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Eric G is about to drop some serious wisdom on kitchen and bath design that you won't want to miss! With 35 years of experience under his tool belt and his prestigious certification from the National Kitchen and Bath Association, he's got the goods to elevate your home game. This hour, we're diving deep into his top tips and tricks for creating stunning, functional spaces that will make your friends green with envy. From the essential kitchen triangle to the must-have bathroom features, Eric's insights are not just practical; they'll save you time, money, and a whole lot of headache during your remodel. So grab your notepad and let's get ready to turn your home into the oasis you've always dreamed of!Kitchen and bath design might not sound like the most thrilling topic, but trust me, when Eric G dives into it, it's like watching a master chef at work—if that chef were also a wizard with a measuring tape! Eric, with his 35 years of experience and a badge of honor as a Certified Kitchen Designer, shares his trade secrets in this episode that'll make you rethink the way you look at your kitchen and bathroom. Ever thought about the kitchen triangle? Well, Eric says it's outdated! Instead, he's all about zones—imagine a prep zone, cleanup zone, and cooking zone, all working in harmony like a well-rehearsed band. And don't even get him started on ventilation—if you think you can skip a proper range hood, you're in for a rude awakening. He'll have you believing that proper air circulation is the key to a happy kitchen. Plus, he's got the scoop on hiring certified designers; spoiler alert: it's a must if you don't want to end up with a cabinet catastrophe. Trust me, by the end of this show, you'll be itching to grab a pencil, a notepad, and maybe even a sledgehammer to get started on your own remodel!Takeaways: Eric G emphasizes the importance of hiring a certified kitchen designer to avoid costly mistakes during renovations. He suggests that kitchen design should focus on creating functional zones rather than just the classic triangle layout. Proper ventilation and the right exhaust systems are crucial for modern kitchen designs to comply with building codes. Bathroom upgrades should include adequate electrical outlets, especially for future-proofing with features like bidet seats. Links referenced in this episode:aroundthehouseonline.commonumentgrills.comaskacabinetmaker.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Monument Grills Sherwin Williams American Standard Kohler Toto Panasonic Broan Nutone To get your questions answered by Eric G give us a call in the studio at 833-239-4144 24/7 and Eric G will get back to you and answer your question and you might end up in a future episode of Around the House. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listenIf you want to join the Around the House Insider for access to the back catalog, Exclusive Content and a direct email to Eric G and access to the show early https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/support We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more...

This year, KBIS brought a whole new energy. This new energy and vibe was brought on by a number of issues on the minds of both design creatives, their clients and the brands that hope to be included in future projects. I think it was also fueled by a discomfort. One that many if not most of us are feeling by the political chaos created by this new administration. Now listen, before you get tribal on me, hear me out. Regardless for whom you voted, when a new administration comes in, they get to make the changes they see fit. And it doesn't really matter if you agree or disagree, it is a fact of life and elections have consequences. That was the topic of discussion that elevated above all others and I believe that this discomfort being felt has motivated many creatives to reengage in their business and recommit to to their craft despite the head winds headed our way. And you are going to hear some of those conversations! KBIS, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, in partnership with the National Kitchen and Bath Association is one of the few “must attend” shows. The event itself is 3 days of brands, talks, programming, events and happenings while combined with the International Builders Show in the same footprint of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Every first-time attendee to the show is gobsmacked by the sheer volume of people and product. Even those who are veterans of the event seem annually surprised by the amount of walking, talking and lack of physical preparedness required to fully navigate this show. KBIS is on my list of annual must-attend events for specifiers, designers, architects and design-build firms. Why? There are a few reasons for this and following is a comprehensive, possibly incomplete, but significant nonetheless. Networking - If there is someone in the industry that you are hoping to meet, there is a very good chance that they are at KBIS. Even if they aren't, you will certainly meet others with whom you can find strategic opportunities. The event itself is optimally conducive to unplanned “run ins”, scheduled meetings and introductions. Surprise and Delight - Finding new products, materials and services are what makes the idea of a trade show so enticing. You don't know what you don't know and an event of this size makes the process of discovery fun and effective. The amount of product interaction over 3 days in over 1 million square feet of convention space is certainly an opportunity to find new products to incorporate into your designs. Learning and Education - The amount of programming that takes place over these three days is significant. There are opportunities to learn a great deal about a vast number of topics in a short period of time making this one of those rare opportunities that matches your preparedness and willingness to learn equal to the number of opportunities available. In other words, there are more available to you than you could possibly attend. We  explore what's cooking at this year's KBIS. John shares what SKS is most excited about, the can't-miss products from the brand, and even reveals which SKS products he has in his own home. Plus, we dive into the future of SKS, discuss creative design installations, and get John's take on the latest trends in kitchen innovation. Topics discussed include; The SKS advantage What is a Technicurean Advantages to cooking with modern appliances Product design How SKS supports the design community through opportunity and education Benefits of a national service team Technological approach to cooking

Join Gary and Jamie as they sit down for a conversation with one of our Senior Interior Designers Faith Herring! They talk about her accolades and what they mean, The National Kitchen and Bath Association. They also talk about what inspires Faith in the industry, how she got her start, and gives advice for someone looking to get into the remodeling industry - and so much more!

Show Notes   Episode 185 - 2024 Kitchen and Bath Trends from KBIS   In this episode, we talk to industry colleagues and lean to design industry publications to fill us in on the trends and new introductions from the February KBIS (the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show), in conjunction with the NKBA, (National Kitchen and Bath Association). The event is North America's largest trade show dedicated to all aspects of kitchen and bath design.    Listen to today's episode here: https://spoti.fi/3I46Lve?
 Watch today's episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube   KEY TAKEAWAYS:   1.     Learn how AI is moving into product development in kitchen and baths.   2.     Go to social media (Instagram) to see new products revealed at the KBIS show (most of the items aren't shown in the big box stores) - #KBIS_official and #designhounds    3.     Never underestimate the power of new technology and how it can create wellness in your kitchen and bath.   SPONSOR:
 Thibaut Design www.thibautdesign.com/   Established in 1886, Thibaut is a trusted trade resource with more than a century of expertise, offering interior designers beautifully relevant wallcovering, fabric, trimmings, and furniture. They are known for their beautiful color palettes and exclusive designs that are created in-house. They have best-in-class service and their inventory levels are amazing. Thibaut is to the trade only, with five flagship showrooms in the US. Whenever a new wallpaper or fabric book comes in the mail, our team can't wait to open them! There isn't a bad one in the bunch! To learn more, visit www.thibautdesign.com/podcast   BIO  Voted one of “Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers” by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the US.    Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custom designs. Frequently invited to share their insights at industry events and on design panels, they are recognized as diligent business operators who remain approachable and genuine, radiating constant positive energy.    In 2018, they used their infectious energy to launch their podcast, “Inside Design with Kandrac & Kole.” This lively, weekly conversation, where Joann and Kelly share design and industry insights, became so popular that they introduced a series of bonus episodes, “The Inside Scoop with Joann and Kelly,” in 2024.    Their dedication to the power of interior design also extends to their charity work throughout the U.S. and Guatemala. FUNNY QUOTE - “Getting older is all about knowing a guy. A tax guy, a car guy, a plumbing guy, a yard guy. I don't measure wealth in terms of money but how many guys you know.” — Stash_Bham SERIOUS QUOTE – “No one knows what they're doing. Nobody. Not even ones with degrees, and big job titles and more things than you. Not even the people on your vision board. Everyone is just trying loudly, failing loudly, and trying again. And so should you.” — Kaya Nova

The newest kitchen and bath ideas are always introduced at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show that was combined with the International Builders Show which was held in Las Vegas.   The combined attendance for both shows was over 117,000 people who viewed more than 2,400 exhibits and walked 678,000 square feet.  Whew!  That is a lot of walking.   Jason Miller, current president of the National Kitchen & Bath Association's Arizona North Chapter, is back with us to talk about the new trends and ideas that impressed him and will most likely be available in 2024. Sustainability from many of the manufacturers seemed to be the common theme at the show.  Jason talks about the sustainable methods from some of the manufactures and what we can expect in that forum. Natural, warmer, calming colors seems to be prevalent in many of the booths but appliances and plumbing fixtures introduced their colorful items to add to the softer color palettes. Jason also described cabinet ideas for kitchens and bathrooms and new applications for countertop materials. Listen for more innovative, unique and fun ideas for your home. This podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠Monogram Appliances⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Studio 41⁠⁠ email comments & questions to Nancy@NancyHugo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/home-design-chat-w-nancy/support

Join me and my guest Phil Gafka, of LEAP Coaching, as we focus on the critical role of enhancing organizational culture for an organization's success. Phil emphasizes the need to define not only what an organization's culture should be but also the behaviors and methods to nurture it. Listen as he provides practical strategies for leaders to initiate culture transformation, including insights on teamwork's core role in shaping culture. He also guides leaders on prioritizing and integrating core values into their decision-making processes.Gain a comprehensive understanding of culture enhancement and the crucial role of leadership in this process through Phil's thought-provoking insights and experiences.About the Guest:Phil Gafka is a recognized leadership speaker, executive coach, and business consultant.Capitalizing on his experience as CEO of two successful companies and developing leadership performance at a variety of corporate levels, as a Certified Business Coach, Phil focuses on Executive Coaching, Leadership Development and Strategic Business Planning and Culture Development. He develops leaders, from managers.Phil has spoken to a wide range of organizations ranging from Audi, Jackson National Life Insurance, and the National Kitchen & Bath Association.His first book is entitled “Hole-In-One Leadership - 9 Secrets to Mastering the Game of Leadership Greatness” and was published in 2019.https://www.leapcoaching.com/ About the Host:Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays. As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. Amy's most popular keynote speeches are:The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership LegacyThe Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System CollaborationThe Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and CommunityThe Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid TeamHer new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.www.courageofaleader.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley/ Resource mentioned in the episodeThe Inspire Your Team assessment (the courage assessment): https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to The Courage of a Leader podcast! If you got inspired and/or got valuable leadership techniques you can use from this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have questions or feedback about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new The Courage of a Leader podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts

