Design Trends: Halfway Through 2020

John Gosselin and Christine Miskinis join me in discussing marketing strategies and their experience working together in their business venture, Showroommarketing.com. Both have unique, compatible personalities that are magnetic in their own way. Lots of good nuggets in this episode for sure. If you are in the bath & kitchen industry, give this one a listen.

Join us to learn how an accessory manufacturer when from starting in a garage to supplying high quality accessories all over North America. Kartners has a great culture with loyal employees who are invested in the vision of the company. They have also done an excellent job in connecting with the A&D community. For more information, visit www.kartners.com.

Join me as I chat with Matt Lafferty, Co Founder of Curri. Matt has such a unique perspective and brilliant mind when it comes to problem solving. Without any construction experience, he was able to figure out exactly what the industry needed to solve a pretty major problem that we all deal with.

Phil Hotarek from Lutz Plumbing Inc. discusses the innovation cycle with Martin Siwy and his company, CEU Events. Martin shares his experiences with various manufacturers and how it led him to completely change event planning and attaining CEU credits in all building industries.

The home building industry is experiencing a surge not seen in decades. Covid has kept people stuck in their homes, making them realize a change is needed. Whether it's remodeling or moving, supply just can't keep up with demand. This has greatly affected the DPH industry, as kitchens and baths are still the hottest rooms in the home to remodel.Join Andrew Moss of Advance Plumbing, Traci D'Antoni of D'Antoni Sales Group and Todd Jacobi of Delta Faucet Company as we discuss how Covid has affected supply chain, what our member segments have done to combat the issues, and how we see the next 6-12 months unfolding.

Phil Hotarek hosts a discussion with Vik Szemerei from House of Rohl on the effects of consolidation in the DPH industry. Vik shares his personal experience with a company that transitioned from family owned manufacturer to a "pool to penthouse" provider.

In this session, DPHA will dig into how several of our dealer members are handling the world of virtual showroom consultations. What do they look like? How are they working? How does the close rate compare to in-person meetings?Panelists are:·     Jordan Tatosian, Premier Bath + Kitchen·     Jennifer Lopez, Director of Showrooms, ProSource Supply·     Jonas Weiner, President, Best Plumbing Tile & Stone

The DPH industry has been battling the internet for years. IMAP policies have been created, some enforced better than others, some showrooms have become e-tailers and some manufacturers have even started selling their products online. COVID-19 has brought this battle to the forefront, as people are hesitant to go into stores and more of our customers are shopping online.Panelists are:·      Noah Taft, Senior VP Marketing + Sales, California Faucets·      Dan Chinitz, Owner of Creative Bath Sales·      John Parks, Owner of Parks Decorative Hardware and Plumbing·      Adam Waller, President and Founder, DDI System

We are halfway through 2020, and most of the country has been stuck inside their homes way more than ever before. Disposable income that would normally be spent on traveling is being redirected to making homes updated and more comfortable, especially kitchens and baths! Join a panel of designers as we discuss what was trending pre-COVID, and what is trending now!Panelists are:·      Jamie Galapo, Galapo Group Design (So Florida)·      Jessica Stewart Lendvay, Emily Summers (Dallas)·      Vanessa Helmick, Fiore Home (Maine)

The DPH industry has been battling the internet for years. IMAP policies have been created, some enforced better than others, some showrooms have become e-tailers and some manufacturers have even started selling their products online. COVID-19 has brought this battle to the forefront, as people are hesitant to go into stores and more of our customers are shopping online.Panelists are:·      Joshua Moss, Advance Plumbing·      Noah Taft, California Faucets·      Molly Switzer, AKBD