LBM Journal: Profit-Building Strategies for Lumber and Building Material Dealers

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2012 Entrepreneurs of the Year

Each year, we recognize exceptional, entrepreneurial dealers at three different revenue levels.

InDepth: Insulation & Housewrap

For homeowners, it's about saving money. For you, it's about growing your sales. Learn how changing energy codes represent a win-win for you and your customers.

NLBMDA and Your Bottom-Line

Selling Insulation as a System

Real Issues. Real Answers.

Readers weigh-in on how they manage to balance the need to minimize inventory costs while maintaining adequate stock. Learn how other LBM dealers manage this balancing act.

eReader Service Card: Free Advertiser Information

Business-Building Videos

2011 International Builder Show - Check out ThermaTru Doors at the 2011 International Builder Show.

LiteSteel Beam - Structural building product with strength of steel and the ease of wood.

Grip-Rite Tools - Grip-Rite Electric Wheelbarrow Compressor.

Home Energy Assessments - Helping homeowners save money through energy savings.

Moisture Management in a Wall System - Research on moisture management with different types of siding.

The Tightest Floors 3 - Tips for Framing with Rim Board by Ainsworth Engineered.

Simpson Strong-Tie Connector Lab - Engineers test product prototypes and construction code criteria.

Simonton Windows - Lead RRP (Renovation, Repair and Painting) Educational Campaign

Award-Winning Decks - NADRA 2011 National Deck Competition Winners

Western Red Cedar - An overview of this popular wood species

Knowledge is Power.

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TOUGH CALL: ONLINE POLL

What would you do? It's not always black and white. Check your decision-making savvy with LBM Journal's Tough Call, and see instantly how your judgment stacks up. This month:

Tangled in the Web

Having spent your entire adult life in the building supply business, you love virtually everything about it.

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PREVIOUS TOUGH CALL: RESULTS

Your answers to our November/December Tough Call:

I Want It Now!

Answer	Votes	Percent
Counter.		8.7%
Diffuse.		47.82%
Explain.		13.04%
Adapt.		30.44%

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