“I’ve been impressed with Michael’s vision and his passion for HDIC from the outset. I’m very pleased with the quality of the displays and the professionalism of the staff.
My first encounter with the building (when the layout was just tape lines on the floor) showed me a well designed space. The pathways, which meanders thru the entire building, gives each vendor equal exposure.
As a custom modern furniture designer/maker, I have a specialized product and client base. HDIC has given me the perfect advertising vehicle- a great sales tool in a beautiful environment.
The quality leads and my new clients have enabled me to pay for a year’s rent from my first commission.”
— Loyd Parker, Owner, Loyd Parker Design
“Arizona Sun Silks has experienced a 300% increase in sales during February and March 2010 as a result of our advertising in Arizona Home & Design magazine. The dollar amount increase exceeds $5,000.00 for this 2 month period.
We have also developed an “in house” customer data base from the leads e mailed to us daily by the design center staff. This data base currently contains over 250 valid inquiries made by visitors to our vignette. We e mail them an introduction to Arizona Sun Silks in letter form containing photos of our product and a 15% discount.
We have chosen to contact our leads by e mail because we feel a phone call is too intrusive. Those leads who chose not to give an e mail address are mailed the same introductory letter by regular mail. The number of leads giving invalid information is currently less than 8%.
The contact information in our ad in the Home & Design Magazine brings those sales contacts to us who have not visited our vignette. Invariably the client wants to visit the design center after we have spoken to them.
The marketing window that the design center, the magazine, and our in house mailings provides, gives us a targeted marketing approach for success .”
— Gene Goerke, Owner, Arizona Sun Silks
“I wanted to say to you all…thank you.
Your new business concept ( The Home & Design Idea Center) has allowed my company (Custom Creative Marble & Granite) to continually prosper in these challenging economic times.
You have provided us high quality leads and we converted several of them, which have kept my business going strong. The marketing you do for the Center drives the right target audience for anyone looking to do a home improvement project and your staff and the facility are top notch.
I’m very happy to have made the choice to partner with the Idea Center. I plan on being a partner with you at the center for many years to come.
I am very pleased with the results. Keep up the good work!”
— Praveen Puranam, President, Custom Creative Marble and Granite, Inc
“Just a short note to tell you how pleased we are with your and your home and design idea center team. We were happy to see you there from the beginning and are trusting your involvement will assure its success.
Modern Closets has many avenues to acquire business and have fully invested our time and effort to do well at the HDIC. Our investment with you has paid off and to date are very pleased with the ROI thru your teams efforts. I have no doubt we will continue to see growth in these economic trying times and can’t wait till our signs are complemented by a bar code from you….ha”
— Eric Marshall, Owner, Modern Closet
“So far I have closed a kitchen and bar remodel in the Troon North in Scottsdale in February 2010. This was approximate $28,000 for cabinets, countertops and backsplas. I will let you you about my next closing,
I am working with a couple right now.”
— Fanny Ruttinger, CEO, Innovative Cabinetry Designs, Inc.
“On behalf of Booth Built Patio Products, LLC we would like to share with all future clients and vendors who visit or become part of the Home & Design Idea Center that your experience will be graciously positive. We have enjoyed being a part of the center now since November 2009. The staff at the center has been more than accommodating to our needs, we share and exchange ideas in a very pro-active manner. We are now experiencing more and more interest from clients who have visited our vignette months ago and are ready to receive us in their home for a design and quote. Current and future customers are telling us the experience at the center and the follow up on behalf of Booth Built Patio Products, LLC has been fantastic. I personally endorse the Home & Design Idea Center to all.”
— Gabe Assour, Marketing Director, Booth Built Patio Products, LLC
“I am proud to have partnered with the Design Center to launch our product to Arizona and the world. Your advertisements and marketing exposure for our company has been tremendous, and is also evident by our “click count” per day. I feel like we are the anchor tenant — that’s how many clicks we have been getting! With these leads and other events associated with the HDIC, our sales have nearly tripled since we partnered with you. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity to present our product in a most professional, tasteful and respected environment.”
— Charlie Sytek, Owner, LookatMyFire.com
“Once the Home & Design Idea center was completed, we were — and are — very pleased with the quality of finishes and pride that was taken in making the Center a first-class operation. We appreciate their management and quality control, which benefits all vendors. The staff has been very helpful, courteous and accommodating. Our investment into the Home & Design Idea Center has proven over the last several months to generate several weekly leads. We schedule many new appointments on a regular basis and have had multiple contracts.”
— Brad Christensen, Owner, BCRenovations and CC Interior Designs
“The caliber of the companies that share our partnership within the Center are companies that are also committed to excellence, innovation and exceptional client service. We are growing our business in a common direction with other companies that are like-minded. The Design Center experience has been a great success for us and has truly been an inspiration to me, as a business owner.”
— Heidi Paley, Owner, EnVizon
“As of today’s date, we are enjoying approximately $35,000 in sales from the Home & Design Idea Center. Thank you for all the help we receive from the Center. The employees are stellar and represent the Center with the highest level of integrity and style.”
— Bonnie Katz, CEO, PEP Solar
“The concept is great by giving buyers information on the products they desire now or in the future. Having a pipeline of leads to refer back to is great for any business. We have received over 100 leads, allowing us to work our marketing ideas in order to take these leads to actual sales!”
— Steve Randazzo, Owner, Randazzo’s Homes Systems
