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MHI Congress 2010
Apr 11th
My bags are packed and I’m almost ready to go – tomorrow I’m off to Las Vegas to be a speaker at the 20th annual MHI Congress, and of course I made my reservations with the help of my Travelocity Gnome.
Held every year in Las Vegas, this convention brings together that biggest and brightest names in manufactured and modular housing. This year keynote speakers will be Jim Clayton – founder of Clayton Homes and Harold Gross of Market Research Answers so I know everyone that attends will leave with lots of great new information to grow their businesses with. I’m honored to to speaking in from if this group for the 7th year and I hope to be invited back for many years to come.
This year I’m speaking on how a Lifestylist approaches the fast paced world of Social Media. I bought my first domain name in the early 90′s and I’ve always been intrigued with this very cost effective way of doing marketing. Now I have expanded the Lifestylist Brand to include a presence on various blogs, Blogger, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, FourSquare,Yelp and You Tube. Is it worth the time investment to manage and update all of these? Absolutely! One of my great new clients, American Custom Builders found me through my Lifestylist Blog so I feel investing the time in keeping up with Social Media pays dividends to my brand and my business.
If you happen to be in Las Vegas next week, come and join us at Caesar’s Palace. If you mention that you read this I’ll give you a copy of my new Do-it-Yourself Guide to Social Media and Networking. See you there!
Modular Homes to be Showcased at International Builders Show
Jan 5th
The countdown has begun for the International Builders Show – in two weeks we will be attending this annual event that will be held in Las Vegas, NV. USA Today had a great article today about the modular and prefab homes that will be on display. Palm Harbor Homes and Champion Homes will both have modular houses to see, and I’ll be sure to take photos to share with all of you here. Designer Anthony Lucas and Sales manager Steve Reyenga both had great careers with Patriot Homes and I loved working with them there -I know these homes will do all of the Patriot alumni proud.
If you are attending the IBS show and would like to meet with us and see what a Lifestylist can add to your homes,please contact us at: answers@lifestylist.com so we can walk the show together!
Lifestylist Design Trends 2010 Published
Dec 27th
Our 2010 design trends story is now online – check it out at Manufactured Home Marketing Sales Management. This is also a great source of what is going on in the factory built industry.
Being Supportive
Jun 2nd
I heard some disappointing news today – Michelle Kaufman Designs, one of the best green designers has closed their doors. If you have ever seen one of Michelle’s designs you wouldn’t forget it – they combine beauty, simplicity, form and function into a beautiful green package. This is a woman who saw the future and tried to draw the rest of us to it.
Doing the right thing isn’t always the least expensive way to go, but it’s still the right thing to do. If we don’t support the people and companies that think outside of the box and are willing to give their all to what they believe in we will lose that talent and energy.
Building Green typically has more upfront costs but the savings realized long term can be incredible. Plus the difference we can make in the environment can’t be measured in dollars and cents but how do you put a price on the quality of life for your children and grandchildren?
I am bound and determined to make a difference. I’ve got Michelle’s website up on my other computer and just watching the slideshow is motivating me to think about ways that I can make the Home Idea Factory more green and I’m excited! A Whirlpool Sustainable kitchen definitely in my future and my goal is to use as many local, green-friendly sources as possible.
The thing about Patriot Homes is that they were never afraid to push the envelope and the Weidners always supported what they believed was the right thing to do.