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Founder, creative director, and award-winning interior designer Ami Mckay holds the esteemed distinction of being recognized as one of "Canada's Top Five Interior Designers" by Chatelaine Magazine and is further acknowledged as one of the "Top 5 Designers to Watch" by Rue Magazine. As a sustainable and forward thinker for her company PURE Design Inc, Ami has brought forth recognition in prominent publications such as Architectural Digest, Time Magazine, Martha Stewart, House & Home, and more. Her innovative methodology, emphasizing that every space she designs should evoke joy and harmony for her clients above all, has empowered her to explore design styles that distinctly foster harmony within each environment. In 2022, Ami secured the prestigious North American award for small traditional kitchen design, from the NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association), while also being chosen for House & Home's esteemed list of top designers in Canada.   Ami is on a mission to infuse every space she designs for her clients with joy and harmony. She takes the time to truly listen to her clients, understanding their vision, purpose, and what brings them happiness. By doing so, she creates beautiful and welcoming surroundings that reflect their unique desires and preferences. Ami's ultimate purpose is fulfilled when she witnesses the transformative impact her work has on her clients' lives and the broader world.  https://www.purebyamimckay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/puredesigninc/

Ryan Herd is a leading expert in the smart technology industry, with over 30 years of experience bringing the magic of technology to consumers. As the founder of Caregiver Smart Solutions and inventor of the CORE kit, Ryan is dedicated to helping caregivers provide the best possible care for their loved ones.Through the use of non-invasive sensors, Caregiver Smart Solutions allows caregivers to monitor their loved ones' activities, including eating, movement, medicine consumption, and bathroom visits. This helps caregivers ask the right questions and ensure that their loved ones have the proper care in place.In addition to his work with Caregiver Smart Solutions, Ryan is also a highly sought-after speaker and consultant. He has worked with clients such as Google, Coldwell Banker, and Home Advisor, and is an NKBA Insider for the National Kitchen & Bath Association. With his unique ability to humanize technology and explain it in terms that everyone can understand, Ryan offers valuable insight into the importance of smart home technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) in our lives today.If you're interested in learning more about smart home technology and how it can enhance the aging in place experience for your loved ones, be sure to check out Ryan's book "Join the Smart Home Revolution" and consider booking him for a speaking engagement or consulting session. Ryan's expertise can guide you on your smart home journey and help you bring the magic of technology into your life. www.caregiversmartsolutions.comShow Summary:Ryan Hurd, founder of Caregiver Smart Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss exciting new technologies like AI, chatbots, and smart homes. He shares how these tools can benefit both businesses and individuals if utilized properly. Ryan explains that IoT, or the Internet of Things, refers to smart devices that can communicate with each other. He gives examples of smart fridges, ovens, and mirrors that provide helpful information to users. However, Hurd notes that technology should work for humans, not the other way around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION https://youtu.be/E6CKByUS3Eo In this episode of About the House with Troy Galloway, Troy talks to Doug Walter from https://www.dougwalterarchitects.com/ about lighting. Find out how simply changing the types of bulbs you use could increase the resale value of your home. Submit your questions at the Galloway Building Services Facebook page ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GallowayBuildingServices ⁠  ⁠    About the House is brought to you by ⁠⁠http://gallowaybuildingservices.com/ ⁠   Phone Number - 314-520-6655  Email - troy@gallowaybuildingservice.com   Podcast - https://anchor.fm/galloway  1:52 Most houses are poorly lit 4:27 Good lighting is needed most in the kitchen 4:58 3000° kelvin is a very pleasant temperature for light 5:59 The bulb aisle at Home Depot can be intimidating 6:52 LEDs really became commercially available around 2012  7:38 Parabolic analyzed reflector bulbs 8:00 Narrow Flood is one of Doug Walter's favorite light bulbs 8:36 Watts vs lumen vs footcandles 10:35 Most lighting designers are guessing 15:23 Good lighting in the kitchen could save a finger 17:07 Foot candle app  19:20 Manipulating circadian rhythms 21:21 12% of Americans have severe vision loss. What happens to our eyes as we age? 24:00 What is the ideal light? 26:36 Real light meters vs light meter apps  34:45 Neighbors with the same model house wonder what they did wrong 40:54 Bad lighting on commercial properties has led to many lawsuits  41:49 Lighting is an art and a science,  46:22 Doug Walter has taught classes for the National Kitchen and Bath Association and shared his knowledge at many conferences 48:03 The 1st step to improving your lighting is to put a light meter app on your phone

Carol Chiang, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, founder and CEO of Evolving Homes®, shares insights from her 25 years as an occupational therapist. As a “professional problem solver,” she helps clients create a personal advisory board to optimize their environment and quality of life. About Carol Carol Chiang is an Occupational Therapist, Aging in Place and AgeTech Expert. She is the founder of Evolving Homes® which specializes in luxury accessibility for homeowners designing their forever homes. She is the creator of Age in Place or Find a New Space®, a service which determines if moving to a new home is more cost effective than remodeling an existing home. Carol is an Aging in Place and AgeTech consultant for Toyota Research Institute, MITAgeLab, AARP and AARP AgeTech Collaborative where she teaches innovators what challenges their target markets face. She has been a speaker at numerous conferences including the Planning for Longevity Advisors Network Form at MIT, University of Florida's Parkinsons Symposium, UBS's Family Forum and the Rehab Tech Summit. She has appeared in national webinars for the National Kitchen and Bath Association, AARP and Davis Phinney Foundation. She also filmed a pilot TV show about luxury Aging in Place in 2021. Carol is a former elite athlete, missing the 1996 Olympic Team cut by 1/10th of a second. She enjoys challenges and has climbed Mt. Kilamanjaro, lived abroad as an ex-pat and speaks multiple languages including English, French, Chinese. She is very active in her community as a Rotarian and has a special interest in building multi-generational relationships between teens and older adults in programs such as the MIT AgeLab Omega. Key Takeaways Planning allows for better decision making and saves money. Start home modifications early and evolve as needs change. Construction is challenging no matter how well you plan for it. Occupational therapists look at the big picture with a focus on what is most meaningful. An example is the addition of raised planter beds if you love gardening but can't crouch down due to knee surgery. Fall prevention is not installing grab bars, it is looking at the whole person and all the pieces, including caregivers and finances. Social networks are a critical component of aging in place. Local community is vitally important for connection and support.

Most homes in America are woefully underlit. Codes are no help, because they have minimal requirements (would you believe the International Residential Code only requires ONE light in a kitchen?). Despite energy mandates requiring high efficiency LED's, there is little guidance on what kind of LED's to use and more importantly where to place them. The missing element in this discussion is how much light we need, as the population ages. A 60 year old needs 3 times the illumination as a 20 year old to see! Drawing on ten years of original research and volunteer work with both the Illuminating Engineering Society and the National Kitchen & Bath Association, architect Doug Walter will discuss optimal lighting strategies and layouts for each room in the home using the latest technologies, illustrating them with actual case studies. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Learn how to maximize lighting and daylighting in homes to support Circadian rhythms and provide adequate illumination for all age groups. 2. Attendees will understand why each end user might have different needs, and how to provide them the control and choice they require from low tech to high tech. 3. Look at residential lighting standards and industry recommendations critically, and set your own evidence-based metrics. 4. Know where to look for further learning on the topic of lighting, especially kitchens and baths, the two most critical lighting environments in the home.

Do you love designing every part of a home but the kitchen? It can be really challenging from a technical point of view. If you're getting requests to design kitchens, how can you work around these challenges? Here's a solution: collaborate with a kitchen and bath expert like today's guest, Lesa Taylor! As a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer (CKBD) from the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Lesa solves the most difficult kitchen and bath challenges, by providing personalized and completely custom one-of-a-kind kitchen and bath solutions for clients' unique needs, desires, and lifestyle. She is intensely thorough and invests in every project as if it was a design for her own home. Her kitchen and bath designs have been featured on HGTV 100 Day Dream Home! ***

Today With Lori Carpenter: Welcome to Window Treatments for Profit. Today I'm joined by someone who understands what it's like to run her business herself from the ground up—my friend Lori Carpenter. I always knew Lori was tenacious and driven. What I didn't realize is that she has handled her own window treatment installs herself. Her journey in her business is incredible, and we all have a lot to learn from her about the value of learning, resilience, and commitment. Pick It Apart [2:38] Lori shares how she's managed to run her business herself with just occasional contracting and minimal help.  [10:20] Lori discusses how she has built a thriving business in a small, rural community. [15:12] LuAnn and Lori discuss the value of education and learning in business.  [23:23] LuAnn and Lori talk about IWCE and how valuable it can be.  [30:00] LuAnn and Lori highlight how knowledge can change the way you show up and prevent pushback on pricing. LuAnn Nigara and Lori Carpenter's Ah-Ha Moments “Had I not gone to the custom home furnishings academy, I don't know what would have happened. That was the turning point for me. After that, I didn't shy away from anything.” - Lori Carpenter “It drives me crazy that consumers will ask about what the designers pay for window treatments, and even crazier that designers will answer the question.” - LuAnn Nigara More About Lori Carpenter: Lori Carpenter is an award-winning, full-service interior design professional known for her outstanding service to homeowners in Arkansas and southern Missouri. The winner of a Houzz Service Award, Lori provides everything from project management and space planning to window treatments and furniture selection. Kitchens and baths are among her areas of expertise. She has worked with hundreds of busy homeowners and has served some of her best clients from the outset of her 20-plus-year career, often designing their primary residences and then their vacation homes.  Lori specializes in creating unique, customized interiors, and clients use words like “incredible” to describe her, and they praise her “multitude of talents for home design.”  “My goal is to provide a ‘WOW!' factor in every project,” said Lori. “Clients want and deserve something different, personalized and individualized to them. That's what I create.” Her company started as The Grapevine Home, a retail storefront with gifts, decorative accessories, and furniture in the mid-nineties. She closed the retail side of her business to focus on Interior Design in 2016 and rebranded to Lori Carpenter Designs. Lori now offers the only custom design showroom in North Central Arkansas and carries the finest furniture, fabrics, window fashions, accessories, and much more.  A North Central Arkansas native, Lori has a vast network of vendors and suppliers. Her “above and beyond” service extends to provide resources for her clients – and an exceptional level of attention to detail and customer care before, during, and after each project. Helping to implement the company's complete design services is a team of some of the region's foremost contractors, painters, electricians, flooring experts, kitchen and bath specialists, and other professionals. She is a member of the Interior Design Society, serving as President for the Arkansas Chapter, and was designated as an expert Window Fashion Certified Professional by WF-Vision Magazine, where she was also a board member. She is also a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Window Covering Association of America, and Ethos Design Collective, one of the industry's vetted luxury designers. Connect with Lori Carpenter Website  Instagram  Facebook What's new with LuAnn Nigara luannuniversity.com http://www.luannnigara.com/cob Get The Goodies! For checklists, resources, and extra goodies from A Well-Designed Business sign up for free here. To Get on LuAnn's Email List, text the word designbiz to 444999! Purchase LuAnn's Books Here: Book 1: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Audiobook: The Making of A Well – Designed Business: Turn Inspiration into Action Book 2: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Pre-Order Book 3: A Well-Designed Business – The Power Talk Friday Experts Volume 2 Connect with LuAnn Nigara LuAnn's Website LuAnn's Blog Power Talk Friday Like Us: Facebook | Tweet Us: Twitter | Follow Us: Instagram | Listen Here: Podcast Other Shows Mentioned: #134: Deb Barrett: Why Textiles Matter

