NAEDA CONNECT
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to the NAEDA Connect podcast series where we explore all the hot topics affecting the equipment dealer industry, from industry news, government affairs and manufacturer relations combined with business best practices, technology and marketing for equipment dealers. Brought to you by the North American Equipment Dealers Association – here to Advocate, Elevate and Educate.
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Equipment Markets and AXON Tires
August 17, 2023 18:44 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MBJoining 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 w...
Legislative Landscape Canada - NAEDA Continues to Fight Right to Repair Bill
June 15, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.04 MBJoin 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.
Legislative Landscape Canada May 2023 - Parliament Passes Bill C-294
June 05, 2023 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.16 MBIn this NAEDA Connect Podcast, host and NAEDA Canada President John Schmeiser, explains the impact of Parliament passing Bill C-294 in May 2023.
FCC - 2023 Outlook for the Canadian Farm Equipment Market
January 18, 2023 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn 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.
The Importance of Advocacy with Scott Eisenhauer of P&K Equipment
January 13, 2023 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBIn 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 (R...
Canada Legislative Landscape December 2022
December 16, 2022 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBIn 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.
Iron Comps Podcast
October 26, 2022 20:15 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBUsed 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.
Get To Know Fleming Agri Products
June 21, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBIn 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.
Legislative Landscape U.S. May 2022
May 03, 2022 16:00 - 8 minutes - 5.77 MBIn 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.
Unification - A discussion with WEDA Board Member, Kevin Pawlowski
January 17, 2022 17:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn 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.
Unification of Four Dealer Associations - Message from WEDA President
January 13, 2022 19:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIn 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.
DIS, Leading The Industry In Technology-Based Solutions
November 05, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn 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.
DIS, Leading The Industry In Technology-Based Solutions
November 05, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn 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.
MNP - Succession Planning
October 18, 2021 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.9 MBIn 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.
Legislative Landscape U.S. August 2021
August 11, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.24 MBIn 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.
Benefits of Using Free Service Technician Test for Recruiting and More
July 13, 2021 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn 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.
Cyber and Data Security With Secuvant
July 07, 2021 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn 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 c...
Blaney Agri Solutions & Quad-X
June 07, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn 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 gras...
Blaney Agri Solutions & Quad-X
June 07, 2021 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBIn 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 gras...
UPU INDUSTRIES
June 07, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MBIn 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 m...
UPU INDUSTRIES
June 07, 2021 21:00 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MBIn 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 m...
Legislative Landscape May U.S.
May 18, 2021 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.53 MBIn 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.
Kinsgspan Truckmaster
May 10, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.4 MBIn 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.
Kinsgspan Truckmaster
May 10, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.4 MBIn 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.
EEOC Guidance on COVID Vaccines
April 14, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn 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.
Legislative Landscape - Canada April
April 07, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MBJohn 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.
Legislative Landscape - Canada April
April 07, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MBJohn 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.
Legislative Landscape - U.S. April
April 06, 2021 20:00 - 7 minutes - 4.9 MBIn 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.
TreadSure App - Dawson Tire & Wheel
March 22, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBListen 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 i...
TreadSure App - Dawson Tire & Wheel
March 22, 2021 17:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBListen 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 i...
MNP - CERS -MARCH 2021
March 04, 2021 22:00 - 13 minutes - 8.96 MBMany 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.
Legislative Landscape - March 2021 Canada
March 04, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.45 MBIn this episode, John Schmeiser CEO of WEDA shares an update on some of the initiatives underway in Ottawa.
Legislative Landscape February 2021 - Canada
February 16, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MBJohn 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.
State of Workforce Development Part 3
February 08, 2021 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBPart 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 t...
State of Workforce Development Part 3
February 08, 2021 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.45 MBPart 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 t...
State of Workforce Development Pt 2
February 08, 2021 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.25 MBPart 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 t...
State of Workforce Development Part 1
February 08, 2021 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MBPart 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...
Legislative Landscape U.S. January 2021
February 03, 2021 16:00 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MBIn 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.
Legislative Landscape, January 2021- A Year In Review- Canada
January 06, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MBJohn 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.
Legislative Landscape, January 2021- A Year In Review- Canada
January 06, 2021 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.25 MBJohn 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.
Legislative Landscape December 2020 Canada Fiscal Update
December 04, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MBIn 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.
Legislative Landscape December 2020 Canada
December 04, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes - 5.6 MBIn 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.
Legislative Landscape U.S. December 2020
December 03, 2020 18:00 - 6 minutes - 4.72 MBIn 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.
Legislative Landscape November Canada
November 10, 2020 19:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBIn 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.
Legislative Landscape US October
October 29, 2020 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.78 MBIn 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.
Legislative Landscape US October
October 29, 2020 17:00 - 6 minutes - 4.78 MBIn 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.
Lien Issues
October 14, 2020 21:00 - 8 minutes - 6.21 MBFew 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 ...
Legislative Landscape - October 2020 - Canada
October 01, 2020 19:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBIn this episode, John Schmeiser CEO of WEDA addresses Right to Repair (R2R) and the modifying of farm equipment.
Legislative Landscape - U.S. September 2020
September 29, 2020 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.3 MBHoming 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.
Legislative Landscape Canada September 2020
September 05, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.61 MBIn 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.