When I think about the biggest changes in the industry over the last 55 years, 2 things come to mind: consolidation and technology.

With retirements among the Baby Boom Generation and new workplace dynamics ushered in by the COVID Pandemic, the time is ripe for a new crop of leadership-ready entrants to take the stage. To help meet the rapidly evolving leadership scene, a contrasting pair of business consultants today launched a new platform, Stratovation Leadership Academy

For Don Van Houweling, owner of Van Wall Equipment, trust in his precision team comes from a combination of identifying opportunities and accepting accountability. He views precision as a dealership-wide investment to advance the profitability of the entire business — sales, service, parts and precision.

“The service department is the backbone, but the parts department is the blood that flows through the body,” says Bob Clements, president of Bob Clements International.