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🌟 Lighting Trends 2025: Say Goodbye to Matte Black, Hello to Natural Textures! 🌿✨ The future of lighting is all about natural woven textures and coordinated outdoor vibes that bring warmth, style, and sustainability into focus. Check out these stunning trends: 🔥 Coordinated Outdoor Elegance: outdoor solar lanterns paired perfectly with ceiling fan designs—seamlessly blending function and beauty for your outdoor spaces. 💎 The Game-Changing Fandelier: fan + chandelier combo that doesn’t just cool your space—it elevates it with a gorgeous, upscale touch. 🌟 Complete the Look: with coordinating woven fixtures that create a cohesive and oh-so-stylish aesthetic for any room. Design trends are constantly evolving, and it’s all about finding what resonates with your style and space. Not sure where to start or need help spec’ing a project? Let’s talk—I’m here to make it easy. ************************************************************** Hi, I’m Tina, owner of SourceForce LLC and proud member of Ardell Sales & Consulting. A sourcing expert by trade and merchant by design. I love what I do, so let me help you find the right product, with the best quality, for the right price. Connect with me to explore how we can light up your spaces with the latest designs. #LightingTrends2025 #NaturalTextures #OutdoorElegance #FandelierMagic #LightingDesign #SourceForceConnections

Exciting News: Welcoming a New Face to the Team! 🎉 I’m thrilled to introduce Kelleah Trinidad [call her Kay for short], our new Business Development Manager, to the SourceForce LLC family! Not only is she bringing her expertise to the role, but as a fellow local, she’s also making those in-person coffee meetings a fun new perk! ☕ Here’s a little about her: 💼 What she does: She’s a pro at managing and nurturing client relationships to ensure everything runs smoothly, while also identifying new business opportunities and building connections with potential clients. Simply put, she’s here to help us grow and thrive! 🎉 What she does for fun: She’s all about balance—exploring new places, trying new foods with her husband and two kids, hitting up CrossFit, and gaming. Plus, she has a lazy (but adorable) hunting dog named Whiskey, and she’s always up for cocktails and great conversation. We couldn’t be more excited to have her on board as we continue to expand and build lasting partnerships. Welcome to the team, Kay! #NewHire #WelcomeToTheTeam #BusinessDevelopment #SourceForceFamily #TeamGrowth

Another Trade Show in the Books—and This One Was LIT! 💡✨ (Pun 100% Intended) Just wrapped up an incredible time at Lightovation in Dallas—the premier residential lighting trade event in North America! And let me tell you, this show wasn’t just bright…it was blindingly brilliant! 😎 From California to Texas, I made the trip to stay ahead of the trends and connect with top vendors in the lighting industry. This show was packed with innovation—from sustainable lighting designs to jaw-dropping pieces from Brazil, New Zealand, and Thailand. 🌎💡 The Spectrum Shared Showroom was a showstopper with decorative residential and commercial lighting solutions that left me inspired (and maybe a little tempted to redecorate my entire house). And let’s not forget those stunning chandeliers, sleek pendants, wall mounts, and vanities launching this season. Every corner of the Dallas Market Center was glowing with creativity and style! I always say staying on top of trends isn’t just about seeing what’s new—it’s about bringing fresh ideas and solutions back to my clients. And after this show, let’s just say 2025 is looking pretty bright! Lighting up new ideas and partnerships, one show at a time! 💡🔥 #Lightovation #LightingTrends #TradeShowLife #VendorConnections #InnovationInLighting

Grateful for Partnerships That Drive Success! 🤝 I’m beyond thankful to work with amazing partners like Danny Himmel. His kind words truly highlight the value of collaboration and what’s possible when businesses work together to meet customer needs: "Tina has been such an asset and valuable partner in ensuring we offer a complete solution for our customers. If there is a need, please reach out to Tina as she will exceed all expectations. Thank you again for all that you do for HD Supply!" For me, partnerships are about more than just delivering products—they’re about understanding what clients truly need, solving challenges together, and always striving to exceed expectations. At Source Force, I focus on bringing innovative solutions to the table, ensuring businesses like HD Supply have the tools, resources, and support to succeed. It’s about being a reliable partner who’s just as invested in their growth as they are. To Danny and all the incredible clients I’ve had the pleasure of working with—thank you for trusting me to be part of your journey. Here’s to many more successful partnerships and creating complete solutions that customers love!

