Writing this column at the midway point of our second Precision Farming Dealer Summit in St. Louis, onboarding millennial specialists, implementing a reliable customer relations management system and building automatic renewals into precision service plans were a few early highlights.
Finding the next generation of precision farming specialist is a challenge that more than 85% of dealers reported being a priority to grow their precision business in the Precision Farming Dealer 2016 Benchmark Study.
With customers planting and harvesting crops throughout the year, Layne Richins, Integrated Solutions Coordinator with Stotz Equipment, in Casa Grande, Ariz., doesn’t necessarily deal with the same service peaks as his peers in other parts of the country. Juggling a constant and diverse flow of precision support needs requires acute time management, while also prioritizing the most pressing customer needs.
Restructuring precision farming responsibilities throughout the dealership helped streamline billing, accountability and efficiency for Layne Richins, Integrated Solutions Coordinator with Stotz Equipment. Richins is also the service manager at the in Casa Grande, Ariz., store and says centralizing precision support through the service department minimizes customer confusion and allows for quicker response times.
As progressive farmers seek to do more with their collected field information, Layne Richins, Integrated Solutions Coordinator with Stotz Equipment in Casa Grande, Ariz., leverages face-to-face customer meetings to explain the setup and benefits of a data management system, with a personal touch in mind.
Designing and implementing a precise land leveling game plan with customers using grading and surveying software is an increasing service opportunity for Layne Richins, Integrated Solutions Coordinator with Stotz Equipment in Casa Grande, Ariz.
Aftermarket precision upgrades can require in-field training to get customers up to speed and comfortable with new technology. Layne Richins, Integrated Solutions Coordinator with Stotz Equipment in Casa Grande, Ariz., spends time field starting a new John Deere R4038 sprayer and activate section control and AutoTrac. Thorough preparation, setup and explanation of ROI are keys to capitalizing on equipment upgrades, especially when dealing with operators who aren’t typically farm owners.
Three dealers to discuss proven pathways and pitfalls to creating a collaborative precision team at the 2nd Precision Farming Dealer Summit in St. Louis.
Three dealers to discuss proven pathways and pitfalls to creating a collaborative precision team at the 2nd Precision Farming Dealer Summit in St. Louis.
Janzen Ag Law is celebrating our first year. What better way to celebrate than write a blog post about the highs and lows of what it meant to start a business in late 2015. Here are my highs and lows from the past year.
These informational sessions on Dec. 7-8 will give attendees an in-depth look at seed agronomy, planting practices and technology available so they leave better prepared to plant their crops in spring.
From technician to service manager to now chief technology officer, Layne Richins has pretty much seen it all in his 20-plus year career with Stotz Equipment. And now he’s at the forefront of implementing AI at the 24-store John Deere dealership.
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