To tee up this discussion, imagine a tree that you are about to plant. The soil you are about to plant the tree in is highly arid and/or acidic. The tree might survive, if enough nutrients and water are provided, but without those it is more likely to wither and die. Even with the proper …
There are some who are under the mistaken impression that there are 'no new sites' being developed in the manufactured housing communities world. While the numbers are certainly not what they could or should be, anecdotal evidence from callers, email and in person conversations tells me that new sites are being brought on line. Nor …
We were having lunch – a regional manager (RM) for a client company and I – and were discussing recruiting. They needed new sales people at more than one location. Yes, we could try to snag 'so and so' who is available. Yes, we could try to snag 'so and so' from that other firm. …
We all make mistakes. Unexpected stuff happens. But when it does happen, what do you – as a professional, manager or owner – do? Because a well handled problem is an opportunity in disguise. Let me share a pair of examples that both revolved around the Louisville Show. I contacted the Crown Plaza about using …
Since my early days in Manufactured Home (MH) sales, first at retail centers and later with in MH Communities, the issue of price cutting has been a perennially hot topic for MH professionals. Many are willing to close a deal by cutting the price. My personal take is; not! Let's see why offering a price …
I was chatting with a man who had called from West of the Rockies. He was interested in marketing and sales training for his retailing manufactured home communities. With my being based not far from Chicagoland, he asked a natural and common question. "How are you going to do this cost-effectively?" My reply was that …
