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We know how to make schools effective. What’s lacking is leadership committed to doing so. By Roland Fryer (Wall Street Journal Sept. 8, 2025) As families settle into back-to-school routines, parents should pause to consider the quality of the schools they trust with their children’s futures. American students still haven’t recovered from the Covid pandemic, […]

by Jason Crawford Is there really that much more progress to be made in the future? How many problems are left to solve? How much better could life really get? After all, we are pretty comfortable today. We have electricity, clean running water, heating, and air conditioning, plenty of food, comfortable clothes and beds, cars, […]

A Paper by David Griffith I have been thinking lately about the connection between an organization’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and its Leadership. One reads and hears a variety of views on the subject these days, and the current political environment in the country only sharpens the discussions. Muddy Boots has always been about these […]

Guest writer Kenny Molitor joins this week with a post on the value of cybersecurity risk assessments. Read on to learn why dealerships can’t afford to overlook their digital health. For equipment dealerships, the service department has always been the engine of profitability. A well-run shop not only delivers customer satisfaction but also drives millions […]

Top Reasons to Conduct an Industry Analysis for Your Business Heavy equipment dealers have limited resources at their disposal. In order to achieve consistent growth, they have to use those resources as effectively as possible. Success comes down to making the best decisions they can about where to focus their efforts, particularly when it comes […]

The Four of the MOST Important Key Metrics for Equipment Dealers Operating a successful equipment dealership requires understanding your customers and how they interact with your business. Several core metrics can reveal what’s working—and where you might be at risk of losing revenue. By focusing on these metrics, you will be able to make clear, […]