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Helping You Build a Thriving Premium & Luxury Appliance Business
We talk to appliance dealers nearly every day and have been for the last decade. Those conversations give us unique insights into what a healthy business looks like and how successful dealers are growing their high-end business. We share many of our observations in our regular blog posts. Make sure you join our email list to have those insights delivered to your inbox monthly.
Beyond the Showroom: Rethinking Luxury and Premium Selling
Before the spring of 2020, your showroom was a key part of your sales model. Appliance dealers used their funds to host events and draw people in to see their products in person. Manufacturers used the direct connections that come with showroom events to build their...
High-End Appliance Dealers: The Next Generation
Beginning in the 1970s, independent appliance dealers have enjoyed a great run. As family-owned businesses, they are often cornerstones in their communities. Everyone recognizes their name, and there is a lot of pride in having the second or even third generation...
Let’s Talk About Backorders … With Your Customers
In the premium appliance industry, we probably would all agree that “backorder” should be added to the list of overused business words from 2020 – along with, say, “WFH,” “pivot,” and “unprecedented.” In the past, your process probably involved a member of your sales...
3 Keys to the Rebranding Process
A strong brand speaks volumes. From time to time, it’s important to look at your company’s brand, marketing, and mission to make sure they all align with your current goals. Your brand should be a reflection of who you are, who you aim to be, and who your potential...
Adjusting to Recent Housing Market Trends
So far this year, everything has been in flux. The housing market has not escaped the unexpected shutdowns and the halt in new construction. However, as the economy recovers and mortgage rates remain low, the market shows no signs of slowing down to a stop. The need...
Working Smarter and Staying Ahead: Adjusting Your Strategy for a Changing Market
This article is the final piece in a series called Working Smarter and Staying Ahead featuring highlights from the annual KBIS Insights Breakfast presentation. Check out our previous posts for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. You know that your customer...
Luxury Home Sales Will Continue in 2023 (and What That Means for You!)
With the significant increases in both inflation and mortgage rates, it’s clear that the recent real estate boom has come to an end. While this is an unfortunate truth for many, the new year still looks promising for affluent consumers looking to invest in luxury real...
2023 Affluent Audience Trends for High-End Appliance Dealers
Over the past few years, the affluent consumer and their attitude towards kitchen design has changed tremendously. Many of the appliance and design trends we saw leading up to 2020 are long gone, and the expectations of affluent shoppers have shifted too. With...
Create Repeat Customers: Close Your Marketing Loop
When someone purchases an appliance from your dealership, the relationship doesn't end with the card swipe and signature. The customer/dealer relationship is one that—like any relationship—needs nurturing and follow-up care. Do you keep in touch with your clients...
How to Attract the Affluent Buyer
While the affluent buyer is a smaller subsection of the overall consumer audience, it is one that packs a big financial punch. And as a luxury and premium appliance dealer, it’s an audience you need to understand. From how this audience has...
How to Accelerate Growth in Slower Times
It’s a FACT that business owners know and must accept: There will be times when your business experiences sales lulls. The reasons can vary—time of year, perhaps a new competitor opening up, or perhaps an economic downturn. But before you get defeated,...
The Ad Investments That Clearly IMPACT High-End Growth
Having spent more than 14 years meeting premium and luxury appliance dealers throughout the United States, we have learned some pretty eye-opening findings when it comes to this specific type of dealers’ ad investments. More specifically, our experience has revealed...
3 Common Reasons Your Growth Has Plateaued (& How to Fix Them)
Locally-owned independent appliance dealers often have a large and long-lasting footprint in the communities they serve. And sometimes, for generations-old dealers, stagnation can set in and “because that’s just how it’s always been done” becomes a mantra. When this...