There are a number of expressions we get from others, use and enjoy. One of my favorites in our Industry is the phrase, "Living the dream!" It is used in reply to, "how are you doing?" It's a pleasure to hear when well said. One that we coined is a question used to open a …
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Manufactured Happiness Read More »
His book sits on top of the New York Times best sellers list while he sits in a wheel chair. Millions follow Charles Krauthammer's observations and opinions on political, economic or social issues, yet his training was in medicine. Rather than roll over and play dead or 'end it all' because of his serious accident, …
Forbes reported recently on 5 trends for the 2013 Christmas shopping season. Let's take a look at those trends, and then see what they may suggest to our Factory Built Home Industry's professionals. The National Federation of Retailers projects a 2% decline in spending from 2012. Self-gifting is on the decline. Expect less impulse buying …
5 Holiday Shopping Trends; What do they mean for Manufactured Housing? Read More »
Most of us have heard the trademark words on TV: "Better Ingredients, Better Pizza. That's Papa John's." Pizza Hut did not take that claim lightly. Some have the impression Pizza Hut sued Papa John's over those few words, lost on appeal and the rest is history. Indeed, Pizza Hut and their attorneys took a dim …
We will move 'rapid fire rundown' mode through a series of 7 topics that average 145 words each, which touch your world and professional interests. 1) What Interests Manufactured Housing Professionals? In a previous Masthead column, we explored what was on the minds of industry professionals based upon what they were reading the most. If …
What a November! Our 18 Featured Article line up are headlined by: Equity Lifestyle's Chairman Sam Zell, Skyline Corporation's Terry Decio and San Antonio Credit Union/CU Factory Built Lending's Barry Noffsinger these alone are a treasure trove of exclusives that should make any manufactured housing trade media publisher's readers savor with delight! You'll find those …
Ever wonder what others in the factory built housing industry are thinking about? What captures their attention? Ever wonder why someone does what they do, or fails to do something? The answers to those sorts of questions interests me too. In this column, we are going to look at 4 broad categories of 'what's hot …
Manufactured Housing in Oct 2013 – What’s Hot and What’s Not Read More »
Please clear your mind of all the other stuff and for the next few moments to imagine the following. Someone you know has a "silver bullet" for your career and/or business. They've tested a process that has worked profitably to boost careers and bottom line results at locations like yours in states from Mexico to …
Your Worst Enemy…and Manufactured Housing News/Views Read More »
This column will be posted on hump day, and your scribe is writing this from 36,000 feet. Let's share some thought provoking one liners and power phrases that can help you make your day (and your life) every day they are put to work. "Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is …
One Liners: can they help you protect or grow your business? Read More »
The recently concluded National Communities Council (NCC) of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Fall Leadership Forum took a serious stride in living up to its billing, Building a Vision for the Future. Accolades from attendees directed to Jenny Hodge, MHI Vice President and NCC executive director were quickly shared by her with the entire MHI …
First Looks at the NCC Fall Leadership Forum, I’m Home and more Read More »