Atlanta, You Kept Me Busy (and Well-Fed)! 🍕✈️ What a whirlwind week in Atlanta! I spent three days in strategic meetings to plan for 2025, met with HD Supply merchants, and caught up with our amazing ATL-based team. Of course, no meeting is complete without great food, and day two kicked off in the most delicious way. We had a PK class featuring the new Halo Pizza Ovens now available on HomeDepot.com. Urban Slicer Pizza Worx joined us, serving up fresh pizzas straight from the Halo oven—ready in minutes! Pizza for Breakfast? Yes, please. 🍕😋 Kyle Vollhardt also shared updates on the new Bernzomatic products we’re launching in Contractors’ Warehouse. It’s exciting to see these tools hitting the market! We wrapped up with an incredible dinner alongside 18 of our ASC team members. From there, it was a quick trip to Jacksonville for customer meetings with Todd Kaelin of Hettich America before catching the last flight home. Despite the delays, I made it back to recharge for a few days before the next adventure. Busy, productive, and full of connections—it’s moments like these that remind me why I love what I do. Here's to great teamwork, exciting launches, and, of course, amazing pizza! #ProductManagerLife #Teamwork #NewProductLaunch #AtlantaAdventures

🎄✨ Small Town Holiday Magic! ✨🎄 There’s something so special about the holiday season in a small town—the way everyone comes together, the shared joy, and the sparkle of lights that seem to shine a little brighter because of the love behind them. This video is a little slice of that magic, capturing the beauty of a community that celebrates not just the season, but each other. Whether it’s the twinkle in a child’s eye or the warmth of a neighbor’s smile, these moments remind us why we love where we live. Take a moment to pause, enjoy, and let this video bring a little extra joy to your day. Here’s to the magic of small-town holidays and the connections that make it all so bright. ✨❄️ How is your community celebrating the season? Drop your favorite local holiday tradition in the comments! ⬇️🎅🎁 #HolidayMagic #SmallTownVibes #CommunityLove #ChristmasCheer

Week 2 of back-to-back travel, and where else would I land but VEGAS! 🎲 Last month I attended the ISSA trade show—an incredible opportunity to meet with clients, and customers, and see what's trending in the industry. It’s all about staying ahead of the curve and discovering the newest innovations that shape the market. Some of the amazing brands we connected with: Maintex, Ekcos, Diversified Hospitality Solutions, Odoban, Toter, and Sheila Shine (just to name a few). Derrick, our trade show rookie, joined us for his first event, and let’s just say he quickly learned the golden rule of trade shows: function over fashion. (Don’t worry—he’s rocking his new kicks now!) Staying at the Wynn gave me stunning views, and dinner at SW Steakhouse was the perfect way to wrap up the day. Shoutout to our server Robert for making it a night to remember—and for the surprise Anejo Old Fashion, which definitely packs a punch. Don Julio, we meet again! 😅 Now it’s time to take all the ideas, trends, and connections we’ve gathered and start planning for 2025. Tradeshows aren’t just about products—they’re about partnerships, creativity, and setting up for the future. Vegas didn’t disappoint, and I’m excited for what’s next! 🥂✨

A whirlwind NYC adventure, and oh, what a ride it was—literally! I touched down at JFK and headed straight into the chaos of the city. Traffic was a beast, we were running late, and let’s be real—heels and NYC blocks are not friends. So, Mike and I made the genius decision to hop in a Pedicab. Cue blasting music, lots of laughs, and… a $150 fare that left us wide-eyed and giggling. Worth it? Absolutely. Dinner was a dream at Estiatorio Milos, where the seafood was so fresh it felt like the fish jumped straight from the ocean onto our plates. Afterward, we soaked in the city’s nightlife until 2 AM, even squeezing in a stop at the legendary Monkey Bar. No seats, but I managed a quick selfie to say, “I was here!” Day two gave me a rare slice of downtime, so I wandered through Bryant Park, browsed Macy’s (hello, holiday magic!), and stood in awe of the Louis Vuitton storefront that looked like a winter wonderland on steroids. The evening wrapped up with dinner, finished training on Sunday, then a quick flight home to reset for the next adventure. NYC, you were chaotic, fabulous, and totally unforgettable!

Hey PROs, meet your new sidekick: the Arrow HT50 Hammer Tacker. • Built Like a Tank: Chromed steel housing that laughs in the face of wear and tear—it’s not here to mess around. • Parts Hotter Than Your Morning Coffee: All-steel, hardened at 1,500 degrees, this thing’s been through the fire, literally. • Grip That Won’t Quit: High-impact, sure-grip handle so steady, you’ll forget it’s in your hand...until it gets the job done! • Two Full Strips, Zero Fuss: Holds enough staples to keep you going strong—no reload breaks needed. • Handles the Tough Stuff: Roofing, insulation, housewrap… throw it at the HT50, it’s ready to rumble. The Arrow HT50: because a PRO needs a tool that’s just as tough (and maybe even a little crazier) as they are.

🌟 Client Testimonial Spotlight 🌟 I’m incredibly grateful for kind words like these from amazing professionals like Annalisa Rivera: "I highly recommend Tina as an exceptional sales professional. She is dedicated and committed, always putting 100% effort into her clients and products. Tina has successfully helped us secure a new retail opportunity by tirelessly seeking out and pursuing new prospects with an energetic and proactive approach. Once she finalizes a sale, she manages the entire process with thoroughness, including vendor onboarding and product delivery. Tina goes above and beyond by visiting sites and meeting with managers to ensure complete satisfaction. She embodies all the qualities you would desire in a top-notch sales professional." Helping my clients secure new opportunities, streamline processes, and ensure satisfaction is what I’m most passionate about. Hearing this kind of feedback reinforces my dedication to going above and beyond to make every partnership a success. Thank you, Annalisa, for your trust and kind words! It’s a privilege to work alongside incredible clients like you.