Take a sneak peak at our 2015 BOLD Masters! Kelly Hoppen, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, and Joan Behnke will all be sharing the keys to her success with attendees.
Preview Clips of our BOLD Masters!
Category: Industry Luminaries
Overcome Your Obstacles!
Do you feel the desire to expand and grow your business but think there are too many challenges keeping you from success? Do you keep saying you’re too busy? We know your time is valuable, which is why we are packing as much information as we can into two days. Are you not even sure where to start? Our industry experts will provide the tools to assess where your company is and what it needs to go further. Have you achieved your goals but now find yourself stagnating? Hear what the Masters have to say and be inspired! This is the time to stop making excuses! Go out and make the changes to become the top level designer you want to be!
A Look into the BOLD Summit Agenda: Day 2
BOLD Summit Day 2: Internal Alignment for Growth
Wondering just what it is you’ll be learning at the BOLD Summit this year? Look no further! Here is a rundown of some of the topics we’ll be covering during the most intense two days of business development you’ve ever seen. Your time is valuable so it has to be high impact!
Day two kicks off with the third of our BOLD Masters, the inimitable Martyn Lawrence-Bullard. Beyond the notoriety of his design firm, Martyn is also known for his fabulous line of products including furniture, fabric, flooring, fragrances, and soon to be fashion and jewelry. He will share with attendees the keys to his success in a candid Q&A with Julia Molloy.
Next we dive into a products and licensing panel moderated by Natalie Norcross, founder of A Design Partnership. This panel features Crans Baldwin, who will be giving a presentation later in the day on how to navigate and adapt your business to your strategic advantage. Crans will share with us his insights into the marketplace as it is today, and offer options and solutions for designers seeking to grow, adapt, and differentiate their businesses in today’s challenging business climate.
Our Keynote Speaker Keith Granet will then present on licensing contracts and important strategic aspects of brand extension. He will help you to understand what milestones need to be met before launching a furniture line or licensing deal. Keith will also introduce a groundbreaking new tool that creates efficiency in your design process. This will be followed by BOLD Summit Founder Julia Molloy’s presentation on company structure and workflow.
Following lunch, we will hear from Crans Baldwin and Randy Fiser, chief executive officer of ASID. Dedicated to advancing community and economic development, he brings to his role a unique point of view about the capacity of design to make a positive impact on human health, well-being, and productivity. Randy is releasing new information on evidence based design that you can consider incorporating into your business offering.
Our final panel for the Summit will be on blogging, technology, and social media and how to make them work for you. Featured on this panel will be Anna Brockway, the chief curator from Chairish, and Mat Sanders from MyDomaine. Afterwards, you can join some free-form roundtable discussions with the experts featured over the two days of the Summit. Lastly, we will be treated to a summation by Chris Ramey, president of Affluent Insights and one of the most highly regarded experts in the luxury segment.
A Look into the BOLD Summit Agenda: Day 1
BOLD Summit Day 1: External Alignment for Growth
Wondering just what it is you’ll be learning at the BOLD Summit this year? Look no further! Here is a rundown of some of the topics we’ll be covering during the most intense two days of business development you’ve ever seen. Your time is valuable so it has to be high impact!
After an introduction by Julia Molloy, the owner of the BOLD Summit, we’ll start the day with our first BOLD Master, Kelly Hoppen MBE. In a Q&A session with Julia, Kelly will tell us all about the keys to her success and how she grew her business into an international powerhouse.
Next on the list is the founder of the Business of Design Summit, David Shepherd with his hands-on Action Map workshop. David has developed a process that helps the small business owner to clarify goals, focus strategy, and then identify the few critical learning and growth objectives that will effectively achieve those goals. It is progress on the learning and growth objectives that need to be measured, not accounting data. (Yes, he’ll be declaring “the end of accounting!”)
Kim Kuhteubl’s presentation “Tiny Tribe, Big Influence” is going to walk you through the process of identifying your most authentic message and develop a strategy for visibility and branding that will attract more of your ideal clients, make your brand more attractive to the media and align with the lifestyle you are striving for.
After lunch, sit down with our second BOLD Master, Joan Behnke, called “The Billionaire Whisperer” by Forbes magazine. Joan will share the decisions and techniques that have helped her build her business. Later in the day you’ll be able to join her for an intimate roundtable discussion — but sign up now, because Joan’s group is filling up fast!
Following this Q&A session, we will be presenting two panels that will provide all the information you need to get your work published. The first, “Think Like an Editor”, will be moderated by PR professional Barbara Pressman and feature editors from several prestigious interior design magazines. Afterwards, join renowned photographers Laura Hull and Victoria Pearson for “Photos and Points of View” where they will discuss exactly how photographing your work affects your likelihood of being published.
After a snack and sponsor showcase, we’ll head into our first roundtable sessions and portfolio reviews with the aforementioned editors. We’ll end the day with the presentation of our BOLD Masters awards. If you haven’t already signed up for our exclusive BOLD Masters Dinner at the Piazza de Liberace, now is the time to do it! There are only six slots left for this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
BOLD Master Joan Behnke, the Billionaire Whisperer
In 2013, Forbes Magazine called Joan Behnke the “Billionaire Whisperer.” Her first projects as a designer included the estates of royalty: the palatial homes of the Saudi royal family. Joan started her own firm in 1999 and now it has grown to international acclaim with projects from coast to coast in the United States and all over the world. She is well-known not only for the 20,000+ square feet homes she works on but also for working intimately with her clients to transform the spaces they inhabit into a profound opportunity for self-expression.
