WEDA CONNECT

NAEDA Canada Vice President Larry Hertz and PERC Vice President of Agriculture Michael Newland talk propane and how it powers the indoor and outdoor world around us -- from Zambonis and school buses to innovative ag commercial units,  Newland explains how propane powers the equipment of today while always developing for the future. Considering making the switch to propane? Newland explains just how accessible propane can be, tune in to learn more.---Visit www.propane.com for more information.Contact Michael Newland at michael.newland@propane.com

Joining Mike this week on the NAEDA podcast is AXON Client Advisor, John Kennedy! Coming to you all the way from West Monroe, Louisiana, Mike and John chat equipment markets and AXON solutions for dealers. Are you a dealer? Then you're going to want to tune in! AXON started out of a passion for keeping agriculture moving. Imagine having 100 years of tire and wheel knowledge in your back pocket next time you sell a piece of ag equipment. To find more or become an axon dealer, please visit www.axontire.com. John has been in the Ag tire industry for 10 years. John is from Louisiana and will cover the Southeastern part of the United States. What John enjoys the most about the Ag industry is the people. They are hard-working, honest, and down-to-earth. He enjoys solving their problems and helping them grow their bottom line. A fun fact about John is that he is an adrenaline junky! During the winter, he enjoys snow skiing and during the summer he enjoys scuba diving. However, his true hobby is flying Radio Controlled Airplanes.

Join President of NAEDA Canada, John Schmeiser, as he breaks down the Canadian legislative landscape focused on the Right to Repair Bill and where the bill stands as of June 2023.

In this NAEDA Connect Podcast, host and NAEDA Canada President John Schmeiser, explains the impact of Parliament passing Bill C-294 in May 2023.

In this NAEDA Connect Podcast, host Mike Kraemer speaks with Leigh Anderson, senior economist from Farm Credit Canada on the 2023 Outlook for the Canadian farm equipment market, which was published in November 2022.

In this episode, we are joined by Scott Eisenhauer of Enid, OK. Scott is the General Manager for P&K Equipment, a John Deere dealership that currently has 29 locations. We discuss NAEDA's State Advisory Committees, why advocacy is important in helping to educate and share dealer's stories with legislators, right to repair, and efforts P&K Equipment are making to help solve the equipment technician shortage.Links to sites and programs mentioned in this show:Article on Repair Done Right (RDR) Initiative - https://www.equipmentdealermagazine.com/repair-done-right-changing-the-narrative-on-right-to-repair/ NAEDA's Repair Done Right Training for Dealers - https://www.repairdoneright.info/P&K Equipment's Ag Tech Program - https://www.pkequipment.com/about-us/careers/Oklahoma State University's Institute of Technology Ag Equipment Technician Program - https://osuit.edu/sthe/naeda/ Fort Scott Community College's John Deere Technician Training - http://www.fortscott.edu/JohnDeere  

In this episode, John Schmeiser, President of NAEDA Canada, discusses Bill C244 on right to repair. John provides an overview of the bill and how the language in the bill creates serious issues related to emissions, cyber security, safety and more. He also discusses NAEDA's efforts in challenging this bill and current status of Bill C244. 

Used equipment values are changing rapidly and the supply volume is extremely constrained. In this episode of NAEDA Connect, host Mike Kraemer speaks with Andy Campbell, Director of Marketing and Industry Analyst for Iron Comps, powered by Tractor Zoom. 

In today's podcast, NAEDA Connect's Mike Kraemer visits with Alison Duncan and Gareth Walker from Fleming Agri Products, who discuss what makes Fleming Agri Products a leader in its field and their desire to expand distribution and retail sales in North America.

In this episode, Eric Wareham, VP of Government Affairs for WEDA,  redistricting, infrastructure bill spending, and right to repair roundup. Learn more how this years legislative sessions are wrapping up.

In this podcast, Mike Kraemer speaks with WEDA board member, Kevin Pawlowski on the unification plan to give dealers a stronger presence, a stronger footprint, a stronger voice, and more services for dealers in Canada and the United States.  

