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Interview with Sal Ferro, Part 1: Culture & Community
It’s the holiday season and the opportune time to give to the community in which you work. Getting...
When to Hire a Finance Manager (FwM, part 3)
Our home improvement finance program is most effective when paired with a finance manager, and for...
Partnerships: Building Relationships Rather than Chasing Transactions
Whether you’re in B2B or B2C sales, building meaningful, long-term relationships with your...
CFPB Dealer Participation Update
When a regulatory body comes into conflict with industry powerhouses, fireworks are the result....
Baby Boomers & the Home Improvement Industry—Those who Stay
Previously, we discussed the impact of newly-retired baby boomers on the home improvement industry...
Participation Payments to Dealers Coming to an End?
Where loan origination is fragmented, payments get made to intermediaries for the services...
Pride in Achievement: A Story of Transparency
Honesty and transparency are a huge part of our culture. They are principles by which we judge...
Fun with Math, Part 2: Credit Risk Illustrated
A common view of bankers is that we spend our mornings swindling the public and our afternoons...
The Declining Interest in DIY (For Now, At Least)
The Remodeling Sentiment Report of 2013 indicates an increase in people choosing to hire a...
Overcoming the “Small” Brand: Scaling Your Goals [Slideshare]
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Fun with Math, Part I
Admittedly, I love numbers. As a lender, numbers are the focal part of my daily work. A truly...
Post-Trade Show: Actual vs. Perceived Value
Last week, we attended the Remodeling Show in Chicago. We carefully prepared for the event, which...
Trade Show Strategy: Delivering Captivating Content
We’re at the Remodeling Show in Chicago this week. There’s been a lot of internal debate over the...
Easier isn’t always Better
When I was studying for my MBA, my favorite courses were in economics. On the first day of one...
Baby Boomers & the Home Improvement Industry—Young Buyers
As you’ve probably already noticed, baby boomers are starting to retire. As this comes to fruition...
Nobody “Likes” Compliance
If the world were Facebook, nobody would “like” regulatory compliance. It is one of those costs...
Simple Ways to Increase Local Visibility
Nobody looks forward to spending excessive time, money, and energy on online visibility, least of...
Marketing Analytics for Your Website
This is the first of a 4-part series on how to use introductory marketing analytics, specifically...
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