Donnie Grubbs started
in the construction business when he was 18. By the age of 22 he had started
his own subcontracting business. While going door to door selling magazines
with his brother, he ended up selling his first aluminum siding at the age of
25 in 1976 through a dealership called All Side and later started Home
Craftsman. In 1990 Donnie opened a window manufacturing company and sold it
after a year to become a salesman for Sears which he did for two years. In 1999,
he started Donnie Grubbs Vinyl Siding that he currently runs today. His
daughter, Lucy Grubbs, began working for her father in 2003 at Donnie Grubbs
Vinyl Siding and then they took on the bathroom division in 2009.
How did you learn
about the brand?
We had used BCI products before we became Bath Planet
dealers, so we knew the quality of the product. We were working with Luxury
Bath and decided to go back to BCI once we found out about Bath Planet.
Why did you choose
an opportunity with Bath Planet?
Bath Planet offers us more support than any other dealer
program. What really separates Bath Planet though are the people and how
upfront and honest they are with everything. We’ve been in this industry a long
time and understand the importance of treating people with respect.
What makes your
business unique in the community?
One thing is that we are very involved in the community
and do a lot of marketing. Our showroom is extensive and really adds a tangible
aspect to our products. I love people and talking with members of West Monroe.
What challenges
have you overcome to get where you are now?
Just finding the best people, we have a high standard for
our workers because of how involved we are in this community.
What are your
expansion or development plans? What is your end goal with Bath Planet?
We are working right now to get our new showroom up and
running. We’d also like to open other showrooms in Alexandria or Natchitoches, Louisiana;
we do work in those areas very much so we’d like to have a greater Bath Planet
presence there as well.
Do you have any
other interesting hobbies or passions?
Donnie: I love my business and
find a lot of enjoyment in helping the community.
Lucy: I have two children, ages
seven and three, and love to spend time with family.
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