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4 Ways to Succeed as a Dealer in the Digital Ag Space

From setting achievable goals and establishing profitable partnerships to keeping customer service a priority, Devin Dubois, VP of Integrated Solutions for Western Tractor shares his keys to capitalizing in an evolving precision business.
Succeeding in the digital ag space requires precision farming dealers to have an understanding of the benefits of the technology without forgetting the core reason for doing business in the first place.
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Adding ‘Agronomic Intelligence’ to Enhance Iron Efficiency & Customer Relationships

Two precision ag managers dissect the dynamics of a successful agronomic partnership plan with farmers with dealership revenue objectives in mind.
As the digital tools of precision farming have helped growers better manage ever-smaller portions of their fields on an individual basis, the successful selling of those tools has opened up profitable new opportunities based on selling “solutions” rather than just selling products.
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Comprehensive, Bundled Service Plans Maximize Precision Profitability

Platte Valley Equipment’s E3 program helps enable, engage and educate farmers to help their individual businesses flourish each growing season.
Platte Valley Equipment, a John Deere dealer with 4 locations in eastern Nebraska, has a 98% percent retention rate on its E3 precision farming service program, speaking to the value customers are getting out of the investment.
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Our Dealer Story Podcast

[Podcast] Our Dealer Story: Stotz Equipment Part 1

In the first part of this two-part “Our Dealer Story” episode from our sister publication Farm Equipment brought to you by HBS Systems, brothers Tom, Rob and Teddy Rosztoczy, along with their mother Diane, sat down with Alan Stenum from the Precision Farming Dealer team to share their story of how the dealership became Stotz Equipment.
In the first part of this two-part “Our Dealer Story” episode from our sister publication Farm Equipment brought to you by HBS Systems, brothers Tom, Rob and Teddy Rosztoczy, along with their mother Diane, sat down with Alan Stenum from the Precision Farming Dealer team to share their story of how the dealership became Stotz Equipment.
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Precision Farming Dealer Summit 2019 Recap

Add Depth Through Recruiting, Retention & Advancement

Once you find a precision farming technician with some potential, set a clear on-boarding plan and career path to increase the likelihood of retaining a long-term employee.
Finding good employees — and retaining them — is a challenge for all farm equipment dealership departments, but it is particularly challenging for the precision farming department where burnout rates are high.
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Precision Farming Dealer Summit 2019 Recap

Banking on Billable Service for Sustainable Precision Profit

Strong customer relationships – essential for sustainable growth in the farm equipment business – are especially critical for dealers looking to grow in the fast-paced precision farming business.
There are profits to be made for dealers who sell and service the ever-changing mix of precision farming goods and services.
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