Q2 Industrial Manufacturing soars 31% for planned projects over $100M; June planned Industrial Projects hit 141
20Jul

Q2 Industrial Manufacturing soars 31% for planned projects over $100M; June planned Industrial Projects hit 141

Industrial SalesLeads has announced the June 2025 results for its new planned capital project spending report, highlighting the continued strong…

Account for your most important account balance
20Jul

Account for your most important account balance

Last month, I opened a discussion changing the way a dealer accounts for daily, monthly, and annual financial activity, switching…

Don’t let your publicity be a fantasy. Four tips to score your P.R. goals
18Jul

Don’t let your publicity be a fantasy. Four tips to score your P.R. goals

Recent statistics indicate that over 29 million people participate in some form of fantasy football league.   ESPN reports more than…

Mastering the marathon: Four strategies for managing long sales cycles
14Jul

Mastering the marathon: Four strategies for managing long sales cycles

Have you ever run a marathon?  Most people haven’t.  But many salespeople run them every day – the long sales…

Navigating the Challenges of Industry 4.0 Implementation in Manufacturing
10Jul

Navigating the Challenges of Industry 4.0 Implementation in Manufacturing

The manufacturing industry is undergoing a seismic shift with the adoption of Industry 4.0, an integrated approach that leverages automation,…

Tony Soprano: A Masterclass in Leadership (Minus the Mob Stuff)
01Jul

Tony Soprano: A Masterclass in Leadership (Minus the Mob Stuff)

When people think of Tony Soprano, HBO’s iconic mob boss from The Sopranos, they usually focus on the violence, the…

The Secrets of Visionary Leaders: Create change before it’s urgent
25Jun

The Secrets of Visionary Leaders: Create change before it’s urgent

Why acting early feels risky, but thinking late is deadly Most leaders don’t ignore change because they don’t care. They…

Marketing is the voice of the company and the ear for the customer
24Jun

Marketing is the voice of the company and the ear for the customer

Marketing shouldn’t be the department of catchy taglines, pretty websites, or social media campaigns with an upbeat jingle. Marketing is—and always…

May 2025 Industrial Manufacturing near March 2025 levels with 146 new Planned Capital Projects
24Jun

May 2025 Industrial Manufacturing near March 2025 levels with 146 new Planned Capital Projects

Industrial SalesLeads has reported the May 2025 results for its new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing…

Is your Dealership equipped for the Future of Customer Experience?
20Jun

Is your Dealership equipped for the Future of Customer Experience?

Back in March of this year, after attending and exhibiting at this year’s record-breaking ProMat Show in Chicago, one thing…

Tech-savvy managers: The cornerstone of modern warehousing
20Jun

Tech-savvy managers: The cornerstone of modern warehousing

Warehouses are evolving into hubs of cutting-edge technology, but without the right leadership even the best tools can fall short.…

The Isolation Process: A powerful path to more sales
20Jun

The Isolation Process: A powerful path to more sales

Psst — hey — c’mere! I’ve got a secret to tell you…Sometimes prospects will stall you, sometimes they will lie…

GAAP out—Free Cash Flow in
20Jun

GAAP out—Free Cash Flow in

I know I am as guilty as anyone of stating that CASH IS KING.  Must have included that statement at…

Stahlin® Enclosures goes back to the future
19Jun

Stahlin® Enclosures goes back to the future

Stahlin® enclosures takes a trip back to the future, honoring its Hollywood Cameo In an electrifying intersection of industrial manufacturing…

A Data-Driven approach to Safety in Yard Operations: Minimizing risk, Maximizing efficiency
13Jun

A Data-Driven approach to Safety in Yard Operations: Minimizing risk, Maximizing efficiency

In high-volume yard operations, safety isn’t just a priority. It’s a critical responsibility. The yard is a dynamic environment where…

Three things you must know about selling to younger buyers
30May

Three things you must know about selling to younger buyers

Salespeople are getting older.  Buyers are getting younger.  You have a disconnect. In raw terms, the average age of a…

Revolutionizing Distribution with AI
30May

Revolutionizing Distribution with AI

AI, in its next generation, could be a step-change for distribution, not so much on its evolutionary path, but with…

Texas leads in forklift fatalities
21May

Texas leads in forklift fatalities

A call for increased workplace safety Forklift accidents remain one of the most serious hazards in industrial settings, resulting in…

From reactive to proactive: Building a data-driven safety culture around AI
20May

From reactive to proactive: Building a data-driven safety culture around AI

AI doesn’t fix safety—that’s the myth. Warehouses that expect real-time insights to magically improve performance are missing the point. AI…

Tariffs and global trade: The economic impact on business
20May

Tariffs and global trade: The economic impact on business

The recent wave of tariffs and other trade controls has created radical uncertainty for businesses. Here’s how decision-makers can best…

Think before you buy: The hidden cost of tariffs
20May

Think before you buy: The hidden cost of tariffs

I talked with Jim Margner (my state and local tax expert), who prepared notes for the Illinois Equipment Dealers Association…

New Industrial Manufacturing Pipeline grows: 133 projects planned with renovation & equipment focus in April 2025
20May

New Industrial Manufacturing Pipeline grows: 133 projects planned with renovation & equipment focus in April 2025

Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2025 report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing industry, highlighting a growing…

Safety is more than a checklist—It’s a sales opportunity
20May

Safety is more than a checklist—It’s a sales opportunity

Each June, National Forklift Safety Month serves as a valuable reminder of how critical safety is to the material handling…

How safe are your working conditions?
20May

How safe are your working conditions?

Tackling safety within a warehouse is a multi-layered endeavor. From equipment to building maintenance to the workers themselves, material handling…

Where did the sale go?  I seem to have lost it.
20May

Where did the sale go? I seem to have lost it.

Lost a sale? What did you blame it on? Who did you blame it on? In my 32 years of…

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