BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Business of Design ® - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Business of Design ® X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://businessofdesign.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Business of Design ® REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Sydney BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20220402T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20221001T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20230401T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20230930T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20240406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20241005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241027T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241027T233000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240807T142633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T143224Z UID:124267-1730019600-1730071800@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:HIGH POINT MARKET | Financials & Profits: Trick or Treat? 👻 DESCRIPTION:High Point Market | Theodore Alexander\nSunday\, October 27th at 9 – 11:30 am\nJoin us on October 27 for a spooktacular panel with Kimberley Seldon of Business of Design®\, Alex Spalding of Daniel House Club\, Kimberly Powell of Zena\, and Heather Ferreras-Tokan of Tokan Interiors. They’ll share how to banish the financial fears haunting interior designers and turn them into realities of profitability and confidence. \nArrive between 9:00 – 9:30 AM for coffee and light breakfast to start your morning. The panel kicks off at 10:00 AM\, followed by a champagne service. At 11:15/11:30 AM\, enjoy a guided showroom tour of Theodore Alexander and return for a delicious lunch. \nYou’ll leave with these key learnings: \n\nConquer your fears and understand that it’s essential to know your numbers and it’s OK to be profitable!\nFace those tech and logistics phantoms by embracing new tools and resources.\nDiscover the must-have tools to give you confidence and run a smooth and profitable business.\nLearn how outsourcing and hiring can expand your capacity and get rid of overwhelm.\nUse industry resources to manage your business more effectively.\nExplore extra revenue opportunities to avoid financial instability.\n\nDon’t let financial fears haunt you – turn your business nightmares into profitable realities. Banish insecurities\, uncover financial success tricks\, and enjoy the treats of a more profitable interior design business. \nWhere: Theodore Alexander\, 229 W. Russell Ave. in Russell & Green. Shuttle Stop 13 (Green Line). \n\nArrive between 9:00 – 9:30 AM for coffee and light breakfast to start your morning.\n10:00 AM the panel kicks off followed by a champagne service.\n11:15/11:30 AM enjoy a guided showroom tour of Theodore Alexander and return for a delicious lunch.\n\nRESERVE YOUR SEAT\n  \nIn Partnership with:\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/financials-profits-trick-or-treat/ CATEGORIES:Market Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Email-promo-600x300-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241026T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240325T172717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T153512Z UID:122749-1729936800-1729962000@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:HIGH POINT MARKET | Celebrating 20 Years of Business of Design® DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 20 years of Business of Design® with Kimberley Seldon\nJoin Kimberley and Team BOD™ at High Point Market on Saturday\, October 26th to celebrate 20 years of Business of Design®. We have a full day of learning and laughing in partnership with Andmore\, High Point Market\, and Daniel House Club. \nSave the date! You don’t want to miss out. \nYou must register with High Point Market to attend these events. \n  \nSEMINAR SERIES presented by Daniel House Club\n10:00 am | Business of Design® Ignore the Budget. Specify Better Products. \nHosted by Four Hands (Showplace – 4101\, Floor 4)  \n\nBuild your brand and wow your clients.\nPropose the best option\, not the least expensive one.\nGo beyond the brief. Sometimes clients don’t know what they need.\n\n11:00 am | Business of Design® Growing Profitability with Vendors \nHosted by SUNPAN (Showplace – 1200\, 1650\, Floor 1) \n\nWork less\, by relying on the expertise of key vendors.\nGrow profitability by working in harmony with vendors.\n\n12:00 pm | Business of Design® Design Fees are Not Enough \nHosted by etuHOME (IHFC – IH410\, Commerce\, Floor 1) \n\nYou’re the boss. You set the terms.\nBuild a profitable business model.\n\n  \nBusiness of Design® 20/20 Vision. Be the Expert.\nKeynote Presentation presented by Andmore at the Suites at Market Square\n3:00 pm | Kimberley Seldon \nYes\, you can run a wildly successful and profitable business. It’s easier today than it’s ever been. In this one-hour seminar\, Kimberley Seldon will celebrate 20 years of Business of Design® by sharing 20 MUSTS for your business. You’ll learn what it takes to be the expert and how that benefits your clients. Attendees will leave with specific strategies to implement\, and the motivation required to boost yourself to the next level. Stay for the party afterwards. We’ve got champagne and prizes. Not to be missed. \n\ndiscover what Kimberley’s learned about running a profitable design business over 20 years\n20 MUSTS for your design business\ncelebrate 20 years of Business of Design® with Team BOD™\n\n4:00 pm | Business of Design® is 20 \nIt’s a party! So\, stick around and celebrate. There’ll be drinks and prizes. Bring a friend\, or make a new one. \n  \n\n  \n  \nThank you to our Partners!