“You can get everything out of life you want if you help enough other people get out of life what they want.” Zig Ziglar. Zig can be like an old and true friend or guide, even if he is one that you may never meet face to face. That single piece of advice from …
In literature, phrases and words can have various meanings. In the case of through the looking glass, it may mean a window, or a mirror. Let's talk today about mirrors and a valuable, proven Good to Great concept. When something goes wrong for a person or an organization, Good to Great author Jim Collins says …
In the wake of recent columns on captive finance, regulatory over-reach and related topics, some have thoughtfully taken the time to reminded me there is a strong streak of independence among many manufactured housing pros, especially so among business owners. They are telling me, they are NOT 'head in the sand.' Rather, they opt to …
To win at chess, you have to have strategy, offense, defense and a strong finish; a solid 'end game.' What and how will you and your business or career be doing a year or more from now? The choices we make today help determine the answer to such questions. Dr. Stephen Covey in his classic …
Summer time seems to be heating up on the Industry Voices guest blog. The latest one is from Ronnie Richards, the Chairman of the Board at the Texas Manufactured Housing Association and a senior VP at factory home builder, American Homestar. Jefferson Lilly, investor and MHC owner, has an eye opening column that every property …
1) It may not seem like it to regular readers of this column, but the way I begin my writing preparation is by asking questions. What are the hottest topics? Is there good news to share? Is there a threat on the horizon that needs to be mentioned? How can we do more to …
