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The Business of Luxury Design (BOLD) Summit to host exclusive BOLD Designer Showcase highlighting products from acclaimed designers

The BOLD Summit, the premier business conference for principal designers, will host an exclusive designer showcase featuring products from luxury interior designers throughout the three-day event. The BOLD Product Showcase provides an opportunity for attending designers to display their unique products to the design community as well as gain national media exposure.

The BOLD Designer Showcase is set to feature design industry products from highly talented designers such as, Michelle Workman, Jillian O’Neill, Liz Carroll, Marlene Holmquist, Susan Winchester and Deborah Main.

“The BOLD Designer Product Showcase is one of my favorite elements of the BOLD Summit because it allows some of our attendees to showcase their talent and passion in a new way. It is an added benefit of being an attendee and allows us to shine a light on the product side of their business.” states Julia Molloy, Founder of BOLD Summit and Julia Molloy Consulting. “Whether it be furniture, a fabric line or home décor, the showcase gives our attendees a unique opportunity to get their products fantastic exposure not only within the design community but in the media as well.”

About the “Featured” Designers

Michelle Workman

As one of America’s most sought-after interior designers, Michelle Workman designs high-end residential and commercial spaces from West Coast to East Coast. Touted as “Showbiz Royalty” by Variety Magazine, Michelle possesses an esteemed and influential client roster ranging from Emmy Award winning producers and actors to Silicon Valley executives and entrepreneurs to Manhattan philanthropists. Recently Michelle has begun licensing and currently has two collections launched with more on the horizon. Her breathtaking trim line has taken the design community by storm and is as unique as it is brilliant.

 

Jillian O’Neill

Jillian O’Neill of Jillian O’Neill Interior Design specializes in working on modern and luxurious yet livable residential spaces. With a discerning eye for fresh and timeless furnishings and a love for color, texture and functionality, Jillian’s work has been featured in various publications including Elle Décor, Modern Luxury, Luxe Interiors and many more. Jillian now brings her beloved signature aesthetic to her luxury line of furnishings that debuted in 2017. Her signature pieces have sleek and sensual lines with rich materials and tones evoking a beautifully modern feel. 

 

 

Liz Carroll and Charlotte Lucas

Interior Designer, Liz Carroll, of Liz Carroll Interiors, and her sister, Charlotte Lucas, of Charlotte Lucas Interior Design, have teamed up to create House of Harris, a fabric and wallpaper line launching in the Fall of 2017.  Both sisters lead their own high-end interior design firms in North Carolina and have become highly sought after with projects spanning the Southeast.  Now pairing up as sisters to create a unique product line is a natural next step in their evolution.  House of Harris has received early accolades having been featured in Vogue and Veranda.  Their whimsical patterns and vibrant colors with a decidedly modern flair have made quite a splash in their debut collection.

 

Marlene Holmquist, “The Cowgirl Designer”

With decades of experience in the art and design industries, Marlene Holmquist of Luxury Ranch Interior Design specializes in new construction and remodels for ranches and luxury homes. Marlene brings her refreshing signature style of “Contemporary Western Design” to homes from contemporary to cowboy. A true cowgirl in every sense of the word, Marlene easily blends authentic cowboy tradition, modern design and contemporary materials to create the ultimate in exclusive equestrian and ranch furnishings. Each is an artistic expression based on horses and ranch life and make for the perfect statement piece in any sophisticated project. Marlene will also be showcasing limited edition and one of a kind leather “art” pillows, along with equine-inspired jewelry designs.

 

Susan Winchester

Susan Winchester has successfully combined two of her passions, a love of boating and beautiful design into a thriving business creating luxury yacht and home interiors. Having traveled thousands of nautical miles, Susan understands the need for functionality on even the largest yacht, believing that our living spaces have a very real impact on our personal lives. Her luxury outdoor décor line, WaterHaus is the ultimate in true performance, created to withstand the might of the sun and the majesty of the water while embodying all of the elements of refined décor. WaterHaus is a brand where luxury meets water.

