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Article: Optimizing on the kitchen countertop market: a new career in stone fabrication and retail sales has proven successful for the owners of Kitchens & Stone Design Center of Upland, CA.(Fabricator Case Study)
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- Stone World
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- November 1, 2005
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A daily four-hour commute along the jammed freeways of Southern California eventually grew tiresome for Doug Lainson, who is now President and Chief Executive Officer of Kitchens & Stone Design Center in Upland, CA. Ultimately, it drove the former high-powered business professional to not only leave his job, but to switch careers altogether. After some careful research, Lainson decided to launch a fabrication facility and showroom with partner Kenny Seamen in late 2003. And in only two years, the business has shown significant growth, and plans for expansion are currently underway.
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"In my previous life, I was in management ...