Mike Rounds, General Manager for Appliance Gallery by Faucets N Fixtures
In this episode of Steel Cod Spotlight, Anthony Fors sits down with Mike Rounds—co-founder of Native Coast Appliance and now General Manager at Appliance Gallery by Faucets N Fixtures—for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in real experience from the showroom floor to the jobsite.
Mike shares practical advice for designers, salespeople, brand reps, and appliance pros alike—covering common myths, emerging trends, and what separates good from great at every level. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to sharpen your edge, this episode delivers clear takeaways on building trust, avoiding costly pitfalls, and creating value that lasts.
Plus, find out why Mike and Anthony agree a steam oven is the one thing their kitchens are missing.
Steel Cod Spotlight is a one-on-one interview series featuring real conversations with the people who power the appliance industry and the trades that support it. From seasoned sales pros and service techs to designers, manufacturers, and thought leaders, each episode brings forward insights, stories, and hard-earned lessons tailored to five key audiences: consumers, dealers, pre-sale influencers, appliance pros, and manufacturers. Whether you're in the showroom, on the job site, or behind the product, this show is for you.
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Steel Cod Spotlight: Mike Rounds, General Manager for Appliance Gallery by Faucets N Fixtures
In this episode of Steel Cod Spotlight, Anthony Fors sits down with Mike Rounds—co-founder of Native Coast Appliance and now General Manager at Appliance Gallery by Faucets N Fixtures—for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in real experience from the showroom floor to the jobsite.
Mike shares practical advice for designers, salespeople, brand reps, and appliance pros alike—covering common myths, emerging trends, and what separates good from great at every level. Whether you’re new to the industry or looking to sharpen your edge, this episode delivers clear takeaways on building trust, avoiding costly pitfalls, and creating value that lasts.
Plus, find out why Mike and Anthony agree a steam oven is the one thing their kitchens are missing.