yan Herd is a leading expert in the smart technology industry, with over 30 years of experience bringing the magic of technology to consumers. As the founder of Caregiver Smart Solutions and inventor of the CORE kit, Ryan is dedicated to helping caregivers provide the best possible care for their loved ones.Through the use of non-invasive sensors, Caregiver Smart Solutions allows caregivers to monitor their loved ones' activities, including eating, movement, medicine consumption, and bathroom visits. This helps caregivers ask the right questions and ensure that their loved ones have the proper care in place.In addition to his work with Caregiver Smart Solutions, Ryan is also a highly sought-after speaker and consultant. He has worked with clients such as Google, Coldwell Banker, and Home Advisor, and is an NKBA Insider for the National Kitchen & Bath Association. With his unique ability to humanize technology and explain it in terms that everyone can understand, Ryan offers valuable insight into the importance of smart home technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) in our lives today.If you're interested in learning more about smart home technology and how it can enhance the aging in place experience for your loved ones, be sure to check out Ryan's book "Join the Smart Home Revolution" and consider booking him for a speaking engagement or consulting session. Ryan's expertise can guide you on your smart home journey and help you bring the magic of technology into your life. www.caregiversmartsolutions.comCheck out other amazing Savvy guests at: https://www.savvybroadcasting.com#caregiver, #monitor, #smart technology, #smart home, #agingparents, #care-giving, #Age-in-Place Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year for the second year in a row I visited the Design & Construction Week festivities, which includes the International Builders Show (IBS) and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), owned by the National Association of Home Builders and National Kitchen & Bath Association, respectively. Last year's return to an in-person show in Orlando was big, but this year's event in Las Vegas was record setting. Hear about some of the innovations, trends and technologies as I discuss the event with executive editor Chelsie Butler and managing editor Leslie Claggett of CE Pro sister publication KBB, in this week's podcast episode.

In our inaugural episode, we give the hosting reins to Ken Kumph, founder and president of Premier Builders in Georgetown, MA, and president of the Cabinet Makers Association. He chats with Kelly Victor-Burke, CEO of Burke Architectural Millwork in Livonia, MI, about the workforce challenges impacting the woodworking industry and starting an apprenticeship program for your shop. Show notes Kelly Victor-Burke is an entrepreneur, woodwork manufacturing advocate & professor emerita who taught for 30-years at Eastern Michigan University as co-director of the Geotourism & Historic Preservation Bachelor of Science Program until her retirement in April 2020 to concentrate on her growing woodwork manufacturing business, Burke Architectural Millwork (BAM). Kelly and her husband/business partner Barry founded BAM in 2016 to disrupt the status quo in the woodwork industry and bring positive recognition to the field of architectural millwork manufacturing. BAM is Michigan's first and only WBENC Certified WBE in custom architectural millwork. While Kelly spends the majority of her time on administrative tasks & sales and is the company's social media guru, she really loves being on the shop floor working on projects. Ken Kumph Ken is president of Premier Builders and has an active role in the day-to-day operations with sales, estimating, and business management. He has been a team leader and frequent volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, is an active member of the Cabinet Makers Association, the National Association of Homebuilders, and a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. He is a continued supporter of local youth sports teams and educational endeavors. Ken currently serves as the President of The Cabinet Makers Association This podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

A National Kitchen and Bath Association study shows industry optimism for the remainder of 2022; majority stake in TENAX S.p.A. acquired by European equity firm; Mosaic Companies expand U.S. East Coast operations; more. 00:00  Welcome to Radio Stone Update00:34  Industry Survey Shows Positive '22 Outlook03:18  Equity Firm Gets TENAX Stake05:11  A Word from Quantra06:27  Mosaic Companies Expand Operations07:46  Mitigation Needed at Colorado Marble Quarry09:20  Cosentino Reopens Manhattan City Center10:58  MSI Honored for Sustainable Growth11:58  ISFA 2022 Annual Conference in October12:42  November Set for Total Solutions Plus 202213:32  Arizona Tile Expands in Oregon

Ariana Lovato is founder and principal of Honeycomb Home Design in Arroyo Grande California, and kitchen design is her specialty. She is an Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer with the National Kitchen and Bath Association, an Allied member of the American Society of Interior Designers, and the winner of many, many design awards. Ariana is a wealth of information and expertise when it comes to kitchens. I know this for a fact because she designed my kitchen remodel. My husband Jake and I couldn't agree on much, so we hired Ariana and she helped guide us to workable, practical, and pretty solutions. She talks here about what people get wrong about building kitchens, how growing up Iranian-American influenced her life choices, and about the ten-thousand-dollar rug that nearly broke her.    Website: honeycombhomedesign.com Instagram: @honeycomb_homedesign

Show Notes:Around The HouseEric Goranson, CKD is a Certified Kitchen Designer with the National Kitchen and Bath Association for over 20 years and has been designing since 1993. Nationally recognized as “Eric G®”, he is a syndicated 10-year home improvement radio talk show host. Eric talks with homeowners and contractors about remodeling and new construction techniques every week. He is also a national podcaster and is now heard internationally and with about half of the listening audience being from the building trade. His shows draw great support from the contracting community. Eric also hosts the Around the House “Pro Insider” podcast that is for the residential building and remodeling professionals.Eric has managed everything from home builders, design firms, to custom cabinet shops and has been involved in thousands of projects being constructed or remodeled. Eric also consults with national brands on product design and industry trends, with companies such as Baldwin Hardware, Kraft Maid Cabinetry, and many more.From opening keynote addresses to hands on training seminars, Eric uses his communications skills to inspire and educate the people that are attending his events. Eric is a design and home technology speaker at national construction and remodeling events such as the Northeastern Retail Lumber Associations Lumber and Building Materials Expo, National Kitchen and Bath, Association's Voices from The Industry, and for the National Association of Home Builders.Eric was a Kitchen and Bath Design News: Top 50 Innovator for 2019 and served on the Baldwin Hardware Design Council: 2017-2019. He enjoys home renovation projects and use to play the bass in Seattle rock bands.

K/BIS, the best industry show of the year sponsored by the National Kitchen & Bath Association, exhibited many interesting innovative ideas for 2022. Jan Rutgers, Kitchen designer and founder of Vestibul School of Design, shares these ideas by walking us through the exhibitors' booths. Jan's predictions about what she would find at K/BIS were spot on. Don't miss the ideas you can use in your projects and renovations. Our talking points: More food storage Beverage Bars Solutions for Pets Linear Appliance Placement Built-In Banquettes More curves Changing color Palette This podcast sponsored by Monogram Appliances Studio 41 email comments toNancy@NancyHugo.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/homedesignchat-with-nancy/support

Are You Ready to Take Your Business to the Next Level?Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Do you need some fresh thinking to help with business innovation? Do you lie awake at night thinking about issues you cannot discuss with anyone else?  When your family doesn't understand, your account is all about the numbers and your team needs guidance, a coach may be the best place to turn. On this episode of the Inside BS show, Dave Lorenzo interviews leadership coach and founder of Leap Coaching, Phil Gafka. Chapters00:00 Intro Take Your Business to the Next Level01:30 How Should We Be Thinking of the Next 6 to 12 Months of Our Business?03:45 What Will Your Legacy Be?06:00 What is the Culture of Your Business?07:00 What is the Difference Between Management and Leadership?09:20 How Do You Deal with Your Blind Spots?11:48 What Commitments Should We Make to Achieve Our Goals?15:00 How Do You Stick with Your Plan?18:30 What a Good Coach Does to Make You Consistently Successful24:30 Phil Shares a Case Study27:30 What Type of Client is Ideal for Phil?29:46 Where Can We Find Phil's Ideal Client?31:00 How Do You Gain the Trust of a New Client Quickly?33:14 What in Phil's Career Prepared Him for this Role?Phil GafkaFounderLEAP Coaching(847) 212-4903phil@leapcoaching.comwww.leapcoaching.comAbout Phil GafkaPhil Gafka is a recognized leadership speaker, executive coach, and business consultant.Capitalizing on his experience as CEO of two successful companies and developing leadership performance at a variety of corporate levels, as a Certified Business Coach, Phil focuses on Executive Coaching, Leadership Development and Strategic Business Planning and Culture Development.Phil has spoken to a wide range of organizations ranging from Audi, Jackson National Life Insurance, and the National Kitchen & Bath Association.His first book is entitled “Hole-In-One Leadership - 9 Secrets to Mastering the Game of Leadership Greatness” was published in 2019.

