Paul Dominie

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DISC Type : Dis

Regional Vice President at Abbey Carpet & Floor

Greater Madison Area, United States

Overview

Paul Dominie is a seasoned flooring industry executive with over 37 years of experience, currently serving as Regional Vice President at Abbey Carpet & Floor. A sought-after speaker and former President of Onn Surfaces and Bella Flooring Group, he specializes in building profitable partnerships. Colleagues describe him as collaborative, reliable, proactive, and hard-working.

He is a training educator with a background in interior design from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, which informs his design-savvy approach to product development and market trends.

For 13 years, Paul was a trainer for Mohawk University, where he created programs teaching dealers how to sell through service and relationship-building.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Driven But Considerate

Decisive But Friendly

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Retail Profitability
His current role involves helping franchise partners increase profits through proven solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in leadership and sales.
Flooring Industry Trends
He is frequently quoted on market shifts, such as the resurgence of laminate, and focuses on creating innovative, non-duplicative product lines.
Business Efficiency
Peers have noted his talent for analyzing business operations and suggesting strategies for enhanced efficiency and success.

Media Appearances

Abbey Carpet & Floor Welcomes Paul Dominie. Featured in Floor Covering Weekly

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Work History

7-2025
Regional Vice President at Abbey Carpet & Floor
7-2024 - 7-2025
President at Onn Surfaces
10-2021 - 7-2024
President @ BFG at Bella Flooring Group
6-2020 - 10-2021
Regional Vice President at Floor Source
6-2018 - 6-2020
VP Sales at Bella Flooring Group

Education

2001 - 2004
interior design from The University of Alabama in Huntsville

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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Paul

Personality Compatibility


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