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Vanguard Furniture Announces Lineup of Designer Education Events for Fall High Point Market

Furniture World News Desk on 9/13/2024


Vanguard Furniture is adding designer education events to its lineup for the upcoming High Point Market in October. The custom upholstery and case goods manufacturer is partnering with DesignDash to host two exciting days of design programming on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday October 27.

DesignDash co-founders Laura Umansky and Melissa Grove will host panels, workshops, and live podcasts at the Vanguard showroom. Featuring top industry designers, business minds, and tastemakers, the events are perfect for interior designers at every stage of their careers and industry professionals seeking advice on sustainable growth. All events will be held on the fourth floor of Vanguard’s showroom at 301 N. Hamilton and include two workshops offering CEU credits. Events are open to all market attendees and RSVPs are encouraged by email to events@vanguardfurniture.com.

 

SATURDAY OCTOBER 26

  • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
    The Psychology of Conflict Management by Tracee Murphy; workshop .01 CEU (IDCEC). Conflict is unavoidable in life, and in interior design and construcFon, it’s not a ma[er of “if” a problem will arise but “when” it will arise. Join Tracee Murphy, CEO and Principal Designer of Trade Mark Interiors and Founder of The Designer Launch, for her IDCEC- approved CEU course to learn tricks of the trade to have in your business arsenal. With degrees in both psychology and interior design, Tracee will cover the value of conflict in successful relaFonships, the five styles of conflict management, and strategies for success in your business. Measurable outcomes include idenFfying early warning signs, incorporaFng the best psychology tricks of the trade to lead your team/projects, learning the posiFve value of conflict, and idenFfying your ‘style’ of conflict management. RSVP appreciated: events@vanguardfurniture.com.
  • 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
    "Grow your firm with intent: Pathways to Scale Your Design Firm" panel discussion moderated by Melissa Grove of Design Dash.
    This must-a[end event features esteemed panelists Laura Umansky, Tina Ramchandani, and Kate O’Hara, all leaders with substanFal experience in growing successful teams within the design industry. The panel will delve into the essenFal strategies and insights for expanding your design business effecFvely and sustainably. Our experts will explore pracFcal topics such as idenFfying when to scale, navigaFng common pi=alls during expansion, and implemenFng robust systems and organizaFonal structures to support healthy growth. Whether you’re looking to expand your team or refine your business strategies, this discussion will provide valuable perspectives from those who’ve successfully navigated the journey of scaling a design firm. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable advice and network with industry peers! RSVP appreciated: events@vanguardfurniture.com.

 

SUNDAY OCTOBER 27

 

  • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
    “Your Next Hire: When & How to grow your team” led by Laura Umansky and Melissa Grove of DesignDash; workshop .01 CEU (IDCEC).
    This interacFve session is designed for design firm leaders who find themselves constantly addressing urgent day-to-day issues, offering a strategic pause to refocus on the foundaFonal elements of team building and business growth. In this workshop, you will gain pracFcal insights into:
    •  Evaluatng Your Business: Learn to assess areas of excellence within your firm to focus your efforts where they count most.
    •  IdenFfying Talent Gaps: Discover how to pinpoint criFcal hiring needs within the next 90 days to strengthen your team’s capabiliFes.
    • Creating a Hiring Roadmap: Develop a structured approach to recruitment that prepares your firm for a successful addiFon to your staff.
    •  EffecFve DelegaFon: Understand how be[er delegaFon can facilitate business growth and enhance operaFonal efficiency. Whether you’re ready to make your next hire or planning for future expansion, this session will equip you with the tools to make informed decisions, crao precise job descripFons, and implement strategies for though scaling.
     Don't miss this opportunity to transform your approach to hiring and team development at High Point Market! RSVP appreciated: events@vanguardfurniture.com.
  • 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
    "From Business to Brand: Find Staying Power and Success through Storytelling" panel discussion.
    Discover the transformaFve power of storytelling in branding at High Point Market, presented by DesignDash and Vanguard Furniture. Join us for a compelling conversaFon featuring industry leaders Melissa Grove, Laura Umansky, Ericka Saurit, and Jillian O'Neill in a conversaFon all about branding. This discussion will delve into how effecFve storytelling can elevate a business into a memorable brand, highlighFng the importance of craoing consistent narraFves that resonate deeply with audiences. Learn from Ericka Saurit’s expert insights on brand development, and hear accounts from Jillian O'Neill, who has successfully transiFoned from a design firm to a prominent brand name, illustraFng the pracFcal impacts of strategic storytelling in business growth and brand sustainability. Whether you're aiming to refine your brand's story or seeking inspiraFon for new markeFng strategies, this panel will provide valuable perspecFves and proven tacFcs to help you achieve lasFng success and recogniFon in the marketplace. Join us for this not-to-be-missed session and transform your business narraFve into a compelling brand story that capFvates and endures. RSVP appreciated: events@vanguardfurniture.com.

 

 

 

About Vanguard Furniture
 Known for its sophisticated designs and nearly unlimited customization capabilities, Vanguard Furniture is a manufacturer and marketer of high-end casegoods and upholstery. Founded in 1969, the family-held company employs 750+ associates in seven manufacturing facilities across North Carolina and Virginia and has flagship showrooms in High Point, N.C., Atlanta, and Las Vegas. Proudly craNed in the USA using the finest materials, each Vanguard Furniture creation is a collector’s piece handmade by artisans and built to last for genera-ons. Vanguard is a founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council, and its green initiatives include utilizing solar energy and recycling 95% of all post manufacturing waste and scrap. For more information, visit www.vanguardfurniture.com.

 

About DesignDash
DesignDash is a platform built to support the creative entrepreneur in her pursuit of real fulfillment, both personally and professionally. With insighUul content, one-on-one coaching, and engaging mastermind groups, co-founders Laura Umansky and Melissa Grove challenge women in creative fields to design lives they love, without compromise.