In this week's episode of The Propcast, Louisa speaks to Michael Werner, CEO and Founder of HomeX, a home services platform for both homeowners and service providers, radically improving the complex and fragmented home services industry. In this episode they discuss the trends and problems that exist within the residential home services industry and how these challenges can be addressed through PropTech to create a complete consumer and supplier service that creates jobs and is underpinned by the value of being a positive force within the industry.   Companies Mentioned: HomeX https://homex.com/  Allstate Insurance https://www.allstate.com/   Shout Outs: Stephanie Werner Payne, Co-Founder https://www.linkedin.com/in/swerner1/ Vincent Payen, Co-Founder https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-payen-9b6b72a/   Key Insights From This Episode: We're building digital experiences that provide convenience and reduces the friction of taking care of a home - Michael Werner Housing is way behind and it'd be great to help housing be able to make the same kind of leap that every other industry has made with digital technology - Michael Werner Housing is central to our existence - Michael Werner As you think about the next two to three or five years in the prop tech market, it's going to be about digitisation. It is going to be about bringing the same kind of convenience to the home that has been brought to so many other areas - Michael Werner The beauty of what we're doing for contractors is we're making their work more effective and efficient, and then we're actually giving them jobs. And rather than giving them leads, we actually will give them a fully vetted job - Michael Werner Shelter is so central, so critical to people's lives that if we can make home life better, we've made a huge, huge contribution to the world - Michael Werner   Keywords: home services, contractors, consumers, tech, trade, assistance, home improvements   About Our Guests: Michael Werner https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-e-werner-09258/  Michael is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of HomeX. He has built HomeX to be a positive force, leveraging technology to radically improve the home services industry for consumers and service providers. Prior to HomeX, Michael was President and CEO of Globe Union Group (Gerber Plumbing Fixtures and Danze Faucets) and served as President of Werner Ladder Co., a family operation that spanned 75 years. Michael is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Stanford University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in International Relations and a master's degree in Engineering Management and Science. Michael is past Chairman of the Lymphoma Research Foundation, on the Executive Committee of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and has been active in the Economic Club of Chicago, the Young Presidents Organization, and the National Kitchen and Bath Association. When he's not working or volunteering, you'll find him with his family at hockey games or on his skis, mountain, or road bikes. He resides in Chicago with his wife Laura and they have three grown children, including Stephanie Werner-Payen, who is a co-founder of HomeX.   About HomeX HomeX is a first of its kind home services platform for both homeowners and service providers, radically improving the complex and fragmented home services industry. HomeX is making home maintenance less complicated for homeowners by providing quick, trusted solutions for issues that arise related to heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical systems and appliances. Scaled amid COVID-19, HomeX Remote Assist provides virtual, personalized solutions with expert guidance through video, call, or chat. The HomeX suite of business solutions helps established, local service companies thrive, automating their booking, driving qualified demand, simplifying their operations and improving their holistic customer experience.   About HomeX Remote Assist Remote Assist is a virtual service from HomeX that connects homeowners to trained technicians who can offer expert advice, a diagnosis, or one-on-one guidance through the repair process right over a phone or video call. With professional, personalized attention — and at a fraction of the typical in-home service fee — Remote Assist is the quick and contactless answer to homeowner headaches. If the issue is complex enough to require hands-on support, HomeX can book you an in-home visit from a trusted home pro to finish the job quickly and efficiently. Remote Assist is also now available on the HomeX app, so homeowners can access a trusted expert from anywhere.   About Our Host Louisa Dickins https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-dickins-ab065392/?originalSubdomain=uk Louisa started her career in property working at a well-known estate agency in London. Realising her people skills, she moved over to Lloyd May to pursue a career in recruitment. She now is a Director at LMRE, who are a specialist recruitment firm driven by PropTech and recruitment professionals, and Louisa oversees their 5 core areas. Louisa co-founded LMRE and provides a constructive recruitment platform to the new disruptors in real estate. Louisa is also on the board of Directors at UK PropTech Association (UKPA).   About LMRE www.lmre.tech LMRE believe there is a better way to recruit. LMRE focus on a more comprehensive, client led focus delivering exceptional talent to the place at the time. They are passionate about the industry and passionate about people's careers. LMRE spend time with each client to become and an extension of the business, and their transparency and core values help them grow with the sector. LMRE simplify recruitment and innovate with our clients and evolve the people driven, PropTech community.

Denise Blasevick is CEO and co-founder of The S3 Agency, a creative agency specializing in Brand Elevation for clients like BMW of North America, Eight O'Clock Coffee, and the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Brand Elevation is the proprietary process that sets her company apart from other marketing agencies – by helping clients uncover the power and profitability of a truly differentiated brand.  An inductee in the Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey, Denise has won hundreds of awards for her creativity and business acumen. She is a nationally cited marketing expert who shared her expertise on air for many years as the Marketing Makeover Expert for MSNBC's “Your Business” TV show. And she is a member of the Board of Trustees for Centenary University (her alma mater), as well as a graduate of the Entrepreneurial Master's program at MIT. Denise, her husband, and her teenage son enjoy traveling, puzzle solving, and spending time with their “pet” squirrel.  In this episode, we discuss: The importance of being authentic to one's self and relevant to your target customer How your brand is not the same as your name or logo Differentiating yourself from your competition to be more than just a commodity The hand in hand relationship between marketing and sales Elevating your brand by keeping front and center and feeding it every day Digital Discovery as the most important thing to be thinking about for your brand I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Denise was so generous to share her better business practices regarding building an honest and relevant brand. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Denise  Websites Mentioned: s3.agency Guest Contact Info: Email: dblasevick@thes3agency.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thes3agency.com Instagram: : https://www.instagram.com/thes3agency/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deniseblasevick/ Twitter: @advertgirl Connect with Steve Eschbach Website: https://www.tworld.com/locations/naperville/ or https://eschbachassoc.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqgICqaSI8xE2GRYY1HWJA  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speschbach/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveeschbach/  Twitter: @ SteveEschbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the The Voice of Retail , I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.Jim Inglis is a veteran in the retail home improvement space. Working his way from the shop floor to the C-Suite, he has a unique understanding of the industry to offer.On this episode of The Voice of Retail podcast, I sit down with Jim to talk about his career, his new book titled ‘Breakthrough Retailing: How a Bleeding Orange Culture Can Change Everything,' and how a certain amount of chaos is healthy.Using his career and the history of Home Depot as blueprints, Jim offers his leadership tools and insights on company culture to retailers that are looking to remain competitive and relevant in changing times.Thanks for tuning into today's episode of The Voice of Retail.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out on the latest episodes, industry news, and insights. If you enjoyed  this episode please consider leaving a rating and review, as it really helps us grow so that we can continue getting amazing guests on the show.I'm your host Michael LeBlanc, President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company, and if you're looking for more content, or want to chat  follow me on LinkedIn, or visit my website meleblanc.co!Until next time, stay safe and have a great week! Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus        Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  and       The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois.  You can learn more about Michael       here  or on       LinkedIn. Jim Inglis is a world-renowned expert with sixty years of experience in the retail home-improvement industry. He served in executive positions with The Home Depot for thirteen years, where he held the titles of Vice President of Merchandising, West Coast; Executive Vice President of Merchandising; and Executive Vice President, Strategic Development. He also served as a member of the Corporate Board of Directors. Currently, he serves as President of Inglis Retailing. He is also the author of Breakthrough Retailing: How a Bleeding Orange Culture Can Change Everything.Inglis has helped shape the industry worldwide as a special adviser to the boards of leading home-improvement retailers across the globe: Sodimac in Santiago, Chile; Hornbach in Bornheim, Germany; Bunnings Warehouse in Melbourne, Australia; and Komeri in Niigata, Japan. He is also a past member of numerous boards of directors including for: Home World in Tianjin, China, Chamberlain Manufacturing, K&G, and the National Kitchen and Bath Association, among others. In 2015, he was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Global Home Improvement Network and the European DIY Retail Association.

Contact info Denise Blasevick https://s3.agency/ 201-841-0827 DBlasevick@TheS3Agency.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/DeniseBlasevick Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdvertGirl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theS3agency Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thes3agency/ Bio:Denise Blasevick is a CEO and co-founder of The S3 Agency, a creative agency specializing in Brand Elevation for clients like BMW of North America, Eight O'Clock Coffee, and the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Brand Elevation is the proprietary process that sets her company apart from other marketing agencies – by helping clients uncover the power and profitability of a truly differentiated brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome loyal listeners to another episode of The Loyalty Minute, I'm your host Rob Gallo and today I am excited to chat with Denise Blasevick (BLA-Seh-Vick). Denise is the CEO of The S3 Agency, a creative agency that specializes in differentiating brands to maximize their power and profitability. The agency's proprietary Brand Elevation process identifies a brand's best opportunity for authentic differentiation – and it has brought success to brands from BMW Motorcycles, to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, to Tetley Tea. An inductee in the Advertising Hall of Fame of New Jersey, and the on-air Marketing Makeover Expert for the former MSNBC show, “Your Business”, Denise is here today to help us understand why there is no business case – and no excuse – for boring branding. Welcome to the show Denise, thanks for joining me... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rob-gallo/message