 

 

Deborah Main

Product Designer, Deborah Main of Deborah Main Designs attributes her work and design inspiration to fashion, nature art and her love for travel. Specializing in luxury artisan pillows with new and vintage textiles, Deborah’s designs express her passion for color and texture. Her attention to detail demonstrates an appreciation for beauty and quality craftsmanship. Known affectionately as “The Pillow Goddess,” Deborah has been nationally recognized as a Martha Stewart American Made Award finalist and locally as a three-time winner of Best Home Accessories Designer for Austin, Texas Fashion Week.

What’s In It For Me? Designers Evaluate The Real Value Of Professional Development Conferences.

The constant stream of work demands, emails and more keep us tied to our desks. But many experts agree that while a small amount of success comes from output, a bigger portion is from creating and leveraging your network and upon successful delivery of your brand to your customers and stakeholders. One change-making tool successful pros use is the professional development conference. Professional conferences go a long way towards pulling you from that day-to-day grind to evaluate your next smart moves. They give you the space to take in how your business is changing, to build your network and to make sure you are on track for success.

According to Julia Molloy, founder of the BOLD Summit, “We can all feel it. The design industry is evolving quickly. In fact, within 3 years, the landscape will be quite different than it is today. Adapt or die is the name of the game in an industry disruption event and it has happened many times before.“

We asked designers to weigh-in on the benefits of attending design conferences such as the upcoming BOLD Summit in Chicago (September 25-27). Are events worth the expense, the time out of the office and what do they deliver in real, measurable ROI value?

  • Tell us why attending professional conferences is important to you? 

Anne Hepfer – Anne Hepfer Designs, Inc.

“I attended the 2015 BOLD Summit in Palm Springs and I gained an incredible amount of ‘take-home’ value to apply to my business. Meeting and having the opportunity to sit at a round table with the honored Masters was an incredible experience.”   — Anne Hepfer

  • How has this helped your business? Do you have a specific example or case study to share?

Danny Russo, ASSOCIATE ASID – SRG // INTERIORS inc.

“Before attending the BOLD summit I always questioned some of the things that were happening to me with my clients. Was I the only person these things were happening to? The answer was NO, the same issues that were plaguing my firm, were happening to many others in the industry. It gave me a network of many connections and friendships that I cherish very much.”   — Danny Russo

  • What is one game changing thing you learned at a summit or conference?

Angela Todd – Angela Todd Studios

“One speaker took a few designers on stage and found out what most of their client’s had in common with a series of rapid-fire questions. Then she suggested that all of us figure out what our client’s had in common – and suggested we market to that ONE person. This made my marketing so much more powerful and even fun this last year.”   — Angela Todd

  • Why would you recommend the BOLD Summit?

Corinne Brown – Brown Design Group

“You don’t know what you don’t know… until you go. There’s a bigger world out there. You kind of wonder about this – but you have to expose yourself, have people to bounce off of and network. There’s so much out there to learn and absorb. You can’t do it unless you go to an event like BOLD Summit.”   — Corinne Brown

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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

 

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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.

A Look into the BOLD Summit Agenda: Day 2

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BOLD Summit Day 2: Internal Alignment for Growth

Wondering just what it is you’ll be learning at the BOLD Summit this year? Look no further! Here is a rundown of some of the topics we’ll be covering during the most intense two days of business development you’ve ever seen. Your time is valuable so it has to be high impact!

Day two kicks off with the third of our BOLD Masters, the inimitable Martyn Lawrence-Bullard. Beyond the notoriety of his design firm, Martyn is also known for his fabulous line of products including furniture, fabric, flooring, fragrances, and soon to be fashion and jewelry. He will share with attendees the keys to his success in a candid Q&A with Julia Molloy.

