June 9, 2022

Oliver Jörger back in the USA – chronicle of a business trip on the road to success

Titelbild Joerger Oliver Joerger business trip trip to California

Entrepreneur Oliver Jörger approaches his goals regarding the North American market in a focused and determined manner. To this end, he visited the USA for the second time this year in May 2022 and made numerous appointments with Jörger trade partners. Bathroom exhibitions, display meetings, consultations and training sessions were at the heart of the trip.

In November 2021, Managing Director and designer Oliver Jörger travelled to the USA again for the first time after an intermission of more than two years due to Corona. The next trip to the USA already followed at the end of February 2022. A lot has happened since then:

Status quo: autonomous on the US market with Jörger Design as of 1 May 2022

Jörger has been operating independently as a brand on the US market since the beginning of May 2022. The new main importer and distributor is called Decorative Plumbing Distributors (DPD). The exclusive series “Valencia” and “Belledor” are newly introduced, and “Exal”now also has a substantial role to play in the US business. All measures associated with the new market presence for all parties involved with the Jörger Design brand are being implemented as planned.

The next milestone: Oliver Jörger’s business trip in May 2022

Ambitious, focused and full of drive, Managing Director and designer Oliver Jörger pursues his goals regarding the US market. The second business trip to the USA in this year speaks volumes: Between the 15 and 30 May 2022, he visited North America once again, touring the states of New York, Florida and California.

On the agenda were numerous appointments with long-standing and new, carefully selected trade partners. Visits to bathroom exhibitions, display meetings, consultations as well as product and sales training sessions dominated his more than crowded schedule.

Over the course of the trip, Oliver Jörger visited various cities, including Brooklyn, West Palm Beach, Naples, Miami, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Laguna Niguel, Torrance, Studio City, West Los Angeles, Fremont and San Carlos, among others.

“We are on the right track” – Oliver Jörger reviews the situation

There is no other word that sums up the business trip as aptly as the word “exciting”. And no other word was used more often when describing the feedback from trade partners and the experience itself.

Safe and sound back in Germany, Oliver Jörger is extremely optimistic, enthusiastic and almost electrified by the personal encounters, experiences and lessons learned on this trip to the USA:

“This trip was more than important. It has shown me that we are on the right track, both in terms of our concept as well as the products and product variety. Keyword: ‘authentic luxury’. In the truest sense of the word. Design. Quality. Materials. Made in Germany.”

Picture gallery online: Oliver Jörger’s business trip to the USA in May 2022

The gallery vividly conveys impressions of the trip, if only in extracts. It comprises 14 selected pictures including captions. Originally, the photos were only intended for publication on Jörger’s LinkedIn company profile.

Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, New York City, NYC, joerger
Oliver Jörger is on a business trip to the USA again is taking the next important step to get closer to his goals associated with the North American market. The selfie shows him on 15 May 2022 shortly after his arrival in New York City.
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, New York City, icff, furniture fair, interior design, joerger
Anything but a coincidence: It is hardly surprising that for designer Oliver Jörger the first thing on the agenda was a visit to the International Contemporary Furnishings Fair 2022 (ICFF 2022) – duty and voluntary in equal measure.
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, Geschäftsreise, USA, Florida, Miller's Fine Hardware, West Palm Beach, joerger
Business meeting at Miller’s Fine Hardware in West Palm Beach, Florida. At the table from left to right: Erik Eberhardt and Ken Waite from Miller’s Hardware and Oliver Jörger. On the table the new materials with Jörger Design logo.
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, Florida, Fort Lauderdale, beach, performance, work-life balance, joerger
Oliver Jörger knows that it's all about the right work-life balance. On the beach in Fort Lauderdale on the east coast of Florida, he was jogging at 6 in the morning. This marvellous seaview with the jetty leading out in the sea – simply beautiful!
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, Al Rykus, Florida, Ferguson, Naples, joerger
Florida! Where tourists spend their dream holidays, Oliver Jörger is on business trip accompagnied by Al Rykus as a reliable partner by his side. The picture shows the two of them in the Ferguson showroom in Naples standing in front of a display.
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, Al Rykus, Pamela Schaffner, Showroom Manager, Florida, Fort Myers, joerger
The picture shows Oliver Jörger and Al Rykus in conversation with Showroom Manager Pamela Schaffner in Fort Myers. They take their time to exchange data, information, experiences and valuable inspirations on how to improve Jörger's market presence.
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, Florida, Ferguson, Miami, Coral Gables, joerger
A real highlight of the Florida activities of Oliver Jörger was the visit to Ferguson in Miami. You see him in front of Ferguson in Coral Gables on 20 May 2022. Obviously he is doing splendidly. The photo was taken by business partner Al Rykus.
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, California, Faucets N’ Fixtures, showroom, Orange County, Tustin, joerger
What happens when illustrious names come together? It is sheer promise. Oliver Jörger was in Orange County in Southern California for his appointments at exquisite bathroom showrooms. First on the agenda was Faucets N’ Fixtures in Tustin.
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, California, Pirch, Showroom, Orange County, Costa Mesa, joerger
Then it was off to Pirch in Costa Mesa. "It starts in a showroom" – Pirch showrooms are recognised to be quite an exceptional experience. You won't just see all the newest products, you can experience them thanks to inspiring lifestyle displays.
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, California, , Laguna Design Center, Showroom, Orange County, Laguna Niguel, joerger
Finally, Oliver Jörger visited the Laguna Design Center in Laguna Niguel. The centre houses 40 exhibition rooms. All under one roof. What an incredible El Dorado for all those who seek and love the special – especially for their bathroom spaces.
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, California, Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center, Los Angeles County, Studio City, joerger
Just another day of appointments at exquisite bathroom showrooms. This time in Los Angeles County, California. First on the agenda was Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home in Torrance. Then it was off to Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center in Studio City.
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, California, , Nina Sharafi, Nina's Kitchen, Bath, Hardware and Tile , Los Angeles County, West Los Angeles, joerger
She's simply the best. Oliver Jörger also met Nina Sharafi, owner of Nina's Kitchen, Bath, Hardware and Tile in West Los Angeles. Her showroom has become recognised for featuring the very latest styles in decorative plumbing and fine hardware.
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, California, dps, San Carlo, joerger
This is what an entrepreneur looks like after another successful business day. Relaxed and happy, Oliver Jörger looks straight into the camera. You see him in front of Decorative Plumbing Supply (DPS) in San Carlos im San Mateo County on 27 May 2022.
Jörger Design, Oliver Jörger, business trip, USA, trip is over, back at home, Germany, Lufthansa plane, San Francisco, Airport, joerger
Oliver Jörger's business trip is over. He has meanwhile arrived home safe and sound. He got off the Lufthansa plane in Frankfurt am Main on the morning of 30 May 2022. The picture shows the plane at San Francisco airport before departure for Germany.

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