business, dealers want only the most capable hands to carry it on.

Finding good, quality employees is a challenge for all dealerships, especially for management level positions. Professional and prepared managers can come from a variety of sources, whether groomed internally, recruited from the corporate world or from the people you know in your local community.