Hear about WHFA from your peers
The following testimonials are from WHFA members, on the benefits they have realized as members of the association.
On the Association...
We have been a member of the WHFA for many years, and it was my privilege to have been on the WHFA Board of Directors. Although Baby News Stores are in the juvenile industry, furniture plays a major role in our business. Our relationship with WHFA throughout the years has provided a very positive link between our industries as the problems for independents are the same.
- Roger O'Callaghan, Baby News Stores, Livermore, CA
On the Programs & Services...
I cannot say enough good things about the HR Consulting Program with WHFA. The consultant was so nice and so helpful. It is hard to find correct information and to make sure you are doing things right. Thank you WHFA!
- Astrid Mashburn, RooMax by March Enterprises, San Francisco, CA
In this era of big box stores, WHFA puts its members in the unique position of buying operational goods and services that only the biggest businesses could hope to procure. From banking and insurance services to warehouse supplies, trucks and light bulbs, we have found our membership to be profitable.
-Keith Koplan, Koplan's Furniture, Vancouver, WA
On the Events...
Having been to numerous teacher conventions and conferences, I was prepared for the mundane and archaic. WOW- I was so pleased at the high powered sessions with presenters who were professional, well organized and knowledgeable. As a newcomer to the retail world, I feel very much better prepared to face the customer each day. I am anxious to impart what I learned to our store personnel. And, the planning and social events were exceptional and very well orchestrated.
- Sue Fenton, At Home Comfort Inc., Modesto, CA
This was an outstanding opportunity to listen to speakers that could help me improve operations and sales while sharing ideas and time with some of the truly nice retailers in the furniture industry. To not attend this conference is not a good business decision; and it's fun too!
- Keith Koplan, Koplan’s Furniture, Vancouver, WA
During this conference I learned a new system for managing cycle count inventories, completed two deals with vendors that saved me more than the cost of the conference, made several new friends and had a free putting lesson that is still paying off. It doesn't get any better than that!
- Marty Cramer, Cramer’s Home Furnishings, Ellensburg, WA
I want to thank you all for the most impressive conference Dianne and I have ever attended. Every aspect came off as flawless and effortless. I know too well from my experience with Ducks Unlimited and our 2K conferences how hard that is to do Dianne has attended many ABC sports gatherings and nothing was as great as the WHFA Kona experience. WHFA and the entire industry is extremely lucky to have people of your talent and passion. We thank you so much for the great work.
- John and Dianne Egger, Profitability Consulting Group, Greensboro, NC
On the Education...
Great job — I’m a have been a pro at selling for many years — a million dollar writer — and I learned much more to implement from this seminar.
- Layne Whiteman, SHB Furniture-Designer for La-Z-Boy.
I am an owner and have with me a store manager — the seminar touched on issues relevant to both jobs.
- Paul Withrow, Crown Rentals and Sales, North Carolina
[The speaker] was fun while being informative. OK she was one of the best speakers ever.
- Alan Cole, Cole Furniture
Great format and ideas. Wonderful manner-accessible and usable info-results directed.
- Dana Walsh, Dana Walsh Design
Her candid approach and great ideas. It reminded me to think outside-the-box! Her ideas will help me to grow my business.
- Anonymous, Designers Direct, Guam
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