We will do two topics today, the first one defense (protecting your business and profits), the second one about scoring more points (sales). Protecting our financing options is smart defense. It is also a great way to make sure you can score more points (sales). Ladies, please take your bows. Mary Gaiski – who was …
As the pro football season approaches its climax, it is easy to think about the long passes that result in big gains or a touchdown. But one of the most interesting strategic plays is the screen pass. The defense seems to be closing in on the quarterback, the linemen seem beaten, and when ideally executed, …
After former Senator and one time presidential candidate George McGovern left office, he entered the private sector in 1993 by starting a small bed-and-breakfast. He later stated that he wished he "…had known more firsthand about the concerns and problems of American businesspeople while I was a U.S. Senator and later a presidential nominee. That …
Our theme today will be: “Burping Against SAFE.” Let’s keep this message clear, like a brilliantly told Dr. Seuss children’s story, Yertle the Tertle. A vote for a candidate who voted for the SAFE Act is, for most in the Industry, a vote for regulations that harm honest business men and women. Regulations like this …
In his article “Hoping for Change Doesn’t Cut It”, Ross Kinzler from the Wisconsin Housing Alliance (WHA) used a term I would like to paraphrase, “partnering with government.” Specifically, here is what Ross said: “2. There will be no progress without agreement on an action plan to press the solutions with our government partners in …
Business growth is often very much dependent on government activity. The right, or wrong, actions or inaction on the part of government can help or harm the business environment. We all know that fact. We know, too, that organization and concerted effort can pay off; this is true of the winner of each and every …
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Elephants in the Room and Manufactured Housing
Warning: This blog post is not for the faint of heart or for those who think they can skim and get it all. As an Industry Pro, directly or indirectly, this impacts YOU every day.
In a recent conversation with George F. Allen, I mentioned a discussion topic that Finmark’s Dick Ernst and I shared in preparation for our INdustry in Focus interview with Dick about manufactured home financing. During that conversation, Mr. Ernst used the memorable phrase, “elephants in the room.” Specifically, we spoke about the challenges that lenders and home owners face when resale time comes. “That’s the elephant in the room, Tony, that we as an industry need to deal with.” was the gist of Dick’s revealing statement.
Capitol Building, the home of the U.S. Congress. All photos by L.A.’Tony’ Kovach. “Manufactured Housing Still Rocks!” with those words, Teresa Payne addressed the crowd at the busy L’Enfant Hotel solarium this morning, July 15th, an apt summation of this important MHI Summer Session meeting. Some of the many ‘Who’s Who’ personalities were at thisCongressional …
