IEDA Podcast

Heather heralds from EquipmentWatch, a service of Informa, where she is the analytics lead of asset intelligence, producing a monthly market report for used construction, lift and ag equipment, as well as a quarterly rental report. In the August Q&A, she highlights noteworthy findings from the recent editions of both reports and discusses trends in valuation, availability, unit age, utilization and more – while lending observations and explanations about present shortages and market activity.

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In this episode, we're joined by Gay Gordon-Byrne, Executive Director of the Repair Association. We unpack the fundamental OEM arguments against Right to Repair and explain why independent equipment dealers should have the same, 100% access for servicing a machine that an OEM-authorized dealer has. Listen in as Gay brings us up to date on recent federal developments, too!

Rick Newman started Newman Tractor 45 years ago. Today, rental is about half of his business. He has also made changes in his business model to adjust to changes in the used equipment market –– his company now represents five lines of OEM machinery in designated territories. Rick is also a big believer in adding value wherever he can.

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The dynamics of a family business can be tricky to navigate; but, if approached from the right angle, can lead to great success. The Geurinks of HES Equipment share their insights into the challenges and successes of running a family business.

Tune in to hear from Al Niece, IEDA Board Member and Owner of Niece Equipment, LP in Austin TX. Al discusses how his military experience shaped him into the business owner he is today as well as some trends within the industry's workforce.

Host, Kim Hedges, catches up with Steve Udelson - Managing Partner of Easton Sales & Rentals and current IEDA Board Member. Steve shares his insight on the effect of the pandemic on the industry as a whole as well as his own business. Tune in today!

Get to know IEDA Board Member and VP of Calvin Group Inc, Mike Pentz. Kim and Mike discuss the uniqueness of his business and how the IEDA supports members like Mike, both professionally and personally.

Tune in to hear from Matt DeWitt, Co-owner of DeWitt Equipment Remarketing and current IEDA Board Member, and learn what the concept of "remarketing" is all about it.

This month's guest is Dallas Robertson, Owner and Founder of Robertson Equipment International and IEDA Board Member.

Host, Kim Hedges, sits down with Donnie Fetters of Performance Equipment out of Erie, CO.