Contact infoDenise Blasevick https://s3.agency/ 201-841-0827 DBlasevick@TheS3Agency.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/DeniseBlasevick Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdvertGirl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theS3agency Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thes3agency/ Bio:Denise Blasevick is a CEO and co-founder of The S3 Agency, a creative agency specializing in Brand Elevation for clients like BMW of North America, Eight O'Clock Coffee, and the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Brand Elevation is the proprietary process that sets her company apart from other marketing agencies – by helping clients uncover the power and profitability of a truly differentiated brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Around the House this week: You might have seen the change this week to the cover art and title of Around the House! We decided to asnwer some of the many questions that have come up with the new rollout this week of Around the House with Eric G and Caroline B! it was time to freshen up the show a bit with a new expert to co-host the show with Eric G and you have heard her over the last few weeks as our guest co-host. Here is a little more about Caroline: Caroline Blazovsky is nationally recognized as America's Healthy Home Expert ®. She is a home investigator, environmental consultant, spokesperson, and media personality promoting healthier homes throughout the U.S. She has been featured by AARP, Shape, SiriusXM, Broan-Nutone, House Smarts TV, The Jenny McCarthy Show, Good Housekeeping and hundreds of podcasts, radio, and print interviews.  With more than 20 years of “house experience” and 30,000 home investigations--she can teach you the healthy way to home projects. She is a council-certified Mold Remediator (CMR), Environmental Allergen Consultant (CEAC) and Indoor Environmentalist Investigator (CIE) with graduate Sustainable Design education from Boston Architectural College. She is also credentialed through the National Environmental Health Association as a Healthy Homes Specialist (HHS).  Caroline is a board member of the ACAC responsible for creating indoor air quality credentialing as well as a keynote speaker & scientific contributor to the national Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA). She resides as CEO of My Healthy Home®, a company specializing in indoor air quality products, consultations, and services. Ms. Blazovsky was named a 2020 Top 25 Leading Woman Entrepreneur in her home state of New Jersey and her company My Healthy Home was a finalist for New Jersey Business of the Year 2020. In her spare time, she is a graduate candidate in Public Health at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. She enjoys making humans healthier and is collector of rock and roll memorabilia.   A little bit about Eric Goranson: Eric Goranson, CKD is a Certified Kitchen Designer with the National Kitchen and Bath Association for over 20 years and has been designing since 1993. Nationally recognized as “Eric G®”, he is a syndicated 10-year home improvement radio talk show host. Eric talks with homeowners and contractors about remodeling and new construction techniques every week. He is also a national podcaster and is now heard internationally and with about half of the listening audience being from the building trade. His shows draw great support from the contracting community. Eric also hosts the Around the House “Pro Insider” podcast that is for the residential building and remodeling professionals. Eric has managed everything from home builders, design firms, to custom cabinet shops and has been involved in thousands of projects being constructed or remodeled. Eric also consults with national brands on product design and industry trends, with companies such as Baldwin Hardware, Kraft Maid Cabinetry, and many more. From opening keynote addresses to hands on training seminars, Eric uses his communications skills to inspire and educate the people that are attending his events. Eric is a design and home technology speaker at national construction and remodeling events such as the Northeastern Retail Lumber Associations Lumber and Building Materials Expo, National Kitchen and Bath, Association's Voices from The Industry, and for the National Association of Home Builders. Eric was a Kitchen and Bath Design News: Top 50 Innovator for 2019 and served on the Baldwin Hardware Design Council: 2017-2019. He enjoys home renovation projects and use to play the bass in Seattle rock bands.

It’s no secret that most seniors in America want to maintain their independence for as long as possible. In fact, according to the Disabled Living Foundation, the majority of seniors say they fear losing their independence more than they fear death.For many, a main hallmark of independence is being able to age in place. A survey by AARP revealed that 90% of Americans age 65 and over want to stay in their home and 80% believe their current residence is where they will live until they die.Other statistics show 27% of seniors currently live alone – and that number is projected to keep growing as Baby Boomers age. So, a crucial key to empowering seniors to maintain their independence, especially if they live alone, is the use of technology to monitor their health and well-being.Ryan Herd – founder of Caregiver Smart Solutions and CEO of 1 Sound Choice (a company specializing in smart home automation) – joins host Stan Massey of Transcend Strategy Group in this engaging discussion on remote monitoring technology and its increasingly important role in caregiving.Whether you’re a professional provider of home-based care or a concerned family member wanting to keep tabs on a senior loved one, existing and emerging technologies are making remote monitoring easier and more effective. Ryan and Stan cover a variety of significant factors for remote monitoring, including fall detection, looking for changes in living habits, tracking clinical vital signs and much more.With 30 years of experience in smart home technology, Ryan consults with the home building and healthcare industries and is a sought-after speaker. Because of his expertise, he was selected by the National Kitchen & Bath Association to be a 2019 NKBA Insider to assist in educating its members about the importance of collaboration between technology integrators and the design community.Ryan offers unique insight into smart home technology, the Internet of Things (IoT), and the significance of technology in the home today. He also is the author of “Join the Smart Home Revolution,” Amazon’s #1 best-selling smart home book.

The Handyman Pros have a fascinating discussion about a recent article from the National Kitchen & Bath Association discussing trends and expectations in the remodeling sector. If you are considering a major remodel, definitely check this show out! Send us an email, questions@handymanprosradioshow.com, follow us on Twitter@handyman radio, join our Facebook group @handyman pros, or leave us a voice message (Click Here). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/Handymanpros/message

This week's WE RISE episode is featuring Markie Tuckett, founder of Timber + Plumb!Markie was recently named one of the National Kitchen and Bath Association’s (NKBA) Top Thirty Under 30 as well as the DesignHounds Kitchen Design Influencer of the Year! As accomplished as she is thus far, Markie has always had a love for anything design related. From a young age, her passion for design developed into more than just a hobby and she started applying her personal design style to participate and even win awards. It was there, that she realized her true passion in design was working with interiors and she started her post-secondary education focusing on that. Once starting her college education, Markie had another realization, she didn’t love all things interiors but cabinetry and kitchens were her forte. She then aimed to use her coop experience to learn more about kitchen design and cabinetry and from there was hired full-time right out of completing her education. She worked very closely with a well-known, published kitchen designer who took her under her wing to learn and grow as an individual for several years. From working in her small home-town of Midland, Ontario - Markie craved more, so she moved to the GTA and started designing and project managing for her own set of builders. Growing more and more as a leader, she was recruited to manage a team of designers and projects for a growing kitchen design firm and even designed two of their showrooms in the GTA. Entrepreneurship was always craved by Markie, so she moved to Windsor in 2018 and started her business and from there Timber + Plumb was born.We talk about:- Moving to a new location and starting a business - Finding her clients- The local business community - Being named NKBA Top 30 under 30 and Designhounds kitchen design influencer of the year- Who inspires her in the industry - Creating an inclusive brand - How she finds inspiration - The hustle culture of entrepreneurship - Advice for an aspiring designer- Her new local business grant- And more!Resources:www.timberplumb.comSponsored by:www.paglioneestatewinery.com

Part 1. Recap of Remodeling Mastery Topics How do you improve your remodeling business in these challenging times? What are the actions you should be taking? Over the past few months, Mark has covered a number of topics that answer these questions. Part 2. Don’t Go It Alone “None of us is as smart as all of us.” Mark believes that remodelers can become more successful if they consider accepting help in their business. He says the first thing they should do is to invest time and energy into the whole notion of ‘not being alone’. Mark expounds on that through these handy tips: 1. ‘We all need a coach.’ Mark emphasizes the importance of having someone you can talk to or ask for advice--professional or otherwise. 2. Change your paradigm in terms of alliances. This means altering your perspective about the people you interact with to form strategic alliances that allow you both to reach a common goal. 3. Spend time and energy in industry-related associations. These include National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), Kitchen & Bath Association, and Professional Remodeler. 4. Join different business networking groups. While these groups don’t have to be necessarily related to the remodeling industry, they will offer some good insight about the topic of business. 5. Spend time with friends and family. Focus on them being fully engaged and empathetic about what you’re experiencing with your work, team, and clients. 6. Connect with targeted groups in the industry. These include Remodelers Advantage and other contractor networking groups. 7. Consider Remodeling Mastery Roundtables. This new group focuses on your time and efficiency, and is facilitated by industry leaders that are committed to improvement and growth. When it comes to business, especially in these trying times, it’s best not to go at it alone. Part 3. Interview with Erika Taylor, Director of Content for Professional Remodeler What does our special guest see in the current remodeling space? Erika Taylor, Director of Content for Professional Remodeler, reveals that the design/build side of the business is doing well, but with remodelers taking a ‘wait-and-see approach’ to the whole thing. The home improvement side, meanwhile, is doing even better, with business owners taking full advantage of their new leads to expand and hire more people. Mark and Erika talk further about improving peer-to-peer connection between remodelers (such as joining roundtable groups) and how it can promote growth and success.

Today’s special guest is the first designer I’ve had the pleasure to interview on the podcast. In this episode, I talked to award-winning interior designer Jamie Banfield. Recognized for his signature West Coast style, Jamie specializes in design for all spaces with a focus on kitchen and bath. Jamie has an innate ability to transform and create spaces that exude both beauty and function. His work has been recognized by reputable home magazines and associations throughout Western Canada. Jamie is also recognized by the National Kitchen and Bath Association as one of the industry’s Top 30 Under 30 in North America. In this episode, Jaime gave us an insight into what a day in his life as a designer and entrepreneur looks like, what functionality is for him, and what made him a force to be reckoned with in his industry. You’d surely enjoy today’s episode so don’t forget to tune in!Please enjoy and if you would like to participate, please send an email to colin@toolspodcast.comFor show notes, blog posts and past guests, please visit: www.toolspodcast.comSign up for Colin's newsletter HEREInterested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the form at toolspodcast.com/contactFollow Colin:InstagramTwitterFacebookYoutubeThis podcast is presented by CompanyCamCompanyCam is a photo-based solution created for contractors, by contractors. Users can take unlimited photos—which are location and time stamped, sent to the cloud, and stored securely. Every photo is organized by project and instantly available to your team, allowing you to see what’s going on anytime, anywhere. Photos can be annotated with drawings, arrows, comments, tags, and voice notes and users can create project timelines, photo galleries, reports, and transformation photos through the app. Sharing photos with customers and insurance adjusters has never been easier, and keeping your entire process organized has never been simpler.To get your free account today visit companycam.com/tools