In this podcast, Mike Kraemer speaks with WEDA President, Ken Wagner on the unification plan to give dealers a stronger presence, a stronger footprint, a stronger voice, and more services for dealers in the United States and Canada.  

In this episode of WEDA Connect, host Mike Kraemer speaks with Shane Waldemar, general manager, of DIS Corporation.DIS began developing business management systems in 1980 and continues to evolve to serve equipment dealers throughout North America with intuitive software to increase efficiency and productivity. Listen to what makes DIS an industry leader in technology-based solutions to meet dealer and customer demands. For information about  DIS Corporation visit https://www.discorp.com.

In this episode, host Mike Kraemer interviews Erik St. Hilaire,  a partner in the corporate finance group at MNP regarding a variety of services to clients, including divestiture and buy/sell services, transaction advisory, and purchaser due diligence advisory. Succession planning can be a daunting task, learn more about what MNP can do for your company.

In this episode, Eric Wareham, VP of Government Affairs for WEDA, dives into the federal infrastructure and human infrastructure bills including Biden's executive order on right to repair. Learn more about the challenges that the U.S. and the equipment industry are facing as congress pushes elaborate spending bills and tax increases.

In this episode, Mike Kraemer speaks with WEDA CEO John Schmeiser about the free online service technician test that can be used to gauge potential recruits or current technician's knowledge and skill levels. Learn more about this industry-specific test and how members can access it.

In this episode,  host Mike Kraemer and WEDA CEO John Schmeiser discuss the importance of the new preferred partner Secuvant, a cyber and data security company. With companies being held for ransom on the rise it's important to realize the magnitude of risk companies are facing if they are not prepared for an attack. Companies have paid upwards of seven figures to release their systems from the grip of a cyber attack. In recent news, you can see the ramifications of these attacks and their crippling effect. Learn more about this new partnership and the services they can provide to protect dealers.

In this episode, Mike Kraemer Interviews Gillian Bonnar from Blaney Group.Blaney Group is made up of a number of engineering divisions with almost 30 years of experience creating products for agriculture, ground care, construction, fabrication, gear systems, and motors.Their Quad-X division manufactures over 140 attachments for ATVs, UTVs, and quads, suited for the agricultural industry, landscapers, amenities, small acreage holders, and the equestrian market. The range is ideal for grass care, weed control, and livestock care needs. In particular, Blaney is a pioneer of ATV weed control machinery: sprayers, booms, and weed wipers. The company's “Weed Wipeout 2” model incorporates double rollers, automatic weed detection, and an automatic chemical application system for fast and effective weed control. This unique solution treats only the weeds, giving faster kill rates while achieving up to 97% less chemical usage.

In this episode, Mike Kraemer interviews Sharon Moffitt with UPU Industries its growing business, and expands the reach of its industry-leading products in North America UPU Industries manufactures high-performance bale netting for premium crop protection. Founded in Northern Ireland more than 40 years ago, this family-run business provides its range of wrapping products to over 30 countries worldwide and has a sister manufacturing base in Kansas City that serves both the U.S. and Canada markets. 

In this episode, Eric Wareham, Vice President of Government Affairs for WEDA updates you on the demise of Right to Repair legislation, the winding down of state legislative sessions, and the push towards a Biden infrastructure and tax plan.

In today’s podcast, WEDA Connect’s Mike Kraemer visits with Laura Juhas from Kingspan, who discusses what makes the TruckMaster a leader in portable diesel storage and dispensing, and her company’s desire to expand distribution and retail sales in North America. 

In this episode, Mike Kraemer with the Western Equipment Dealers Association interviews Mark Opara with Seigfreid Bingham on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance on COVID vaccines. The COVID guidance is complex and there are plenty of tripwires dealers need to be aware of if they decide to put a vaccine policy into place. Mark dives into the EEOC's variety of cautionary instructions for employers and the rights of employees.