Next we dive into a products and licensing panel moderated by Natalie Norcross, founder of A Design Partnership. This panel features Crans Baldwin, who will be giving a presentation later in the day on how to navigate and adapt your business to your strategic advantage. Crans will share with us his insights into the marketplace as it is today, and offer options and solutions for designers seeking to grow, adapt, and differentiate their businesses in today’s challenging business climate.

Our Keynote Speaker Keith Granet will then present on licensing contracts and important strategic aspects of brand extension. He will help you to understand what milestones need to be met before launching a furniture line or licensing deal. Keith will also introduce a groundbreaking new tool that creates efficiency in your design process. This will be followed by BOLD Summit Founder Julia Molloy’s presentation on company structure and workflow.

Following lunch, we will hear from Crans Baldwin and Randy Fiser, chief executive officer of ASID. Dedicated to advancing community and economic development, he brings to his role a unique point of view about the capacity of design to make a positive impact on human health, well-being, and productivity. Randy is releasing new information on evidence based design that you can consider incorporating into your business offering.

Our final panel for the Summit will be on blogging, technology, and social media and how to make them work for you. Featured on this panel will be Anna Brockway, the chief curator from Chairish, and Mat Sanders from MyDomaine. Afterwards, you can join some free-form roundtable discussions with the experts featured over the two days of the Summit. Lastly, we will be treated to a summation by Chris Ramey, president of Affluent Insights and one of the most highly regarded experts in the luxury segment.

A Look into the BOLD Summit Agenda: Day 1

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BOLD Summit Day 1: External Alignment for Growth

Wondering just what it is you’ll be learning at the BOLD Summit this year? Look no further! Here is a rundown of some of the topics we’ll be covering during the most intense two days of business development you’ve ever seen. Your time is valuable so it has to be high impact!

After an introduction by Julia Molloy, the owner of the BOLD Summit, we’ll start the day with our first BOLD Master, Kelly Hoppen MBE. In a Q&A session with Julia, Kelly will tell us all about the keys to her success and how she grew her business into an international powerhouse.

Next on the list is the founder of the Business of Design Summit, David Shepherd with his hands-on Action Map workshop. David has developed a process that helps the small business owner to clarify goals, focus strategy, and then identify the few critical learning and growth objectives that will effectively achieve those goals. It is progress on the learning and growth objectives that need to be measured, not accounting data. (Yes, he’ll be declaring “the end of accounting!”)

Kim Kuhteubl’s presentation “Tiny Tribe, Big Influence” is going to walk you through the process of identifying your most authentic message and develop a strategy for visibility and branding that will attract more of your ideal clients, make your brand more attractive to the media and align with the lifestyle you are striving for.

After lunch, sit down with our second BOLD Master, Joan Behnke, called “The Billionaire Whisperer” by Forbes magazine. Joan will share the decisions and techniques that have helped her build her business. Later in the day you’ll be able to join her for an intimate roundtable discussion — but sign up now, because Joan’s group is filling up fast!

Following this Q&A session, we will be presenting two panels that will provide all the information you need to get your work published. The first, “Think Like an Editor”, will be moderated by PR professional Barbara Pressman and feature editors from several prestigious interior design magazines. Afterwards, join renowned photographers Laura Hull and Victoria Pearson for “Photos and Points of View” where they will discuss exactly how photographing your work affects your likelihood of being published.

After a snack and sponsor showcase, we’ll head into our first roundtable sessions and portfolio reviews with the aforementioned editors. We’ll end the day with the presentation of our BOLD Masters awards. If you haven’t already signed up for our exclusive BOLD Masters Dinner at the Piazza de Liberace, now is the time to do it! There are only six slots left for this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Release to the Press!

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Internationally acclaimed interior designers Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Joan Behnke and London-based powerhouse designer Kelly Hoppen will accept BOLD Masters Awards at the BOLD (Business of Luxury Design) Summit, June 24-26, at the Riviera Resort in Palm Springs. This award, sponsored by Baccarat, is bestowed upon design and industry masters who have pioneered new ground, realizing a lifetime of noteworthy projects within a frame of strong business practices.

