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We all need Help some Time

We all need Help some Time

It goes without saying that the best and brightest of us all need help at some time. The truth is, if you are an owner or manager, you likely need help every day. That is why you have staff! But there are times when we need help and we just don’t reach out for it. What brings this top of mind for me is an all too personal incident where I was the one guilty of not reaching out for the help that was readily available. Come along for the brief ride, and see if this lesson might be useful to others too…

Out of the ashes, Phoenix Rising

Out of the ashes, Phoenix Rising

“A phoenix is a mythical bird with a colorful…tail…near the end of (its life) it builds itself a nest of twigs that then ignites; both nest and bird burn fiercely and are reduced to ashes, from which a new, young phoenix…arises, reborn anew to live again.”

Quote from Wikipedia online encyclopedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_%28mythology%29

Let me say what you know. We aren’t the only ones out there with turn-around ideas! In the last few weeks, a number of positive efforts are underway, new initiatives have been revealed, soon will be publicized or will be launched. This is important for an industry that has been hungry for good news. While this doesn’t mean that we are out of the woods, it does mean that many keen minds and dedicated parties are at work to effect the great turn-round for Manufactured Housing…

Exclusive Interview with Industry Guru, Eddie Hicks

Exclusive Interview with Industry Guru, Eddie Hicks

www.MHMSM.com did an exclusive interview yesterday with Industry Guru, Eddie Hicks, noted consultant and multi-decade veteran of retailing, development, project financing, and more.

The discussion was far ranging, here are some of the highlights.

Q by Tony Kovach:
You recently came out recently with an article in The Journal that called for an Ad Hoc Committee to tackle the issue of image building for the industry.

A by Eddie Hicks:

Our industry’s (public) image hasn’t kept up with substantial improvements in our products. This has impacted our…

Intro to Cross Marketing 101

Intro to Cross Marketing 101

Cross Marketing is a form of synergy. It is working together to achieve the ‘win-win’ or as our writer Mike DuPure likes to call it, “The Double Win.” It employs elements of Tim Connor’s fine article on a related topic as well, what I learned as the ‘Rule of Reciprocity’ by psychologist Robert B Cialdini, PhD whose book Influence was called “A landmark publication in furthering the persuasion process.” per Jacob Jacoby, PhD, the Director of the Institute of Retail Management at New York University. Influence is a great read by the way, I recommend it. Cross Marketing is what savvy promoters do. You point the finger of praise at person A, they share the pat on the back with you.

500,000 Reasons

500.000 Reasons:

I can think of at least 500,000 reasons why we need to act rapidly to affect the great Manufactured Housing Industry Turn-Around. Let’s start with you and your associates.

My Mistake

My Mistake

I erred. Fumbled the ball. I made a mistake. Wish I hadn’t, but there it is and all that is to be done is to admit the glitch, try to make amends and hope that all will be understood and forgiven. Please let me explain…

7 Image Building Words for Manufactured Housing!

7 Image Building Words for Manufactured Housing!

The reason marketers use ‘tag lines’ and the reason politicians use short catchy phrases is they have the power to stick in the mind and create a powerful image or impression.

Let’s do something very simple, positive and creative here. Everyone who reads this, take a moment and share a maximum of 7 Image Building words for Manufactured Housing. Note that phrase was 7 words.

Pick 7 or fewer Words – that if you or others used it in the public in the context of manufactured housing, would get people thinking, make them curious or start changing people’s ideas about manufactured homes today.

As an example, let me start this off with a phrase I’ve used many times , to get this discussion started off:

Stronger, Smarter, Safer, Stylish, Savings!

Virtual Louisville Housing Show

Virtual Louisville Housing Show

The name practically says it all. Take the best of the past. Unite that with today’s technology and marketing. Offer every segment of manufactured housing a well deserved boost towards a brighter future! Announcing the Virtual Louisville Housing Show ©!

You are not Alone

You are not Alone. The facts on the largest and still fastest growing Manufactured Housing Industry trade journal and what it means for you and your factory built housing organization.