On this weeks episode I discuss Machine Reconditioning Process and the Current State of Used Equipment With John Hawkins, Remarketing Manager Martin Sullivan, and Terry Morris of Dawson Tire. John And I take a look at EOP and where we think some opportunities might be in the Used Equipment Market. Terry and I Discuss Tires and how they effect the overall value of a machine and some options Dawson Tire and Wheel has for dealers. For More information about Dawson Tire and Wheel you can visit their website at www.dawsontireandwheel.com. On Social Media you can find them on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at Dawson Tire. Dawson Tire also has a Youtube Channel www.youtube.com/user/dawsontireandwheel

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Show Breakout:

Intro 0:00

0:21 John Hawkins Intro

- 0:52 Martin Sullivan Intro

- 1:30 Current Planting Conditions

- 3:08 John Hawkins Background

- 7:55 Local Market Conditions Martin Sullivan

- 10:49 Traditional Product Mix Martin Sullivan and Prairieland Partners

- 13:21 Leasing Equipment and the Effects on the Marketplace

- 14:57 Current Auction Market How are Local Farm Auctions Effecting the Market

- 23:04 Macro Level Current Used Equipment Inventories New Selling Habits and Breaking Old Habits

- 31:00 Planter and Sprayer EOP Outlook

- 42:09 Combine Market Outlook for the Coming Year

- 47:40 How Recon Fits into the Sales Process Starting From the Trade Eval

- 52:40 Recon and Pricing Strategy

- 59:25 Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor What does this mean

- 1:11:00 My Interview with Terry Morris of Dawson Tire

- 1:47:37 Outro - Special Thanks to John Hawkins, Terry Morris, Parts, Service, and AMS Folks.