Let’s allege the following. There are those who would prefer to control the manufactured housing industry’s narrative. Unlike MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski, the plotters may not say it out loud, but if they could succeed at monopolizing the industry’s communications, then they “can actually control exactly what people think.” The Voice of Intimidation? Returning from our …
The President of the United States (POTUS), Donald J. Trump’s agenda could be described as a blend of common-sense Republican, Democratic and Independent political positions. His policies aim to correct problems that have dogged our nation for decades, regardless of which party holds the Oval Office. As an example, when did we last see a …
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day was beyond busy for an already busy operation here. So, what was conceived as a Masthead post weeks ago, will finally happen today. Each of us have flaws, and Dr. King was no exception. Nevertheless, his bold leadership and lessons ought to be studied. He should inspire our industry and …
Let’s be frank. As nice as a roughly 15% growth of 2016 over 2015 is, manufactured housing could be several times larger than its current annual shipment rates. The Trump Administration which is touting more pro-business postures, offers the manufactured housing industry an amazing opportunity. Will the free enterprise solutions to the affordable housing crisis …
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The Top Line – Media Engagement Matters to Your Operation’s Bottom Line. That’s why this issue matter$ to you. In another exclusive report from the manufactured home industry’s largest and most trusted news source for professionals, MHProNews published extensive comments by Frank Rolfe, Darren Krolewski and others on the issue of MHI and Media Engagement. …
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Let’s start with something I will close on. As a seasoned association executive told the Masthead, they ‘are not in the business of defending bad judgments or bad actors‘ who cause the troubling headlines that impact manufactured housing. Please, hold that wise thought, as you read what follows… The Hebrew Scriptures, commonly known by Christians as …
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“What a difference a day makes,” said National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) President Juanita Duggan, in a widely-hailed report on the Daily Business News. She was speaking of the jump in small business confidence that began on November 9th, the day after Donald John Trump announced that Secretary Hillary Clinton had conceded the Oval …
As the Louisville Show formally was closing down, the oath of office at the inauguration of the 45th president of the United States was taking place. Two newspapers dubbed it the Don of a New Day in America. Briefly, the Louisville Show did well, a clear step up from 2016. More details to come next …
“Obscene” is how some people tragically view private enterprise, perhaps unaware of all the good that free enterprise has done to lift billions out of poverty. “Profit Break” aptly describes the promise of this year, the promise of the trade show season and key elements of today’s Masthead. Via the Daily Business News, we’ve taken …
Stating the obvious brings clarity. There are direct, indirect and a combination of methods that can be employed to deal with a given challenge — especially when it involves people. Dictionary.com defines Jiu Jitsu as “the use of an opponent’s strengths or one’s own weaknesses to accomplish one’s goals: That was a kind of intellectual jujitsu…” …
