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Insights from LiftMaster Executive

The access-control industry has experienced a surge in technology advancements and other changes that have prompted dealers to review their tactics. PDD recently caught up with Bob Markwart, president, LiftMaster, Americas, ...read more

Free PDD Report

In a new report, “Dive Into Commercial and Industrial Door Products,” Professional Door Dealer offers insight about the burgeoning demand for commercial and industrial door products. ...read more

New Products Dominate IDAExpo

With the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., as the backdrop for last week’s International Door Association’s Expo (IDAExpo), you’d be hard pressed to not have a sense of the feel-goods. ...read more

NAHB List Includes 258 Metros

The number of U.S. housing markets showing sustained improvement in three key measures fell slightly to 258 in May from 273 in April, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/First American Improving ...read more

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A Bad Day or a Bad Attitude?

People always blame their bad attitude on the day. “I’m having a bad day” is bologna. What you’re really saying is: “I’ve let other people get to my attitude” or “I’ve let other circumstances get to my attitude.” That’s not only unjustifiable; it’s a sign of mental ...More
April 28, 2005 Jeffrey Gitomer
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Market To Them Until They Buy

3 Rules of contacting prospects that will increase your sales ...More
April 28, 2005 Bob Janet
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Multi-Sales Moves

Leaves Downey location after 45 years. ...More
April 14, 2005
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In Remembrance of John Hoefling

Executive director of NWDOA mourned. ...More
April 11, 2005
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DBCI Honors Business Partner

JB Mathews receives award. ...More
April 4, 2005
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Special-Lite Relaunches website

Adds new design and features. ...More
April 4, 2005
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Top Martin Dealers Earn Hawaiin Reward

Martin Door Manufacturing, a manufacturer of residential doors, treated their top dealers from 2004 with a week-long vacation in Hawaii. About 90 people from door companies from around the world took advantage of the Martin Door dealer incentive trip. One door dealer, Cory ...More
April 4, 2005
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Chamberlain Wins 3 Awards

Receives DASMA's Ad of the Year honors ...More
April 4, 2005
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C.H.I. Distributor Meeting Breaks Record

Annual meeting sets record attendance. ...More
April 4, 2005
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Jeld-Wen Seeks Nation's Most Reliable Pets

Looking for nominations for best pets. ...More
April 4, 2005
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