Now is the time to accept that there is no going back to the way things were before COVID-19. In the early months of the pandemic, we all tried to white-knuckle our way through until things "get back to normal." But by now – months in and with guidelines continuing to...
Articles On Adapting To Change
2020 in the Rearview Mirror
We all know this isn't going to be a typical end of the year article. In many ways, 2020 is full of things we would like to forget. But as the year disappears into the distance behind us, there are some things that we all should reflect on and remember. As we turn the...
Adjusting to Recent Housing Market Trends
So far this year, everything has been in flux. The housing market has not escaped the unexpected shutdowns and the halt in new construction. However, as the economy recovers and mortgage rates remain low, the market shows no signs of slowing down to a stop. The need...
Working Smarter and Staying Ahead: Adjusting Your Strategy for a Changing Market
This article is the final piece in a series called Working Smarter and Staying Ahead featuring highlights from the annual KBIS Insights Breakfast presentation. Check out our previous posts for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. You know that your customer...
Working Smarter and Staying Ahead: How to Sell to Different Customer Segments
This article is part of a series called Working Smarter and Staying Ahead featuring highlights from the annual KBIS Insights Breakfast presentation. Check out our previous posts for Part 1 and Part 2. Once you understand the various segments of your market, then...
The Stress Is Real: Taking Extra Steps to Encourage Your Team
There's no denying the pandemic is taking a toll in a variety of ways. The most obvious, of course, is the health of people around the world who have contracted COVID-19. Statistics on illness and death have become ever-present in our newsfeeds. We can't ignore...
Lessons To Carry Into The New Year
Now is the time to accept that there is no going back to the way things were before COVID-19. In the early months of the pandemic, we all tried to white-knuckle our way through until things "get back to normal." But by now – months in and with guidelines continuing to...
2020 in the Rearview Mirror
We all know this isn't going to be a typical end of the year article. In many ways, 2020 is full of things we would like to forget. But as the year disappears into the distance behind us, there are some things that we all should reflect on and remember. As we turn the...
Adjusting to Recent Housing Market Trends
So far this year, everything has been in flux. The housing market has not escaped the unexpected shutdowns and the halt in new construction. However, as the economy recovers and mortgage rates remain low, the market shows no signs of slowing down to a stop. The need...
Working Smarter and Staying Ahead: Adjusting Your Strategy for a Changing Market
This article is the final piece in a series called Working Smarter and Staying Ahead featuring highlights from the annual KBIS Insights Breakfast presentation. Check out our previous posts for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. You know that your customer...
Working Smarter and Staying Ahead: How to Sell to Different Customer Segments
This article is part of a series called Working Smarter and Staying Ahead featuring highlights from the annual KBIS Insights Breakfast presentation. Check out our previous posts for Part 1 and Part 2. Once you understand the various segments of your market, then...
The Stress Is Real: Taking Extra Steps to Encourage Your Team
There's no denying the pandemic is taking a toll in a variety of ways. The most obvious, of course, is the health of people around the world who have contracted COVID-19. Statistics on illness and death have become ever-present in our newsfeeds. We can't ignore...