\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/celebrating-20-years-at-high-point-market/ CATEGORIES:Market Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2019-10-19-15.29.16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241016T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241016T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240903T172931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T233937Z UID:124541-1729083600-1729087200@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Member Support DESCRIPTION:Join Director of Operations\, Cheryl Horne\, for this month’s BOD Live where she’ll answer your most pressing questions on system clarification\, implementation\, and actionable next steps.  \nInsight is cheap. You need to implement what you learn to see results. As you work your way through BOD™ programming\, make sure you are taking action. Not sure what to do next or how to implement in real life\, ask! Support is such a big part of your membership. Business of Design® is here to support you and hold you accountable every step of the way. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n\n\nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, October 16th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-october-2024/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BOD_Live_2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240903T161521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T161521Z UID:124539-1727269200-1727272800@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Run Your Business DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll talk about running your business.  \nMany designers join Business of Design® and immediately start taking the BOD™ 15 program\, which teaches you how to run your projects. But the other 6 programs focus on running your business. During this meeting we’ll distinguish between running your projects vs. running your business\, and focus on immediate changes you can make to see results fast. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n\n\nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, September 25th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-run-your-business/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/BOD_Live_1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240821T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240821T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240708T201614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T210615Z UID:124000-1724245200-1724248800@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Tracking Forms DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll be talking about the importance of Tracking Forms.  \nKimberley will be answering the questions we get most often about tracking forms: \n\nWhat is a tracking form?\nWhat do you track?\nHow do you use the tracking form?\nHow do you track goods vs. services?\nWhen is it really handy?\n\nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n\n\nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, August 21st @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-tracking-forms/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AdobeStock_293765358-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240724T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240724T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240603T145108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240624T142350Z UID:123581-1721851200-1721854800@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Member Support DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll be answer your most pressing questions on system clarification\, implementation\, next action steps\, and real project application.  \nTransforming your business is 20% learning\, 80% implementation. As you work your way through BOD™ programming\, make sure you are taking action. Not sure what to do next or how to implement in real life\, ask us. Team BOD™ is here to support you and hold you accountable to implement the systems you learn through BOD™ Membership. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \n\n\nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n  \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, July 24th @ 8pm EST / 5pm PST\nFor our Australian Members: Thursday\, July 25th at 10am AEST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\n  \nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-member-support/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/BOD_Swag_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240712 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240513T175710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T194729Z UID:123356-1720742400-1721001599@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:The Case Conference DESCRIPTION:A CASE FOR INCLUSIVITY IN DESIGN\nJuly 12-14\, 2024 | Atlanta\, Georgia \n  \nABOUT THE CONFERENCE \n\n\n\nWe are nurturing the next generation of interior designers of color. \n\n\nThis empowering event recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and talents\, providing a supportive environment where attendees can gain invaluable knowledge\, establish connections\, and foster growth. The Case Conference is not just a gathering; it’s a necessary catalyst for the advancement of designers of color\, ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive in the dynamic world of interior design. \n\nKimberley will be speaking on the morning of day 2\, Saturday July 13. \nVisit the website for complete details and ticket. \n\nUse Promo Code BOD150 to receive $150 off your ticket. \nCONFERENCE WEBSITE URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/the-case-conference/ CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Kim-Seldon-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240626T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240425T131216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T131902Z UID:123136-1719406800-1719410400@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Hybrid Model DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we talk about working on a hybrid model contract.  \nMore and more members are asking about it\, so let’s answer your most pressing question about charging a flat fee up until the presentation\, and then switching over to hourly fees for project management. What are some benefits of working with this method? How does the retainer work in this case? And how to do explain this method in your contract. \n\n\nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, June 26th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-hybrid-model/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Virtual-Seminar-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240529T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240529T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240424T124851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T132417Z UID:123114-1716987600-1716991200@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Operations & Implementation DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll focus on business operations and system implementation. \nWe know it’s hard to take time away from working in your business to work on your business. And\, as the CEO of your design firm\, it feels like you’re wearing all the hats. It’s hard to get excited about systems and prioritizing the time it takes to implement them when there are creative tasks to be done. This is your opportunity to consult with Cheryl Horne\, Director of Operations for Business of Design® and a Fractional Operations Manager.  Ask questions and get the support\, direction\, and accountability you need to implement the BOD™ systems that will take your business to the next level. \n\n\nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, May 29th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-operations-implementation/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/OLIVESTUDIO-1528-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240424T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240205T185630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T185630Z UID:122100-1713963600-1713967200@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Clarifying the BOD15 DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll answer all your questions about the BOD15. \nBusiness of Design®’s 15 Step Project Management Strategy is an exact blueprint for running streamline\, profitable projects from initial phone call to 100% completion. This 20-hour program is made up of 79 courses and modules\, plus dozens of forms and templates to help you implement the strategy. These 15 Steps are made up of hundreds of systems and protocols\, so it’s easy to overlook a critical piece of the process. \n\nThis is your opportunity to get clarification about the BOD15 and fill in any gaps you are struggling to implement. \n\nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, April 24th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-clarifying-the-bod15/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/15-Steps.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20231124T153557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T153557Z UID:121272-1710939600-1710943200@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Trade Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll answer all your questions about running a successful Trade Day. \nTrade day is an efficient\, organized\, heavy lifting day—one that moves a project from the dream phase to the actual work phase. A well-organized trade day provides the design professional with every bit of information required to successfully resolve a client’s wish list. And\, orchestrated well – you are going to look like a hero to your new clients. \nHOMEWORK | Complete the BOD™ Course\, STEP 3 | Trade Day\, in the BOD15 Program. \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, March 20th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-trade-day/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/supplier_and_trade.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240308T180000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240219T171300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T171300Z UID:122282-1709899200-1709920800@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:Empowered Design Summit DESCRIPTION:A CELEBRATION ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY!\n\nJoin us on Friday\, March 8th as we celebrate empowered women\, empowering women while navigating the balancing act of business and life in the 21st century \, all in honour of International Women’s Day. \n12-6PM | Pacific Design Centre | 5th Floor Atrium \nFeaturing “short savvy segments” with bad a$$ female leaders in the luxury design trade\, speed mentor networking\, health and wellness gurus and more! \nThank you to California Homes magazine\, Women in Luxury Design\, and Quintus Showroom. \nClick below for complete details and to register. \nEVENT DETAILS URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/empowered-design-summit/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Join-us-as-we-celebrate-empowered-women-empowering-women-while-navigating-the-balancing-act-of-business-and-life-in-the-21st-century-all-in-honor-of-International-Womens-Day.