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Support: What It Really Means in the U.S. Market

American dealers judge support by responsiveness and ownership. This edition breaks down what support truly…

Russ ZieglerDecember 18, 2025

Territory Management

When Your Brand Promise Breaks in the Field

Brand messages break when field execution is inconsistent. This edition explains how OEMs can reinforce…

Russ ZieglerDecember 17, 2025

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The First 25 U.S. Dealers: A Make-or-Break Moment

The first group of U.S. dealers becomes your proof of concept. This edition outlines how…

Russ ZieglerDecember 11, 2025

Territory Management

Do You Really Know What Your Territory Managers Do Each Week?

Field teams drift without structure. This edition explains what TMs really do each week —…

Russ ZieglerDecember 10, 2025

America Ready

Why American Dealers Are Skeptical of New Brands

Dealer skepticism is not negativity—it is risk management. This edition shows how international OEMs can…

Russ ZieglerDecember 4, 2025

Territory Management

The Dealer Salesperson Problem

Dealer salespeople are the front line of the brand experience, yet they seldom receive real…

Russ ZieglerDecember 3, 2025

America Ready

The U.S. Distribution Model Explained Simply

The U.S. distribution system is a chain of trust linking OEMs, distributors, dealers, and customers.…

Russ ZieglerNovember 27, 2025

Territory Management

The Field Sales Gap No One Wants to Admit

Most Territory Managers have never been formally trained in the fundamentals. This edition breaks down…

Russ ZieglerNovember 26, 2025

America Ready

The Road Ahead

The next 18 months are crucial for global OEMs entering the U.S. This edition explains…

Russ ZieglerNovember 20, 2025

Territory Management

The Continuous Connection

Events generate motivation, but cadence sustains improvement. This edition outlines how effective OEMs build continuous…

Russ ZieglerNovember 19, 2025

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Support: What It Really Means in the U.S. Market

When Your Brand Promise Breaks in the Field

The First 25 U.S. Dealers: A Make-or-Break Moment

Do You Really Know What Your Territory Managers Do Each Week?

Why American Dealers Are Skeptical of New Brands

The Dealer Salesperson Problem

The U.S. Distribution Model Explained Simply

The Field Sales Gap No One Wants to Admit

The Road Ahead

The Continuous Connection

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