It seems that some are insistent on focusing on division vs. unity at a time when unity is so valuable. Part of this is due to 'divide and conquer' style strategies. The question for this column is simple. What is the biggest fish that we need to fry? What are our top priorities as an …
We have some 7 months before onerous regulations from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) kick in January 2014 that would cut access to an important segment of manufactured housing financing. That means we have less than 7 months to get HR 1779, and a pending companion bill in the U.S. Senate done. So we …
Two topics today. The second, Loyal Opposition. The first, Is it Worth it? An MH Industry colleague reached out privately to ask me this e-question: "Tony I was wondering your thoughts on the Tunica show. I have been thinking about going. Is it worth the trip?" Sans the name, here was my reply. "Fair question. …
Richard A. "Dick" Jennison is having his first anniversary as MHI's (Manufactured Housing Institute) President and CEO (Chief Executive Officer). It was just before the 2012 Legislative session that Dick Jennison came on board and was introduced to members at that session. The year has gone by quickly! Happy anniversary, Dick. Glad our industry hasn't …
Thanks to input from a tiny segment of our industry's pros who are thinking about issues like this one, we will focus the spotlight in this column on over $30 billion in potential that ought to belong to manufactured housing. Sadly, it is overlooked to our detriment. Here is the snapshot of the issue: http://www.MHProNews.com/home/industry-news/industry-in-focus/4970-removing-the-blinders …
For those who live near Chicagoland, you know that we've seen temps in the low 60s on Tuesday that melted all the snow. A day later, temps dropped and a nice, fresh snow fall is covering the evergreens. Warm up, thaw and chill have all taken place in a matter of two days. The same …
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, …
There is a slogan that a few dozen people from Tuesday's INTRO event completely get. "All for One! One for All!" Attendees and presenters alike walked away with strong feel goods yesterday. Show Chairman and MMHF Chair, Ron Thomas Sr. said, "I grade tough, but I give it a B+." That was fair, maybe I'd …
"Quality questions create a quality life. Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.” – Tony Robbins Okay, taking our lead from success coach Tony Robbins, we'll start today with a question in the headline and ask a few more below, then tie it all into our MH Industry. In …
National MH Issues, including Meeting of Successful Retailer's, focus on enhancing Business Growth We have two national manufactured and modular home topics to look at, and they are very much inter-related! The historic Drake Hotel in downtown Chicago is the source for one manufactured housing industry news item below, and Phoenix, AZ is …