-800-x-460-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20240229T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240110T140738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240110T140859Z UID:121739-1709211600-1709215200@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:KBIS 2024 | Lighten Up: The Humorous Side of Design DESCRIPTION:Insert laughter\, smirks\, and relatable cringing in your day during this entertaining\, engaging panel discussion. Join us at the stage for a candid exploration of the humorous moments\, horror stories\, unconventional client requests and unexpected twists. The result? Invaluable lessons learned by seasoned designers who have beautifully navigated and showcased the power of creativity in this unpredictable world of design business. \n  \nDate: Thursday\, February 29 \nTime: 1:00 PM PST \nWhere: KBIS NEXTStage (South Hall) \n  \nBe sure to register at KBIS.com to attend this event. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/kbis-2024-lighten-up/ CATEGORIES:Conferences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/KBIS23-2100x1400-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240221T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20240115T162456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T151329Z UID:121774-1708520400-1708524000@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Cultivating Strategic Partnerships DESCRIPTION:At this month’s BOD Live meeting\, we’ll be lead by BOD™ Business Partner\, Porsche Williams of The Prototype\, in a conversation about cultivating strategic partnerships in the interior design industry. \nPorsche\, and her team from The Prototype\, will guide you through the art of fostering key collaborations for interior design firms. Explore innovative strategies to elevate your interior design firm through strategic partnerships\, unlocking new opportunities for growth and creative excellence. Here’s what you’ll take away: \n\nIdentify potential strategic partnerships that make sense for the growth of your firm\nLearn the 5 benefits of working with strategic partners as a Principal Designer\nUnderstand how to effectively reach out to and follow up with potential strategic partners\n\n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, February 21st @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-cultivating-strategic-partnerships/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/scandinavian-living-room.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20231124T143939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231124T143939Z UID:121269-1706101200-1706104800@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | From Aspiration to Accomplishment DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where BOD™ Business Partner\, Sierra Collins\, will take us from aspiration to accomplishment in 2024. \nIf you’re in search of strategies to escape the never-ending cycle of setting goals and then feeling frustrated by unmet expectations\, this BOD Live event is the perfect fit for you! Join us and don’t miss the chance to not only discover the secrets of SMARTER goal-setting but also the critical steps to take after you’ve set your goals\, ensuring that your aspirations become genuine accomplishments. Your journey to achieving your objectives starts here! \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, January 24th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-from-aspiration-to-accomplishment/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Aspire2Achieve.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240119T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20231204T165455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231204T171120Z UID:121369-1705669200-1705672800@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:IDS TORONTO | Be the Expert — Run Projects with Confidence DESCRIPTION:When | Friday\, January 19 @ 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST \nWhere | Metro Toronto Convention Centre North Building\, Room 201 C-D \nJoin Business of Design® Advocate in Chief\, Kimberley Seldon\, for Be the Expert. Confidence in your expertise is the first step in creating the successful interior design business you deserve and desire. By building confidence\, you’ll be able to honor your value\, charge appropriate fees and generate profit year after year. From the position of expert\, you can confidently offer your talents and skills to the clients you serve\, and earn a robust living. \nWith introduction and Q&A by Marla Baker. \nNote: This session has been submitted for OAA and IDCEC accreditation. \nTo register\, visit the IDS Toronto website. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/ids-toronto-be-the-expert/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/IMG_1875-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20231009T143207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T143207Z UID:120703-1703077200-1703080800@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Salary DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll talk about salary and the benefits of paying yourself first. \nYou love what you do and you are good at it. But guess what? You deserve to be paid for it\, too. Not only that\, but you deserve to paid well. During this member meeting\, we’re going to talk about your Salary\, which is the fixed\, regular payment you receive for your hard work as an interior design professional. Sounds simple\, but do you know what most designers are earning? Not what they are charging…. what they are earning? \nEvery full-time interior design professional deserves a salary that is six figures. Year after year\, without fail. That’s the goal. If you are not already hitting that figure\, let’s get you there. \nHOMEWORK | Take or retake the course\, Salary\, in the BOD™ Salary\, Revenue\, Profit\, Wealth program. \nCOME PREPARED | Write down your answers to the following: (1) What did you pay yourself this year? (2) Does that reflect the work you performed? (3) Is that more than you would earn as a Senior Designer? (4) Is it time for a raise? \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, December 20th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-salary/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/BOD™-SRPW.