Are you a designer struggling to figure out your brand identity? Joan Ravasy was in the same position—and decided to make a bold move and completely redesign her brand. Darla and Natalie played a hand in helping her transition her business into something bold that reflects who she is. Listen to this episode of the Wingnut Social podcast to learn some tips to help you nail down your brand identity. Joan Ravasy is a luxury interior designer performing interior miracles for clients in New Jersey, New York City, and Florida areas. She loves a vintage aesthetic and her goal is to help people transform their houses into homes that are classic and transcend time. She is on the board of directors for the New York chapter of ASID, sits on the Design council of LG’s Signature Kitchen Suite, and is an active member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association.  What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social [4:02] Joan Ravasy’s background in the design industry [7:21] Trying to find your brand identity [10:32]What terrified Joan the most [12:09] Women are afraid to “play big” with branding [13:43] How Joan’s brand has evolved since rebranding [17:19] Characteristics of Joan’s brand that changed [19:13] WHY did Joan rebrand a successful business? [20:36] How to assess rebranding your business right now [24:20] What up Wingnut round! [29:52] Blooper Reel! Connect with Joan Ravasy Joan’s website Connect on LinkedIn Joan’s Pinterest Page Follow Joan on Instagram Joan Ravasy Design on Facebook Resources & People Mentioned Book: Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl National Kitchen + Bath Association Defining your brand identity Joan was impacted both personally and professionally when a big life change disrupted her world. She decided it was time to take a serious deep-dive into her brand and make some drastic changes—which meant completely rebranding. It wasn’t about money, but about increasing exposure and recognition for her body of work.  Are you struggling to nail down your unique brand? Joan recommends that designers have a close friend or family member observe them and describe who you are and what your brand is to them. You can also ask someone less familiar with your brand to share their opinion. Getting an outside perspective can help you really hone in on what you want your brand identity to be. Joan wanted to take her brand—including her website—and make it more modern. It was high time she became up to date on the latest technology trends—including social media. It was a learning curve, but she knew it was worth the work. She recommends defining your brand logo and tagline, the colors you’ll use for your website, and even how you create your graphics and work to keep them consistent across platforms.  Don’t be afraid to be larger than life Joan shared that she was like most people in that she strove to be modest when asked: “What do you do?” But she realized that it’s okay to share your accomplishments—it’s part of your brand and who you are. When Darla and Natalie first met Joan, they were awestruck by her sense of style—bold, vintage, and larger than life. Natalie flat out told her that SHE was the brand. Nothing about her appearance says she plays small and her brand needed to reflect that.  Women are often afraid to “play big” with branding, but it often limits their potential. Women are trained to sit there and look pretty and be people-pleasers. Joan is brave, admittedly an “all-or-nothing” type of person. She stated, “I want to do it big and I want to do it well” and was ready for her personal branding to reflect that. Joan admits the process has been a learning curve for her, but well worth the effort. She had to learn to let go and share who she is and what she does with the world.  So how should designers who are considering rebranding navigate the journey right now? What direction is the design industry moving in? Listen to the whole episode as the ladies discuss finding your brand identity in a changing world.  Connect With Darla & Wingnut Social www.WingnutSocial.com On Facebook On Twitter: @WingnutSocial On Instagram: @WingnutSocial Darla’s Interior Design Website Check out the Wingnut Social Media Lab Facebook Group! 1-877-WINGNUT (connect with us for your social media marketing needs) Wingnut Social Podcast Sponsor  Article Modern Furniture   Subscribe to The Wingnut Social Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or TuneIn Audio Production and Show notes byPODCAST FAST TRACKhttps://www.podcastfasttrack.com

Title: NKBA NextUp InitiativeSummary: The skilled labor force is dwindling and the National Kitchen and Bath Association is looking toward the youth of North America to fulfill it! Christine Dock discusses NKBA’s NextUp Initiative that hopes to inspire young adults to contemplate all the paths available to them!Guest: Christina Dock of the National Kitchen and Bath IndustryWebsite: https://nkba.org/nextup/3 Points for Success – Christina Dock: We need to get everybody involved, whether you're in and be a member or not. We want you involved with this initiative. And we really want to expose as many students as we can to our industry. Whoever you see, whoever you talk to, you don't get the word out there. And KBI is doing this next step initiative. So they know about it and they can spread the word. NKBA is not anti-college. We are pro career! So when you are advising any young individual, have them really explore all the path that they may be interested in and not stifle their decision making process.

Title: NKBA NextUp InitiativeSummary: The skilled labor force is dwindling and the National Kitchen and Bath Association is looking toward the youth of North America to fulfill it! Christine Dock discusses NKBA’s NextUp Initiative that hopes to inspire young adults to contemplate all the paths available to them!Guest: Christina Dock of the National Kitchen and Bath IndustryWebsite: https://nkba.org/nextup/3 Points for Success – Christina Dock: We need to get everybody involved, whether you're in and be a member or not. We want you involved with this initiative. And we really want to expose as many students as we can to our industry. Whoever you see, whoever you talk to, you don't get the word out there. And KBI is doing this next step initiative. So they know about it and they can spread the word. NKBA is not anti-college. We are pro career! So when you are advising any young individual, have them really explore all the path that they may be interested in and not stifle their decision making process.

The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. On today’s episode, we sat down with Bill Feinberg to get his insight on how treating everyone like gold has been key for his business, how it is his duty to lead by example and give back to the community, and how he creates a unique customer experience. Bill Feinberg is the President of Allied Kitchen and Bath in Ft Lauderdale, FL. Bill and his brother Joe founded Allied in 1984. With his roots in Philadelphia, Bill had a vision for the design and remodeling business. He successfully brought that vision to South Florida and has been reshaping the community for the last 35 years. Bill has re-built and beautified Oakland Park Blvd with his new 15,000 sq foot showroom. Bill is known as a man who gives back to the community and lives by the motto "Pay it Forward".Bill has transformed the South Florida non-profit community by hosting numerous charities in the Allied showroom, allowing them to raise unprecedented donations, all underwritten 100% in full by the company.Together with his family and staff, Bill has hosted more than 100 charitable events in the past few years alone. Bill leads by example and has shared his philosophy of service with many colleagues and friends creating a makeable impact in our local community. Bill has won The 2013 Sun Sentinel's Excalibur Award, South Florida's most prestigious honor, among many others.Bill's motto is “Concierge Service”. After more than 35 years in Fort Lauderdale, referrals are still his main source of business. His goal is to create lasting relationships with his clients and make them part of the Allied family. It's all on our TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More.Bill is involved with many trade and charitable organizations for both the Kitchen and Bath Industry, as well as within the South Florida community, and has served on numerous committees and Boards including the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association). He currently serves on both the local and State boards of Habitat for Humanity, The Ft Laud Chamber, US Army Adv. Council of Broward County, The Economic Adv Council of Broward County, NSU Ambassadors Board and is the past Pres. of The So Fla Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Bill is also Chair-Elect for the 2020 Ft Lauderdale Chamber of CommerceWebsite: https://www.alliedkitchenandbath.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-feinberg-9b794120/Thank you for listening, and don’t forget to share, rate, and subscribe!If you enjoyed today's episode and want to stay up to date with new upcoming episodes, subscribe to our podcast. Please rate and comment on what your favorite moments from the podcast were, or who you would like for us to how on our show. If you found value from these podcasts, consider sharing this with your friend and family! You can also follow us on our social media. Instagram: @u_preneur Facebook: @UpreneurpodcastWebsite: https://upreneur.com/

In the world of social media influencers, the stakes are high and the territory confusing to maneuver. But it doesn’t have to be, said Elle H-Millard, interior designer and insider for the National Kitchen and Bath Association. In this episode of the AEC Podcast, host Shelby Skrhak sat down with H-Millard to sort through the truths and myths of working with social media influencers in design, and tips for becoming one too. “Long gone are the days of print ads,” H-Millard said, remarking that even attention for digital ads is waning. The social media influencer said it’s important to remember that quality is better than quantity when it comes to measuring an influencer’s social following. H-Millard explained in her case, when she posts about her favorite products or manufacturers such as HanStone, her followers‘ followers can make all the difference in influencing others in the industry. This is especially true in design, where the industry runs on trusted word of mouth suggestions from other professionals, and influences are extremely visual. For that reason, keeping your social media accounts updated and current with content posts and social interaction is imperative. But she acknowledges that’s no easy feat — posting interesting and relevant content to all your various social media accounts. Her advice: Do the best you can.

This interview originally aired on MarketScale's AEC Podcast. In the world of social media influencers, the stakes are high and the territory confusing to maneuver. But it doesn’t have to be, said Elle H-Millard, interior designer and insider for the National Kitchen and Bath Association. In this episode of the AEC Podcast, host Shelby Skrhak sat down with H-Millard to sort through the truths and myths of working with social media influencers in design, and tips for becoming one too. “Long gone are the days of print ads,” H-Millard said, remarking that even attention for digital ads is waning. The social media influencer said it’s important to remember that quality is better than quantity when it comes to measuring an influencer’s social following. H-Millard explained in her case, when she posts about her favorite products or manufacturers such as HanStone, her followers‘ followers can make all the difference in influencing others in the industry. This is especially true in design, where the industry runs on trusted word of mouth suggestions from other professionals, and influences are extremely visual. For that reason, keeping your social media accounts updated and current with content posts and social interaction is imperative. But she acknowledges that’s no easy feat — posting interesting and relevant content to all your various social media accounts. Her advice: Do the best you can. For the latest news, videos, and podcasts in the AEC Industry, be sure to subscribe to our industry publication.

Getting her start in a male-dominated kitchen and bath industry, Suzie Williford, Executive Vice President of Industry Relations & Chief Strategy Officer of National Kitchen and Bath Association, soon realized how important it is to love the work she does. From answering phones to executive leadership, Suzie talks about the hardships she faced, the importance of mentorship, as well as the progress the kitchen and bath industry made in closing the gender gap. She also opens up about the feeling of inadequacy at work and how to find a career path you are truly passionate about.

