The Race for the Oval Office 2016 in photos and headlines. We Provide, You Decide.” © Kovach is the publisher and managing member of LifeStyle Factory Homes, LLC parent to MHLivingNews and MHProNews, and their various consulting and professional services. Kovach is among the most recommended/endorsed MH personalities on LinkedIn. By L. A. ‘Tony’ Kovach.
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 …
When have you ever known someone to have a toothache that cured itself? People with “sensitive teeth” may resort to a brand of toothpaste that reduces the pain. But the cause of that pain is still there. People with cavities who ignore the cause – baring a miracle – don’t wake up one day to …
After seeing the latest headlines, a much longer blog post was set aside, at least for now. 3 quick thoughts for today. 1.We as industry professionals must properly define our own products and services, or others will define us, often to our own detriment. 2. We must educate the public and spotlight policy makers and …
There are news items that are interesting. Some industry news falls into the category of “important.” But you never know when a news item is “Don’t Miss It” – news or commentary that is so important to you and/or your location/operation, that you are ever-so glad you saw it – and when your competitor …
“When everyone is going right, look left.” – Sam Zell. Technology and mega-mergers often grab the headlines when it comes business news. News about social media and Google? Ditto, in essence those are offspring of the tech sector, too. As many manufactured home pros know, perhaps one of the least appreciated opportunities that exists in …
Manufactured Housing Industry Overview – October 2016 Read More »
In a social media savvy world, pretty – and crude – words, pictures and videos have become common fare. Millions are numbed or jaded by efforts to manipulate them. Millions sort past marketing messages by seeking references from third parties, which are often more trusted. So one of the qualities sought by thinking consumers, readers …
Columbus Day and (re-) Discovering Manufactured Housing Read More »
The front lines of the struggles for affordable housing are a routine backdrop to the news, tips and commentary found on MHProNews. Our industry’s professionals know the solution is hiding in plain sight. What’s next? How does that message advance more broadly into the public sphere? No one can fix or accept what is overlooked, ignored or …
Obstacles and Opportunities in Affordable Housing – October 2016 Read More »
Every professional knows this to be true. Success is always predicated on a system that routinely produces a reliable result; a desired outcome. Factories have systems. Lenders and insurance companies, they have systems. Attorneys – boy do they have systems! Perhaps one of the least systematic areas in our industry would be marketing and sales, …
Stating the obvious: no matter how carefully a project is planned, something may still go wrong with it. No matter how great a product, service, company or person is, someone may still misunderstand. When misunderstanding takes hold – or something goes the wrong way – what does the motivated business professional do? Nothing, just accept …
Opportunity vs Reality – Insanity or Insanely Simple Read More »
