DPHA Blog Articles

Connections is the official weekly electronic newsletter of the DPHA sent to our database of DPHA members.  It conveys timely industry and Association news, summaries of successful sales and business practices, and industry research reports. Each week Connections delivers dynamic, highly readable and graphically appealing content that connects people with the information they need to become more productive, effective and professionally accomplished.  Connections also features new products, news, personnel updates, member videos, new member spotlights, and other announcements from DPHA manufacturer members each week. 

The below articles are full versions of the articles found in Connections, our weekly e-newsletter exclusively for DPHA members. These articles contain member news, industry thoughts, sales tips, new member spotlights, and other great content.  DPHA members can view past issues of Connections here.

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Remote Salespeople? What is a Manager to Do? Thoughts from DPHA Fellow Jeffrey Valles.
Remote Salespeople? What is a Manager to Do? Thoughts from DPHA Fellow Jeffrey Valles.

I get it, I get it, I get it. Your best showroom people want to work from home. After the initial chaos of Covid, the market settled down to be very busy and much easier to work. Top showroom consultants could no longer be caught working with one good client as another excellent customer walk... Continue Reading

Postedby Jeffrey Valles
Date posted04/15/2022


Changes From Returning After Maternity Leave, by Lisa Pinchoff Ayalon.
Changes From Returning After Maternity Leave, by Lisa Pinchoff Ayalon.

After a 4 month hiatus, I am back at work with a new sense of responsibility and awe. So many things have changed within this short time frame. The most important is that I have been given the precious gift of Motherhood. I now am a parent to a sweet little girl who will look up to me, and I... Continue Reading

Postedby Lisa Pinchoff
Date posted04/15/2022


CEU Events® Launches a Brand New Website Experience.
CEU Events® Launches a Brand New Website Experience.

CEU EventsĀ® launches a brand new website experience that transforms continuing education programs to the next level. Continue Reading

Postedby Kymberly Glazer
Date posted04/15/2022


Curri's New Booking Feature: Save Pickup/Drop-off Contacts.
Curri's New Booking Feature: Save Pickup/Drop-off Contacts.

You can now save your favorite pickup and drop-off contacts and locations on Curri. Continue Reading

Postedby Kymberly Glazer
Date posted04/15/2022


The Rain Company is Now Representing Nantucket Sinks.
The Rain Company is Now Representing Nantucket Sinks.

The Rain Company is proud to announce that they now represent Nantucket Sinks for Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Continue Reading

Date posted04/15/2022


Hansgrohe's Newest Innovations Streaming Now!
Hansgrohe's Newest Innovations Streaming Now!

Too busy to watch Aqua Days last month? Now you can watch it on your schedule. Streaming now, check out all the new products and innovations from AXOR and hansgrohe, including Wall Storis, DogShower, Vivenis, and more. Aqua Days is now available live and on demand 24/7! Both registration and the... Continue Reading

Postedby Kymberly Glazer
Date posted04/8/2022


Luxury Products Group Awards STRASSER Supplier of the Year 2021
Luxury Products Group Awards STRASSER Supplier of the Year 2021

Seattle-based STRASSER has been named Supplier of the Year by Luxury Products Group for its commitment in crafting the highest quality bathroom vanities, furniture, and accessories in the USA, along with their steadfast support and partnership with LPG, the plumbing industry’s premier buying... Continue Reading

Postedby Kymberly Glazer
Date posted04/8/2022


Native Trails Announces Recent Hires and Promotions
Native Trails Announces Recent Hires and Promotions

Native Trails is excited to announce the hiring of a new Eastern Regional Manager, Lauren Rademacher, and the promotion of Stan Artman from Director of Sales, East, to Vice President of Sales. An industry professional, Rademacher brings a wealth of industry knowledge, adding 12 years of highly... Continue Reading

Postedby Kymberly Glazer
Date posted04/8/2022


New Member Spotlight: Meet Oracle NetSuite
New Member Spotlight: Meet Oracle NetSuite

For more than 20 years, Oracle NetSuite has helped companies grow, scale and adapt to change. NetSuite provides an integrated system that includes financials / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), inventory management, HR, professional services automation and omnichannel commerce, used by more than... Continue Reading

Postedby Kymberly Glazer
Date posted04/8/2022


Join DDI System for 3 Ways to Build Resistance and Thrive in Today's Market
Join DDI System for 3 Ways to Build Resistance and Thrive in Today's Market

Join DDI System for a free 45-minute webinar as they showcase 3 ways your distribution software can help you respond to changing times while continuing to grow and adapt to unpredictable disruption. Reach Customers Wherever They Are with Multi-Channel Commerce. Whether taking orders in-person... Continue Reading

Postedby Kymberly Glazer
Date posted04/8/2022


Samuel Heath Presents the One Hundred Collection
Samuel Heath Presents the One Hundred Collection

Samuel Heath presents the One Hundred Collection: epitomizing the understated elegance associated with products that turn simple tasks into luxurious experiences. This collection of faucets, showers and accessories are designed with understated style and sense of refinement that is synonymous with... Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2022


New Member Spotlight: Meet Pontem Home
New Member Spotlight: Meet Pontem Home

Pontem Home started with the idea to connect discerning consumers and professionals with European Design products made by the specialist. Products made with passion for design, lasting quality and made for those who want to personalize their design into the smallest detail. Why compromise if you... Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2022