It’s Time For Your Mid-Year Performance Checklist

Use this mid-year performance checklist to benchmark sales, inventory, marketing, service, expenses, and profitability for your furniture business.
Sales Insights From 35 Top-Performing Sales Managers

PerformNow — Article Sales Insights From 35 Top-Performing Sales Managers Scroll down to read the article. ⌄⌄ The goals, metrics, and practices described here are not theoretical. They are what real stores with real teams are doing right now. For over 10 years, I’ve had the privilege of facilitating semi-annual meetings with some of the […]
Boost Traffic & Same-Store Sales With Traffic Funnels

Learn how furniture retailers can boost same-store sales and profitability using structured traffic funnels, better lead management, and improved sales productivity—without expanding locations or increasing major costs.
Tech Transformation 2026

An in-depth look at what retailers are doing right now to attract more customers, improve margins, streamline their operations, increase employee productivity, and deliver superior service.
Cash Flow Challenge 2026

Analysis of declining store traffic in furniture retail, with strategies to increase footfall, sales, and profitability using the Five-Star Metric for sustainable growth.
Traffic Challenge: The Five-Star Formula—Why It Matters

Boost furniture sales and profits with David McMahon’s Five-Star Formula—an expanded traffic metric covering ads, follow-ups, prospecting, and lead strategies.
Solve Today’s Nine Most Urgent Retail Challenges |

Thriving retailers don’t wait for the next boom—they build systems that succeed in any market. After 25 years consulting in furniture retail, I’ve identified nine recurring challenges and practical solutions to keep your business resilient and profitable.
Retail Innovation: 10 Ways to Succeed

After 25 years in the furniture industry, I’ve learned innovation isn’t luck—it’s leadership, culture, execution, and perseverance. This article shares 10 proven practices that help retailers turn ideas into lasting success.
Adapting to Change in 2025

Actionable strategies and predictions to help your retail business thrive and expand market share in 2025.
The Promising Future Of Retail Furniture Store AI
AI will help build connections with customers and make retailers more competitive and adaptable in today’s rapidly evolving business environment.