Advertiser Forum: Cheers to the Show Anna Stamm In our everyday lives, we habitually take many things for granted. It can be little things, like a store always having your favorite brand, or bigger expectations, such as your favorite store always being in business. We expect things to be where we expect them to be, and we anticipate that... Read More October 2021 Issue #13267 Page 6
Advertiser Forum: New and (Maybe) Improved Anna Stamm Every time a company adds “new and improved” to the label of something I am buying, I have a moment of fear and frustration. I bide my time until I try using this “improved” product, whatever it may be, and then I will assess if the improvement is something I will... Read More September 2021 Issue #13266 Page 6
Advertiser Forum: Bring On the Ideas Anna Stamm Some have complained that our magazine articles include advertorial content—but that simply means that they have misunderstood the purpose of our forum. Unlike an association that is supposed to speak with a united voice, our forum encourages everyone to speak with their own voice. We are... Read More August 2021 Issue #13265 Page 6
The Road to BCMC Driving across the Interstates with my rig in tow, it makes me think about the amount of equipment that will soon be hitting the roads on the way the BCMC. Although the Building Component Manufacturers Conference is still two months away, I’m certain that exhibitors’ plans are well... Read More August 2021 Issue #13265 Page 81
Advertiser Forum: What Do You Expect? Anna Stamm I am perpetually amazed, but I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised, at the way I am treated sometimes. I am an adult who is capable of communicating with others in person, on the phone, and electronically. I expect conversations to develop in a certain way, as I am sure everyone does. I... Read More July 2021 Issue #13264 Page 6
Advertiser Forum: What Does “Expert” Mean? Anna Stamm I freely admit that I have watched more than my share of house-hunting shows. My favorites fall into two categories – seeing homes (and prices) in US cities where I would consider moving next and seeing homes in international locations where I know I’ll never go (e.g., Southeast... Read More June 2021 Issue #13263 Page 6
Advertiser Forum: Short-Sighted Decisions and Visions of Grandeur Anna Stamm Recently, I’ve been watching a company I know make some very questionable changes. Even though they’re not in this industry, the issues raised are pertinent to any company. From the outside looking in (and from people on the inside without a voice), it seems that all decisions are... Read More May 2021 Issue #13262 Page 6
Advertiser Forum: Responsibility and (In)Action Anna Stamm In his article on page 39, Glenn Traylor uses an excellent Trumanesque phrase while addressing people in leadership positions — “In the truss business, the ‘puck’ stops with you.” Of course, we all know that the phrase, “the buck stops here,” is... Read More April 2021 Issue #13261 Page 6
Advertiser Forum: Regional Habits and Personal Expectations Anna Stamm The urge to follow our habits is natural for everyone, but sometimes it’s important to think about what exactly those habits are and if they really are something that we need/should do. For example, given the context of recent events, I am wondering how far beyond Oklahoma this car-washing... Read More March 2021 Issue #13260 Page 6
Advertiser Forum: Missing Cards and Speaking Up Anna Stamm As the holiday season recedes to our memories, I find myself wondering: “Will I ever receive my missing Christmas cards?” Yes, I know for a fact that at least two Christmas cards are still out there, somewhere. Maybe they’re in a sorting facility. Maybe they were... Read More February 2021 Issue #13259 Page 6