John Schmeiser, CEO of the Western Equipment Dealers Association discusses current events in Ottawa.  In late March Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced that the first federal budget in more than two years will be delivered on April 19. The budget is expected to provide a full accounting of all government spending through the pandemic, which has sent the deficit for the fiscal year to almost 400 billion dollars.

In this episode, Eric Wareham, Vice President of Government Affairs for WEDA updates us on where we’re at in the middle of the session at the state level and talk about the developments at the federal level on some key issues to keep your eye on. Right to Repair bills that are still alive in Oregon, Missouri, and Texas, and other legislative priorities for WEDA. 

Listen in to Mike Kraemer’s interview with Eric MacPherson, CEO of Dawson Tire & Wheel as they discuss how accurate tire gauging will assist your sales reps in the proper evaluation of trades.Dawson Tire & Wheel recently launched TreadSure, a free app available on Android and Apple devices designed to help ag equipment dealers, specifically employees who are involved in valuation of equipment, accurately assess the tire tread depth remaining on tires. TreadSure isn’t a tire gauge. But it is a valuable tool to make sure dealers don’t overvalue tires on equipment they take in on trade. MacPherson said calls from dealers led to the creation of TreadSure. 

Many businesses are trying to navigate how they fit into the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS), a federal program designed to help businesses overcome challenges due to the pandemic.For farm equipment dealerships, understanding how they might qualify for the program can be difficult; MNP’s tax specialist Trevor Tamke sat down with our very own Mike Kraemer to discuss what dealerships need to know.

In this episode, John Schmeiser CEO of WEDA shares an update on some of the initiatives underway in Ottawa.

John Schmeiser, CEO of the Western Equipment Dealers Association, gives us an update on what is happening in Ottawa. Also a rundown of some of the Western Equipment Dealers Association's planned government affairs activities for 2021.

Part 3 - WEDA’s State of Workforce Development Survey.Association CEO John Schmeiser discusses more key findings in the last of this three-part series. The Western Equipment Dealers Association conducted an invitation-only survey of key CEOs, shareholders, and senior managers to learn more about the state of workforce development. The intent was to find how deep the talent pool was with future managers and what the needs were and what challenges dealers faced in this important area. In this three-part series of podcasts, we review the results of the survey and share the short-term, long-term, and skill development needs that are top of mind in the industry.

Part 2 - WEDA’s State of Workforce Development Survey.Association CEO John Schmeiser discusses key findings in part two of this three-part series. The Western Equipment Dealers Association conducted an invitation-only survey of key CEOs, shareholders, and senior managers to learn more about the state of workforce development. The intent was to find how deep the talent pool was with future managers and what the needs were and what challenges dealers faced in this important area. In this three-part series of podcasts, we review the results of the survey and share the short-term, long-term, and skill development needs that are top of mind in the industry.

Part 1-WEDA’s State of Workforce Development Survey. Association CEO John Schmeiser reacts to what the survey revealed in part one of this three-part series. The Western Equipment Dealers Association conducted an invitation-only survey of key CEOs, shareholders, and senior managers to learn more about the state of workforce development. The intent was to find how deep the talent pool was with future managers and what the needs were and what challenges dealers faced in this important area. In this three-part series of podcasts, we review the results of the survey and share the short-term, long-term, and skill development needs that are top of mind in the industry.

In this episode of the Legislative Landscape, Eric Wareham, VP of Government Affairs for WEDA discusses the transition of power to the Biden Administration and the flurry of activity with new sessions beginning in states. Right to Repair continues to be a hot topic in state sessions with new tactics to try to push the legislation through.

John Schmeiser, CEO for the Western Equipment Dealers Association. Caps off 2020 with a year in review, intending to point out some of the significant political and government events of the past year that have impacted our country, government, businesses, and lives.

In this episode, John Schmeiser, CEO for the Western Equipment Dealers Association discusses the Federal Government’s Fall Economic Statement.In lieu of a federal budget, the statement was provided to address the ongoing effects and the Government response to the COVID-19 pandemic & most notably for our equipment dealer members, the government has announced a number of emergency business supports.

