This week on the Dealer Lowdown, we are joined by https://somersetcpas.com/about-somerset/our-leaders/jane-saxon/ (Jane Saxon), a partner with https://somersetcpas.com/ (Somerset CPAs and Advisors) out of Indianapolis. The majority of who they work with is privately owned businesses, specifically dealerships. https://www.dealerlowdown.com/ (The Dealer Low Down) is a show focused on providing dealerships of any industry valuable knowledge to help them grow. From product specialists, to software providers, to individuals who own successful dealerships, we strive to bring value to our listeners. https://www.instagram.com/dieselniron/ (Bryan) is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, https://www.instagram.com/anythingoutdoorscontracting/ (Rick ) is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and https://www.instagram.com/mt_builds/ (Matt ) is a general contractor. The Dealer Low Down is powered by https://www.linkedin.com/company/performance-brokerage-services/ (Performance Brokerage Services, Inc.) You can find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth (https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth)

This week we are flying solo as we discuss past dealership experiences and ways we think the industry could improve. The Dealer Low Down is a show focused on providing dealerships of any industry valuable knowledge to help them grow. From product specialists, to software providers, to individuals who own successful dealerships, we strive to bring value to our listeners. https://www.instagram.com/dieselniron/ (Bryan) is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, https://www.instagram.com/anythingoutdoorscontracting/ (Rick ) is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and https://www.instagram.com/mt_builds/ (Matt ) is a general contractor. The Dealer Low Down is powered by https://www.linkedin.com/company/performance-brokerage-services/ (Performance Brokerage Services, Inc.) You can find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth (https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth)

Join us as we discuss mitigating risk with rentals with https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayme-bates-0652982a/ (Jayme Bates), CEO of https://www.linkedin.com/company/jtbatesgroup/ (JT Bates Group). JT Bates specializes in helping dealerships with equipment rental policies that are designed to truly help the customer. The Dealer Low Down is a show focused on providing dealerships of any industry valuable knowledge to help them grow. From product specialists, to software providers, to individuals who own successful dealerships, we strive to bring value to our listeners. https://www.instagram.com/dieselniron/ (Bryan) is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, https://www.instagram.com/anythingoutdoorscontracting/ (Rick ) is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and https://www.instagram.com/mt_builds/ (Matt ) is a general contractor. The Dealer Low Down is powered by https://www.linkedin.com/company/performance-brokerage-services/ (Performance Brokerage Services, Inc.) You can find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth (https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth)

This week we speak with https://www.linkedin.com/in/piercejasona/ (Jason Pierce), CEO of https://www.linkedin.com/company/mylittlesalesman/ (My Little Salesman) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenlane1/ (Ken Lane), the Communications Manager. They provide an online marketplace for selling equipment and have added on services to help dealers with various aspects of their business. https://www.dealerlowdown.com/ (The Dealer Low Down) is a show focused on providing dealerships of any industry valuable knowledge to help them grow. From product specialists, to software providers, to individuals who own successful dealerships, we strive to bring value to our listeners. https://www.instagram.com/dieselniron/ (Bryan) is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, https://www.instagram.com/anythingoutdoorscontracting/ (Rick ) is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and https://www.instagram.com/mt_builds/ (Matt ) is a general contractor. The Dealer Low Down is powered by https://www.linkedin.com/company/performance-brokerage-services/ (Performance Brokerage Services, Inc.) You can find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth (https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth)

This week we talk about construction and agricultural equipment photography. https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsmoak/ (David Smoak) owns a photography company, https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-shift-design/ (Second Shift Design), that is geared specifically towards the equipment industry. Join us as David walks us through his life photographing these awesome machines. https://www.dealerlowdown.com/ (The Dealer Low Down) is a show focused on providing dealerships of any industry valuable knowledge to help them grow. From product specialists, to software providers, to individuals who own successful dealerships, we strive to bring value to our listeners. https://www.instagram.com/dieselniron/ (Bryan) is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, https://www.instagram.com/anythingoutdoorscontracting/ (Rick ) is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and https://www.instagram.com/mt_builds/ (Matt ) is a general contractor. The Dealer Low Down is powered by https://www.linkedin.com/company/performance-brokerage-services/ (Performance Brokerage Services, Inc.) You can find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth (https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth)

