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How to Leverage Sales Intelligence Tools in the RV Industry
It’s no secret that the sales cycle can be longer in the RV industry than in other, similar industries like…
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AGWS Rebrands ‘Compass Advantage’ Following EcoProProducts Acquisition
American Guardian Warranty Services (AGWS), an F&I provider in the industry, has announced the rebrand and launch of Compass Advantage, previously known as…
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Life Industries Signs Martin Flory Group
Life Industries, formulator of cleaning and restoration chemicals for the marine, RV and aviation market segments, has hired Martin Flory…
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Spader Leadership Program Applications Available
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center has begun accepting applications for the 2020 to 2021 Duane Spader Leadership Development Scholarship. This…
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LCI, Kinaxis Win Supply Chain Award
Kinaxis, a provider of supply chain software solutions, and Lippert Components have been named a recipient of Supply & Demand Chain…
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RVDA Expo Workshop to Cover Referral Business
https://youtu.be/7mm6IXkja4g The fixed operations track at the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will showcase two hour-long workshops from David Foco, VP…
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Kenect Co-Founder to Host RVDA Expo Workshops
https://youtu.be/WKQ7Bhm6AFs Marketing expert and Kenect’s CMO Graham Anderson will present two hour-long workshops in the social media/eMarketing/BDC education track at…
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CDK to Be Interviewed in FTC Antitrust Probe
The Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust probe into dealership management system giants CDK Global and Reynolds and Reynolds Co. is heating…
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RVDA Details Dealer/GM Track Schedule for Expo
https://youtu.be/D8BR-O9Tckk Timely and relevant dealership topics presented by top speakers have been scheduled for the dealer/GM track of the 2019 RV Dealers…
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Webinar to Review Compliant Background Checks
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. ET on…
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Vision Dealer Solutions Releases VisionMenu 4.0
Vision Dealer Solutions has released VisionMenu 4.0, an enhanced version of VisionMenu Classic. “We are excited to release this upgraded…
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Reports Available for Marketplace Activity
Trader Interactive, a dealer services provider, has expanded its dealer reporting services to help marketplace customers optimize their listing strategy.…
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Rollick Partners with AAA National
Rollick has partnered with AAA National to give AAA clubs the ability to offer a powersports and RV buying program…
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ARVC, Newbook Enter Into Elite Partnership
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) and tourism technology platform NewBook, have entered into an elite partnership.…
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Rollick, AVALA Come Together and Re-Brand
Rollick, a marketing technology solutions provider and vehicle buying program for the recreation industry, acquired AVALA Marketing Group last October…
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AGWS Marketing Department Wins Design Award
American Guardian Warranty Service recently announced that its 2019 AGWS Product Guide was selected as a winner in Graphic Design…
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CDK Global Reports a 10 Percent Increase in Q4
CDK Global has announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, showing revenues of $488…
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Lance Camper Earns Green Certification
Lance Camper recently announced that its truck campers and travel trailers have become Certified Green by TRA Certification. Lance travel…
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NATDA, Kenect Partner for Text Marketing
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has partnered with Kenect, a text-messaging platform in the trailer industry. Kenect’s platform…
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Gulf Stream Sponsors Young RV Executives Event
https://youtu.be/xhsuu0JvTKU A special course for Young RV Executives, “People Join People, Not Companies: A Leader’s Impact on Employee Retention and…
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ADP to Host Wage and Hour Compliance Webinar
ADP will host a Workplace Spotlight webinar to gain insights on the business impact of wage and hour compliance at…
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RV PRO Parent Company Appoints New President
BROOMFIELD, Colo. – National Business Media, parent company of RV PRO magazine, has appointed Dave Pomeroy as the company’s new…
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FMLA and Absence Management Lessons Learned
Absence and leave management compliance is complex and risky, with many intersecting laws and regulations to consider. In a tight…
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Vision Dealer Solutions Integrates with IDS
Vision Dealer Solutions has integrated with IDS DMS to allow IDS dealers to pull information into VisionMenu. “This integration allows…
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Planners to Review General RV Expansion
A proposal for an expanded RV storage lot for the General RV Center at 14000 Automall Drive in Illinois will…
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Indiana’s June Unemployment Rate Drops 3.5%
Indiana’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent in June. The Indiana Department of Workforce Development says the state also gained…
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Generational Diversity Experts to Host Workshops
https://youtu.be/rGlQXIZZpoQ Gabrielle and Brian Bosché of The Millennial Solution will co-present three educational workshops in the sales and dealer/GM tracks…
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Webinar to Cover Personal Protective Equipment
