Jeff MacDowell

Showroom Excellence

Three Pillars of Profit

By doing something truly different — keeping in mind customers, employees and vendors — you will create a path to success.

September 3, 2021

Jeff MacDowell

Speaking to showroom staff across the country, it seems many consumers have forgotten how to interact with people since emerging from their COVID-19-related isolation.

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Navigating a Post-COVID World

Respect the parameters of what the consumer wants in the showroom — masking or not, social distancing, hand sanitizing.

August 9, 2021

Jeff MacDowell

My hunch is the showroom crowd will continue to be apprehensive; you should respect the parameters of what the consumer wants in the showroom.

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Six Tips to Increase Average Transaction Size

There is no better time to continue thinking about your business and further driving profits in every way possible.

July 2, 2021

Jeff MacDowell

Considering our current business climate, there is no better time to continue thinking about your business and further driving profits in every way possible. Work on pulling every lever to bring in more profit.

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Managing Shortages

With delays in product shipments and a shortage of showroom employees, we need to get creative to close sales.

June 1, 2021

Jeff MacDowell

With delays in product shipments because of the Suez Canal debacle and a shortage of showroom employees, we need to get creative to close sales while using technology to smooth out staffing issues.

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Frustration Factor

Labor and lead-time issues continue to plague the showroom industry.

May 3, 2021

Jeff MacDowell

I thought this time I would share some recent observations from my limited travels and excessive Zoom meetings.

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Pandemic Changes

The impact of COVID-19 will be positive for improved home design.

April 2, 2021

Jeff MacDowell

The impact of COVID-19 will be positive for improved home design. Is your showroom staff prepared?

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Social Commerce Vs. Brick-and-Mortar

Divert traffic from your physical showroom to your social media pages — and vice versa — to create brand loyalty.

March 8, 2021

Jeff MacDowell

Divert traffic from your physical showroom to your social media pages — and vice versa — to create brand loyalty.

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A Digital Strategy

Don’t let imprecise marketing destroy your showroom’s chance for success.

February 1, 2021

Jeff MacDowell

I think of the digital experience that most showrooms possess. If that experience were the resume to get the job interview, many of you wouldn’t even get a first call, let alone the job.

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10 Things to Think About This Year

This year will be one of transition and transformation in the decorative plumbing showroom industry. Are you ready?

January 4, 2021

Jeff MacDowell

I hope you are all safe and healthy at this start of 2021. What a long, strange trip it’s been!

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End-of-Year Trends

Luxury shoppers, home renovations and helping out in your community can help you exceed your sales goals.

December 1, 2020

Jeff MacDowell

Every time I sit down and write a column or article, I am concerned that by the time it hits the streets, the world will be a different place and the content may be irrelevant.