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Roland Sweet
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  • Alexandria, VA
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Mike Goes commented on Roland Sweet's blog post Out One Era and in the Other
"Roland, don't feel like the Lone Ranger. Lot's of folks never seen that juggernaut coming. I utilize them for lots of purchase's. Free shipping to a rural area saves one lots of gas. Besides, who wants to go to the concrete jungle…"
May 5
Chris Wood commented on Roland Sweet's blog post Out One Era and in the Other
"Hey Roland, the small, simple and standard stuff is likely to be found in a vending machine some day, or at least easy to automate and sell on line. But custom, site designed solutions will always require a professional to keep inexperienced clients…"
Mar 30
Roland Sweet's blog post was featured

Out One Era and in the Other

One day, I’m convinced, you’ll be able to buy your log home online, probably from Amazon. I don’t begrudge them their success. I have an Amazon credit card for the reward points because I buy so much stuff from them. I wish they sold even more because I love free shipping. But they’re killing independent stores. I wouldn’t mind, except one of them is ours. That’s right. The Log Home Bookstore has gone out of business. I remember when I started at Log Home Living in 1988, the mail-order…See More
Mar 30
Roland Sweet posted a blog post

Out One Era and in the Other

One day, I’m convinced, you’ll be able to buy your log home online, probably from Amazon. I don’t begrudge them their success. I have an Amazon credit card for the reward points because I buy so much stuff from them. I wish they sold even more because I love free shipping. But they’re killing independent stores. I wouldn’t mind, except one of them is ours. That’s right. The Log Home Bookstore has gone out of business. I remember when I started at Log Home Living in 1988, the mail-order…See More
Mar 30
James W. Harbin commented on Roland Sweet's blog post Wishfulfillment Thinking
"Hi Tom,Katahdin Cedar Log Homes has been manufacturing and building in your state for forty years. They are one of the greenest companies in America and can provide with everything you need to realize your dream. When you see prices vary as much…"
Mar 24
Tom P commented on Roland Sweet's blog post Wishfulfillment Thinking
"I am trying to build a cedar log home in Maine. I own land with a view of the ocean. I am looking to not spend over $220K. My problem is knowing what what I really need as far as manufacturing style. I have two companies in Maine I have been…"
Mar 20
Roland Sweet's blog post was featured

Wishfulfillment Thinking

People who make their living selling log homes regularly inform me at log-home shows that they want customers who’re ready to build, not just wishful thinkers. But anyone wishing for a log home is ready to build it. They just haven’t cleared the hurdles to make it happen. The past four or five years, a lot of people have been postponing their dream. Now, instead of sitting on the sidelines they’re finally making their move. …See More
Mar 20
Roland Sweet posted a blog post

Wishfulfillment Thinking

People who make their living selling log homes regularly inform me at log-home shows that they want customers who’re ready to build, not just wishful thinkers. But anyone wishing for a log home is ready to build it. They just haven’t cleared the hurdles to make it happen. The past four or five years, a lot of people have been postponing their dream. Now, instead of sitting on the sidelines they’re finally making their move. …See More
Mar 14
James W. Harbin commented on Roland Sweet's blog post Show Time
"It's about the Dream! Twenty seven years ago all we had was Log Home Living Magazine. Now, we have endless resources that save us time and money on our journey to log home ownership. There's no such thing as too much informationn"
Jan 24
Roland Sweet posted a blog post

Show Time

If you’re in a post-holiday slump, one way to lift your spirits is to attend a log-home show. The 2013 show season is just getting under way, with shows being held all across the United States through next fall. Click here for a current schedule of upcoming shows. Each show is different, yet all can help you move closer to owning a log home. If nothing else, they prepare you for what lies ahead along the path from dream to…See More
Jan 5
Roland Sweet's blog post was featured

Show Time

If you’re in a post-holiday slump, one way to lift your spirits is to attend a log-home show. The 2013 show season is just getting under way, with shows being held all across the United States through next fall. Click here for a current schedule of upcoming shows. Each show is different, yet all can help you move closer to owning a log home. If nothing else, they prepare you for what lies ahead along the path from dream to…See More
Jan 4
Roland Sweet's blog post was featured

