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Live “Key Call”: Designing Company Culture

Zoom

You have designed a business you love with great clients BUT have you created an environment where your employees can thrive? We are diving into the tools they need to succeed at work, the culture you are hoping to curate, and our tips to streamline, even when there are growing pains.  Bring all your questions […]

LIVE “KEY CALL”: BUSINESS TAXES CHECKLIST

Zoom

Tax season is upon us.  Lay your tax terrors to rest and learn how to avoid pitfalls, what to do in the event of an audit, strategize expenses/investments and the thought process for choosing a business entity.  Led by Karen Dardick, founder of Design Finance Solutions - an interior design business-focused advisor and consulting firm.  […]

LIVE “KEY CALL”: MASTERING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CONTRACTORS

Zoom

Performing as a design team for your clients is an art, especially in the midst of inevitable delays and changes.  And you, as a designer, are only as good as your team.  In this call, we'll be chatting about how to qualify general contractors and best practices on streamlining communication during a construction project to […]

SPRING MARKET PANEL: HOW TO SECURE HIGH-NET-WORTH CLIENTS

Mimi London 8687 Melrose Avenue, Suite B396, West Hollywood, CA, United States

  You have built your brand, mastered your technique, and you’re prepared to take on your dream projects. But have you asked yourself, how do I find and secure those high-net-worth clients? Join our founder, Genevieve Trousdale, Susan Wintersteen of Savvy Interiors, Christine Vroom of Christine Vroom Interiors and Heather Lucas and Katie Browning of Lucas Browning Design at the Mimi London, Inc.showroom for a riveting discussion […]

A SMART HOME PRIMER FOR DESIGN PROS

Zoom

Designing for the future means embracing smart home technology as an essential component of every project. Join Circaphiles founder, Genevieve Trousdale, and CEO of Epic Smart Homes, Scott Ruzich as they teach you how to accurately assess the smart home integration process from both a project- and client-specific basis. From aesthetics to cost, this workshop […]

WORKSHOP TOUR

Remains Lighting 808 N. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join us for an en-light-ening workshop at Remains Lighting! Showroom manager, Valerie Thomas, and Genevieve Trousdale will be diving into the bright world of lighting fixtures with these teaching points:  lighting anatomy, proportion, custom design, finish selections and much more.  They will unveil the complexity and importance in every detail of lighting to guide the […]

Live “Key Call”: Going Custom

Zoom

Intimidated by specifying 100% custom furnishings?  Not to fear!  We will be sharing our tired and true tips and tricks of communicating with workrooms and developing your seamless process from a napkin sketch to a finished furniture piece.  You may be thinking you have the process nailed....we feel there is always something to be learned […]

LEGENDS OF LA CIENEGA PANEL | The Dream Team: How collaboration can save a business

Are you losing sleep over installations gone wrong, delivery delays, endless change orders and maintaining budgets?  These are a few of many roadblocks we as design professionals face daily that can easily become a vicious cycle when juggling important projects on tight timelines. Lay your worries to rest! We have the answer on how to […]

Live “Key Call”: Building a Profitable Business

Zoom

Are your projects generating a flush income, after your staff, business expenses and taxes are paid?  So many projects are quite attractive in the beginning, but sometimes do not produce the revenue you were counting on.  In this call, we will be joined by Kara Duffy, an entrepreneur and business coach with an unconventional approach […]

Live “Key Call”: Winning Strategies for Bidding Interior Design Projects

Zoom

Arguably the hottest topic consistently in the industry...designers of every level love to exchange information about pricing, but often are too hesitant to bluntly ask.  With so many pricing models for interior designers, we will be chatting about which methods work and which don't.  Circaphiles ambassador, Sara Malek Barney of Bandd Design to share her wisdom […]

Green to Gold: How design can be sustainable and profitable

Pacific Design Center

Sustainable design: how can it benefit the bottom line and mother earth? Welcome experts Kishani Perera of Kishani Perera Inc., Allen Compton of SALT Landscape Architects and Michael Kovac of Kovac Design Studio who are forging a harmonious bond between man-made structures and nature for the longevity and sustainability of the homes of tomorrow. Join us […]

LIVE “KEY CALL”: FINDING YOUR BEST TRADE PARTNER

Zoom

Led by Kevin Sasser of Argos Risk, this insightful workshop that delves into the critical aspects of interior design project management, focusing on the careful financial vetting of clients and vendors, protecting your business and financial interests, and ensuring satisfaction even in challenging situations. In this workshop, we will explore strategies and best practices for […]