This week we wanted to take a minute to give the audience a bit of background on where we came from and how The Dealer Low Down came to be. https://www.dealerlowdown.com/ (The Dealer Low Down) is a show focused on providing dealerships of any industry valuable knowledge to help them grow. From product specialists, to software providers, to individuals who own successful dealerships, we strive to bring value to our listeners. https://www.instagram.com/dieselniron/ (Bryan) is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, https://www.instagram.com/anythingoutdoorscontracting/ (Rick ) is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and https://www.instagram.com/mt_builds/ (Matt ) is a general contractor. The Dealer Low Down is powered by https://www.linkedin.com/company/performance-brokerage-services/ (Performance Brokerage Services, Inc.) You can find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth (https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth)

This week we discuss the importance of training employees with https://www.linkedin.com/in/frantz-belot-phd-7020452/ (Frantz Belot), President and Co-Founder of https://www.linkedin.com/company/tyfoom/ (Tyfoom) and https://www.linkedin.com/in/cjwalkerman/ (Chris Walker,) The Vice President of Marketing. We also discuss the impacts that improper training can have on your business. https://www.dealerlowdown.com/ (The Dealer Low Down) is a show focused on providing dealerships of any industry valuable knowledge to help them grow. From product specialists, to software providers, to individuals who own successful dealerships, we strive to bring value to our listeners. https://www.instagram.com/dieselniron/ (Bryan) is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, https://www.instagram.com/anythingoutdoorscontracting/ (Rick ) is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and https://www.instagram.com/mt_builds/ (Matt ) is a general contractor. The Dealer Low Down is powered by https://www.linkedin.com/company/performance-brokerage-services/ (Performance Brokerage Services, Inc.) You can find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth (https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth)

This week we speak with an old coworker from Bryan's sales days. We discuss how the sales landscape has changed on the heavy equipment side of the business over the last 30 years. https://www.dealerlowdown.com/ (The Dealer Low Down) is a show focused on providing dealerships of any industry valuable knowledge to help them grow. From product specialists, to software providers, to individuals who own successful dealerships, we strive to bring value to our listeners. https://www.instagram.com/dieselniron/ (Bryan) is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, https://www.instagram.com/anythingoutdoorscontracting/ (Rick ) is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and https://www.instagram.com/mt_builds/ (Matt ) is a general contractor. The Dealer Low Down is powered by https://www.linkedin.com/company/performance-brokerage-services/ (Performance Brokerage Services, Inc.) You can find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth (https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth)

This week we spend time with Bryan's former manager from his days in equipment sales. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-zalewski-03592612/ (Mike Zalewski), an Account Executive with https://www.linkedin.com/company/randr-asphalt-inc/ (RandR Asphalt), chats with us as we discuss how the dealership environment has changed over the last 30 years both on the customer facing side as well as the manufacturer relationships. https://www.dealerlowdown.com/ (The Dealer Low Down) is a show focused on providing dealerships of any industry valuable knowledge to help them grow. From product specialists, to software providers, to individuals who own successful dealerships, we strive to bring value to our listeners. https://www.instagram.com/dieselniron/ (Bryan) is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, https://www.instagram.com/anythingoutdoorscontracting/ (Rick ) is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and https://www.instagram.com/mt_builds/ (Matt ) is a general contractor. The Dealer Low Down is powered by https://www.linkedin.com/company/performance-brokerage-services/ (Performance Brokerage Services, Inc.) You can find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth (https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth)

Join us as we speak with https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffharshcs/ (Jeff Harsh) President of https://www.linkedin.com/company/concept-services/ (Concept Ltd). We discuss some of the challenges of generating leads for your business as well as how Concept helps with lead generation. https://www.dealerlowdown.com/ (The Dealer Low Down) is a show focused on providing dealerships of any industry valuable knowledge to help them grow. From product specialists, to software providers, to individuals who own successful dealerships, we strive to bring value to our listeners. https://www.instagram.com/dieselniron/ (Bryan) is a free lance heavy equipment operator and content creator, https://www.instagram.com/anythingoutdoorscontracting/ (Rick ) is an owner/operator of an excavation business, and https://www.instagram.com/mt_builds/ (Matt ) is a general contractor. The Dealer Low Down is powered by https://www.linkedin.com/company/performance-brokerage-services/ (Performance Brokerage Services, Inc.) You can find out more about them here: https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth (https://lnkd.in/g_QQnEth)