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231207T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231207T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20231019T153715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T153936Z UID:120876-1701954000-1701955800@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:Business of Design® Membership | Info Session DESCRIPTION:Join BOD™ Director of Operations\, Cheryl Horne\, for a behind the scenes look at Business of Design® Membership. If you’re thinking about joining\, this is your opportunity to get a sneak peek of how the programs are organized\, best practices for working through the video modules\, and asking any questions you have about what’s included or program content. \nPlease register for this free\, 30-minute zoom call. \nAll are welcome to join. \n  \nREGISTRATION\n\n\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email\n \n Are you a Business of Design® Member?This is just to get to know our audience. All are welcome to attend and will benefit from the lessons shared.\n \n \n Yes\, I am currently a member.\n \n \n \n No\, I have never been a member.\n \n \n \n I am a past member.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n  \nNOT ABLE TO ATTEND? If you are interested but not able to attend this live info session\, please email cheryl@businessofdesign.com to submit questions in advance and request a copy of the recording. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/business-of-design-membership-info-session/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AdobeStock_333950038-scaled-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231122T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231122T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20231002T181135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T141050Z UID:120652-1700658000-1700661600@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Managing Your Team with Asana DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll talk about managing your team with Asana. \nWe’ve invited BOD™ Boss Member\, Kylee Dean\, to share how she effectively manages her team. Kylee highly recommends using Asana\, and has agreed to walk us through how she uses it in her business. After that\, we’ll open it up to your questions and ask other members to share what programs they are using\, what they’ve tried\, and what they recommend. \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, November 22nd @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-managing-your-team/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Asana.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231122 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20231020T193201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T184845Z UID:120893-1700092800-1700611199@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ BOSS | Info Sessions DESCRIPTION:Do you have BOSS potential? We bet you do! \nAs a BOD™ BOSS\, you will join other qualified peers who\, like you\, want to achieve greater success in business and in life. BOD™ BOSS delivers the motivation\, knowledge and productive peer support that will push you to increase profits\, grow wealth\, fine-tune systems\, generate greater client satisfaction\, build a solid plan for the future and bust through any plateau. Together\, you’ll level up; gaining confidence and breaking barriers. \nFind out what it takes to be a BOD™ BOSS and how this unique opportunity is available to qualified applicants. Join Business of Design®’s Director of Operations\, Cheryl Horne\, for a 1-hour virtual “all questions answered” session. \nIn 2024\, we will be providing opportunities to join an international BOD™ BOSS group and a Canadian exclusive BOD™ BOSS group. \n  \nChoose from two available time slots: CLOSED \n  \nSESSION 1 | Thursday\, November 16 @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nSESSION 2 | Tuesday\, November 21 @ 1pm EST / 10am PST URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-boss-info-sessions/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/BOD-Boss-Mug-cropped.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231018T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20230823T125705Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T154430Z UID:120119-1697634000-1697637600@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Logging Billable Hours Effectively DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll talk about logging your billable hours effectively. \nIf your clients are questioning the tasks you perform on their behalf\, or arguing about design fees\, or you’re simply at a point where you want to grow your profits\, then it’s time to transform the process of logging hours into a simpler one – one that is far more effective. \nWe’ll discuss how well organized\, detailed log sheets make it easier for clients to pay you\, how a system for effectively logging billable hours translates into more money\, and why evaluating logged hours increases your expertise and efficiency. \nHOMEWORK | Take or retake the course\, Logging Billable Hours\, in the BOD™ Getting Paid program. \nCOME PREPARED | Bring your log sheets. Was there a task in a past log sheet that a client questioned? Bring it. Need help wording a task in this month’s log sheets before sending it off to a client? Bring it. \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD™ Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, October 18th @ 1pm EST / 10am PST\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-logging-billable-hours/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Getting-Paid.