This is a rarity. A story we haven’t told before. Because there aren’t many of them left. In fact, only two belong to CEEDA’s membership. Single location, single family, never been merged or acquired, outdoor power equipment dealers. Enter Doug Arnott Doug is the third generation owner of Arnott Farm Equipment, now on to its…
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Outside of the Norm
If there’s one thing CEEDA members have in common, it’s pride in their business! We spoke with John Van Ginkel of Embro Farm Systems, and he’s certainly no exception. However, unlike many owners, John didn’t grow up in a dealership. Instead, he started his own. Burning the Candle at Both Ends When John was 23…
Make this Savvy Business Investment
How do you get promoted in your dealership? Does it take years of service and a master of the craft to move up? Or, do you excel based on leadership capabilities? More often than not, it’s the former that moves you up the ladder and what happens is you have leaders who know the job…
It’s All in the Family
First, you start with a broom in hand. Next, you’re promoted to taking out the trash. Then, finally, you learn how to put parts away. There’s a graduated system for kids growing up in a dealership. Scott Weagant and his cousins and co-owners, Stacey Weagant and Julie Black followed those footsteps. It’s a right of…