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Insights from LiftMaster Executive

The access-control industry has experienced a surge in technology advancements and other changes that have prompted dealers to review their tactics. PDD recently caught up with Bob Markwart, president, LiftMaster, Americas, ...read more

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In a new report, “Dive Into Commercial and Industrial Door Products,” Professional Door Dealer offers insight about the burgeoning demand for commercial and industrial door products. ...read more

New Products Dominate IDAExpo

With the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., as the backdrop for last week’s International Door Association’s Expo (IDAExpo), you’d be hard pressed to not have a sense of the feel-goods. ...read more

NAHB List Includes 258 Metros

The number of U.S. housing markets showing sustained improvement in three key measures fell slightly to 258 in May from 273 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/First American Improving ...read more

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“No” Means “Maybe” and Other Secrets To Success

You didn’t make the ball team. You didn’t get accepted to your favorite college. You didn’t qualify for the home loan. These things do happen. Rejection is a fact of life. Successful people, however, know they need to embrace rejection instead of shy away from it. The ...More
June 20, 2005 Jack Perry
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Focusing on Profits

In front of the house where my family and I moved a few years ago stands a beautiful magnolia tree. Rising 30 feet above the lawn, its a lovely ornamental tree forming a canopy over the front walkway to our house. Known for its large white, showy flowers, magnolia trees ...More
June 13, 2005 Rodger B. Price
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How to Brand and Market a Commodity

Branding as a marketing strategy has seen a significant increase in interest in recent years due to a variety of factors. The increase in competition in just about every product category, coupled with the ability for most consumers to quickly and easily seek out and compare ...More
June 13, 2005 Dave Dolak
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Bite Your Tongue

Most people don’t realize how powerful a negotiating tool silence is. I discovered exactly how effective it can be when I recently observed someone discussing a deal with a prospective customer. The customer started describing his situation, and after a few moments he ...More
June 13, 2005 Kelley Robertson
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Chamberlain Appoints Gates Sales Specialist

Industry veteran leads training. ...More
May 18, 2005
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Chamberlain Hires Training Manager

New position created. ...More
May 18, 2005
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Barcode Chosen for Hospital Parking Lot

Cost-effective barcode labels helps end parking woes. ...More
May 17, 2005
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Garaga Names U.S. Sales Manager

James Migani takes over duties. ...More
May 17, 2005
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A-tech Revamps Website

New dealer program. ...More
May 17, 2005
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Hörmann Names President

Fritz heads up U.S. operations. ...More
May 17, 2005
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