Keynotes and Agenda
BIG IDEAS AND BIGGER RESULTS: SUMMIT12 KEYNOTES
This year’s Summit features a luxury market expert, a panel of professional designers and keynote speaker Mark Brunetz. Each presentation is designed to give International Design Guild members insight into the design trade and the luxury market.
Mark Brunetz
Brunetz’s design work reflects an artful mix of engaging elements both old and new to create uncomplicated yet compelling interiors; simultaneously timeless and of the moment. His unwavering commitment to quality and overall client satisfaction has helped him create an extremely successful design business with a unique and discerning group of private clients. At Summit, Brunetz will share his experience designing for the luxury market to help International Design Guild members gain valuable insight into the luxury design world.
Gary Pittsford
Pittsford is a Certified Financial Planner who provides clients with integrated comprehensive financial advice. As President and CEO of Castle Wealth Advisors, Gary Pittsford leads a group of professionals dedicated to providing clients and their families with financial peace of mind. Pittsford will give members a basic overview of things to consider when planning for the future of the business and be available for discussion.
Christopher P. Ramey
Ramey is president and founder of Affluent Insights and chairman of The Luxury Marketing Council Florida. Ramey shares his luxury market perspective based on his extensive experience in business development, marketing communications, sales training, and research in the luxury market.
Designer Trade Panel
Moderated by keynote speaker Mark Brunetz, the designer trade panel will continue to engage Summit attendees in a conversation about the luxury design trade. Panel members will address the design process, how they find product and present it to their clients, and ways that design showrooms can help them throughout the process.A FULL AGENDA OF POWERFUL CONTENT
The Summit12 agenda is designed to reach the 2012 goals of embracing technology, engaging with industry partners and design experts and elevating Guild showrooms above the competition. Download PDF of AgendaMonday
07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Breakfast
08:00 AM - 08:20 AM
Opening Session
International Design Guild president Krista Eliason welcomes attendees by reviewing the goals of Summit12 and her perspective on the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead in 2012.
08:20 AM - 09:05 AM
Luxury Perspective
Christopher Ramey shares his luxury market perspective based on his extensive experience in business development, marketing communications, sales training, and research in the luxury market.
09:05 AM - 10:05 AM
Marketing Programs
Vice President of Marketing Terri Daniels and Marketing Specialist Megan Michelakos will present new programs for International Design Guild members to keep them up-to-date with new technologies. Hightlights include: two new websites, a social media program and new email marketing program.
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Break
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
International Design Guild Member Profiles/Panel
International Design Guild members Fred Wee, Jerry Arcari, and Ron Alleger will be presented with details on ways that they have expanded their business beyond flooring. Fred Wee has introduced window treatments into his showroom, Jerry Arcari expanded his business with area rugs and Ron Alleger had benefitted from designer fabrics. All three members will be available for a panel discussion.
11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
Break
11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
Succession Planning/Family Dynamics
Gary Pittsford will provide an overview of the steps involved in transitioning a business to a family member.
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Keynote Address from Mark Brunetz
01:45 PM - 02:45 PM
Designer Trade Panel
A panel of designers moderated by Mark Burnetz will address the design trade business and what designers are facing in today’s market.
03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
New Designer Trade Program
The International Design Guild team will present the relaunch of the designer trade program - formerly the Premier Professional Program - including a new web platform for engaging and managing loyal designers.
03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Howard Brodsky & Rick Bennet - co-CEOs, CCA Global Partners
Howard Brodsky and Rick Bennet, co-CEOs of CCA Global Partners will address the group with their perspective on the flooring business today and what CCA is doing to keep ahead of the curve. They will also hold a town hall discussion with members.
04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Product
Randy Upson and Etienne Koth from the International Design Guild merchandising team present new flexible offerings for product.
04:45 PM - 04:55 PM
Closing
International Design Guild president Krista Eliason closes the day with a recap of the goals and initiatives for 2012.
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Evening Event
Dinner and drinks will be served at an exciting evening event. Member and supplier awards will be announced during the event and there will be plenty of opportunities to connect with members, guests, speakers and staff.Tuesday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Private Meetings at Mandalay Bay
Wednesday
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
