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Danny Russo’s BOLD Experience….

Danny was one of our 2015 attendees and wanted to share his experience with you.  Like you, he was wondering whether to attend and he’s so glad he did.  He’s transformed his business and his life style.

He draws his inspiration from historical surroundings and modern-day development. Emulsifying functional luxury with a timeless approach to design which allows Danny to deliver concepts that have an intrinsic value.

Danny prides himself on the fundamental belief that a room should speak for itself and make an understated statement. In Danny’s career, this has always held true and his uniqueness in the industry is like no other. In an unpredictable world, Danny believes design should be consistent and timeless. As elements develop with the unique evolution of each project, Danny believes in always bringing the unexpected aesthetics into play.

Merging natural textiles is a Danny Russo signature element. By mixing natural components into modern applications he is able to execute an overall feeling of beauty, drama, and relaxation into all of his designs. Working on a variety of projects ranging from luxury salons, cocktail lounges, private residences, and even physician’s offices, there are few areas of design that Danny hasn’t worked in.

Mentored and inspired by some of the world’s top designers Danny now enjoys educating new designers in the field. He is also a longtime member of the American Society of Interior Designer (ASID).

Learn more about Danny here

 

 

Wondering How BOLD Got Its Name….

Thank you Million Dollar Decorating, it was truly a pleasure doing the podcast with you!

To Listen to Podcast #466 – Julia Molloy | BOLD Summit

From James Swan’s Million Dollar Decorating Podcast:

About Julia

Julia Molloy is the leading operations specialist for the interior design industry. She has over 2 decades of operations experience, 14 of them in the design field and has a wealth of knowledge from the interior design, graphic design, operations and technology sectors. She is a sought after speaker, a Business of Design faculty member, on the Better Practices Network board of advisors, has been a continued education instructor to the faculty at New York School of Interior Design and a member of ASID. Molloy has also chaired the ASID Student Affairs Committee and the board of advisors for the Art Institute Interior Design program.
Julia Molloy is the ‘special sauce’ and the silent strength behind some of the most successful design firms, large and small, around the world. She has become the most trusted source for business tools and systems for Principal Interior Designers to propel their businesses forward. Molloy is the only design industry business consultant to have built a small company from its early stages into a mature global organization that was then sold for over $65 million. After her time on high tech,  she returned to her artistic roots and went on to run operations for a prestigious Beverly Hills interior design firm for several years before launching her own interior design business consulting firm. Her firm now has an elite list of clientele globally and brings a distinctive knowledge base to the interior design industry.

Julia Molloy is also the founder of the renowned BOLD Summit – Business of Luxury Design Summit. This event focuses on the special business needs unique to firms positioned in the luxury market. It is a powerful catalyst for luxury focused interior designers and architects around the world. In pursuing her mission to advance the industry, every other year she galvanizes the world’s leaders in luxury design to share their wisdom and advice. The BOLD Summit continues to be a driving force for enriching lives and propelling excellence in the design community around the globe.

“I have been working with designers for over a decade now and you all are the most intelligent, sweet, sassy, passionate, interesting, fun and beautiful group of people I have ever come across. I adore each and every one of my clients and I couldn’t imagine dedicating myself to any other industry.

We are all given a gift. You were given the ability to see into people, understand their needs, envision possibility and miraculously translate that into their environment, facilitating better lives, more successful businesses and happiness. My gift is the ability to help you more powerfully tap into your potential. I believe that when you take your business to the next level, whatever that is for you, it has a ripple effect on your whole life. You feel clearer, more organized, more empowered, more abundant and these things permeate through all areas of your life. Reaching your potential and using your business as a vehicle for wealth, expression and fulfillment takes a special kind of person. You are driven by a higher power, a greater meaning and a deep yearning to make your mark on this world. I understand you. I understand your business in a way that no one else does. I have worked with hundreds of firms of every type, large and small, complex and simple models and because of this I have a very broad frame of reference. I understand where you are on the spectrum of similar firms and I intuitively see very clearly your growth trajectory.

I am honest, fair, transparent, reliable, direct, sensitive and driven to see my beloved clients flourish. I will push you and will always tell you what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear. I have a gift for understanding the unspoken and seeing people’s hearts and their true potential. I have been given the gift of clarity, I can see the path for each of you and I do my best to help you navigate it. I am extremely intuitive, yet pragmatic. I like tangible results and tactical how-to’s. I opt for logic guided by spirit. It’s a powerful combination.”

