The 17-in-17 Program Recognizes Erik Eberhardt at Miller's Fine Decorative Hardware in Jupiter, FL

The DPHA 17-on-17 Program recognizes up-and-coming influencers in the decorative plumbing and hardware business. This program will profile 17 DPHA members with 10 or less years of experience. Each month from June through October 2017, members will be inducted into the 17-in-17 club, and their stories will be featured in DPHA's weekly newsletter, Connections. This week we recognize Erik Eberhardt at Miller's Fine Decorative Hardware in Jupiter, FL.

A few years ago while visiting a Verizon wireless store, management personnel from Miller's Fine Decorative Hardware were so impressed with Erik that they ended up offering him a job.  Since then, Erik has flourished in our industry.  As one of his nominators noted, in the two years Erik has been in the industry, he continues to amaze with his level of decorative plumbing and hardware knowledge.  He almost immediately absorbs new product knowledge that is thrown at him, and then instantly puts that information to use.  Erik is also unafraid to include add-on items in his quotes .  He believes the worst thing that can happen is the client says no. The primary tools Erik has used to familiarize himself with decorative plumbing and hardware have been the DPHA education manuals. 

 

Connections: How long have you been in the DPH industry?

Erik: My two-year anniversary was June 1.   

Connections: What has surprised you about the industry?

Erik: The amount on money spent in plumbing on one project. I've done projects where the plumbing cost is more than an average middle class home.

 

Connections: What is the biggest challenge you have faced in our industry?

Erik: Keeping up to date with ever-changing products and the vast variety of product lines.   

 

Connections: What do you enjoy about being in this industry?

Erik: Being able to see the project complete from start to finish. Nothing is more gratifying then seeing the final product and how everything came together. 

 

Connections: Anything else you would like to add?

Erik:  It's a pleasure having the opportunity to become one of the 17-in-17 honorees.

If you would like to nominate someone for the 17-in-17 program, click here to download the nomination form, complete it and send your nomination to Jim Babbitt via email at jbabbitt@dpha.net or fax to 866-623-6180. It takes only a few minutes to complete a nomination form, but isn't that time well spent for recognizing someone who is making an impact on your business and/or our industry?