I have been blessed to have had three separate careers. Several years as a “professional manager” in the wholesale segment, then 17 years of owning one of the first “one-stop shopping” bath-and-kitchen showrooms in America and finally as a consultant, writer, speaker and teacher on all things related to DPH showrooms. I’ve loved every bit of it!
Recently I was reflecting on why I’ve had this “love affair” with the showroom segment. The answer is easy: it’s the people I’ve met and worked with along the way. Our employees, some incredible vendors, great manufacturers reps, other showroom people and, of course, many of our customers contributed to this love affair. Many of these folks continue to be great friends. One special person who touched my life in a unique way was Charlie Goldberg, who owned and operated what I believe was the very first DPH showroom business in America, Union Hardware, now headquartered in Bethesda, Md. Charlie died eight years ago and his son, David, currently is running the business.