In this edition, Eric Wareham, Vice President of Government Affairs for WEDA, talks about recent Treasury guidance on PPP forgiveness, renewed interest in the right to repair movement, and how we are gearing up for an interesting 2021 legislative session.

In this edition of Legislative Landscape, John Schmeiser, CEO of the Western Equipment Dealers Association addresses the impact that the U.S. election results may have on Canada.

In this episode, Eric Wareham, VP of Government Affairs for WEDA discusses the upcoming election which is one of the most closely scrutinized races in history.

Few things in the equipment industry generate as much discussion (or fear) as lien laws. When most people think about these laws, their thoughts are rarely good. There are so many horror stories about lien laws that some people refer to them as paper terrorism. However, when UCC filings are properly executed, they’re worth their weight in gold, especially to an equipment dealer. The Western Equipment Dealers Association has done a lot of work to provide dealers with guidance and access to tools to help them make sure the equipment they take in for trade from customers is free and clear of security interests, that no creditor is going to claim otherwise. But there’s another twist in this process, which has led to an opinion from the association’s legal counsel and this involves equipment purchased by a dealer from another dealer. Association CEO John Schmeiser explains in this edition of WEDA Connect.

In this episode, John Schmeiser CEO of WEDA addresses Right to Repair (R2R) and the modifying of farm equipment.

Homing in on the upcoming election, in this episode, WEDA Vice President of Government Affairs, Eric Wareham, will focus on the policies garnering less attention but have more of an immediate effect on our industry.

In this episode, John Schmeiser CEO of WEDA discusses the Canadian governments response to the COVID-19 pandemic, continued border measures, a conditional deal for a COVID vaccine, and the potential of a forced election.

In this episode, Eric Wareham, VP of Government Affairs for WEDA discusses the fate of the federal phase IV relief package, right to repair on the move in Montana, and vulnerability of equipment sales tax exemptions due to state budget deficits.

WEDA has long sought the harmonization of dealer protection statutes to ensure there is one consistent set of rules in the market place. With this in mind, WEDA had lobbied the Alberta government, encouraging them to update their legislation with neighboring jurisdictions. Earlier this year, the province of Alberta followed through by adopting many of WEDA’s recommendation. WEDA CEO John Schmeiser provides some background on the most significant changes impacting dealers in the province.

In this episode, Eric Wareham WEDA VP of Government Affairs discusses the HEALS Act introduced by Senate Republicans, PPP renewals, phase IV relief package from the House, funding directed to USDA, and emerging issues regarding right to repair.

Connecting pieces of farm and construction equipment or implements from different manufacturers has been a long-standing practice that has been accepted within the industry over the past 100 years. As the language in the new USMCA is being finalized, WEDA has partnered with other associations in raising the issue to ensure that this connectivity will continue with the new trade agreement. John Schmeiser, CEO of WEDA provides an update on their lobbying efforts.

In this episode, Eric Wareham VP of Government Affairs for WEDA discusses the legislative landscape amid COVID-19 and issues that may face dealers as state budgets waver. He also discusses Right to Repair which continues to pop up amongst some state legislators.

In this episode, WEDA CEO John Schmeiser discusses the Dealer-Manufacturer Relations Survey and how dealers, dealer associations, and manufacturers use the survey to improve the relationship between dealers and manufacturers.

In this episode, John Schmeiser continues to discuss Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer focusing on product distribution channels and product information. Download Brochure

In this episode, John Schmeiser continues to discuss Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer focusing on contract termination by a dealer and discusses other requirements including physical and operational considerations. Download Brochure

In this episode, John Schmeiser continues to discuss Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer focusing on contract termination by the manufacturer. Download Brochure

In this episode, John Schmeiser continues to discuss Questions to Ask Before Acquiring a New Manufacturer focusing on service tools, personnel training, and manufacturer warranty policies. Download Brochure