Whatever happens between now and the election, we know that in business, we have to carry on the day after the polls close. We’ve already seen plenty of “Wag the Dog“ tactics in this race, it won’t be a surprise if we see it again. The 2016 race has been a wild ride, right? Whoever …
We as an industry have the superior solution, and while we’re collectively growing nicely, manufactured housing is still just a fraction of its former production levels. ICYMI (in case you missed it), that relatively low level of production is both a threat and an opportunity in disguise. Reality Checks Divisions have always been a part …
Superior September 2016, How Manufactured Housing Can Do It Better Read More »
Incoming calls and messages from pros like you are invaluable to our MH Industry supporting mission. This week is a great case in point. ELS and that huge judgment ought to be front page news for almost all in our industry. Why is it that it has been only a whimper in MH publishing – …
Suits, ELS Judgment, “Lost Wages,” Manufactured Housing’s Greenback Boogie Read More »
Let's rat-tat-tat rapidly through a series of 8 brief memos (about 120 words average) designed for industry pros like you. 1) If you are reading this on Sunday, try not to miss some of the positive media we can gain from the Cavco/Palm Harbor entry showcased on TV this evening. NBC's "American Dream Builders" is …
Showcasing Good News and Correcting Bad News in Manufactured Housing Read More »
The recently concluded National Communities Council (NCC) of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Fall Leadership Forum took a serious stride in living up to its billing, Building a Vision for the Future. Accolades from attendees directed to Jenny Hodge, MHI Vice President and NCC executive director were quickly shared by her with the entire MHI …
First Looks at the NCC Fall Leadership Forum, I’m Home and more Read More »
Manufactured housing is bigger than any one of us who are in it, but relatively small compared to so many other industries. Outreaches and Inreaches are thus essential for our industry to accomplish its political, media, regulatory, public, marketing, sales and other goals. Let's look at (1) Outreaches, (2) Inreaches and peace talks. Outreach At both …
You likely have heard the maxim, “Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.” America has its share of challenges, including the ever growing need for affordable housing. Manufactured housing is the very embodiment of durable, quality, affordable homes! Think about the following facts. Incomes for tens of millions of Americans are down. 10,000 seniors are …
What if taking care of others was the best way to take care of yourself? That isn't a merely pious thought, but the ideal of a successful business. A corporation such as Apple wants their customers to be thrilled with their product and/or service. The happy customer yields referrals and thus more customers for Apple. …
