Lisa Danes is editor of Green Industry Pros magazine, SnowPRO magazine, The Pro Report and Equipment Dealer Digest eNewsletters, and GreenIndustryPros.com.
Articles by Lisa
Training a Team of Customer Service Experts
by Lisa Danes
Created: October 3, 2012
This Texas dealership has chosen to make a commitment to their staff and...
Divide and Conquer
by Lisa Danes
Created: April 4, 2012
Separating two sides of a diverse business has allowed this dealership...
Toro on Track
by Lisa Danes
Created: April 4, 2012
Experiencing strong spring demand, The Toro Company seems to be on the...
Please and Thank You
by Lisa Danes
Created: March 23, 2012
A polite experience is something we could all use.
Perfect Your Product Offering
by Lisa Danes
Created: February 9, 2012
Remind customers why they choose you over the big box store down the...
New year. New you. Yeah right.
by Lisa Danes
Created: January 16, 2012
Every year people vow to make changes in their lifestyle to become a better...
Committed to Safety
by Lisa Danes
Created: December 2, 2011
In our last issue of Yard & Garden , there was an article on the state...
Avoid Tunnel Vision to Achieve Success
by Lisa Danes
Created: December 2, 2011
Stepping outside the dealership to support the industry and your...
Succeeding in Rental
by Lisa Danes
Created: November 30, 2011
When managed properly, equipment rental can offer dealers an opportunity...
Introduce Customers to Their Diesel Options
by Lisa Danes
Created: November 29, 2011
The benefits of diesel technology and potential cost savings
Sprayer and Spreader Must-Have Features
by Lisa Danes
Created: November 29, 2011
Consumers want high capacity, easy operation
Sales Follow-Up Grows Sales and Relationships
by Lisa Danes
Created: November 29, 2011
Following up after the sale maintains relationships and could mean higher...
Manufacturers Partner for Profit
by Lisa Danes
Created: November 14, 2011
John Deere and Honda partnership could mean a gain in Honda product sales...
Lean Mean Servicing Machines
by Lisa Danes
Created: November 8, 2011
When profit margins are low, service demands and customer support are...
Being Social Not Just in Social Media
by Lisa Danes
Created: October 3, 2011
Dealers should step beyond the popular social media and embrace the...
Brands Are a Big Deal
by Lisa Danes
Created: October 3, 2011
Manufacturers construct their products of many previously built components...
Keeping the Techs on Top
by Lisa Danes
Created: October 3, 2011
With fewer qualified technicians to choose from, dealers and...
Chainsaw Sales See Kick Back
by Lisa Danes
Created: September 2, 2011
Chainsaw sales were down in 2010, but could see strong finish for 2011
100 Years in the Making
by Lisa Danes
Created: September 2, 2011
After a century in the business quality customer service is still what...
Knock on Wood
by Lisa Danes
Created: September 2, 2011
Wood-handling market to see a strong sales year