Joan approaches her projects with an eye toward one-of-a-kind finds, whether that means collaborating with craftspeople on custom furnishings or sourcing antiques worldwide. When she was interviewed by Robb Report, Joan said that one of her greatest strengths as a designer was balance. “I know when to use restraint, which can sometimes mean advising a client not to put five TVs in the master bath.”
Thomas Barrack, billionaire real estate investor and longtime client of Joan sang her praises to Forbes. “I don’t view her as a decorator; she is a cultural scientist. She will research little, narrow, unknown tunnels of history on a particular project and then start drilling down. She doesn’t just do research of the period; she has contacts all over the world who help her maneuver through identifying objects and materials.”
Learn About Our Exciting Roundtable Sessions!
Julia Molloy, founder of the BOLD Summit, tells us a bit about the roundtable discussions and who you’ll have an opportunity to sit with!
BOLD Master’s Dinner at Liberace’s House!
This year, we will be hosting the BOLD Master’s Dinner at the Piazza de Liberace!
The owners of Liberace’s house in Palm Springs have graciously opened their home to us for dinner after the BOLD Masters Award Ceremony, Thursday June 25th. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the beautiful home that was remodeled by Christopher Kennedy in 2010.
After the first day of the Summit, you will be given time to relax and refresh before being whisked away in a limousine provided by BOLD. Once you arrive, you can mingle with the BOLD Masters and Speakers during an elegant cocktail party perfect for socializing and expanding your industry connections. This will be followed by an intimate dinner on the magnificent Liberace property. Kelly Hoppen, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Joan Behnke, Keith Granet, editors from Interiors Magazine, Traditional Home and Robb Report will be in attendance as well as many more.
We are capping attendance at just twelve attendees so call us now at (503) 208-2757 to reserve your spot at this exclusive event! This is a very special fundraising event. These twelve places are available at $1,000 each and are reserved for principals only. Let us know if you are interested in this up-leveled BOLD experience.
The BOLD Master’s dinner is sponsored by Interiors Magazine. A portion of the proceeds will go to benefit Modernism Week, providing scholarships to local students pursuing college educations in the fields of architecture and design, as well as supporting local and state preservation organizations in their efforts to preserve modernist architecture throughout the state of California.
BOLD Summit Attendee, Corey Damen Jenkins
Nationally acclaimed interior designer Corey Damen Jenkins demonstrates a knack for seeing beyond the obvious, taking what his clients tell him to another level that exceeds their wildest dreams. One peek through his impressive portfolio shows that Corey is a true visionary. While his creative instincts are undeniable, he brings a great deal more to the table with his professionalism, sunny disposition and genuine enthusiasm for every endeavor.
His style has been described as a fresh, continental mix of elegance and modernity, while his vision is fueled by his clients. Looking at their dreams and aspirations as if they’re bricks stacked on a palette, Corey sees himself as the “mortar” needed to build those bricks into something tangible. As he explains, when you step back from a real brick building, you don’t really see the mortar; the bricks are what stand out. The same can be said when you step back and look at his work. He wants you to see his clients’ personalities.
It’s been a whirlwind since Corey formed Corey Damen Jenkins & Associates in 2009. He has been featured in numerous print and on-line publications including House Beautiful, Architectural Digest, Dwell, USA Today, Kravet Inspired News, Charlotte Urban Home, The Detroit News, StyleLine and more. Televised audiences voted him the winner of HGTV’s hit reality series Showhouse Showdown. He has appeared as a guest speaker on FOX 8 News-WGHP and at market shows and design centers across the country. Corey was also named “Designer Of The Year” by Fashion Group International at the 2012 Night Of Stars Awards. In 2015, he was honored as one of the Top 20 African American Interior Designers in the United States.
An In-Depth Look at This Year’s BOLD Masters!
In an informal interview with BOLD Speaker Kim Kuhteubl, Julia Molloy tells us all about our BOLD Masters for 2015: Kelly Hoppen, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, and Joan Behnke!
Release to the Press!
Internationally acclaimed interior designers Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Joan Behnke and London-based powerhouse designer Kelly Hoppen will accept BOLD Masters Awards at the BOLD (Business of Luxury Design) Summit, June 24-26, at the Riviera Resort in Palm Springs. This award, sponsored by Baccarat, is bestowed upon design and industry masters who have pioneered new ground, realizing a lifetime of noteworthy projects within a frame of strong business practices.
“The BOLD Summit, the premier luxury design business conference in the United States, is a transformative experience where attendees get to actually learn from and mingle with giants in the field of interior design,” said Julia Molloy, owner of BOLD. Each master will share their wisdom and insights on entrepreneurship and the keys to building a thriving design firm.
In addition to exclusive learning experiences with the BOLD Masters, the BOLD Summit includes a packed agenda of talks by design business consultants and heavyweight media professionals, including design business-strategy experts Keith Granet, Kim Kuhteubl, Crans Baldwin, ASID CEO Randy W. Fiser, and editors of national design publications Interiors, Traditional Home, Robb Report Home & Style, MyDomaine.com, and more.
The event agenda takes the attendees through the key elements of a thriving business. “It is the most intense two days of business development and collaboration in the industry,” says owner, