Gordon van Zuiden, owner and founder of Los Gatos, California-based integration firm cyberManor, took a different path into the world of custom integration.
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Upgrading the Luxury Appliance Shopper Experience
A customer-centric strategy that addresses key needs throughout the consumer’s journey is the key to success today. Let’s simplify this for the luxury appliances segment.
C.O.V.I.D: “Containers Overseas are Vexing Independent Dealers”
Rather than focus on the “why” of the supply chain struggles, let’s focus on the what: What products are being impacted most, and what is happening once containers arrive in the States?
Don’t Kick the Can Any Further Down the Road on Succession Planning
Succession planning may seem like a scary and daunting task, but it’s one that ensures the continued success of your business.
Using a Service Event as a Positive for Your Protection Plan Business
If we start shifting our mindset away from the idea that a claim on a broken unit is a bad thing, we can begin thinking about how Protection Plans are actually great for your service department.
Increase Your Team’s Performance with the All-New Nationwide Learning Academy
Nationwide Marketing Group’s commitment to helping independent retailers build the most professional team in the marketplace continues with significant investment in the all-new Nationwide Learning Academy Online learning management system.
5 Ways Local Businesses Can Thrive in a Post-Pandemic World
Independent businesses are the backbone of local economies, so you must know how to help your local business thrive in this new normal.
Are You Too “Busy” to Work on Your Business?
There are year-round benefits that CEDIA offers integrators beyond just free EXPO admission, benefits designed to help you grow your business.
On the Chipset Shortage and Opportunities for CE Dealers
Nationwide Marketing Group Vice President of CE Lee McDonald shares his thoughts on the chip challenges and more.
Optimize the Impact of In-Store Video with the All New MediaSign TV
MediaSign TV is projecting Members’ in-store video into the future and providing a runway for amazing new features and benefits for even more control over the last three feet of the in-store experience.
CSR — A Winning Way to Rethink Your Strategy
Doing good makes good business sense. That’s why it’s worth looking for ways that you can align your business with ethical and eco-positive practices and social causes.
New Vendors. New Programs. New Technology. New Opportunities to Reach More Customers.
Using demographic data for retailers’ specific markets, Nationwide can arm dealers with the information needed to decide if Lease To Own is right for them.
Help Customers Make Their Energy Choices Count with ENERGY STAR
Nationwide members can leverage the strong brand identity, credibility and quality associated with ENERGY STAR to enhance your relationship with consumers and differentiate your product offerings from competitors.
Health Benefits for Nationwide Members Are Here!
Nationwide Marketing Group is partnering with Lockton Affinity to offer a Group Health Benefits Plan as an addition to the Nationwide Marketing Group Insurance Program.
Increase Your Bottom Line with Digital Price Tags
By using digital price tags, product pricing is automatically updated, resulting in a reduction of lost sales and missed margin opportunities.
Independent Channel Comes Together for Service Leaders Network Conference
During the Service Leaders Network Conference, Nationwide opened the virtual doors to hundreds of servicing dealers across North America — all looking for training and education to improve and streamline their service departments.
2021 Is (Half) Over. Time To Focus On 2022!
With the way the supply chain has been — and with 2021 already halfway over — the time is now to start your business planning for 2022.
The Evolution of the Luxury Appliance Shopping Experience
The customer journey has experienced a complete evolution over the past year, and the luxury appliance space was not exempt from that.
With Omninchannel vs. Optichannel, Data is the Difference
The biggest difference in the evolution from omni- to optichannel marketing is the influence of data in our decision of where to market.
Inspiring the Hobby of Connected Home
For a hobby category like the DIY Connected Home to succeed, it needs to excite the customer’s imagination of what is possible and tickle the desire of wanting to do more.