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The relationship between designers and the media has evolved significantly in recent years as more media outlets are adapting to online consumption. As a result, getting published has new meaning and new implications. We welcomed Jaime Derringer to the show – Jaime is the founder and creative visionary behind Design Milk. Jaime joined us to share her insights on how the media landscape has changed, where it's headed, and most importantly, how designers can leverage the media to grow their brands and win big projects.

Hosted by Jennifer Bertrand

Sponsored by @HomeAdvisor

NKBA Live: 9/17/20


Brave New Business: Connected Living

Learn how designers and integrators can capitalize on the growing demand for integrated home technology by partnering to provide connected home solutions.

On this episode of #BraveNewBusiness at CEDIA Expo Virtual, Mike Chorney, President of La Scala Media, and Molly Switzer, AKBD, principal of Molly N Switzer Designs, joined host Bill Darcy, NKBA CEO, to discuss connected living and how technology is being used to improve productivity and wellness.

Brought to you by the NKBA, KBIS and Kitchen & Bath Business.

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NKBA Live: 9/10/20


Brave New Business: Back to the Future of Retail

The structure of modern retail has undergone a transformation and is continuing to evolve. What are the new competitive imperatives? How does this change the way we manage retail businesses, and how do we think differently about sourcing products?

Listen now as topic experts Doug Stephens, Founder of Retail Prophet, and Russ Diamond, President & CEO of Snyder Diamond, explore the evolution of retail, share their unique perspectives, and offer essential advice on how to navigate the future of retail.

Brought to you by the NKBA, KBIS and Kitchen & Bath Business.

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NKBA Live: 8/27/20

Brave New Business: Tune Up Your Business for Fall's Hot Market

The fall season is predicted to deliver a robust market for the kitchen, bath, and remodeling industries. Industry experts share how to prepare for the surge, set client expectations, and fire up business practices on this episode of #BraveNewBusiness.

Guest host Kerrie Kelly, Creative Director for Kerrie Kelly Design Lab, is joined by business coaching powerhouses Tobi Fairley, Interior Designer and Business Consultant, and LuAnn Nigara, Speaker, Author, and Podcaster, who share solid advice and perspective.

Brought to you by NKBA, KBIS and Kitchen & Bath Business.

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Keeping business thriving through this uncertain economy has been a challenge — and we’ve all been impacted differently. More people are spending time at home and looking for opportunities to upgrade their environments. Today, we’re welcoming designer and business leader John McClain of John McClain Design to the podcast. John joins us to share how he has seized business opportunities and increased his win rate amidst the pandemic.

Hosted by Karl Champley

Sponsored by @HomeAdvisor

NKBA Live: 8/6/20


Brave New Business: Tap into Wellness to Drive Business Growth

Learn how designing for wellness can provide new opportunities for your business, with key insights from the NKBA's Living Impacts Design lifestyle/lifestage research.

Brave New Business host Bill Darcy, NKBA CEO, discussed his own wellness journey and how to implement design elements that promote a healthy lifestyle with Laurence Carr, CEO & Founder of Laurence Carr Design, and Shannon Ggem, Principal of Ggem Design.

Brought to you by the NKBA, KBIS and Kitchen & Bath Business.

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When brands and designers collaborate, both can win through innovative ideas and increased visibility. Live from the KBIS Next Stage in Las Vegas this past January is Power in Partnerships. Moderator Maddie O'Malley, Assistant Market Editor of Architectural Digest, is joined by duos Nar Bustamante and Patty Dominguez of Cosentino, Neil Bailey and Andrew Hays from Cabbonet, Michael Berman and Khavita Katari of House of Rohl, to discuss the benefits, boosts, and cautions when building relationships between brands and designers.

NKBA Live: 7/23/20

Brave New Business: Consumer Confidence and the Discretionary Dollar

How can brands adapt to the changing needs of the luxury consumer?

This episode of Brave New Business discussed how shifts in consumer spending provide new opportunities for the K&B industry. Host Bill Darcy, NKBA CEO, led the candid conversation with J. Walker Smith, Chief Knowledge Officer, Brand & Marketing, Consulting Division, for Kantar, and Pam Danziger, Speaker, Author, Market Researcher and Forbes.com Senior Contributor on Luxury, Retail and Affluent Consumers.

Brought to you by the NKBA, KBIS and Kitchen & Bath Business.

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All around the world, people have been spending more time in their homes, leading to a number of emerging needs in kitchen and bath design. Lloyd Alter, Design Editor for Treehugger and Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Design at the Ryerson School of Interior Design, joins KBTalks to discuss the inevitable transformation that is growing in response to these changes. Lloyd shares his deep knowledge and insight on where home design is headed and how designers, architects and remodelers should be adapting to meet their clients’ needs in the evolution of home design.

Hosted by: Jennifer Bertrand

Sponsored by @HomeAdvisor

NKBA Live: 7/9/20



Brave New Business: Design Solutions for Living in Place

Designing for all ages and abilities makes the home work for everyone. This #BraveNewBusiness forum explores new benchmark research from the NKBA on the growing demand for living in place design.

Watch now as guest host Kerrie Kelly, Creative Director for Kerrie Kelly Design Lab, Jonas Carnemark, CKD, CLIPP of CARNEMARK design + build and Jennifer Bertrand, AKBD, CLIPP of Jennifer Bertrand Design will address the increasing importance and focus on living in place.

Brought to you by the NKBA, KBIS and Kitchen & Bath Business.

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