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231012T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231012T104500 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20231003T162120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T164045Z UID:120661-1697104800-1697107500@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ Virtual Coffee Date | UK Designers DESCRIPTION:Attention UK Designers! If you’re a past\, present\, or future member of Business of Design®\, join BOD’s Director of Operations\, Cheryl Horne\, and your fellow UK designers for a virtual coffee date on Thursday\, October 12th at 3pm BST*. \nIf you listen to the podcast and think\, “that won’t work for me here\,” join us. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other BOD™ Members and design peers in the UK who are using the BOD15 to run thriving businesses. \nThinking of becoming a member? This is your chance to ask questions and maybe even team up with other designers to learn and implement the BOD systems. Find that accountability partner you’ve been looking for. \nSo\, grab a coffee and connect. \nPlease register to attend. This meeting is intended exclusively for designers in the UK. \n*Our calendar is in EST\, so this event is scheduled for 10am EST (3pm BST). \nREGISTER TO ATTEND URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-virtual-coffee-date-uk-designers/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AdobeStock_293765358-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231027 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20230405T173507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T133351Z UID:118019-1696118400-1698364799@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ 15 2-Day Intensive DESCRIPTION:Business of Design® presents the BOD™ 15 Step Project Management Strategy\nTORONTO\, ON | October 4 & 5\, 2023  CLOSED \nSANTA MONICA\, CA | October 10 & 11\, 2023  SOLD OUT \nWINCHESTER\, VA | October 25 & 26\, 2023  REGISTER \n  \nAn intensive 2-day seminar where interior design professionals learn specific\, detailed systems\, protocols\, and strategies to successfully run projects\, improve profitability and satisfy clients. \nTalent and hard work aren’t enough to succeed in this industry. The only way to thrive is to follow a systematic\, linear process to run projects from consultation to completion. There are many imitators\, but Business of Design® is the worlds only field-tested\, proven\, project management system for interior design professionals\, like you. \nLiberate your talent. Succeed beyond your wildest dreams. \nThis 2-day intensive seminar is right for you if you want to: \n\nComplete every project on time and on budget.\nOperate with total confidence.\nFollow a step-by-step\, linear process for project management.\nAnticipate and alleviate client stress.\nEliminate jobsite chaos and project fatigue.\nGroom reliable trades\, suppliers\, and vendors who work as a team.\nEnjoy profitability that leads to independent wealth.\nAchieve your future vision in record time.\n\n  \nBOD™ 15 Step Project Management Strategy\nProject Initiation (Steps 1-2) \nProjects invariably end the way they start—so launch projects like a BOD™ BOSS. \nDesign\, Research\, Presentation (Steps 3-5) \nProject success is determined during Phase 2. Find out how stacking the upfront work eliminates project stress\, creates greater profitability\, and guarantees success. \nProject Management (Steps 6-15) \nUse a process to manage risk and liability\, trades and vendors\, clients and staff. \n  \nTICKET PRICES\nSpace is limited. This is your opportunity to ask Kimberley your specific project questions. \nRegular Price | $2\,395 \nMember Price | $2\,195 (members save $200) \n  \nREGISTER NOW!\nWINCHESTER URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-15-2-day-intensive/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/69975328103__4818D443-C4B4-48A7-8010-DBB64D29EB99-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230927T210000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20230725T121106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230928T142337Z UID:119653-1695844800-1695848400@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Custom Lighting DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll talk about custom lighting. \nWe’ll be joining by BOD™ Members\, Michelle Burbidge (Ciana Lighting) and Genevieve Wild (Wildly Illuminating)\, to discuss why you should never leave your lighting plan up to the electrician and how lighting can transform and elevate a space. By educating ourselves\, we can educate our clients\, levelling up our game as designers and adding to project profitability. \nDid you know that custom lighting is not much more expensive than off the shelf fixtures? And that two fixtures can look the same\, but be made of inferior materials? \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, Sept. 27th @ 8pm EST / 5pm PST / 10am AEST (Sept. 28)\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-custom-lighting/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/MarathonRd_WEB-9597.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230823T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230823T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20230222T145417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T160524Z UID:117375-1692795600-1692799200@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:BOD™ LIVE | Money Mindset DESCRIPTION:Join us for this month’s BOD Live where we’ll talk about your Money Mindset. \nAt Business of Design®\, we spend a lot of time talking about money. It’s not because money is the only thing that matters to us. Not at all. However\, a business that isn’t profitable is doomed. To run a successful interior design business (the one you dreamed of owning when you started out)\, you must gain mastery over money. \nCome prepared with your questions\, share your own experience\, and support your fellow BOD Members. \n\n\nTO PARTICIPATE LIVE \n\nMark your calendar for Wednesday\, August 23rd @ 1pm EST / 10am PST.