The June Edition of The Bulletin and More

Hello Members and Friends!

The June Edition of The Bulletin is available online and printing is moving forward.  Thank you to the Members who always step up to advertise in your magazine which is a vital way to communicate what you are selling or the services you provide.  And, it is so cost effective.  Inside this edition you'll learn about some member news, a marketing tip, a piece about trust and trustees, a thoughtful piece about families and friends, scholarship winners  plus a word from our president, Trey Russell.  Oh, and if you want something really good to eat...check out the recipe! 

So you can better plan the DEADLINE for the Fall Edition is AUGUST 20.  Please help us by getting your news and ads to us in a timely manner.  It saves us from having to chase them down.  

Thanks so much for being a Member...it does matter!

Kim and Michael

The December Edition of The Bulletin

We wanted to make sure our Members and Friends have a chance to see what's in the latest edition of The Bulletin. Inside some Member News, a note from President Trey, a marketing tip, some sound advice from Craig Shaver about future planning and loads of photos from years gone by.  Also you'll learn more about what we have planned for our 40th Anniversary Conference and Trade Show coming up in January.  And...it's not too late to register for New Orleans and get some business done. To view the December Edition CLICK THIS LINK.

Thanks for coming by and we wish for you the very best this Holiday Season!

Michael & Kim

We Want To See You!

Yes, we really want to see you in New Orleans for our 40th Anniversary Event!  How badly? So bad that we've extended the Early Bird Registration until the end of November.  We understand that if your company wants to bring more than one person that extra $75 can make a difference.  So, yes come and be with us in New Orleans and the registration will remain at $300 per person until November 30.

And if you haven't checked out all of the cool things we're going to be doing, please take a moment and check out the event schedule. (Remember to scroll down to see each day.) We're really excited that a number of our former presidents will attend and offer a bit of history about our Association. Yep, we've got it all from fishing to tours to the St. Jude auction. So many reasons for you to come to New Orleans.  Besides...it's NEW ORLEANS! Let's have some fun and do some business. 

Questions or comment?  Give us a call at 877-668-0900 we'd love to hear from you.

Michael & Kim

Registration Is OPEN! Join us in January!

The good news is that registration for our Annual Conference and Trade Show is now open!  And if you register before the end of October you'll save.  We will be at a wonderful venue close to downtown New Orleans, January 15 - 18, 2025 and we've got several cool things for you to do.  From fishing to a trolly tour to a new way to do our Trade Show.  There is so much going on. HERE is the LINK for all the information you'll need.  In addition there are all kinds of sponsorship opportunities for you and, yes, we'll be raising money for St. Jude as well. 

We truly do hope to see you in New Orleans this coming January and remember the early bird discounts. We'll see you soon!

Michael & Kim

Where Are They Now with Trey Russell

One of the regular features we do for the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association (NTPDA) is visit with members about their business, family, local community and more. It's our way of helping the Association boost their voice. Here in a segment we call "Where Are They Now" we visit with Trey Russell from Russell Tractor Parts of Scottsboro, Alabama who, way back in 1999, received a scholarship from the NTPDA and we thought you might like to learn more.  This past year NTPDA awarded 25 scholarships for a total of $66,500 plus another $12.500 from member companies who sponsored a young person. (Photo: Trey and his father Pat Russell)

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Meet Our Members - CallNotes with Cy Hilty

It's time to ditch that yellow pad and step up to Call Notes. His name is Cy Hilty and for years he has dabbled in computer software…as a hobby. But now he has created a system that helps businesses keep and track phone calls…from a request to a completed transaction. We all know that many of our members still rely on doing this "the old way" however, with Call Notes you keep a record of every call, every request and can up your customer service quickly and easily. Thank you Cy for joining the National Tractor Parts Dealer Association and this should be an asset for many of our current and future members!

We're here to help our members grow their business and provide a wide range of great benefits that more than pay for an annual membership fee of $400. If you're interested in becoming a member head to our Membership Application and let's do this.  Thanks for listening and thank you for being a Member! 

 

Meet Our Members - Colfax Tractor Parts

Recently I took a trip down a gravel road in tiny Colfax, Iowa to visit with Jeff Bucklin of Colfax Tractor Parts. They own 100 acres full of nearly every type of used agriculture equipment out there. The founder of the business, Bennie Bucklin (79) still puts in a full week of work helping identify where various tractors, combines, planters, skid loaders are located. Now, get this: They ship these tractor and construction parts all over the globe. It's a big deal. In addition they also buy "gently used" vehicles, detail 'em and sell those as well. Come along for a great family story we think you'll enjoy. 

Thanks for being here!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Summer 2024 Bulletin Deadline

If it seems like we just finished the Spring 2024 Bulletin...you're right!  But, because we like to work ahead we're letting you know that the DEADLINE for submission of articles and/or news is Friday, May 17. Items that come in after that date we can't promise they will make it into this edition.

So please, if you've got changes to your copy or you've got new news, photos, etc. get them to me over the next couple of weeks.

In the meantime we're playing around with images to use for the June Cover Shot and we'll give you a peek!

If you need help with your story or your timeline please give me a call at 515-707-7699 which is my NTPDA Cell.

Thank you for being a Member! It matters...

Michael

Meet Our Members - Paul Kelly and MaxiForce

We have known Paul Kelly for several years as a loyal NTPDA member and when we invited him to sit down for an interview about his company MaxiForce I was in for a surprise story about his father Santiago Morales.  We all knew Santiago, who recently passed away, but I did not know this amazing story about his involvement with the CIA, the failed Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba that resulted in him being in a Cuban prison for 18 years. Here you will not only learn that story but also about the success of the business he started many years ago, back in 1994.  Meet Paul Kelly...

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

 

Meet Our Members DC Heavy Hydraulics

Join us as we travel to the small community of Union, South Carolina where we visit with one of NTPDA's newest members and what has become a very fast growing small business. Ann Kerr is the General Manager of DC Heavy Hydraulics.  The company has seen rapid growth over the past eight years and Ann suggests that is because of their commitment to customer service, building positive relationships and having a dedicated technical staff. We love showcasing growing small businesses and more than that we so enjoy visiting with new NTPDA members!  Listen in to our conversation.  

Thanks for listening!

The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.