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET on…
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8 Companies Share Stage for Outdoor Expo Panel
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is hosting an interactive Reservation Systems Panel during this fall’s Outdoor…
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TH2 Rebrands Itself to Togo Group
Togo Group has unveiled its new corporate brand identity for its family of products and services. As part of a…
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Fixed-Op Trainer Ziebron to Present at RVDA Expo
https://youtu.be/bclJbzFLAFs The fixed operations education track at the 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature two workshops from Valerie Ziebron, an…
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CDK Global, Cox Settle in Antitrust Litigation
Software company CDK Global and Cox Automotive have settled their beef amid the sprawling antitrust litigation lodged by car dealers,…
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ABC Marketing to Rep RVSafe Alarms
ABC Marketing has announced that it is representing RVSafe and its line of carbon monoxide and propane gas alarms for…
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Schattdecor AG Expands Its Executive Team
This September, the supervisory board of Schattdecor AG will appoint two additional members to its executive team. Claudia Küchen has…
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5 Proven Strategies to Sell More RVs
How do we find ways to improve our methods and sell more RVs? Our RV Sales Survival Guide includes 5…
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Webinar to Cover Multi-State Payroll Tax Issues
A webinar covering payroll compliance issues will be presented by Patrick A. Haggerty on Thursday, July 11. The upcoming webinar discusses how…
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Blog: Five Military Lessons to Improve the Retail Customer Experience
Retailing is a business model that is challenged by e-retailers and customer expectations that demand an ever-improving customer experience. Despite the…
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Tech Certification Testing to Be Slightly Delayed
Beginning in mid-July, registered and certification test-processing for the RV Dealers Association and RV Industry Association’s RV Service Technician Certification…
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Caframo Hires Martin Flory Group for PR
Caframo, a manufacturer of indoor and outdoor living solutions, has hired Martin Flory Group. The PR firm will promote its…
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CDK Global Directs Focus Toward Automotive
CDK Global is divesting its digital marketing business to focus more on its core automotive software operations. This story by…
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ADP Webinar to Deconstruct Talent Best Practices
ADP’s next installment in its workplace spotlight webcast series will detail the ongoing evolution of talent strategy and the world…
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Panel at Expo to Provide Ideas on Protecting RV Dealerships from Lawsuits
The 2019 RV Dealers Convention Expo will feature a special “Super Lawyers Panel” with RV industry legal experts who can…
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Blog: 5 Things RV Buyers Want from Your Website
It’s no secret that the Internet plays a pivotal role in RV purchases, but here’s something you may not know:…
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ADP Webinar to Cover Wage Garnishment Compliance
ADP will host a workplace spotlight webinar on wage garnishes for critical insights on the business impact and strategies for…
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NFL Legend Dan Marino Joins RV Advisor
RV Advisor, an online resource for RV enthusiasts has announced that football legend Dan Marino has joined its ranks as…
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IDS Partners with Podium for Robust Platform
Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS), an RV and marine dealership software provider, has integrated with Podium, an all-in-one-one platform that makes…
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A War Vet’s Insight Into Being a Leader, Pt. 2
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in MyCentralJersey.com. This blog post is Part Two of a two-part story…
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Webinar to Cover Terminations and Layoffs
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. ET on…
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Kenect and NERVDA Partner for Business Texting
Kenect, a text-messaging platform in the RV industry, has partnered with the New England RV Dealers Association. Kenect’s platform allows…
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RV Trader, Cycle Trader Expand Lead Strategies
RV Trader and Cycle Trader have introduced a series of marketplace enhancements providing multiple new channels for connecting with in-market consumers. Additions include…
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Keystone RV Employee Saves Choking Coworker
Keystone RV Plant 31 Final Group Leader Eddie Sanchez was recently recognized with the “Outstanding Service Award,” for saving the…
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A War Vet’s Insight Into Being a Leader, Pt. 1
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appeared in MyCentralJersey.com. This blog post is Part One of a two-part story…
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Webinar to Cover Withstanding OSHA Visits
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. on Wednesday,…
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New Horizons RV Launches New Customer Portal
New Horizons RV has launched a new customer portal for a single point of contact between the customer and New…
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Lazydays Resort Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate
Lazydays has announced that the Lazydays RV Resort earned its fifth consecutive TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. With five consecutive years…
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Are Your Customers Calling You Back After You Leave a Voicemail?
