Testimonios

“When UBG co-founder Roy Mjelde stopped by our shop about 15 years ago, we had no idea what UBG was. Today, it is indispensable to everything we do, including our long-term strategy of ever-increasing independence from unreasonable demands of some manufacturers. In our showroom we proudly display many of UBG’s exclusive private-label Ambiance brand fireplaces. The impact of Best Practice Sharing among fellow UBG member dealers is huge. With carefully selected vendor relationships with European & North American manufacturers, all UBG member dealers are stronger thanks to UBG’s tireless research & relationship-building skills. This represents strategic leverage that no UBG member dealer could possibly achieve on our own. UBG’s servant leaders are all about the mission of "elevating one another to achieve everyone’s full potential."”

UBG Works For Us!

“SnowBelt Fireplace has been part of UBG from the beginning. Simply put UBG membership has significantly improved our bottom line. Being able to buy at distributor pricing allows me to compete with the big box stores right next to me. Attending the Buyer’s University is one of the most valuable experiences I have each year. I get to ask how, why, and how much from other hearth professionals without having to worry about the BS factor. My advice is to join the UBG before your competition does, but DO NOT JOIN UBG IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BUY-IN!!! UBG works because our buying power gets the attention of manufactures. Without buying we have no clout.”

“My name is George Hill and I am the owner of Ultimate Home Comfort in Halifax, NS. We have been UBG members for over 5 years and have enjoyed the extra discounts afforded us by the group to increase our gross margin dollars as well as cashing a 5 figure rebate cheque the last two years.”

“The group allows me to operate my business independently of the large distributors and manufacturers who constantly threaten and use other means to get me to buy or continue to buy their products. Prior to this it was an annual fight with one large distributor to try and keep lines we had built up for them for the last 17 years, they didn’t care about our previous business, they just wanted to sell more products and threatened us every year about taking their products to our competitors in the area if we didn’t reach certain targets for sales.”

“Between the extra money in our pockets and the stress relief of not having to worry about ultimatums from our distributor it has improved my bottom line and my quality of life.”

“I highly recommend the benefits of joining the group.”

“I became a member of UBG in 2001 and it has been really good for my business. Not only am I saving now over a $100,000 in products cost, I’ve had the privilege to see the Group grow and become the best group of hearth dealers in North America. I enjoy going to Buyers University, it is the best even in the hearth industry! I recommend that all strong dealers should be a part of this. Especially that once the territory is taken, no one else can get it. This is the best thing that could have happened to me in business!”

UBG is a great tool!

“August West Chimney Co & Fireplace Concepts, Inc has been serving the South Shore, Boston, Cape Cod & Islands since 1975. From a humble beginning offering chimney sweeping services, August West has grown into full service hearth company by offering full masonry construction services, installation of stainless steel liners, chimney caps, poured liner systems, in addition to having two hearth retail locations.”

“Every year we’re looking for new ways to reduce costs & operating expenses and UBG looks to be a great tool allowing us achieve those objectives.”