With a background in graphic design and business operations, I transitioned from the role of VP of Operations in high-tech to running the office for a luxury design firm in Beverly Hills almost 15 years ago. I have developed a deep understanding of what it takes to excel in this business sector. It is all I do and I absolutely love it.

When she is not pulling together the next BOLD Summit, she is busy working one on one with designers around the world from her office in Portland, Oregon. She lives in her dream home on the water in the Portland area with her husband, son and their little dogs Charlie and Sparky.

Explore Julia’s Website here

BOLD Summit’s Premiere Media Sponsor – LUXE Magazine

BOLD Summit is EXCITED to announce LUXE Magazine as this year’s Premiere Media Sponsor at the 2017 BOLD Summit Event!

Luxe Interiors + Design is the essential source for those with a passion for creating beautiful surroundings and living well.  Showcasing high-end architecture and interior design.

Luxe Interiors + Design believes that home is your greatest luxury. They celebrate regional architecture and design, and encourage design enthusiasts to seek out and connect with local design professional in the place they call home.

They impart this philosophy through multi-platform channels – in print, digital and at events – where they inspire, inform and engage with affluent design enthusiasts, architects, interior designers, home builders and the design community at large.

Nationally inspired, locally connected.

For over 10 years, LUXE magazine has been covering the design industry, connecting with the country’s leading architects, interior designers, builders and home design professionals. Their team of over 75 editors and market directors connects their audience of over 1.5 million affluent design enthusiasts with the leading local and national luxury design firms nationwide. Through their prism of powerful photography and stories that captivate, they encourage readers to cultivate home as their greatest luxury.

 

 

 

 

Featured BOLD Designer: Anne Hepfer


Known for her keen artistry and impeccable eye, The New York native draws inspiration from her repertoire of cosmopolitan experiences and her passion for the natural environment, fusing elements from a range of periods and cultures while maintaining a style that is both distinctive and timeless. What sets Anne apart is her rare ability to see project potential from conception down to the last brass tack. Her knowledge of furniture design, fabrication and finishing is an exceptional benefit to her clients as it offers exceptional customization and creativity.

A passionate traveler who embraces global craftsmanship, Anne sources from around the globe and incorporates unique finds into every interior space.

Anne holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Vanderbilt University. Following the completion of a graduate degree in Interior Architecture and Design from Parsons School of Design, she joined top Manhattan firm Daniel Romualdez Architects, managing projects for celebrities and high profile individuals in New York City and The Hamptons.

In 2003, she launched her own design firm in Manhattan prior to moving to Toronto, where she now oversees a design team that manages residential projects for clients throughout North America including Toronto, the Muskoka Lakes, New York City, Atlanta, Vail, Greenwich, Palm Beach, Miami, Vero Beach, and San Francisco. Named as one of the Top 25 Designers by Canadian House & Home Magazine, Anne’s work has been featured in numerous publications.

Anne’s design work is about putting together the pieces of a puzzle; the artful integration of architecture and furnishings. We are intuitive problem solvers with meticulous attention to detail. We work seamlessly with architects, contractors and builders, trades, artists and craftsmen ultimately providing our clients with white-glove service to ensure an outstanding design experience and an incredible finished product that they’ll simply love.

[gdlr_quote align=”center” ]I am keenly aware of architecture and how interior design works intimately with each architectural element of a space.[/gdlr_quote]

Achieving a perfectly soul-quenching balance of design in every room is our goal, transforming interiors from blank canvases into captivating works of art. Each project that we undertake is completely customized for you. We are proud that not one project looks or feels the same, we are skilled at working in any design vernacular, layering palettes of colour and contrast, lush textures, provocative patterns, sculptural furniture and carefully curating unique accessories that reflect a range of influences – from the global cultural scene and international fashion runways to historical eras, art and architecture, even dreams –

We are so excited to see you at The BOLD Summit Anne Hepfer!

Click Here to read more about Anne

 

 

Curious About The BOLD Summit Agenda?

 

Each BOLD Summit features topics, resources and speakers that are relevant to the current challenges that luxury focused designers are facing. 2017 will host round table discussions and presentations addressing the mission critical areas of your business, including:

  • Straight talk on billing and high profit margin strategies
  • Intimate group discussions with industry leaders and experts
  • Brand Identity and positioning for impact
  • Advanced marketing and PR strategies
  • The logistics of going lateral with your business model
  • Doing a product line using emerging technologies as an ally
  • Leadership, abundance mindset and much more!

