If this is your first Tweetchat, welcome! We know it can get a little overwhelming at times so we’ve put together some tips for participating in the chat. We’re looking forward to hearing from you in the chat! General information If you have any questions, tweet us...

In the past few years everyone has cut back on their employees, “trimming the fat,” if you will. We’ve talked about it many times on our blog, and although the industry is growing, dealerships are still running on a skeleton crew. You essentially cut out enough people...

The time has come to reveal the questions for our #DealersVoice tweetchat! Since we know that a lot of dealers have questions about sales and marketing in the industry, we thought to ourselves “Hey, why not let them get some answers that will help dealers grow their...

With the summer winding down, it’s a good to stop and smell the roses - or to read our blog and check out some great downloads – before the weather changes. Helping to stay you focused and at the top of your game, this month we talked a lot about how to streamline...

We are gearing up for our first Dealer’s Voice tweetchat here are CompanionCabinet and we want to make sure everyone can be involved. What’s the point of getting excited for a huge online conversation with industry professionals and experts in the field, if you don’t...

In honor of Halloween, I decided I would write about the scariest things I’ve seen in cabinet dealerships and remodeling business recently.  To protect the innocent, no names or locations will be used. And if you read this and know that it’s your business we’re...

If you’re a lumberyard, you’re probably kept up late at night over Amazon’s growing dominance on the web.  Like any other commodity that you may not need right this instant, Amazon has mastered the ability to get product to your doorstep. The War Over Shovels As a...

In case you missed the webinar with industry expert Nick Ritota, CKD, CBD - or you wanted to look through his awesome presentation again - we're posting the presentation for you all to enjoy! Nick dove into the hot topics regarding showrooms on Tuesday, including why...

The way our industry communicates has changed.  So much so that we can send messages and emails from virtually anywhere and get an almost immediate response. How great would it be if you could be a part of the conversation with other dealers trying to make it in this...

Sounds boring, I know.  Yet you’d be surprised to learn that you’ve been messing around with Special Order Sales ever since you entered the cabinet industry.  You’ve also been placing special orders, sometimes daily, at your favorite, local Starbucks. "But with...

When's the last time you took your car in for a tune-up?  Better yet, when's the last time you maintained your cabinet dealership? In order to make our prized posessions last and keep them in tip top shape, we need to give them a little tender love and care.  This...

My wife is one of those people that considers bill paying akin to religion. Me? Let’s just say that I’m more of an “I’ll get around to it when I get around to it” kind of guy. When you have a customer who wants to pay you, it’s a good thing, right? Not so much with...

Sometimes, an eBook on the Showroom of the Future just isn't enough.  Sometimes, what's really needed is a deep dive into a topic that can only happen through live discussion. We would like to invite you to a live discussion hosted by Nick Ritota, CKD, CBD for...

Labor day has passed, which means it's time to put away those white pants for while...and for us it means football and another Kitchen Dealer Monthly Newsletter, of course. August held more than just the end of the summer olympics (woohoo - go team USA).  More...

I often wonder if airlines these days have any idea how absolutely awful their employees’ attitudes have become. Take USAir, for example. The other day I patiently waited for my potential upgrade to first class.  Hey, it’s one of those little things that makes us...

Is your current logo saying anything about your company, or is it a just a design created for lack of a better idea?  Your logo is not your brand or identity per say, but it does identify your business in a simple form.  In part 1, we went over the importance of...

Let's face it...kitchen and bath showrooms are almost all the same.  Where's the differentiation?  Where is the experience?  It's time for a revolution in the kitchen and bath showroom. Showroom of the future With the help of industry expert Nick Ritota, we’ve...

We have to be honest.  Sometimes, when we’re looking through kitchen and bath dealership websites, we are often surprised to see the graphic logo that was chosen to stand for each company.  It seems that many kitchen and bath business owners are so caught up with...

Too often we see websites that overload you with information. Before you get through the fourth paragraph (yes, paragraph) on the homepage, you feel like you know enough to work for the dealer. The funny thing here is that these websites are kind of like grade school...

What’s the most antiquated, mistake riddled, headache causing part of being a cabinet dealer? Hint: It’s not the customer, and it’s not the manufacturer. It’s the job file.  Raise your hand if you’ve ever spent a ridiculous amount of time looking for one piece of...

"Simplicity is the key to brilliance," a simple phrase spoken by Bruce Lee that says so much.  In part 1 of this article, we discussed how kitchen cabinet dealers can update and simplify their marketing and declutter their business websites to facilitate more...

We know when we win a deal, but do we ask why when we don’t?  If you miss this step for your business, the potential for improvement of your kitchen sales process will not take hold. "Take this content, make it your own, and follow up..." The questions below, which...

Much of the complaints that we hear today from dealers and remodelers have to do with consumers being so dang price sensitive. But it takes two to tango here; what part do you contribute to this price sensitivity? It’s All About the Approach If you are using...

Wouldn't it be nice if you could grow kitchen leads while enjoying a nice relaxing dinner with your family, or as you're sitting on the beach watching the tide roll in? One can only dream. Or, so you thought... Your Website Can Grow Kitchen Leads For You The truth is,...

What a busy month it's been.  It seems like Independence Day was just here, and now it's time for the olympics already (tomorrow). While you've been hopefully busy with summer kitchen and bath remodels, we've been busy creating helpful content for you here on the...