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Hank Darlington

Hank Darlington

Hank Darlington, owner of Darlington Consulting, writes several monthly articles for magazines, teaches seminars, and offers a full range of small business consulting services to kitchen and bath dealers, distributors and manufacturers. Hank Darlington was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the National Kitchen & Bath Association in April 2004. He can be reached at 2010 Granite Bar Way, Gold River, CA 95670. Phone: 916/852-6855, fax: 916/852-8866, e-mail: darlingtonconsulting@gmail.com.

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Marketing and training help PACE Supply’s Premier Bath and Kitchen thrive

PACE Supply exhibits success at its best.
Darlington
Hank Darlington
July 18, 2013
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In 1998 PACE Supply President Ted Green and his team made the important decision to get into the showroom business.
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How social media can grow your business

It’s time to connect.
Darlington
Hank Darlington
July 12, 2013
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Please don’t tell my kids Dad’s written an article on social media! They wouldn’t believe you. I’m part of that non-techie generation. 


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The marketing plan: Part 2

Don’t neglect this important revenue-generating component.
Darlington
Hank Darlington
May 21, 2013
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Last month I introduced the subject of showroom marketing and how very important it is to the success of your business.


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Have a Plan

Proper marketing strategies will help your showroom business.
Darlington
Hank Darlington
April 12, 2013
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I recently did a webinar for a group of kitchen and bath dealers on the subject of marketing. It prompted me to think about the wholesale showroom and independent decorative plumbing and hardware showroom businesses.
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Eye on the prize

Sports teams and showrooms have a lot of similarities.
Darlington
Hank Darlington
March 12, 2013
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I have several big passions. My family, friends, showrooms and sports are way up there on the list.
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How to improve your close ratio

A proper follow-up system will produce more sales
Darlington
Hank Darlington
February 8, 2013
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I recently hosted a 45-minute webinar for kitchen and bath dealers/owners/managers on how to improve close ratios. Here are some key points from the well-received presentation.
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Hank Darlington: Showrooms

Showrooms of the future

Stop thinking wholesale and start thinking retail.
Darlington
Hank Darlington
January 14, 2013
One Comment
I’ve visited a number of showrooms the past several months and found they look pretty much the way they did 10 and even 20 years ago.
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Hank Darlington: Showrooms

Big and bold

Kohler announces game-changing Internet policy.
Darlington
Hank Darlington
December 1, 2012
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Kohler Co. recently announced a game-changing policy pertaining to how its products are sold on the Internet. Perhaps you read my Supply House Times Web exclusive last month.
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Kohler announces game-changing Internet policy

Darlington
Hank Darlington
November 5, 2012
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Pertaining to how its products are sold on the Internet. 
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Hank Darlington: Showrooms

A win-win

Darlington
Hank Darlington
November 1, 2012
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Adjust your compensation plan and everybody benefits. 
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