I just received copies of the book I worked on for Ronald Wanek, Founder, and Chairman of Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
I consider this one of my major accomplishments in this industry. 19 months of research, writing, editing, and 55 version edits before publication. 266 PAGES OF CONTENT
What an honor Ron chose me to help him with this book!
I consider this one of my major accomplishments in this industry. 19 months of research, writing, editing, and 55 version edits before publication. 266 PAGES OF CONTENT
What an honor Ron chose me to help him with this book!
A LETTER FROM RON WANEK ABOUT THE BOOK
As we usher in the next decade, the year 2020 highlights two major milestones for Ashley Furniture.
We will be celebrating Ashley’s 75th years in business.
I will personally mark this year as my 50th year of business with this great company.
Our goal in writing this book is to give retail salespeople, interior designers and consumers an understanding of what is involved in the manufacturing of furniture. We have also included a short history of important furniture developments, starting in the 16th century, that still influence the design of furniture today.
This book offers a source for design styles, trends, manufacturing techniques and a glossary of terms to provide a solid knowledge of the extensive processes and expertise behind the creation of the unique styles of furniture enjoyed in homes around the world today.
We implore our employees, Marketing Specialists and Retail Sales Associates to educate themselves in the down time between. The knowledge contained in this book will help us achieve our 10% 2020 growth in sales.
On pages 225-227 you will find additional training and knowledge resources for Ashley Employees and HomeStore Associates. I strongly suggest you use these training materials to expand your knowledge and passion for our business:
HomeStores and Marketing Specialists:
GoHomeStores.com/Sales
Ashley Furniture Employees: AshleyNOW.
com/Learning Center/Product Knowledge
We will be having “impromptu” knowledge contests with a variety of awards, so be prepared. As Benjamin Franklin said:
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Ron Wanek
Founder and Chairman
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
We will be celebrating Ashley’s 75th years in business.
I will personally mark this year as my 50th year of business with this great company.
Our goal in writing this book is to give retail salespeople, interior designers and consumers an understanding of what is involved in the manufacturing of furniture. We have also included a short history of important furniture developments, starting in the 16th century, that still influence the design of furniture today.
This book offers a source for design styles, trends, manufacturing techniques and a glossary of terms to provide a solid knowledge of the extensive processes and expertise behind the creation of the unique styles of furniture enjoyed in homes around the world today.
We implore our employees, Marketing Specialists and Retail Sales Associates to educate themselves in the down time between. The knowledge contained in this book will help us achieve our 10% 2020 growth in sales.
On pages 225-227 you will find additional training and knowledge resources for Ashley Employees and HomeStore Associates. I strongly suggest you use these training materials to expand your knowledge and passion for our business:
HomeStores and Marketing Specialists:
GoHomeStores.com/Sales
Ashley Furniture Employees: AshleyNOW.
com/Learning Center/Product Knowledge
We will be having “impromptu” knowledge contests with a variety of awards, so be prepared. As Benjamin Franklin said:
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”
― Benjamin Franklin
Ron Wanek
Founder and Chairman
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc.
CONTENT IN THE BOOK
