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3 Factors Impacting Your Absorption

AgRevolution CEO Stacy Anthony breaks down how workplace culture, COVID-19 and growing competition are impacting your absorption.
By Ben Thorpe posted on September 28, 2022 | Posted in Operations & Finance, Department Management
Stacy Anthony, CEO of AGCO dealership AgRevolution, which has 7 locations in Kentucky and Indiana, believes there are 3 factors currently impacting dealers’ journey to (or maintaining) 100% absorption.
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Farmers Look for Value, Specialization in Shortline Purchases

Farm Equipment’s second shortline farmer survey found growers continue to purchase shortline equipment based on price, special features and availability.
By Ben Thorpe posted on August 25, 2022 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
According to Farm Equipment’s second annual survey to farmers about their shortline manufacturers, farmers continue to buy shortline equipment due to the quality they get for the price and the major lines’ lack of experience in niche areas.
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2022 Equipment Dealers Assn. Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey

Dealers Rank Kubota Canada & Branson as Top Full-Line & Tractor Mfrs.

In its first year on the survey, Kubota Canada takes the top slot among full-line manufacturers, while Branson ranked 1st among tractor manufacturers for the 3rd year in a row.
By Ben Thorpe posted on July 1, 2022 | Posted in Manufacturer & Dealer Issues
The Equipment Dealers Assn. (EDA) has released the results of its annual Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey to equipment dealers.
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Executive Q&A

Finding a Corporate Mindset Through M&A Growth

Florida Coast Equipment CEO Todd Bachman talks about the struggles and successes he found while dramatically growing the dealership over the last year.
By Ben Thorpe posted on July 1, 2022 | Posted in Best Practices
Todd Bachman, CEO of 11-store Kubota dealership Florida Coast Equipment, has been busy this past year. The dealership acquired its 11th location in Kissimmee, Fla., in January and over the last 12 months, has taken on 7 new locations.
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