Reach New Heights
Helping my clients and colleagues reach new heights in their professional careers and personal lives. In my blog, I seek to share wisdom beyond the topic of just marketing and sales, for it’s the well-rounded person that succeeds in life.
The content in this blog covers a broad range of topics that are of interest to Keri. In order to focus in on what interest you, feel free to select from the three different options below to help narrow in on the topics that intrigue you the most. Otherwise, all subject matter will be covered in the posts below.
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Consumer Confidence Rises to Highest Level Since March 2020
The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, rose 7.3 points from 120.0 to 127.3 in June. Consumer confidence continued its upward trend and approached to pre-pandemic level in May, as consumers became more upbeat about the current and future...
Consumer Confidence Rises to Highest Level Since March 2020
The Consumer Confidence Index, reported by the Conference Board, rose 7.3 points from 120.0 to 127.3 in June. Consumer confidence continued its upward trend and approached to pre-pandemic level in May, as consumers became more upbeat about the current and future...
Building Alternatives to Help Navigate Elevated Lumber Prices
As lumber prices remain higher than normal, builders may be eyeing alternatives to wood. Members and partners of NAHB’s Building Systems Councils have recently been spotlighted for their impact and innovations in the home-building industry, including updates to...
Survey Reveals What 1,300 Homeowners Want Most (And Least) From Their Housing
Among the biggest unmet needs in the housing market are designs and features that enhance sleep, recuperation, and relaxation. In sum, it should take a needs-first approach, rather than its traditional solutions-first approach. Before focusing on its own solutions,...
Remembering Our Dads this Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day Dads! It’s been over five years since we lost both of you and we miss you terribly. In remembrance of Bill Samiec, included within this post is a link to a video that was shown at his Celebration of Life. I hope you enjoy it.
Lumber Prices Begin To Recover
Despite a recent drop, prices will likely remain far above pre-pandemic levels for the next 12 to 18 months. After peaking at around $1,700 per thousand board feet in mid-May, lumber prices sank below $1,000 per thousand board feet this week for the first time since...
Four Brain Boosts for Better Focus
Today, society demands that we always be on our A-game. Not just “on the ball,” but “in front of the ball.” Whatever your preferred metaphor, to function successfully in the world today, you need to be focused. But this can be difficult.