I drove down Oakland Park Boulevard one sunny afternoon, my attention was inevitably drawn to the familiar sight of Allied Kitchen & Bath’s marquee. The black block letters against the white backdrop offered a simple but powerful message: “Life is short. Spend it with people who make you laugh & love.” It’s a message that resonates deeply, not just with me, but with the entire Fort Lauderdale community. This sign, perched in front of Bill Feinberg’s renowned design center, has long been a source of inspiration for locals. The weekly quotes, always thoughtful and uplifting, have become a beloved tradition, reminding us to focus on what truly matters in life.

For Feinberg, it’s his way of giving back to the city he’s called home since the early 1980s when he moved to South Florida from his native Philadelphia. His role as President of Allied Kitchen and Bath has been his life’s work, a testament to the power of vision, resilience, and an unwavering commitmentnto community.  Feinberg has not only led his family-owned business to success but also transformed it into an avid supporter of philanthropic causes in Broward County.

Allied Kitchen and Bath’s origins date back to 1984, when Feinberg, along with his brothers, took the bold step of leaving a stable job to start their own business. What began as a small operation quickly grew into one of South Florida’s premier design centers.
But for Feinberg, success was never just about profit margins; it was about giving back. “From the beginning, I believed that the more you give, the more you get,” Feinberg shares, reflecting on the core philosophy that has driven both his business and personal life.

This ethos is perhaps best exemplified by the weekly inspirational quotes displayed on that marquee outside Allied’s design center. “It’s a simple thing,” Feinberg says, “but the impact is profound.” Over the years, these quotes have become a staple of the community, offering words of encouragement and hope to countless passersby. “We’ve had people come in here in tears, telling us how the quote on the sign helped them through a tough time. It’s moments like those that remind me why we do what we do.”

Beyond the marquee, Feinberg has woven philanthropy into the very fabric of Allied Kitchen and Bath. The design center, which he rebuilt during the challenging times of the 2008 recession, was designed with charity in mind. “I had a vision to create a space that could double as a venue for charity events,” he explains. And so, he did-redrawing architectural plans to move the staircase to the front, allowing it to serve as a raised podium for events.

Since opening the new showroom in 2009, Feinberg has hosted over 200 charity events, raising significant funds for causes close to his heart. Among these is the annual funky-tie fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a cause deeply personal to Feinberg after losing his father to the disease. “In the first year, we raised almost $100,000; by the fourth year, we were up to $300,000. It was pretty powerful,” Feinberg recalls.

Feinberg’s approach to business is deeply rooted in the values he learned from his father, a Philadelphia hairdresser. “I watched how my dad treated his customers-everyone was like family. He really taught me to be a good person,” he says. This lesson has stayed with him, guiding how he runs Allied Kitchen and Bath. “No matter what, we have to leave the customer happy. Even if a job isn’t profitable, we finish it to the customer’s satisfaction. Our reputation is worth more than any short-term loss.”

From weathering economic downturns to navigating a global pandemic, his leadership has been marked by a commitment to his employees and his community. “Right now, I have 70 families that are supported through Allied,” he says. “That’s what keeps me going-knowing that my work supports so many people.”

But for Feinberg, the true measure of success is not just in the numbers. “Giving back is great, but if my business isn’t successful, I can’t give back,” he notes. “That’s why I think people who are successful need to give back. You owe it to the community to do good.”