To kick things off in 2024, I'm excited to be chatting again with our go-to financial guru, Garry Bartecki. Garry served as CFO for several major equipment industry players and currently writes for Equipment Today. If there's a hot financial topic facing dealers, he's the guy with insight. Today we're tackling the 800-lb gorilla that dominated 2023 - inflation. Prices may have peaked, but inflation is still raging. Garry and I map out cost control strategies to help dealers effectively navigate these challenges in the year ahead. We get his take on where the Fed may move next and the ongoing economic impacts still trickling down to construction in Q1. And with fuel and transportation costs going wild in 2023, we'll decode recent oil price signals and other indicator trends to watch that could significantly affect equipment businesses in 2024. I pick Garry's brain on his outlook for manufacturing, labor, construction and beyond and we discuss what's in store for the industry this election year. And most importantly, Garry drilled down on his top 3 cost management tips for dealers working to tame the inflation beast over the next 12 months. We also cover different pricing strategies and ideas to support customers struggling with the same cost crises. This is a must-listen episode for any dealer seeking to stay financially fit in 2024! Visit IEDA Group Website IEDA Events Produced By: Social Chameleon