The NAHB International Builders' Show
Many construction and remodeling companies are not
equipped to have a full-time lawyer on staff or a law firm on retainer. This,
at times, can make handling your business from a legal perspective a bit tricky.
You have a deep desire to provide an amazing building experience for your
customers, yet you know you need to protect yourself, too.
The NAHB course, Construction Contracts and Law, is
designed to help small builders and remodelers...
In a recent article published by Fortune.com, the
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) estimated that there are
approximately 200,000 unfilled construction jobs in the U.S.—a jump of 81% in
the last two years. “The labor shortage is raising builders’ costs—and workers’
wages—and slowing down construction,” according to the article.1
We all know that the construction labor shortage is a
real issue, but what are the...
Orlando is known as “The Theme Park Capital of the World,” but there is so much more to do in O-town besides going to one of the theme parks. When you visit Orlando for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in January, you’ll want to take advantage of the location and do some fun things; however, you may not want to spend an entire day away from the show floor. Here are 7 things you can do in Orlando in 3 hours or less.
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Bobby Tsui started his career in music production and
recording engineering, but today he is a digital strategist and author with 5+
years consulting and running a successful digital agency. At the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS),
Bobby will tackle the topic of increasing website conversion in the advanced
session, “From
Content to Conversion: Building a Killer Website (No Matter How Big Your
Company).”
We caught up with Bobby to...
Are you someone who dreads talking to the media or giving a presentation? Perhaps you know what you want to say, yet the anxiety of making a formal pitch can trip you up. This is precisely why NAHB Spokesperson Training was developed: to help busy building industry professionals deliver their message in a thoughtful, effective way.
There are two parts to Spokesperson Training, and here’s how they break down:
Spokesperson...
What do Millennials want in housing? This elusive
first-time home buyer is impacting housing activity across the country, and
while there have been lengthy discussions about this market segment, how many
times has a Millennial actually been a part of them?
Ali Wolf is the Manager of Housing Economics for Meyers
Research, LLC, and she is a Millennial herself. In the town hall session at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS),...
What is MIRM? The Master in Residential Marketing (MIRM) designation is the highest achievement for new home sales and marketing professionals. Earning the MIRM designation sets you apart from the competition and increases your marketability because it demonstrates commitment to continued industry knowledge and professionalism. It is the pinnacle of new home sales education.
Courses needed to earn your MIRM...
Bathroom design is a hot topic going into 2017, and the
NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is proud to host some of the best
speakers on this topic every year. Two expert designers in our industry, MaryJo
Camp, CAPS, CGP, of DesignCamp, RLLP, and Laura Sullivan, ASID, CAPS, CGP,
principal of ID.ology, will be presenting one of our most anticipated sessions,
“Bathrooms
Are Back: Top Trends in Design for 2017.”
We recently caught up...
Negotiations—they are simply a part of life. On a
personal level, we negotiate with family members, our neighbors and sometimes
even ourselves. On the business front, there are days when it can feel as
though your sales team is negotiating with you more than they are with the
buyer.
In the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) Master
Session, “Stop Being Out Negotiated: The Negotiation
Skills That Protect Your Profits,” you...
Erin Gargan will be presenting a Thought Leader session at the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in January. She is the Founder of Socialite Agency, an award-winning social media agency, and she’s worked with over 100 brands, including The Oscars, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, ABC/Disney Television and VISA, and been featured in Forbes and BusinessWeek. We recently caught up with her to get her thoughts on where social media is...