The RV industry is a tricky one. On one hand, you have an incredibly traditional market offering that delivers consumers…
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Outdoorsy Launches Vehicle Purchase Program, New Online Distribution Model
Outdoorsy recently launched its Vehicle Purchase Program, an internet sales and distribution model for campervans and RVs. This new, one-stop…
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Trader Interactive Launches New Site Management Services for Dealers
RV Web Services and Commercial Web Services, which provide online marketing solutions for RV dealers, have introduced a drag-and-drop content management system…
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Employment Puts LCI Incentives into Question
Goshen City Council will decide whether to continue financial incentives on a $10 million investment by Lippert Components based on…
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Online Store Airstream Supply Co. to Curate Stories with Products
Airstream has launched the Airstream Supply Co., a new website that equips travelers with outdoor and camping gear. The site features stories of adventure,…
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Increase Revenue and Efficiency for Your Dealership with Business Texting
The RV PRO-hosted KENECT webinar on business texting is now available online. Did you know that 89% of your customers and prospects would…
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Cooper to Present Business Dev Workshop at Expo
The 2019 RV Dealers Convention/Expo will feature a 60-minute session by Meaghan Cooper, director of operations at PowerBDC, which takes…
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Giant Gander Flag Becomes a Target
The fight continues over whether a massive American flag should remain flying outside of a Statesville, N.C., business, according to…
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The Argument for Chat Rooms
Customer service is the backbone for a successful business. Sometimes owners and executives in the RV industry understand this is…
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Heartland RV Completes First Coaching Event
After nine weeks, Heartland RV’s team of plant managers, assistant plant managers, and group leaders successfully completed Heartland RV’s first…
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Derema Group to Represent RV Designer
RV Designer has appointed Derema Group as its national sales representatives in the U.S. RV aftermarket. “Derema is deploying a…
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EverLogic Part Ordering Integrates with Keller
EverLogic, a software company specializing in dealer management software for the RV industry, has announced the launch of its software…
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Webinar to Cover Heat Illness Prevention
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center, and strategic partner KPA, will host a free webinar at 2 p.m. ET on…
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Webinar to Cover Improving Hiring Strategies
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. ET on…
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Rollick Releases Logic-Based Vehicle Incentive Platform
Rollick recently released a logic-based incentive platform for the powersports industry. The new consumer-incentive database is mapped to a VIN…
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Days Corp. Hires New Marketing Coordinator
Days Corp. has hired experienced marketer, Rachel Little, as its new marketing coordinator starting May 1. In her new role…
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SBA Announces New Funding Opportunity
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announces the opening of the submission period for a funding opportunity through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).…
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Camping World Unifies Brands with LiveArea
LiveArea has launched new e-commerce sites built on Salesforce Commerce Cloud for Gander Outdoors and Overton’s, two major outdoor lifestyle…
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Arterra Taps DRG as New Aftermarket Rep Group
Arterra Distribution, the RV division of the WFCO group, has recently partnered with Dealer Resources Group (DRG) and Shepherd Sales…
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CDK Global Reports 4% Revenue Increase in Q3
CDK Global has reported financial results for its fiscal 2019 third quarter ended March 31. Effective July 1, 2018, CDK…
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NRVTA Welcomes New Faculty Member, Richard Stark
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) recently added Richard Stark to its faculty, teaching Week One at the Big Red…
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Blog: 3 Dealership Follow-Up Strategies to Increase Sales
As we already know in the RV industry, the purchase cycle can be longer than other outdoor recreational products. 198…
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IDS, Kenect Partner to Streamline Customer Texting