\nWatch your inbox for email reminders (1-week and 24-hours before each meeting).\nSign into your Member Dashboard and click on JOIN BOD™ LIVE.\n\nWATCH THE RECORDING \nNot able to join us live?  \nCatch up on what you missed. Member meetings are recorded and available within 24 hours of the live call. Click on BOD™ LIVE MEETINGS in the sidebar menu of your Dashboard to watch. \n  \nAbout BOD™ LIVE\nIf you’re serious about transforming your business by implementing the systems and procedures you learn about through Business of Design®\, our monthly BOD™ Live meetings will help keep you motivated\, accountable\, and in good company. Come prepared with your questions\, and be ready to offer experience\, expertise and support to your fellow members. \nJoin us each month to help fast track the process and address your most pressing questions. \nYou are not alone. BOD™ Live meetings are therapy for your business and your life! \nTo participate in BOD™ LIVE | Member Meetings\, please join BOD™ Membership. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/bod-live-aug-2023/ CATEGORIES:BOD Live Meetings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Money-Mindset-Expertise-Value.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230801T143000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20230518T135622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T131758Z UID:118779-1690894800-1690900200@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:LAS VEGAS MARKET | Recession Proof your Business DESCRIPTION:WHEN | Tuesday\, August 1st @ 1pm PST \nWHERE | Building B\, WorldView on Sixteen \nBusiness of Design® and Kimberley Seldon present how to Recession Proof your Business. \nFor the past few years\, most design professionals have been riding high on economic tailwinds\, powered by the Covid pandemic and our clients’ desires to improve their living spaces. While none of us has a crystal ball\, it’s a good bet the economy will change and those tailwinds will become headwinds. Being prepared for that moment is essential for the business owner who intends to not only survive the changing economy\, but continue to thrive. \nIn this one-hour session you’ll learn: \n\nhow to prepare for the changing economy\nhow to fine tune your position to attract continued growth\nwhy it’s important to double down on process\nsteps to cultivate long-term growth\nwhat it takes to thrive when others are floundering\n\nFollowing the learning\, Kimberley will answer live coaching questions for 30 minutes. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/las-vegas-market-recession-proof-your-business/ CATEGORIES:Market Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/LasVegasMarket-image.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230622T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20230525T155136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T153313Z UID:118863-1687435200-1687442400@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:Key Financial Aspects if the Economy takes a Downturn DESCRIPTION:Key Financial Aspects if the Economy takes a Downturn\nPRICE | $395 Regular / $295 Member Pricing (Save $100) \n  \nIn light of the changing economy\, Business of Design® presents a 2-hour webinar featuring Julia Nikishina of New Age Financial Consulting LLC\, hosted by Kimberley Seldon. We’ll look at the key financial aspects to consider and plan for in the event the economy takes a downtown. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn about: \n\n\n\n\nhow to evaluate employees if you need to reduce staff\ncontract labor vs employee – what are the rules (US focused)\nproduct margins and vendor relationships – what they mean and how to grow them\nadditional revenue streams\nhow to read your financial statement\nreducing overhead costs\n\n\n\n\nThe recording of this webinar is now available as an on-demand course. \nTAKE THIS COURSE\n  \nMeet Our Guest Expert\n\nJulia Nikishina\nAn immigrant\, originally from Ukraine\, Julia knows what it means to work hard and has been providing personalized tax planning services since starting the firm\, always seeking to ensure the success of her clients. With a background and degree in finance from American University\, Julia enjoys working with clients to help them navigate all aspects of their business accounting. \nwww.newagefinancialconsulting.com \nLISTEN IN to Julia’s recent interview on the Business of Design® Podcast\, EP 320 | Profit Per Project with Julia Nikishina. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/key-financial-aspects-if-the-economy-takes-a-downturn/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/projects-to-profits.