Avoiding failure and finding success
Shortly after the new year I began re-reading James Clear’s book, “Atomic Habits.”
We’re recognizing young leaders
Our goal is to recognize and celebrate the growing class of strong, young leaders in the LBM community.
Introducing the 2023 LBM Journal Dealers of the Year
We’re honoring dealers in four different revenue categories, from different market areas, with different backgrounds, all with countless lessons for other LBM businesses.
Social media, a burrito, and growing your brand
Ultimately, the goal of our team is to bring you the best and latest industry information when and where you want it.
Strategies in person, in print, online, and more
The world-class agenda for this year’s conference has made it our biggest yet, and we’re excited to welcome attendees and friends, old and new, to the industry’s premier education and networking event.
Celebrating the century-old companies
Each member of the LBM Century Club, like Barden Lumber of Boyne City, Michigan, are vital hubs of their communities.
Looking for the 2023 Dealers of the Year
Our 2023 Dealer of the Year program is now accepting company entries and/or nominations.
Relevant for years to come
In this month's profile story on Knudson Lumber, we share that Renee Kraft has introduced her single-location lumberyard to online retail.
Employee care is the ‘new normal’
As I’ve talked with lumber dealers in recent months, I’ve learned that what we considered “back to normal” at the beginning of the pandemic has been redefined.
Decked out, In Depth
LBM Journal ran its first decking In Depth in April of 2004. In that issue, my predecessors shared news about the latest products in what was then a small category for many dealers.