Don't Bury the Lead

Journalism school taught me that you begin with the important news and put the stuff that matters least at the bottom. I was reminded of this lesson when I received this email from a log-home company: THIS ELECTION IS FINALLY OVER.  AND, IT'S TIME FOR ALL OF US TO LIVE OUR LIVES AGAIN.  THERE WAS SOME GOOD IN THE ELECTION FOR ALL OF US. If you were a fan of Mitt Romney:  Your party will almost certainly win the White House in four short years. If you were a fan of President Obama, then you are…See More
Dec 3, 2012
Trixie commented on Roland Sweet's blog post Don't Bury the Lead
"What?  You are a marketing consultant now Roland?  -:)"
Nov 27, 2012
Roland Sweet posted a blog post

Don't Bury the Lead

Journalism school taught me that you begin with the important news and put the stuff that matters least at the bottom. I was reminded of this lesson when I received this email from a log-home company: THIS ELECTION IS FINALLY OVER.  AND, IT'S TIME FOR ALL OF US TO LIVE OUR LIVES AGAIN.  THERE WAS SOME GOOD IN THE ELECTION FOR ALL OF US. If you were a fan of Mitt Romney:  Your party will almost certainly win the White House in four short years. If you were a fan of President Obama, then you are…See More
Nov 24, 2012
Roland Sweet's blog post was featured

Storm Warnings

The East Coast suffered a big blow from Superstorm Sandy, but it wasn’t an isolated weather disaster, just the latest. "We get a storm of the century every two years now,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo commented, Sandy left thousands homeless, prompting the need for new housing in its wake. If that means rebuilding devastated areas with the same flimsy houses popping up practically overnight in developments all over America and if Governor Cuomo is correct, then we’re looking at rebuilding every…See More
Nov 14, 2012
Roland Sweet posted a blog post

Storm Warnings

The East Coast suffered a big blow from Superstorm Sandy, but it wasn’t an isolated weather disaster, just the latest. "We get a storm of the century every two years now,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo commented, Sandy left thousands homeless, prompting the need for new housing in its wake. If that means rebuilding devastated areas with the same flimsy houses popping up practically overnight in developments all over America and if Governor Cuomo is correct, then we’re looking at rebuilding every…See More
Nov 10, 2012

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Tell us about yourself:
I like flying over places where log homes would look good being.
Are you lucky enough to be living in a log home?
I wish. I have my land, though.
What timeframe are you looking to start your dream home?
24+ months

Roland Sweet's Blog

Out One Era and in the Other

One day, I’m convinced, you’ll be able to buy your log home online, probably from Amazon. I don’t begrudge them their success. I have an Amazon credit card for the reward points because I buy so much stuff from them. I wish they sold even more because I love free shipping. But they’re killing independent stores. I wouldn’t mind, except one of them is ours.

 

That’s right. The Log Home Bookstore has gone out of business. I remember when I started at Log Home…

Continue

Posted on March 30, 2013 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Wishfulfillment Thinking

People who make their living selling log homes regularly inform me at log-home shows that they want customers who’re ready to build, not just wishful thinkers. But anyone wishing for a log home is ready to build it. They just haven’t cleared the hurdles to make it happen.

 

The past four or five years, a lot of people have been postponing their dream. Now, instead of sitting on the sidelines they’re finally making their move.

 …

Continue

Posted on March 14, 2013 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Show Time

If you’re in a post-holiday slump, one way to lift your spirits is to attend a log-home show. The 2013 show season is just getting under way, with shows being held all across the United States through next fall. Click here for a current schedule of upcoming shows.

 

Each show is different, yet all can help you move closer to owning a log home. If nothing else, they prepare you for what lies ahead along the…

Continue

Posted on January 5, 2013 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Don't Bury the Lead

Journalism school taught me that you begin with the important news and put the stuff that matters least at the bottom. I was reminded of this lesson when I received this email from a log-home company:

 

THIS ELECTION IS FINALLY OVER.  AND, IT'S TIME FOR ALL OF US TO LIVE OUR LIVES AGAIN.  THERE WAS SOME GOOD IN THE ELECTION FOR ALL OF US.…

Continue

Posted on November 24, 2012 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

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At 9:35am on November 12, 2009, Glenn V said…
Welcome to the neighorhood Roland. This has been a great website. I have learned a lot from here. Congratulations and I hope to enjoy many articles to come from your magazines.
 
 
 

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