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Simplicity is Key for DPH Market

As Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” This long-ago sentiment still holds true today as home design moves toward a renewed appreciation of simple elegance and a sophisticated style that celebrates uncluttered spaces. As a product of our economic times, we are seeing a shift away from the luxury-centered design that has dominated our industry in the past. Instead, we are rediscovering the appealing beauty of simplicity. The “must-have mentality...
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Simplicity is Key for DPH Market

As Leonardo da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” This long-ago sentiment still holds true today as home design trends move toward a renewed appreciation of simple elegance and a sophisticated style that celebrates...

Article • October 1st, 2012
Collaboration: The New Way of Doing Business

Over the last few years, I’ve seen more decorative plumbing and hardware showrooms and kitchen and bath manufacturers collaborating and/or working with other brands in ways that I hadn’t before, and it made me wonder. If you’ve spent years...

Article • August 1st, 2012
Business Lessons from ‘the Good Old Days’

Kitchens and baths are beginning to see renewed interest, but consumers are still cautious in their purchases. So, how we get back to building our DPH businesses in this fast-paced world where everything has become so impersonal?

Article • May 31st, 2012
Four Timeless Business Lessons

Unlike our children, you and I don’t have the luxury of a decade or two of reflection on the new world economy. We have to slosh through the mud and try to find ways to re-grow our market share today – despite a still-soft remodeling industry and...

Article • February 29th, 2012
Volunteering in the DPH Industry Offers Benefits

The Miriam Webster dictionary defines “altruism” as the unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others. While this certainly describes people who volunteer, there are certainly other reasons why people volunteer. Meeting others, making...

Article • January 11th, 2012
Tips for Moving Forward in Challenging Times

Today’s market includes multiple challenges: high unemployment, a rise in foreclosures of homes, a decrease in broken ground for residential and commercial construction, fluctuating American stock markets as well as collapsing European economies. All...

Article • November 1st, 2011
The Dangers of DIY Specifying: Why Collaboration is key

For a long time, I’ve found intriguing parallels between health care and the shelter industry. Just as behind every good doctor is a team of consultants and specialists, the ability of a designer or architect to know all of the products and all of...

Article • September 6th, 2011
Help Your Staff Get Over the Fear of Failure

Inviting your staff to engage in open discussion is a big first step in overcoming their fear of failing.

Article • February 2nd, 2011
Creating a Memorable Showroom Experience

Kitchen & Bath Design News, DPH Perspectives, DPHA, David Crossley, memorable showrooms, creating memorable showroom experience, Design Center of the Americas DCOTA, Union Hardware, Eurobath and Tile, Baci by Remcraft, DPHA Annual Conference, showroom...

Article • August 6th, 2010
Salespeople Must Put the ‘Show’ in Showroom

Your client’s comfort level with your place of business begins and ends with the people representing the company.

Article • April 2nd, 2010
Examining the Value of Trade Associations

By becoming involved in your association, you’ll be surrounding yourself with winners – the people who are succeeding in your industry right now.

Article • March 5th, 2010
California Lead Regulation Deadline Closing In

As a distributor or dealer, you have the final responsibility to ensure that your products and inventories meet all regulatory requirements.

Article • January 14th, 2009

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