Among the recent calls that came in was one from a community owner with a turnaround property in Ohio. She had attended our “Dominate your Local Market” seminar in Louisville and wanted Bob Stovall, our IT and WebTech Manager to follow up. We chatted about a number of topics. She was very pleasantly surprised by …
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Protest all you will that Valentine’s Day is simply a Hallmark construct and not a national celebration, but it colors the month red without a doubt for men and women of all ages across the country. Whether the relationship is newly budding or long established, close up or across the miles, we take time to …
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On a regular basis, calls and messages come in from across the country – and internationally as well – regarding some comment, idea, content, a question, thank you or critique. We tend to get more high fives than pans in these messages, but let me stress that all are welcome and encouraged. For a few …
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“What we have here is a failure to communicate.” This is a famous line from the movie, Cool Hand Luke: The failure to communicate can have serious consequences, including getting knocked down, kicked around and otherwise beaten up. Does any of that sound familiar? We routinely get messages, calls or comments from industry pros, many …
Following the successful 2011 return of the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show, we journeyed to Oklahoma to meet with Deanna Fields. Fields is the Executive Director of the Manufactured Housing Association of Oklahoma (MHAO) and is also coordinating the 2011 Great Southwest Home Show at the QuikTrip Center in Tulsa, OK, along with the help of …
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at The World’s Largest Manufactured Housing Show in Tulsa, OK Read More »
For those who read this blog closely, you recall the recent book review of Jim Collins’ bestselling book, Good to Great. The book was the result of five years of university-level study by some 21 researchers, drilled down into one volume. Good to Great was a scientific approach, not a collection of opinions. The book …
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Snow at various airports and roadways did not keep 970 attendees from coming to the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show this past Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. In fact, at least two more people reportedly arrived after the registration booth had closed Friday, there specifically to see homes. Reports indicated that factories wrote orders; exhibitors and attendees …
Measuring the 2011 Louisville Manufactured Housing Show’s Success Read More »
Today is the last day of the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show. Watch this video and come on out – or you’ll have to wait until next year. [flv:/blogs/tonykovach/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_2078.flv 563 320] MHMSM.com’s Publisher, Marketing Director and Industry Consultant L.A. ‘Tony’ Kovach and Louisville Manufactured Housing Show Coordinator Dennis Hill Louisville Manufactured Housing Show attendees visit a …
Through January 12, 2011, 818 MH retailers, MH Community operators, builder developers and other attendees have signed up or already arrived at the Louisville Show. Here is a quick video update. [flv:https://manufacturedhomepronews.com/masthead/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_2045.flv 568 320] The Show runs through Friday, January 14 at noon. Come and see us in booth 932 right by the main entrance. …
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MHMSM.com Publisher, Marketing Director and Industry Consultant L.A. ‘Tony’ Kovach reports from the floor of the Louisville Manufactured Housing Show. The Show opens in the morning. Still time to come and take part on what is shaping up to be a great show. [flv:/blogs/tonykovach/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/live-from-louisville-1.flv 568 320]
