On this episode of the Precision Farming Dealer podcast, brought to you by Ag Express, we catch up with Layne Richins, chief technology officer for 24-store John Deere dealer Stotz Equipment.
Richins shares his journey from technician to leader of a 30-plus person precision team for Stotz Equipment and explains the keys to delivering excellent service across 8 different states.
He also dives into how his team is embracing AI both internally and in the field with farmers. Richins discusses the creation of “Stotz GPT,” an internal AI tool, and shares how the dealership uses data analytics and software development teams to make life easier for employees and customers.
The Precision Farming Dealer podcast series is brought to you by Ag Express.
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From restoring 15-year-old planter monitors to servicing cutting-edge guidance systems, they extend the life of your precision investments and restore equipment to OEM specs. For over three decades, Ag Express hasn't just repaired equipment—they've kept operations moving forward. Learn more at AgExpress.com.
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