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5 Simple Steps to Secure More Ad Funds

Dealer Strategies That Work

As a premium and luxury appliance dealer, you’ve likely noticed that manufacturer funds have thinned out in recent years, which has no doubt had a negative impact on your advertising efforts. While the days of manufacturers’ generous giving may be behind us, there are...

Quick Upgrades to Appeal To Affluent Buyers

Dealer Strategies That Work

The Affluent Audience™ isn’t looking for the lowest price—they’re looking for confidence, expertise, and a brand that aligns with their expectations. If your business still relies on discount-driven messaging or lacks a strong luxury presence online, you could be...

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The Secret of Consistent Growth (HINT: It’s Not Just the Builder Business)

Capturing The Affluent Audience, Dealer Strategies That Work

Just as your investment professional insists that diversification is essential for consistent financial growth, the same is true for the growth of your business. While having solid relationships with high-end builders and designers is crucial for a healthy bottom...

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How to Accelerate Growth in Slower Times

Adapting To Change, Dealer Strategies That Work

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,...

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The Ad Investments That Clearly IMPACT High-End Growth

Dealer Strategies That Work

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)

Dealer Strategies That Work

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...

Do High-End Homeowners “Get” Your Brand?

Capturing The Affluent Audience, Dealer Strategies That Work

When is the last time you took a step back, put on your “customer” hat, and looked closely at your company branding? Your logo. Your website. Your marketing materials. Your showroom. If you can’t remember the last time (or worse, you never have!), then it’s time you...

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Find Your Audience to Maximize Growth

Dealer Strategies That Work

In a game of bowling, you know your target. Hit one pin and you can take them all down and score big. Well, the same is true in business. You have to understand your ideal customer or audience—that’s the target you’re aiming to reach in order to meet (or exceed) your...

Playing a Smarter Game with Manufacturers

Playing a Smarter Game with Manufacturers

Dealer Strategies That Work

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...

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When You’re Serious About Showing Off Your Work

Dealer Strategies That Work

Discovering that video and images are the magnet in today's world of advertising and social media can be a surprise to some. When you're an appliance dealer, it takes ongoing investments in video and images to play this game, which is why many don't embrace it. Since...

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Silo Automation and the Tale of the Lost Multi-Million Dollar Salesperson

Dealer Strategies That Work

For an independent appliance dealer to be profitable, follow-up is often the key to closing deals, yet it’s a step many salespeople overlook. Here’s a story highlighting the importance of follow-up and offering valuable lessons for dealers. Meet Salesperson Sam Sam...

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Your End-Of-Year Campaigning Starts Now

Dealer Strategies That Work

July is a pivotal month for dealers to maximize their co-op funding. This is the time to set the stage for the remainder of the year, ensuring you maximize your marketing budget and build momentum with your Affluent Audience™. Re-engage with Your Reps Now is the time...

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When More Isn’t Better: The Value of Curating Your Inventory

Dealer Strategies That Work

Reducing the number of appliances you offer might seem counterintuitive. With big box stores and online retailers serving up an overwhelming array of choices, it's easy to believe that presenting customers with more options is the only way to compete. But what if the...

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When Manufacturers Dictate Your Future

Dealer Strategies That Work

Many dealers depend on Manufacturer Funding for advertising, but doing so often means ceding control over messaging and business goals. When your advertising depends on coop funds, your business goals take a back seat. Brands Shouldn't Be In The Drivers Seat...

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Elevate Your Profits: A Shift Towards Premium and Luxury Brands

Dealer Strategies That Work

Are you tired of constantly battling for 20- to 25-point margins? While mass marketing plans from manufacturers and buying groups have their place, the heavy focus on discounts won't produce the profits you want. It's time to rethink your approach and prioritize the...

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Celebrating Q1 Affluent Growth Successes: Dealers See Growth With the Affluent Audience in a Shifting Market

Dealer Strategies That Work

As we move through Q2, it’s clear that market conditions are changing. Tariff announcements have introduced new uncertainty across the industry, but our dealers aren’t panicking. They’re leaning into what they know works: proven strategies, a focus on the Affluent...

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The Rise of High-End Appliances: Why More Americans Are Elevating Their Homes

Dealer Strategies That Work

Luxury isn’t just about status—it’s about experience. Today’s homeowners are investing in premium appliances not as indulgences but as essentials for the lifestyle they want. Whether it’s a pro-style range with restaurant-quality performance, a built-in refrigerator...

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Thriving in Any Economy: The Case for Serving Both Retail and Builder Markets

Dealer Strategies That Work

Independent appliance dealers often focus solely on consumers or home builders. Diversifying your customer base and creating a business model that serves both homeowners and trade professionals is essential to creating a stable, resilient company that can weather...

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