Getting her start in a male-dominated kitchen and bath industry, Suzie Williford, Executive Vice President of Industry Relations & Chief Strategy Officer of National Kitchen and Bath Association, soon realized how important it is to love the work she does. From answering phones to executive leadership, Suzie talks about the hardships she faced, the importance of mentorship, as well as the progress the kitchen and bath industry made in closing the gender gap. She also opens up about the feeling of inadequacy at work and how to find a career path you are truly passionate about.

The National Kitchen and Bath Association conducts one of the most comprehensive kitchen competitions I know of. Many designers I have spoken to are not even aware of the competition so I wanted to shed some light on the subject. Elle H Millard is a certified kitchen designer and Industry Relations Manager for the NKBA. She joined me for a conversation about the NKBA and the kitchen competition. I enjoyed my chat with Elle and I was reminded that designers and architects need only search for opportunities that allow them to showcase their work using the marketing power of other organizations. The NKBA provides a great opportunity to do that. ________________________________ Before we get into this conversation with Elle, I want to thank you for listening and invite you to join in the conversation, you can find us @ConvoByDesign on twitter and @ConvoXDesign on Facebook and Instagram. You can also find videos from these conversations on our YouTube channel, again search Convo By Design and you will find over 120 videos from some of your favorite guests. This is the NKBA’s Elle Millard. #Design #Architecture #ConvoByDesign #Miele #SnyderDiamond #NKBA #KitchenDesign #BathDesign Convo By Design - http://www.ConvoByDesign.com Snyder Diamond - http://www.SnyderDiamond.com Miele USA - http://www.MieleUSA.com Vondom USA - http://www.Vondom.com Music provided by Electric Sol Artist: Electric Sol Song: Your Love Makes Me High www.electricsolmusic.com

Show Notes: This episode kicks off our KBIS 2018 Series. KBIS is the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, and its basically our Super Bowl; there are over 2100 companies exhibiting their latest and greatest products for the upcoming year, there are talks, panels, and lots of parties! Over the next few weeks we are going to chat with some of the companies that will be attending to give you guys a small sampling of who will be in attendance. To kick it off, we are talking with the CEO of the NKBA, Mr. Bill Darcy (@NKBA_CEO). The NKBA is the National Kitchen and Bath Association, and they are the ones who put this show on...and they do way more than that. These guys are the standard to live up to in our industry. We talk to Bill about all things KBIS, what it means to be an NKBA member, and what homeowners can expect when they work with certified members. KBIS, Orlando Florida, January 9-11 2018 Check out KBIS & The NKBA here: KBIS: https://www.kbis.com https://www.facebook.com/KitchenBathI

Matthew Ferrarini: The Next Wave of Kitchen Design Today in The Lounge, Nick talks shop with Matthew Ferrarini of Ferrarini & Co, Kitchen and Bath Designer. Matthew works out of Philadelphia, but today Nick is catching up with him on location for a client in Miami. Turns out Matthew has interior design in his blood as the son of an interior designer mom and a contractor for a dad. Find out more, in this episode of the Chaise Lounge. Breaking the Ice Nick opens up about a favorite topic for a lot of guys…automobiles. Matthew is a fan of Tesla as an everyday vehicle and Ferrari for a higher end wow-factor. When asked about recent movies, Matthew shared that he recently got the chance to watch the movie Ma Ma with Penelope Cruz. Perfect segue to Nick's recent trip to Spain with Porcelanosa. Turns out Matthew been to Barcelona a few times and is also a big fan of Spain's rich heritage, culture, friendliness and just overall coolness. Getting Into the Business Matthew attended Temple University (go Owls!) for a pre-law degree. Temple is well known for their law school, but somehow Matt just couldn't shake the calling of design. While at school, he also pursued a certificate in interior design and construction management. He joined forces with his Mom and worked in the family business while still attending school. Upon graduation, he started his own company focusing on kitchen and bath with mom, Donna, as a partner. From Humble Beginnings to Starting an Empire Starting out was rough; very humble beginnings. Having lost substantial assets upon the split of his parents, Matthew made a grassroots effort to grow his business. Local marketing with flyers and an open mind is how Ferrarini & Co got off the ground. In the beginning, no project was too small and the business took pride in the work they did and the ensuing referrals. Good work and excellent customer service got them from a home-based business to a design office and showroom staffed with 5 people that accept clients nationwide.   What it Takes Matthew credits his success with clients to the broader view that he takes when designing his kitchen and baths. He doesn't just focus solely on the space that he is tasked to redesign, but incorporates all adjacent areas to ensure a seamless flow. His knack for design really comes to light in space planning and problem-solving. Here is where his passions shine. He has made it a point to stay within his strengths and delegate the things he isn't so passionate about to team members that are. Accolades and the Way of the Millennial Matthew Ferrarini's point of view has earned him the National Kitchen and Bath Association's (NKBA) '30 under 30' award. He believes in being progressive in his business and for a Millennial, that spells ‘tech' heavy. Ivy is his software of choice to keep his business running smoothly. He transitioned from using a program that was more builder/construction directed and hasn't looked back. He also uses Dropbox for file storage and Houzz as an avenue to work with clients using their lookbook feature. What seals the deal for a lot of his clients, is the use of photo-realistic renderings of what the space will look like prior to even lifting a hammer. As a value-added feature today, Nick is predicting that this will become standard in the coming years and you won't be able to call yourself a designer without it. Matthew believes in spending the time to find out as much about a client and their lifestyle as possible and creating one show-stopping design to present to them. Now that the business has grown, the marketing approach has certainly changed from the local flyer days. Ferrarini credits his storefront, referrals, and digital marketing through the website and online presence as the avenues that have gotten his name out there. His website is user-friendly, visually captivating and has something for every client. Even those that may not be ready to pull the trigger on a remodel just yet,

Matthew Ferrarini: The Next Wave of Kitchen Design Today in The Lounge, Nick talks shop with Matthew Ferrarini of Ferrarini & Co, Kitchen and Bath Designer. Matthew works out of Philadelphia, but today Nick is catching up with him on location for a client in Miami. Turns out Matthew has interior design in his blood as the son of an interior designer mom and a contractor for a dad. Find out more, in this episode of the Chaise Lounge. Breaking the Ice Nick opens up about a favorite topic for a lot of guys…automobiles. Matthew is a fan of Tesla as an everyday vehicle and Ferrari for a higher end wow-factor. When asked about recent movies, Matthew shared that he recently got the chance to watch the movie Ma Ma with Penelope Cruz. Perfect segue to Nick's recent trip to Spain with Porcelanosa. Turns out Matthew been to Barcelona a few times and is also a big fan of Spain's rich heritage, culture, friendliness and just overall coolness. Getting Into the Business Matthew attended Temple University (go Owls!) for a pre-law degree. Temple is well known for their law school, but somehow Matt just couldn't shake the calling of design. While at school, he also pursued a certificate in interior design and construction management. He joined forces with his Mom and worked in the family business while still attending school. Upon graduation, he started his own company focusing on kitchen and bath with mom, Donna, as a partner. From Humble Beginnings to Starting an Empire Starting out was rough; very humble beginnings. Having lost substantial assets upon the split of his parents, Matthew made a grassroots effort to grow his business. Local marketing with flyers and an open mind is how Ferrarini & Co got off the ground. In the beginning, no project was too small and the business took pride in the work they did and the ensuing referrals. Good work and excellent customer service got them from a home-based business to a design office and showroom staffed with 5 people that accept clients nationwide.   What it Takes Matthew credits his success with clients to the broader view that he takes when designing his kitchen and baths. He doesn't just focus solely on the space that he is tasked to redesign, but incorporates all adjacent areas to ensure a seamless flow. His knack for design really comes to light in space planning and problem-solving. Here is where his passions shine. He has made it a point to stay within his strengths and delegate the things he isn't so passionate about to team members that are. Accolades and the Way of the Millennial Matthew Ferrarini's point of view has earned him the National Kitchen and Bath Association's (NKBA) '30 under 30' award. He believes in being progressive in his business and for a Millennial, that spells ‘tech' heavy. Ivy is his software of choice to keep his business running smoothly. He transitioned from using a program that was more builder/construction directed and hasn't looked back. He also uses Dropbox for file storage and Houzz as an avenue to work with clients using their lookbook feature. What seals the deal for a lot of his clients, is the use of photo-realistic renderings of what the space will look like prior to even lifting a hammer. As a value-added feature today, Nick is predicting that this will become standard in the coming years and you won't be able to call yourself a designer without it. Matthew believes in spending the time to find out as much about a client and their lifestyle as possible and creating one show-stopping design to present to them. Now that the business has grown, the marketing approach has certainly changed from the local flyer days. Ferrarini credits his storefront, referrals, and digital marketing through the website and online presence as the avenues that have gotten his name out there. His website is user-friendly, visually captivating and has something for every client. Even those that may not be ready to pull the trigger on a remodel just yet,

Steve is a passionate force within his agency. He has a deep understanding of the home and building industry and brings valuable insights on current trends and how they relate to consumers, architects, distributors, builders, remodelers, designers, and manufacturers. Steve’s past presentations and white papers include an exploration of Small Spaces, Social Media and Search as it relates to ROI… and consumer trends in relation to specific demographic groups. He is president of the National Remodeling Foundation and the immediate past president of the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s Center for Kitchen and Bath Education and Research. He can talk about real estate, housing trends, the state of the housing economy, he can give a recap of IBS and K/BIS 2017. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Steve’s background Why the tiny house trend is so popular with baby boomers Some of the benefits of owning a tiny house Why we need to be building better, not bigger, with tiny homes The future of building tiny house communities The sustainability of tiny homes What people look for when purchasing a tiny home The average cost of a tiny home Why more tiny homes pop-up in urban spaces vs. suburban areas Popular reasons for owning a tiny home Resources: REInvestorSummit.com/kleber REInvestorSummit.com/noteservicing REInvestorSummit.com/live REInvestorSummit.com/101 REInvestorSummit.com/100