“The BOLD Summit, the premier luxury design business conference in the United States, is a transformative experience where attendees get to actually learn from and mingle with giants in the field of interior design,” said Julia Molloy, owner of BOLD.  Each master will share their wisdom and insights on entrepreneurship and the keys to building a thriving design firm.

In addition to exclusive learning experiences with the BOLD Masters, the BOLD Summit includes a packed agenda of talks by design business consultants and heavyweight media professionals, including design business-strategy experts Keith Granet, Kim Kuhteubl, Crans Baldwin, ASID CEO Randy W. Fiser, and editors of national design publications Interiors, Traditional Home, Robb Report Home & Style, MyDomaine.com, and more.

The event agenda takes the attendees through the key elements of a thriving business. “It is the most intense two days of business development and collaboration in the industry,” says owner, Julia Molloy. “Participants will experience a dynamic and powerful combination of tactical and strategic insights that will shave at least a year off the growth curve. There is nothing out there like this for luxury designers.” Attendees will benefit from an energizing and empowering agenda that includes streamlining workflow, team development, financial and growth strategy, media publishing and building a photographic portfolio. BOLD abounds with networking opportunities where designers can collaborate with each other and partake in intimate roundtable discussions with the BOLD Masters and expert speakers. They also have the benefit of taking home the presentation videos and 15 CEU’s. A detailed list of talks is available at www.BoldSummit.com and can be found in the Dropbox (see link below).

The event will kick off with a lively networking cocktail party sponsored by the publisher of Traditional Home magazine on Wednesday evening. Following a celebration honoring the BOLD Masters late Thursday afternoon, Interiors magazine is hosting an exclusive fundraising dinner at the Liberace home, redesigned by BOLD Speaker Christopher Kennedy, that will be attended by BOLD Masters, speakers, media and attendees who have selected the upgraded BOLD attendance package.

Below are additional details about BOLD 2015 Masters:

 Martyn Lawrence Bullard

Martyn Lawrence Bullard is a multi-award-winning interior and product designer, author and television personality. His work has appeared in over 4,000 publications worldwide, and his projects are featured in over 10 coffee table books. Martyn released his own bestselling coffee table book, ‘Live, Love, & Decorate’, with Rizzoli in 2011. Martyn’s A-List clientele include Tommy Hilfiger, Cher, Ellen Pompeo, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Aaron Sorkin’s home and executive offices at Warner Brothers and Paramount Studios, and many others. Although known mainly for his high-end residential design, he has also lent his talent to commercial and hospitality, designing the Colony Palms Hotel and Purple Palms restaurant in Palm Springs, Red O Restaurant for master chef Rick Bayless, Castello Di Santa Eurasia in Umbria and the historic Chateau Gutsch Hotel in Switzerland.

 Kelly Hoppen

With 39 years’ experience at the forefront of the industry, publishers and businesses continually seek Kelly’s unparalleled expertise, resulting in the authoring of eight design books to date, product lines and countless commissions. Kelly shares her extensive knowledge in her popular Kelly Hoppen Design School and is currently a “dragon” in the BBC2 series of Dragons Den, helping new entrepreneurs to reach their dreams.