Sit down with Barclay Butera, Jamie Drake and Pamela Babey of BAMO and the other conference speakers in round table discussions. Do a deep dive into mission critical topics specific to your business, like residential, hospitality, product development, online and social media marketing, billing and increasing profits. Learn from industry Masters and your peers from around the world.

CLICK HERE to SEE THE AGENDA

 

Click on this image to read more (PS, We love you, Jamie! xo)

Barclay Butera to Receive the Prestigious BOLD Master Award 2017

The BOLD Summit, the premier business conference for principal designers, proudly announces esteemed designer, celebrated author and television personality, Barclay Butera as the first BOLD Master Award Winner to join the 2017 BOLD Summit roster. Butera is the first of 3 BOLD Master Award recipients to be announced and will present to fellow principal designers at the conference this September 25th -27th at the prestigious Auditorium Theater in Downtown Chicago.

Throughout his evolving career in interior design, Butera is renowned for his approachable elegance and glamorous, coastal-chic interiors. He established Barclay Butera Interiors in Newport, California in 1994 and has since opened showrooms in Corona Del Mar, California and Park City, Utah. Barclay Butera’s inspirations are drawn from a diverse variety of grand architecture from coast to coast, European and Far Eastern influences including everything from the high-fashion runways to his far-flung world travels.

“The BOLD Summit’s provides advanced-level business development and collaboration for principal designers. One of the best learning experiences attendees benefit from is sitting down in small groups with legendary designers like Barclay Butera. It’s rare to experience this kind of open sharing and collaboration with such an outstanding group of designers,” states Julia Molloy, Owner BOLD Summit and Julia Molloy Consulting. “We are incredibly honored to present Barclay with a BOLD Master Award this year. His contribution to the industry cannot be overstated and I know his presentation and round table discussion will be a rare glimpse into his beautiful world and filled with wisdom and inspiration for all those who attend.”

Butera’s countless accolades include being named one of House Beautiful’s Top 125 designers and Top 25 Furniture Manufacturers along with Luxe Interiors + Design’s Gold List. He has hosted and designed spaces for events at the world-renowned Sundance Film Festival and Hearst Castle. Prior to BOLD, Butera has spoken on panel discussions held by the Wall Street Journal, Dwell, American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Architectural Digest.

One of the most powerful resources for business development and collaboration in the design industry, the 2017 Business of Luxury Design Summit will feature workshops, round table discussions and presentations on topics such as PR, creating a revenue stream with product lines, online marketing strategies, building referral networks, mastering profit margins and much more.

 

About Barclay Butera

Since 1994, Barclay Butera has been the creative force behind his eponymous design firm and showroom in Newport Beach, California. His success in Newport prompted Butera to establish showrooms in Corona Del Maar, California and Park City, Utah. Butera is renowned for his approachable elegance and glamorous, coastal-chic interiors. Some of his most recognized and sought-after collections in the marketplace include fabrics, indoor and outdoor furnishings, flooring, carpets, lighting, wall art, bedding, decorative mirrors, and home décor. He is the author of five books:  Modern Living; Past, Present, Inspired; Living in Style; Living on the Coast; and Getaways and Retreats. He has appeared on NBC’s Today Show, Extra!, CBS, ABC, Fox, Beautiful Homes & Great Estates, HGTV; he has received press in the New York Times, New York Post, Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, Elle Décor, House Beautiful, House & Garden, Luxe, Ocean Home, Traditional Home, Veranda, Western Interiors & Design, Esquire, Robb Report, 1stdibs.com, OneKingsLane.com, Gilt.com, and ArchitecturalDigest.com.

Barclay Butera Social Media

Facebook: facebook.com/barclaybuterainteriors

Twitter: twitter.com/barclaybutera

Instagram: instagram.com/barclaybutera

Pinterest: pinterest.com/barclaybutera

http://www.barclaybutera.com/about

BOLD Summit – Opens Registration for 2017

The BOLD Summit, Business of Luxury Design, announces open registration for its 2017 luxury design networking and education event. Taking place at The Auditorium Theater located in Downtown Chicago, Illinois from September 25-27, 2017, BOLD is 3 days of intense business development and collaboration for Principal Interior Designers.

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BOLD Summit 2017 is hosted at the prestigious Auditorium Theater Chicago!

“The BOLD Summit’s intense course aims to provide a dynamic and collaborative learning experience for design professionals to build personal wealth and company success,” states Julia Molloy, Owner BOLD Summit and Julia Molloy Consulting. “The Business of Luxury Design (BOLD) Summit takes place every other year and is crafted specifically for design industry business owners that are poised to power through to the next level of their business. This 3-day business conference is designed specifically for the discerning designer that focuses on the luxury market and is actively manifesting a higher level of abundance and success. The BOLD Summit format provides peer group collaboration, intimate conversations with industry luminaries and content that directly addresses their current needs as a luxury provider.”

