Ever wonder what others in the factory built housing industry are thinking about? What captures their attention? Ever wonder why someone does what they do, or fails to do something? The answers to those sorts of questions interests me too. In this column, we are going to look at 4 broad categories of 'what's hot …
Manufactured Housing in Oct 2013 – What’s Hot and What’s Not Read More »
Please clear your mind of all the other stuff and for the next few moments to imagine the following. Someone you know has a "silver bullet" for your career and/or business. They've tested a process that has worked profitably to boost careers and bottom line results at locations like yours in states from Mexico to …
Your Worst Enemy…and Manufactured Housing News/Views Read More »
This column will be posted on hump day, and your scribe is writing this from 36,000 feet. Let's share some thought provoking one liners and power phrases that can help you make your day (and your life) every day they are put to work. "Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is …
One Liners: can they help you protect or grow your business? 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 »
We will do two topics today, the first one defense (protecting your business and profits), the second one about scoring more points (sales). Protecting our financing options is smart defense. It is also a great way to make sure you can score more points (sales). Ladies, please take your bows. Mary Gaiski – who was …
DJ Pendleton is an award-winning state exec and attorney who is deeply committed to advancing the cause of his members and manufactured housing in general. DJ has the notion that we all have a duty beyond ourselves and our own immediate, personal or professional interests. Texas has a lot going for it, has for years …
DJ Pendleton, Mark Bowersox, plus more Manufactured Housing News, Tips and Views Read More »
Raise the white flag. Shut your office doors. Empty your bank account while you can. Some industry pros are saying privately it is "all over." "There is not enough time," and "we don't have enough grass roots action and votes" to get the "Preserving Access to Manufactured Housing Act" – aka HR 1779 – passed. …
MHI 2013 Annual Meeting and “Big Government is Over” Read More »
If not for the Crusaders, Europe would have been speaking Arabic and Turkish centuries ago. If not for Thomas Edison's incredible gumption to hang in there for some 10,000 failed efforts before he succeed at making an electric light bulb, you would have gas or candle light in your house. If not for the courage …
Our widely popular exclusive interview series continues this month with A Cup of Coffee with…Wally Comer. Wally's frank answers and keen insights are bound to make this another red-hot must-read as we start year 5 of publishing MHProNews.com! Also in Volume 5. Number 1. The timing of Florida's U.S. Senator Marco Rubio's letter to us …
This weekend will start MHI's annual meeting, held this year in La Costa Resort, September 29 – October 1, 2013 in Carlsbad, CA. This resort area is near San Diego and is a located near many popular tourist destinations. If you have not already registered, you will be able to register on-site at the La …
The Manufactured Housing Institute’s 2013 Annual Meeting Read More »