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230424T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20230203T170804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T173321Z UID:117088-1682334000-1682337600@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:HIGH POINT | It’s Payday with Kimberley Seldon DESCRIPTION:It’s Payday with Kimberley Seldon\nPresented by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC in partnership with Business of Design® \nLOCATION | Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room\, Suites at Market Square (SAMS T-1022) Top Floor \nYou love what you do and you are good at it. But guess what? You deserve to be paid for it\, too. Not only that\, but you deserve to be paid well. In this seminar\, we’re going to talk about Salary\, which is the fixed\, regular payment you receive for your hard work as an interior design professional. Sounds simple\, but do you know what most designers are earning? Not what they are charging…. what they are earning? Every full-time interior design professional deserves a salary that is six figures. Year after year\, without fail. That’s the goal. In this seminar\, you will learn: the benefits of paying yourself first; a disciplined approach to the financial health of your business; a plan to break the 6-figure salary barrier; and more. \nREGISTER NOW\nDISCovering the Impact of Effective Communication with Sierra Collins\nPresented by DesignOn HPMKT by IMC in partnership with Business of Design® \nLOCATION | Sherwin-Williams Seminar Room\, Suites at Market Square (SAMS T-1022) Top Floor \nDATE & TIME | Monday\, April 24th\, 3:00 – 4:00 pm \nWhat if you could hold the key that unlocks effective communication with anyone you meet no matter their personality or communication style? Research shows that\, on average\, 80-90% of our day is spent participating in some form of interpersonal communication. These are interactions with potential clients\, current clients\, colleagues\, vendors\, family\, friends\, and the list goes on. In this session led by Sierra Collins\, Owner of Sierra Learnership Collaborative\, you will “DISCover the Impact of Effective Communication” on all aspects of your business and life as we: Investigate the most common characteristics of each communication style; Identify strategies you need to better reach each style; Learn how a DISC assessment could benefit you as an individual or team\, and more. \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/high-point-its-payday-with-kimberley-seldon/ CATEGORIES:Market Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/HighPoint.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230308 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20211102T172429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230324T143304Z UID:108730-1678060800-1678233599@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:AUSTRALIA | BOD™ 15 2-Day Intensive DESCRIPTION:Business of Design® presents the BOD™ 15 Step Project Management Strategy in Sydney\, Australia.\nDATES | Monday\, March 6 & Tuesday\, March 7\, 2023 \nTIMES | 9:00 am to 5:00 pm \nLOCATION | Boyd Blue\, Sydney Showroom \nAn intensive 2-day seminar where interior design professionals learn specific\, detailed systems\, protocols\, and strategies to successfully run projects\, improve profitability and satisfy clients. \nIn partnership with BOD™ Member\, Jodie Carter\, and hosted by Boyd Blue. \n \nBOD™ 15 Step Project Management Strategy\nTalent and hard work aren’t enough to succeed in this industry. The only way to thrive is to follow a systematic\, linear process to run projects from consultation to completion. There are many imitators\, but Business of Design® is the worlds only field-tested\, proven\, project management system for interior design professionals\, like you. \nLiberate your talent. Succeed beyond your wildest dreams. \nThis 2-day intensive seminar is right for you if you want to: \n\nComplete every project on time and on budget.\nOperate with total confidence.\nFollow a step-by-step\, linear process for project management.\nAnticipate and alleviate client stress.\nEliminate jobsite chaos and project fatigue.\nGroom reliable trades\, suppliers\, and vendors who work as a team.\nEnjoy profitability that leads to independent wealth.\nAchieve your future vision in record time.\n\n  \nProject Initiation (Steps 1-2) \nProjects invariably end the way they start—so launch projects like a BOD™ BOSS. \nDesign\, Research\, Presentation (Steps 3-5) \nProject success is determined during Phase 2. Find out how stacking the upfront work eliminates project stress\, creates greater profitability\, and guarantees success. \nProject Management (Steps 6-15) \nUse a process to manage risk and liability\, trades and vendors\, clients and staff. \n  \nTICKET PRICES\nRegular Price | $2\,395 \nMember Price | $2\,195 (members save an additional $200) \n  \nThis events is closed. \n  \n\n\nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/australia-bod-15/ CATEGORIES:Market Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/BoydBlue_Flatlay_Nov20_Web-7580-v1648707814209.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230131T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230131T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T115807 CREATED:20230109T180332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230109T181956Z UID:116625-1675170000-1675173600@businessofdesign.com SUMMARY:KOHLER Unlocking Bold Innovation | KBIS Las Vegas DESCRIPTION:KOHLER Unlocking Bold Innovation\nKBIS 2023 | Las Vegas \nFrom our roots as a bathtub manufacturer to building award winning golf courses\, the creativity and entrepreneurial energy of our associates has built us into one of America’s oldest and largest privately held companies.  Join Laura Kohler\, Chief Sustainability and DEI Officer at Kohler and Kimberley Seldon\, Principal and CEO\, Kimberley Seldon Design Group\, as they discuss how we use innovation and design to be responsive to major trends that influence how we live and work. \nThis panel discussion will be live\, onsite at KBIS in the Kohler Booth at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday\, January 31st. \nVisit kbis.com for complete show details. URL:https://businessofdesign.com/event/kohler-unlocking-bold-innovation-kbis-las-vegas/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://businessofdesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KBIS-GC-Blog-Hero-1024x449-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR