Yudi Kaufman Offers Business Development Strategies at Spring High Point Market
Furniture World News Desk on
4/10/2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of the home furnishings and interior design industry, Yudi Kaufman of YKD Associates is poised to offer vital business development tools and insights at the Spring High Point Market. With a history of aiding businesses of various sizes in achieving growth, Kaufman plans to impart wisdom gained from his extensive background in design and business management.
Yudi Kaufman stated, “There are many ways to achieve success in our industry, but it all starts with you and your business and your goals. We tailor our strategy specifically to the client we are working with to help them achieve their goals.”
Having served as Vice President of Robin Baron Design, Kaufman brings a rich blend of creative and operational expertise. Robin Baron expressed her high regard for Kaufman’s contributions, saying, “Everyone needs a Yudi."
At YKD Associates, Kaufman utilizes his extensive industry experience to offer services ranging from business coaching and brand collaborations to marketing strategies. His firm is described as providing "hands-on and actionable business tools."
Serena Martin from 24/7 Creative Agency commended Kaufman, “Yudi is one of the brightest minds in our industry...I honestly can’t wait for everyone to see what’s next for Yudi as we head into spring markets."
Kaufman’s success as a licensing agent includes fruitful partnerships with Robin Baron and the expansion of her brand through collaborations like the ‘Baron’ Collection with Hamilton Sinker and The Minka Group. Baron’s upcoming Howard Elliott Collection will premiere at High Point Market in the IHFC H-324 showroom.
Additionally, Kaufman has facilitated the launch of the Austin Allen James x StyleCraft Lifestyle Collection, praised by James for its urban glam style and for keeping the business end running smoothly. Kaufman is also excited about new prospects with KvK Design's Kevin vonKluck in the lighting sector.
Kaufman will participate in various speaking engagements at the market, including a talk hosted by Hooker Furnishings. CEO Jeremy Hoff said, "I am thrilled that Hooker Furnishings can host design business strategist Yudi Kaufman for an engaging and educational talk...”
To see the schedule of events at market visit YKD Associates events page to learn where you can connect with Yudi.
About Yudi Kaufman
Yudi Kaufman, founder and president of YKD Associates, is a multifaceted business strategist, entrepreneur, and creative, who brings years of experience navigating the home furnishings and interior design industry from the inside out. He has a background in interior design, furniture design, sustainability, e-commerce, business management, human resources, accounting, marketing, and public speaking. Yudi is a true left-and-right-brainer!
Yudi’s professional background in luxury interior design, furniture design, sustainability, e-commerce, business management, human resources, accounting, marketing, and public speaking has led to his success as a business strategist and as a business owner. As a longstanding member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council and with a Master’s degree in Sustainable Interior Environments from New York’s FIT – Fashion Institute of Technology, it’s no surprise that Saatva Mattress has included Yudi on its Saatva Mattress Advisory Panel as their Sustainable Expert, alongside ten other design, health, sleep, and wellness experts.