Several years ago I answered a question about why someone should join the National Speakers Association. I answered briefly, then invited that person to call me if he had further questions. We spoke for over an hour and became fast friends. Since then, I've learned a lot about leadership, especially on leading myself, from Ricardo González, the founder of Bilingual America.  Ricardo Gonzalez is a leadership expert, and an all around great guy. Our conversation went through a lot about leadership, and it could have went on a lot longer. I'm always grateful to talk to him, as he is experienced and compassionate when leading - and when talking about leadership. And if you're wondering, yes, he has been a member of the NSA since our conversation.    About Ricardo González Ricardo González is the founder and CEO of Bilingual America. He developed Bilingual America’s courses, including Success with Hispanics, Líderes Exitosos (Successful Leaders), Spanish Power, Inglés Poderoso, among others. Ricardo speaks internationally on organizational culture and Latino / non-Latino business relations. He is a founding member of The Speakers Guild of America, a professional member of the National Speakers Association and a speaker for LeadercastNow. He is author of “The 12 Hidden Truths to Learning Spanish” and his newest book, scheduled for release in 2017 is titled, “The Six Stages of Cultural Mastery”. Ricardo also serves on the board of the Home Industry Leadership Board sponsored by HomeAdvisor as well as the Advisory Board for the Hispanic Corporate Council of Atlanta. He is or has been a consultant to National Roofing Contractors Association, National Kitchen and Bath Association, The Coca-Cola Company, Georgia Pacific, Hanes, Home Advisor, Cricket Wireless, Owens Corning, Certainteed, The Atlanta Braves, Gingrich Communications, Smithfield Foods, Kimberly-Clark, Brighthouse Networks, Alllied Building Products, SRS Distribution and many others. Ricardo has undergraduate degrees in theology and communications. He also has Masters Level training in counseling. He comes from a bilingual, bicultural family. His father was one of 27 children from Puerto Rico and his mother was an orphan from the hills of Kentucky. He jokingly calls himself a Puerto Rican Hillbilly. Out of his life story comes his desire to help individuals and organizations develop healthy cross-cultural relationships that maximize and leverage relationships for the common good. Ricardo is married to Maribel and has three children: Gabriel, Andrea and Marí Andrea. Connect with Ricardo Bilingual America - whose mission is to help their clients create a culture where Latinos and non-Latinos together enjoy positive, productive and profitable work and life relationships together. Connect with Ricardo González on LinkedIn Connect with Ricardo González on Twitter

Like most American designers and remodelers, we're obsessed with kitchen and bathroom design trends. Here's what cooking this year. We were lucky and honored for Formica Corporation to host our talk show at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Vegas. Surrounded by amazing designs from nature-inspired to bold graphics from Jonathan Adler's new collection with Formica Corporation, we talked with the trendsetters in kitchen and bathroom makeovers. Guests on this episode include National Kitchen and Bath Association president Maria Stapperfenne, DIY Network's 'I Hate My Kitchen' host James Young, Amanda LeBlanc of Organized Living, president of Formica North America Mitch Quint, and Dan DiClerico from Consumer Reports. If you want to know what the design insiders are predicting for trends this year, you'll want to tune into this episode.

Like most American designers and remodelers, we're obsessed with kitchen and bathroom design trends. Here's what cooking this year. We were lucky and honored for Formica Corporation to host our talk show at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show in Vegas. Surrounded by amazing designs from nature-inspired to bold graphics from Jonathan Adler's new collection with Formica Corporation, we talked with the trendsetters in kitchen and bathroom makeovers. Guests on this episode include National Kitchen and Bath Association president Maria Stapperfenne, DIY Network's 'I Hate My Kitchen' host James Young, Amanda LeBlanc of Organized Living, president of Formica North America Mitch Quint, and Dan DiClerico from Consumer Reports. If you want to know what the design insiders are predicting for trends this year, you'll want to tune into this episode.

Curious about what millennials are expecting from home design? We're talking with designer Courtney Rogers about designing for millennials. Join us! We've all heard about the differences between GenX and the generation raised on iPads and on-demand entertainment. And we've seen the stats on how home buying trends have been decreasing among the millennial generation. So what do designers and remodelers need to know about the millennial generation to attract and retain their interest in our work? We're talking with designer Courtney Rogers, recently recognized as one of the National Kitchen and Bath Association's '30 under 30,' and '40 under 40' for Professional Remodeler magazine. The 28-year-old Atlanta-based designer specializes in kitchens and baths, and is sharing what we need to know about designing for millennials. "I'm a passionate, driven, and supremely organized over-achiever who loves my family, my Georgia Bulldawgs, and my creative outlet... design," --Courtney Rogers

Curious about what millennials are expecting from home design? We're talking with designer Courtney Rogers about designing for millennials. Join us! We've all heard about the differences between GenX and the generation raised on iPads and on-demand entertainment. And we've seen the stats on how home buying trends have been decreasing among the millennial generation. So what do designers and remodelers need to know about the millennial generation to attract and retain their interest in our work? We're talking with designer Courtney Rogers, recently recognized as one of the National Kitchen and Bath Association's '30 under 30,' and '40 under 40' for Professional Remodeler magazine. The 28-year-old Atlanta-based designer specializes in kitchens and baths, and is sharing what we need to know about designing for millennials. "I'm a passionate, driven, and supremely organized over-achiever who loves my family, my Georgia Bulldawgs, and my creative outlet... design," --Courtney Rogers

If you like home design ideas, this show is for you. We make a big splash with artist, designer, and HGTV Design Star winner David Bromstad to talk trends, animal prints, and his approach to solving design dilemnas. The VP of the National Kitchen and Bath Association shares what they think is going to trend in kitchen and bath design in 2014. Rising design star and one of the "30 under 30" Courtney Rogers kicks in a color pop to talk projects and her design passions. We talk about a new custom color program from Wellborn that lets you get any color in the rainbow on your next storage solution. From cabinets to color to the art of making beauty, it's time to live well. We're taking you inside the Wellborn Cabinets cabinet kingdom at Design Construction Week in Las Vegas on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.  

If you like home design ideas, this show is for you. We make a big splash with artist, designer, and HGTV Design Star winner David Bromstad to talk trends, animal prints, and his approach to solving design dilemnas. The VP of the National Kitchen and Bath Association shares what they think is going to trend in kitchen and bath design in 2014. Rising design star and one of the "30 under 30" Courtney Rogers kicks in a color pop to talk projects and her design passions. We talk about a new custom color program from Wellborn that lets you get any color in the rainbow on your next storage solution. From cabinets to color to the art of making beauty, it's time to live well. We're taking you inside the Wellborn Cabinets cabinet kingdom at Design Construction Week in Las Vegas on this episode of MyFixitUpLife.  

On this episode on MyFixitUpLife, we're talking bathrooms with DIY Network's 'I Hate My Bath' host Jeff Devlin, Master Plumber Ed Del Grande, National Kitchen and Bath Association president John Morgan, interior designer Susan Serra, and Formica's Todd Vezina. From inner beauty to surface style we're coming to you from the world of Formica at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in New Orleans checking down what's new, what's next and the surface style that makes us smile. President of the National Kitchen and Bath Association John Morgan presides over this meeting of decorators and designers, companies and contractors to inspire the best from counter to kitchen, highlight wall to hot tub. And from dig-it-out demolition to done-right details, contractor and host of DIY Network's I Hate My Bath Jeff Devlin sneak peaks us behind the scenes of his show and talks tips and tricks for happy home improvement. And takes time to play us into break. Then from demo bars to design that works from kitchen to bath and beyond, ace designer Susan Serra talks about what a real designer really does. And Master Plumber Ed Del Grande joins us to talk what's he been flushing down Kohler's toilets to prove how powerful they can flush. We also talk about their new wall-mount toilet, and more. Live music performed by Tim Williams. This episode of MyFixitUpLife airs on Friday, May 24th at 2pm.

On this episode on MyFixitUpLife, we're talking bathrooms with DIY Network's 'I Hate My Bath' host Jeff Devlin, Master Plumber Ed Del Grande, National Kitchen and Bath Association president John Morgan, interior designer Susan Serra, and Formica's Todd Vezina. From inner beauty to surface style we're coming to you from the world of Formica at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in New Orleans checking down what's new, what's next and the surface style that makes us smile. President of the National Kitchen and Bath Association John Morgan presides over this meeting of decorators and designers, companies and contractors to inspire the best from counter to kitchen, highlight wall to hot tub. And from dig-it-out demolition to done-right details, contractor and host of DIY Network's I Hate My Bath Jeff Devlin sneak peaks us behind the scenes of his show and talks tips and tricks for happy home improvement. And takes time to play us into break. Then from demo bars to design that works from kitchen to bath and beyond, ace designer Susan Serra talks about what a real designer really does. And Master Plumber Ed Del Grande joins us to talk what's he been flushing down Kohler's toilets to prove how powerful they can flush. We also talk about their new wall-mount toilet, and more. Live music performed by Tim Williams. This episode of MyFixitUpLife airs on Friday, May 24th at 2pm.

Anthony Saladino is the co-founder and CEO of Kitchen Cabinet Kings, one of the nation's largest distributors of kitchen and bathroom cabinetry on the Internet. He is the visionary behind the custom online-shopping system, which has revolutionized the industry. KitchenCabinetKings.com not only provides high-quality products, but it is an excellent resource for information related to the kitchen and bath industry and boasts one of the most active home-improvement blogs.   Anthony is a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Better Business Bureau of NY, Better Business Bureau Online, and United States Chamber of Commerce. In his spare time, Anthony can be found playing poker, lifting weights, and watching NBA action.   On this segment of Kevin and the Giant Peach, Kevin Mastaw we find out about Anthony, his poker playing career and how he started Kitchen Cabinet Kings.   Make sure to isten for Anthony's Special Offer for our listeners.