The focus of the BOLD Summit is advanced-level business development for principal designers. Now in its 14th year, BOLD features keynote and “BOLD Master” speakers who provide expertise on the luxury design market helping attendees achieve the highest level of success in their business.

One of the most powerful resources for business development and collaboration in the design industry, the 2017 Business of Luxury Design Summit will feature workshops and presentations on topics such as PR, creating a revenue stream with product lines, online marketing strategies, building referral networks, getting to your 40% gross profit margin and much more.

Cost for attendance for limited time early bird registration is $2,795 and $3,495 for open registration.

Cosentino, Excellence in Stone!

Founded in 1940 by husband and wife team Eduardo and Eduarda Cosentino, The Cosentino group carries a rich history of excellence in stone. The current owners of Cosentino are children of Eduardo and Eduarda. Through the decades, the innovative family business has completely changed the world of stone surfaces through their investment in research and development. Cosentino introduced Silestone to the world in 1990, and the innovation continued from there. The company now has ECO by Cosentino which is a recycled surface, SENSA which is granite with unique anti-stain protection, and now Dekton which is an ultra-compact surface that aims to revolutionize the world of both design and architecture.

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Their commitment to the environment is evident in many of these specially created surfaces and also in their manufacturing processes. Cosentino encourages the target of zero waste at their facilities and has implemented many measures protect the atmosphere, such as the minimization of dust emissions and the filtration of Volatile Organic Compounds through thermal oxidation. Through efficient extraction and adhering to the reduce, reuse, and recycle model, the company is able to use 95% of the stone extracted from their quarries, with the remaining stone going into aggregate, making their stone use close to 100%. Cosentino takes great pride in their commitment to the environment and is careful to restore quarries and tips to ensure recovery of the environment and landscape. They do this through minimizing tips, controlling natural erosion, slope stabilization, and establishing green ground cover of species native to the area.

The lovely Patty Dominguez of Cosentino
The lovely Patty Dominguez of Cosentino

Thank you Cosentino for your commitment to the environment! And a very special thank you for Sponsoring our 2015 BOLD Summit!

Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens

Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens is the leading manufacturer of luxury stainless steel cabinets. Manufactured entirely in the United States, they offer a comprehensive line of stainless steel outdoor cabinets to elevate your outdoor living areas. With a weather resistant powder coat which keeps them practically maintenance free, even in harsh climates,  Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens is well known to be the highest quality outdoor kitchen cabinets available.

Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens
Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens

 

Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens expertly marries refined style to unrivaled quality and functionality. Their cabinets will elegantly compliment any outdoor layout and aesthetic with over 400 different choices in stainless steel cabinet sizes and a beautiful array of exclusive designer powder coat finishes, which were specifically chosen to match Brown Jordan furniture. When you order from Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens you can expect your cabinets to arrive damage free on a palette made specifically for that cabinet, with complete directions and illustrations for ease of installation. With a lifetime warranty, you can rest assured knowing Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens will stand the test of time.

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A very special thank you to Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens for sponsoring our 2015 BOLD Summit!

 

Environmentally Conscious, British Luxury Interiors: Clive Christian

Since its founding in 1978 British luxury interior brand Clive Christian has taken pride in using only the most ethical and environmentally friendly methods of manufacturing their elegant cabinetry, paneling, and furniture. Employing the use of bio-mass catalytic converter equipment they achieve zero emissions, zero landfill and channel waste into renewable energy. They have, from the very beginning, stated that “our environment is our children’s environment” and in line with that philosophy only timbers with bark still on, selected exclusively from managed resources, arrive at the company owned factory workshops .

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Clive Christian takes pride in maintain the exacting standards of  fine British craftsmanship comprising 300 year old techniques such as burr veneering, marquetry, and wood carving. Their skilled artisans participate in a series of apprenticeships to ensure these precious methods are continued through the generations. Cabinets are made with plywood interiors which are veneered to match the chosen exterior finish, while solid timber dovetailed drawers can be lined with a selection of leathers or burr veneer. Their cabinetry, furniture, and paneling is carefully made by hand, in Britain, to truly add to the beauty and luxury of your interior design project.

Photo by Alan Barry Photography
Photo by Alan Barry Photography

A very special thank you to Clive Christian for being a sponsor of BOLD Summit 2015!