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John Dowling joins a Candid Conversation on dealership management and why many equipment dealerships appear busy yet remain unprofitable. He explains the thinking behind his new book, “What’s Really Holding Your Dealership Back,” and why he uses a practical, how-to style that owners and general managers can apply right away. His central point is clear: […]
The foundation of any real economy has never been a nation-state, a corporation, or an algorithm — it has always been two living people exchanging something of value. That biological fact is the starting point for everything that follows. The emerging threat is not simply automation or job displacement. It is the potential consolidation of […]
The heavy equipment industry knows how to solve mechanical problems. We know how to move dirt, build roads, manage fleets, and navigate supply chains. What we don’t always talk about – at least not with the same rigor – is the people side of the business. That’s why I launched the 6 Degrees or Less Newsletter on […]
But let’s clear this up right away: There is no merger between these three OEMs. What is actually happening is a joint venture — a strategic collaboration between Daimler Truck and Volvo Group called Coretura AB, a 50/50 partnership designed to accelerate the industry’s software transformation and enable a more connected, standardized digital future. The […]
Who Plays the Most Crucial Role on Your Team? This week, guest writer Troy Ottmer shares the elements and roles in team culture that will make or break your team in “Who Plays the Most Crucial Role on Your Team?” Another way to ask this would be “Who is the Most Important Person on your […]
Navigating Risk Management in Today’s Construction Industry Today, we continue with guest writer Andy Fanter in his article on “Navigating Risk Management in Today’s Construction Industry.” The construction industry is changing fast, and so is how we handle risk. Andy Fanter dives into this shift, pointing out a generational gap that’s reshaping things. While older […]
A Candid Conversation with Andy Fanter On the Learning Without Scars Podcast, we just had a candid conversation with Andy Fanter. Andy Fanter started Intercast in 1994. The company is a division of Cyclcast, created in 1978 by Dick Fanter. Dick retired in 2019. Andy currently forecasts for over thirty dealers across the US. […]
Chipotle, Starbucks, and the Huge Construction Machinery Dealers Guest writer Andy Fanter dives into the cross-industry pool with today’s blog post: “Chipotle, Starbucks, and the Huge Construction Machinery Dealers.” Starbucks has been struggling. Plenty of national chains and local competitors are offering coffee and related snacks. Chipotle has been growing for years with a simple […]
Imagine That Guest writer John Andersen walks us through the latest merger that will directly impact our industry in “Imagine That.” Imagine waking up one morning to find that Coke and Pepsi had merged. What if Samsung and Apple formed a single company? Can you picture a world where UPS acquires FedEx to become the […]
Change Management – Not Just Another Business Cliche Guest Writer Steve Johnson, one of our educational specialists here at Learning Without Scars, writes today’s post about Change Management, and why it is not just another business cliche. Entering the year 2023, I have been in a reflective mood. In my years in business, I have […]