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| Manufacturers: If you are interested in placing an ad in this newsletter, contact Emma Jane Wildermuth for this and other marketing and advertising opportunities. |
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BP Welcomes New Builder Members and Manufacturer Associates |
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Builder Partnerships is pleased to announce our newest Builder Members Built Right Custom Homes,and our newest Manufacturer Associate Wayne Dalton.
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UPCOMING BUILDER PARTNERSHIPS
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"Building Blocks
of a Convincing Sales Presentation" with Bill Watson, MIRM. September
18 at 11 AM EDT. Free to attend. Sponsored by Shinn Consulting.
"Simple Cost Saving Measures" with Chuck Shinn. September 26, 11 AM EDT. Free for Builder Partnerships members / $60 per line for non-members. For more information and to register, contact Helen Virene at helen@builderpartnerships.com. Read more. |
| Sponsor a Table at the BP Networking Reception at IBS |
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It's time to start planning for the 4th Annual Builder Partnerships Networking Reception at the 2009 International Builder Show in Las Vegas. Read more ... |
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BP Online and in the News |
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Builder Partnerships members and associates are regularly featured in online magazines.
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Volume III, Issue IX
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September 2008
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| From the Desk of the CEO |
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By Glenn Singer
As our industry gets deeper into the doldrums of this down market, many builders, manufacturers and others in the distribution channel are turning these hard times into something positive-they are participating in educational programs via the web. They have acknowledged that the market is at an all-time low, but rather than sit around and complain, they are working to improve their businesses. Read more... |
| Design Ideas for RIGHT NOW |
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By Stephen C. Moore, President, BSB Design Buyers have become spoiled, more cautious, and affected by negative press. Affordability issues are challenging in every market. At the same time, sales are occurring every day. Here are a few design strategies to help you get into the game and get back to selling houses. Read more... |
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| Builder Partnerships Expands Webinar Opportunities |
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The Educational Webinars offered by BP provide a great opportunity for Manufacturers to bring products to the forefront and keep Builders informed on the latest trends in the business. The sessions allow manufacturers to make direct contact with a dedicated customer base, and bring both builders and manufacturers together in a strong learning forum with little to no cost to the attendees. Read more. |
| 50 Mistakes Builders Make, Part 3: Poor Product Design |
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By Charles C. Shinn, Jr., Ph.D.
Shinn Consulting
This month, I will focus on Poor Product Design. Sales are still happening in today's market environment. Are they your homes? One of the ways to ensure marketability is to take time to analyze the product you are offering and then determine if it is the right product for your target buyer. If you are building the right product at the right price, you will sell homes. This is evidenced by some of our builder clients experiencing increased sales volume over the past couple of years even with the current market conditions. Read more... |
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Why Well-Merchandised Models Matter Now More Than Ever |
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In the current economic environment, builders are being forced to make tough decisions. Can we afford to build and furnish model homes? For many builders, the answer is almost always yes. Why should you invest in building a model home, even in today's tough market? Read more... |
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Gerber Improves Vitreous China Distribution System |
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Due to continued strong demand for Gerber products, Gerber is pleased to announce some upcoming developments in their vitreous china distribution system. Gerber will double the effective space in their western distribution center and significantly expand the product profile they maintain there. This will also allow them to improve service levels to those customers in this region as well as expand the geographic area that this facility will supply. Read more... |
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Therma-Tru Programs Connect You With Customers |
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Therma-Tru believes that superior products are not enough to create a successful and thriving business. Their goal is to provide builders with support materials specifically designed for their business, and community. As part of that continuing mission, Therma-Tru Doors has created two programs to help builders who use Therma-Tru fiberglass entry and patio door systems increase marketing initiatives and increase profits along the way. Read more... |
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Set Yourself Apart with Radiant |
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Looking for a homebuilding solution that is clean, healthy and energy-efficient, and sets you apart from your competition? It's called radiant floor heating, and it's fast becoming the preferred heating method for conscientious and energy-savvy homeowners and homebuilders alike. Read more... |
| Tyco Offers Free Residential Sprinkler Training At Industry-Leading Global Technology Center |
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Tyco Fire & Building Products (TFBP), a category leader in fire suppression and protection products, is taking its message directly to home builders, architects, contractors and developers through free residential fire sprinkler training. Read more... |
Residential Fire Safety: Why You Should Care |
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By David Duley, CEO, PEARL Protected
Five years ago, home safety was hardly a priority for today's homebuilders and architects. At the time, most homebuyers were more preoccupied with design features like open floor plans and gourmet kitchens. Now that many of these upgrades are standard features, homebuilders are looking for new ways to compete in today's tough market. Read more... |
| Look Down Under to Add Value to Your Model Home Projects |
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Model home projects help showcase the living space and features of different models that are available to the consumer. This can be a great way for builders to sell homes while showcasing your company's expertise, craftsmanship and unique abilities. With so many different homes on the market to choose from, it is more important than ever to distinguish your homes from the others on the block. One of the ways to do so is by looking "down under" for these opportunities. Read more... |
| CounterStrike CSST by TracPipe |
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OmegaFlex®, the manufacturer of TracPipe® CSST, has recently announced the introduction of an improved version of CounterStrike® CSST. This is a second-generation product that is an effective but affordable tool in increasing the protection of CSST gas piping systems from the damage caused by nearby, indirect lightning strikes. This version takes CounterStrike's proven capabilities to an even higher level. Read more . . . | |
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