Joan Behnke

Founded in 1999, Joan Behnke & Associates, Inc. is rooted in the deep belief that interior design is both a fine art and a profound opportunity for interior sculptural self-expression. The office’s team of designers has currently completed over 130 high-end residential and commercial projects throughout the world. Notable commercial projects have included five private hotel villas at the famous Costa S’meralda, Hotel Pitrizza and Hotel Romazzino in Porto Cervo, Sardegna, as well as the 350,000-square-foot private hotel, the ‘MGM Mansion,’ in Las Vegas and the new iconic slump-glass building for Alec Gores’ private equity firm in Beverly Hills. Behnke’s extensive residential projects have included many high-profile celebrity clients including two homes for the athlete-model couple Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen. Besides projects gracing the covers and pages of Architectural Digest, Interiors, Traditional Home, Harper’s Bazaar, Town and Country, Interior Design, Robb Report and Azure, Joan’s work has been selected for three Robb Report’s “Home of the Year” awards as well as Interior Design magazine’s, “Best of the Year” for corporate office design in collaboration with architect, Hagy Belzberg on the 9800 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills project. In 2013, Behnke was named “The Billionaire Whisperer” by Forbes magazine for her work with clients who have appeared on the pages of Forbes “500 list”.

About Molloy Management Group, BOLD Summit Owner

Founded in 2006, Molloy Management Group is the premier operations and luxury-branding specialist for the interior design industry. They are a trusted source for business tools, practices, training and consultation for interior design firms worldwide. Molloy Management is the catalyst that effectively leads firms into becoming more streamlined and more profitable.

About Vanessa Kogevinas | Vanessa K. Productions, BOLD Producer

Vanessa Kogevinas’s career in publishing and management has spanned over sixteen years, with a focus in the interior design industry. She is the founder of Vanessa K. Productions, which produces high-end interior design events including show houses, conferences and social events. Clients include Luxe Interiors + Design, The City of Beverly Hills, The Hollywood Reporter and BOLD (Business of Luxury Design) Summit. Vanessa’s resume also boasts positions with Architectural Digest, Veranda, California Homes and Western Interiors + Design, among others. She has written over 40 features for national design magazines and regularly appears on panels.

YOU ARE MEANT FOR GREAT THINGS

This week I have been reminded over and over again how important it is for us to keep on striving for what we want. Stretching toward our growth edge.  Before you can blast through that barrier, before you overcome the challenge and step up your game, you MUST know your “WHY”.  Why do you reach so hard. Why do you want it?

Know that you can. In fact, if you feel this drive and your inner knowing tells you there is something more for you, don’t you dare stop! You know there is greatness in you. I see the greatness in you. Learn what you need to learn, make the connections you need to make, put the pieces together. Create your life fervently! Stretch, bloom, reach, run!

What were you put on this earth to do?  What are you built for? What screams on the inside trying to burst free?  What is your GIFT!?  You have a gift and it is so important! It is your great honor and responsibility, should you choose to accept the challenge, to do whatever it TAKES to manifest your greatest desires.  Your passion is your calling in this world. Do NOT take this lightly!

I see you as so precious. I’m not sure you understand. I don’t know if you see what I see.  You literally are a link in the chain of the transformation our world is waking up to.  Your role as a designer is pivotal to creating a beautiful and amazing future our grandchildren will enjoy. YOU change the world; one soul at a time, one space, one family, one community at a time.  The extent that you can use your gift, is the extent to which you become more of who you are.  This is how you bloom! Using your gift is how you bloom. Creating a thriving design firm is how you bloom. Creating masterpieces on a regular basis is HOW you open up to the world and radiate your light! You can do this. You were born to do this.

I have been given a gift as well. A purpose in this world that runs through my very being. It is my burden and my bliss. It is always my great honor.

My gift is to nourish you… so that YOU can change to world.

That is MY “Why”.

Let’s DO this.

Julia A. Molloy

 

Featured BOLD Designer Kerrie Kelly of Kerrie Kelly Design Lab

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I’m loving the recent popularization of this beautiful soft gray color in interior design. It feels both fresh and soothing; such a lovely and versatile neutral that works in any room of a house! This project titled “Gorgeous in Gray” by Kerrie Kelly of Kerrie Kelly Design Lab in Sacramento, California caught my eye and truly epitomizes the versatility of this color. As Kerrie has so masterfully demonstrated, soft gray is also an ideal choice for the exterior of a home. These images make me want to go home and paint something gray. Well done, Kerrie!

Images courtesy of Kerriekelly.com