Socrates Says

The backbone of any equipment dealer is their sales reps. They are responsible for both taking leads and prospects over the finish line and converting them into customers, as well as nurturing current customer relationships and encouraging them to keep buying from you. Without an effective overall program and sales team, you won’t create new […]

The discovery of Hawaii by the ancient Polynesians marked the conclusion of a 2,000-mile voyage, and one of history’s greatest adventures. by Julian Karas On this fourth of July I thought it appropriate to bring a bit of Hawaii to all of you.   The discovery of Hawaii was no accident. The Polynesians needed vision, […]

This June, I experienced the gift and lesson of gratitude firsthand. I had reason to check in with my doctor, and he ran a quick echocardiogram. He picked up something and suggested I see my cardiologist. I have long known I have a prolapsed mitral valve, and I get it checked regularly. We determined it […]

A Journey of Innovation and Education At the heart of the equipment and dealership industries, change is a constant, and adaptability is key. George Keen and I have exemplified this journey by transitioning into consulting roles, each from distinct backgrounds. George starting in 1986, one made the leap from the world of dealer software, with […]

Making a Difference is a new installment in the Muddy Boots series by David Griffith. “All that evil needs is for a few good men and women to remain silent, inactive, or look the other way.” In our tradition and those of most others, we are asked to respect the dignity of every human being […]

Why Aren’t Customers Working with You? Check Your Geographic Market. Equipment dealers will never be able to work with every single potential customer that their marketing targets or that their sales team pursues. But if you are having trouble converting prospects who otherwise seem like a perfect customer for your business, then the problem might […]