Industry Ideas & Insights
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.
Our Secret Sauce: Paid Search Campaign Strategy for High-End Dealers
We believe that a solid Google Search campaign focused on your business—not a specific brand or manufacturer—should be a foundational element of every dealer’s digital advertising strategy. Spending manufacturer funds for online advertising is something we get...
If You’ve Got It, Flaunt It: Showcase Your Expertise With B2B Content Marketing
We recently added several new writers to our team, and in doing so, we were very intentional in seeking out talent with a deep understanding of kitchen and interior design. One of them was even a kitchen designer in their previous professional life. Doing this brought...
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 Your Sales Funnel for an Affluent Audience™
When it comes to sales, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The same is true when it comes to the luxury consumer. A more expensive purchase, even for the wealthiest among us, merits more time and consideration. And sometimes, the higher the price tag, the longer...
The High-End Appliance Audience Has Changed—Here’s How
Identifying your target audience is one of the first steps in developing a marketing strategy. After all, if you don’t understand who your target audience is, how can you be sure that your marketing efforts will reach the right people? However, simply identifying your...
Your Marketing Strategy: A Mid-Year Check-In
With two quarters of data and experience behind you, the middle of the year presents an ideal opportunity to take stock of how your marketing strategy has been performing. While we all hope to craft that perfect strategy that drives growth and sales for years to come,...
How Apple’s iOS Updates Are Affecting Online Advertising
As digital marketing experts, we are all too familiar with the idea that the systems and tools we rely on can change at any moment. If you’re familiar with online advertising, you’ve probably been hearing these three letters a lot lately… iOS. In 2021, Apple’s...
How Will AI Impact High-End Appliance Marketing?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, and it will absolutely impact your business if it hasn’t already. While machine learning has been used for a wide range of business functions for quite some time, a new form of AI known as generative AI was introduced to...
Playing a Smarter Game with Manufacturers
The game has changed with premium and luxury appliance manufacturers, and appliance dealers should rethink how they spend advertising funds. In this 3 Minute Marketing Strategy Session, we offer recommendations for high-end appliance dealers to spend ad funds...
The Audience Who Is Constantly Buying
No matter what's happening in the market, the Affluent Audience™ will continue to make purchases from appliance dealers. Learn more about this essential audience for premium and luxury appliance dealers in our three minute marketing strategy session....