Integrated Dealer Systems, an RV and marine dealership software provider, has integrated with Kenect, a business texting platform that allows…
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Dealer Spike Details New Deals for NATDA Members
Dealer Spike has released details on exclusive deals for active members of the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA). “On…
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700Credit Integrates with AppOne Dealer Portal
700Credit has announced that AppOne has integrated 700Credit’s credit and compliance platform within the AppOne Dealer Portal, which connects dealers…
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How Texting Saves Time in Service and Parts Departments
When it comes to RV transactions, most customers make one or two major purchases from a dealership. What keeps them…
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Job Posting Webinar is April 25
The Mike Molino RV Learning Center and strategic partner KPA will host a free webinar at 1 p.m. Eastern Time…
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Level 5 Acquires Website Solution CellTuck
Level 5 has acquired website solution provider CellTuck. A sale price was not disclosed. CellTuck’s expertise in the web space…
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‘Hyper-Growth’ CEO to Deliver RVDA Expo Keynote
Author, CEO, and speaker Josh Linkner will present “Harnessing Innovation: Turning Raw Ideas into Powerful Results,” during the opening general…
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CDK Global Opens Office in Bay Area
CDK Global, an IT and marketing software maker for the automotive industry led by former Intel Corp. CEO Brian Krzanich, is…
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ADP Webinar to Cover Talent Management
ADP will hold its next installment of its Workplace Spotlight webinar series called “The Evolution of Pay and Talent Management,”…
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Tiny Homes USA to Promote EarthGen Products
Earth Gen-BioFuel has announced the granting of an exclusive product distribution and sales agreement with Tiny Houses USA, a Boston-based,…
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Customer Loyalty, the Most Important Metric, Part 2
Editor’s Note: This is Part Two of a two-part column. For Part One, click here. Business is besieged with metrics. Return…
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AGS Partners with App Developer Armstrong Software
AGS recently formed a marketing partnership with app developer Armstrong Software. As a result of the partnership, AGS guest guide…
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RV Squad to Launch Leakage RV Inspection System
Onguard Leak Diagnostics Inc., specializing in diagnostic inspections of water intrusion and gaseous leakages in RVs, is getting ready to…
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Erwin Hymer Group NA May Have New Owner Soon
An Ontario, Canada, judge has declined an unsecured creditor’s request to extend or delay the sale of bankrupt RV manufacturer…
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Online Campground Software Tradeshow Underway
One hundred and thirty-five people representing ninety individual campgrounds and RV parks are taking part in a week-long digital tradeshow…
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Outdoorsy Partners with Liberty Mutual
Outdoorsy has partnered with Liberty Mutual for three levels of RV rental insurance. Since going live with the partnership on March 1,…
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RECVEX Exceeds 250 Wholesale Units
RECVEX recently surpassed more than 250 listings for wholesale units. Dealers interested in units can contact RECVEX in order to…
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How Online Reviews Can Grow your RV Dealership
The RV industry has always been an interesting one. On one hand, it’s an incredibly traditional industry that targets a…
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RVshare Launches National Parks Guides
RVshare, the world’s largest RV rental marketplace, has launched in-depth guides to all 60 of the United States’ National Parks.…
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Horizon Global Raises Liquidity, Amends Loan
Horizon Global Corporation has closed on a new financing agreement to provide additional liquidity and an amendment of its existing…
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Customer Loyalty, the Most Important Metric, Pt. 1
Editor’s Note: This is Part One of a two-part column. Business is besieged with metrics. Return on investment, website visits,…
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What You Can Learn from Your ELR, Pt. 2
Editor’s Note: This is Part Two of a two-part column by Don Reed that appeared in the March 2019 issue…
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Ex-Jayco Employee Talks Layoffs
The end of the work week is bringing about a new task for Uriel Moreno in Elkhart, Ind. This story…
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