Get Wisdom!

Updates from Marvin Montgomery
Sales Tip #614 From The Sales Doctor
Get Wisdom!
Have you ever heard the statement, “A wise person said nothing”? 

So how do you gain that wisdom?

You can start with these four ways to gain wisdom:
1. Gleaning from the collective knowledge of others.
2. Thinking outside the box.
3. Writing down and reflecting on what you have learned through experience.
4. Not rushing to closure.
When you have wisdom, you will also Get Understanding.

BWA South Offices and Warehouses Inventory Closing

BWA South’s offices and warehouses will be closed on Friday, October 28th for our annual inventory.

We will resume our regular business schedule on Monday, October 31st

Please note deadline for RMA’s:

  • The last day to physically accept returns for October’s inventory is Monday, October 17th.

Please keep these dates in mind when scheduling your shipments, RMA’s and local pick-up orders.

If you have any questions, please reach out to any of your local BWA South Team members.

Robern Lead Time Report – October 13, 2022

Robern Customer Delight Team

•        We are currently at a 48-business hour response time.

Please see attached for an update on Craft Series inventory.

CategoryProductModel #Ship DateBack to Normal Lead Time
Medicine CabinetsProfiles – 48” H Polished Nickel End of October1st week of November
Medicine CabinetsCraft Series Limited quantities shipping at launch; Additional quantities shipping End of October, Early December, and Middle of January for existing ordersMiddle of January for existing orders; New orders – TBD
Medicine CabinetsMain Line – Merion –Brushed Black Beginning of JanuaryBeginning of January
MirrorsProfiles – 24” W – Polished Nickel End of October1st week of November
Vanity AccessoryGlass Hair OrganizerVAHAIRORGTBDTBD
Vanity TopsBodo/Skaarsgard Integrated Top – 36” WTA36MCO102-8CS8Shipping now – orders submitted through 9/5. Additional units shipping the 1st week in December – orders submitted through 10/10. Additional units shipping – TBD.TBD
Vanity TopsBodo/Skaarsgard Integrated Top – 60” WTA60MDO102-8CS9Shipping now – orders submitted through 9/19. Additional units shipping the 1st week in December – all open orders.TBD
Vanity TopsGlass Sink – 31” W x 19” D, 8” WidespreadTC31UCN21-81st week of November1st week of November
Vanity TopsCraft Series Engineered Stone Top – Eternal Marquina (95 finish)End of OctoberEnd of October

Classic and Inspire finishes, Profiles vanities, and Engineered Stone Tops are at a 4-week lead time.

All other cabinets, wall mirrors, vanities in the Essentials finishes, lighting, and glass tops are at a 2-week lead time. To review standard lead times, visit here.

Bouvet Price List 10/1/22

Our Business is struggling with the problems in Europe and for this reason we are in the obligation to raise our price list. Our new 2022 price list is effective since October 1st 2022.

Below, you will find a link to our price list in PDF. In order to help the environment, we decided to print limited quantities of our catalog, and we encourage you to use digital copies. However, if you absolutely need a paper version, will be happy to help you out and send you one. Let us know if you have any questions or inquiries.

Dornbracht Novelties

I hope you are having a great week. I have some more exciting news to share on some new products that are finally available for shipment. Attached you will find our new Novelties products for 2022! To name a few we have the new thermostatic shower valve trims, Meta faucet finishes and Tara handle inserts to name a few. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you would like to see some samples of these items.

TOTO USA Sales Bulletin (SB#22-04) – 2022 End of Year Important Dates

Requirements for Mental Toughness

Updates from Marvin Montgomery
Sales Tip #613 From The Sales Doctor
Requirements for Mental Toughness
Below are six habits of mentally tough people. How do you measure up?

1. They move on. They don’t waste time and energy feeling sorry for
themselves.

2. They embrace change and welcome challenges.

3. They stay happy and don’t waste time on things they can’t control.

4. They are kind, fair, and not afraid to speak up.

5. They are willing to take calculated risks.

6. They celebrate other people’s success without any resentment.

Baldwin Customer Relations – early exit today

Wanted to let you know Baldwin Customer Service will be closing early today at 1pm today and will open on Monday at 8am.   Sorry for the late notice.  Please reach out to me if you need immediate assistance. 

Additionally, I’ll also be out Monday through Thursday next week.  If you should need assistance please contact:

Baldwin Customer Service – (800) 437-7448

Bhcustomer.service@spectrumhhi.com

Baldwin Tech – (800) 566-1986

Updated Fairmont Sale Items -REDUCED PRICES

Please find in the attachment the most updated  “Fairmont Sale” Sheet- Items listed on this sheet are mostly clearance and phase out items priced at a reduced net cost.  Some items are 90% off list.

With such low prices there will be a  $150 freight charge on all PO’s. /Cannot be combined with any other order

Limited to stock on hand and first come first served. 

Please check stock before ordering.

Robern Lead Time Report – October 6, 2022

Robern Customer Delight Team

•        We are currently at a 48-business hour response time.

Please see attached for an update on Craft Series inventory.

CategoryProductModel #Ship DateBack to Normal Lead Time
Medicine CabinetsProfiles – 48” H Polished Nickel End of October1st week of November
Medicine CabinetsM Series Reserve and Profiles – 24” W x 48” H Middle of OctoberMiddle of October
Medicine CabinetsPL Portray – 72” H 2nd week of October3rd week of October
Medicine CabinetsM Series Arch – 16” W x 40” H Middle of OctoberMiddle of October
Medicine CabinetsCraft Series Limited quantities shipping at launch; Additional quantities shipping End of October, Early December, and Middle of January for existing ordersMiddle of January for existing orders; New orders – TBD
MirrorsProfiles – 24” W – Polished Nickel End of October1st week of November
Vanity AccessoryGlass Hair OrganizerVAHAIRORGTBDTBD
Vanity TopsBodo/Skaarsgard Integrated Top – 36” WTA36MCO102-8CS8Shipping units the 3rd week in October – orders submitted through 8/25. Additional units shipping the 1st week in December.1st week in December
Vanity TopsBodo/Skaarsgard Integrated Top – 60” WTA60MDO102-8CS9Shipping units the 3rd week in October – all open orders.TBD
Vanity TopsGlass Sink – 31” W x 19” D, 8” WidespreadTC31UCN21-81st week of November1st week of November
Vanity TopsCraft Series Engineered Stone Top – Eternal Marquina (95 finish)End of OctoberEnd of October

Classic and Inspire finishes, Profiles vanities, and Engineered Stone Tops are at a 4-week lead time.

All other cabinets, wall mirrors, vanities in the Essentials finishes, lighting, and glass tops are at a 2-week lead time. To review standard lead times, visit here.