John McManus

John McManus

President and Founder

John McManus, founder and president of The Builder’s Daily, is an award-winning editorial, programming, and digital content strategist. TBD's purpose is a community capable of constant improvement.

How Builders Play Defense And Offense Through Volatile Times

Marketing & Sales

How Builders Play Defense And Offense Through Volatile Times

Amidst an intense level of volatility, builders are, have been, and will continue to serve as textbook case studies in strategic ambidexterity ... 'both-and' vs. 'either-or.'

Together with

New Home Star

Spring Selling 2023 Is Here ... Opportunity Lies In Patience

Marketing & Sales

Spring Selling 2023 Is Here ... Opportunity Lies In Patience

Today's whipsawed, volatile markets mean there's a wholly different kind of friction homebuilders and their marketing and selling team members face having to remove. And in its place, add meaning.

Signs Of Mojo: Time To Declare Victory Or Brace For More Bumps?

Leadership

Signs Of Mojo: Time To Declare Victory Or Brace For More Bumps?

Pace has begun to show up, perhaps ahead of schedule. Now what?

The Prime Time For M&A In Today's Market Is A Deal That Works Anytime In Any Market

Land

The Prime Time For M&A In Today's Market Is A Deal That Works Anytime In Any Market

Principals in 2023's largest mergers and acquisition deal to date -- Gehan Homes' purchase of 80% of build to rent up-and-comer Southern Impression Homes -- speak with The Builder's Daily.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Early '23 Uptick Buoys Private Builders Who Expected Worse

Leadership

Early '23 Uptick Buoys Private Builders Who Expected Worse

Midway through February, we're well past a "dead cat bounce" dismissal. Instead, days have become weeks, and weeks now a month plus, shouldering into the realm of cautious – closely guarded -- optimism.

How Builders Play Defense And Offense Through Volatile Times

Marketing & Sales

How Builders Play Defense And Offense Through Volatile Times

Amidst an intense level of volatility, builders are, have been, and will continue to serve as textbook case studies in strategic ambidexterity ... 'both-and' vs. 'either-or.'

Together with

New Home Star

Spring Selling 2023 Is Here ... Opportunity Lies In Patience

Marketing & Sales

Spring Selling 2023 Is Here ... Opportunity Lies In Patience

Today's whipsawed, volatile markets mean there's a wholly different kind of friction homebuilders and their marketing and selling team members face having to remove. And in its place, add meaning.

Signs Of Mojo: Time To Declare Victory Or Brace For More Bumps?

Leadership

Signs Of Mojo: Time To Declare Victory Or Brace For More Bumps?

Pace has begun to show up, perhaps ahead of schedule. Now what?

The Prime Time For M&A In Today's Market Is A Deal That Works Anytime In Any Market

Land

The Prime Time For M&A In Today's Market Is A Deal That Works Anytime In Any Market

Principals in 2023's largest mergers and acquisition deal to date -- Gehan Homes' purchase of 80% of build to rent up-and-comer Southern Impression Homes -- speak with The Builder's Daily.

Together with

Builder Advisor Group

Early '23 Uptick Buoys Private Builders Who Expected Worse

Leadership

Early '23 Uptick Buoys Private Builders Who Expected Worse

Midway through February, we're well past a "dead cat bounce" dismissal. Instead, days have become weeks, and weeks now a month plus, shouldering into the realm of cautious – closely guarded -- optimism.