Lisa Pinchoff From my short teaching stint, I recall a book we read to the children called "ish." It's about a child who loves to draw, but his enthusiasm diminishes when his pictures are teased. He then learns that his drawings don't have to be perfect; things don't have to be exact and... Continue Reading
Industry Thoughts
Industry Thoughts/Sales Tips
If you didn’t attend the recent DPHA Conference (and why not?!), you missed a panel discussion with designers, all three of whom gave us insightful and very honest answers to the questions we posed. We think everyone would agree that designers are a core part of our businesses it’s... Continue Reading
In 2023, ICFF was slightly smaller, located in a new section of New York's Javits Center, and was alive with the loud buzzing of people talking about great design. The fair started as a whisper on Sunday morning but by Monday its energy had escalated into a roar. The aisles were packed with fully... Continue Reading
Brizo® has shared its top four kitchen and bath trends for 2023! Learn more below: Mixed Materials: The unparalleled customization of the Odin® Collection reaches new levels with the Semi-Professional Faucet. The faucet is available in seven distinct finishes and can be paired with... Continue Reading
For years DPHA board members and leaders have been brainstorming ideas for dealer deliverables, and I think we finally stumbled on our hidden treasure. In mid-2022, DPHA and ShowroomMarketing.com launched a Digital Marketing Dealer Incentive Program to promote all dealer members on the internet.... Continue Reading
Distributors with an intelligent ERP in place to help identify sporadic and unusual demand while maintaining customer pricing have a strong advantage over the competition; ultimately leading to better control over their inventory, increased margins, and a more seamless, profitable year. Pricing... Continue Reading
Infinity Drain announces key design concepts, custom options and decorative details which will pave the way for 2023 bathroom design. Aging with Grace: Barrier Free According to a recent report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and The Hastings Center, housing and health equity... Continue Reading
To compete in today’s market, wholesale distributors are looking to create exceptional customer experiences. They understand that satisfying customers sustains loyalty and leads to consistent new business, but to deliver on that promise they need better tools that can minimize manual... Continue Reading
I am often asked why I go to the DPHA conference? What is it about? My first response has always been, how can you not be there! For this, I need to go back to where this all started for me. In early 1999, my future business partners and I sat in a restaurant and over some good food and... Continue Reading
The Bravo team proudly attends the DPHA conference each year. It’s a great time to strengthen our connections with industry partners, clients, vendors and sales representatives, while sharing and learning best practices, trends, and actionable techniques to grow. As a longtime technology... Continue Reading
Attending conference as a sales rep is a great experience and my favorite networking event of the year. It’s one of the only industry forums where you can meet with your peers, discuss common issues and successes, and learn how to apply their best practices to your agency. I’ve... Continue Reading
I’m going to New Orleans this year, are you? I am looking forward to spending a weekend with my business partners, friends, and colleagues and getting a leg up on my competition with all of the educational sessions. I love our conference; it’s always a happy mix of business and... Continue Reading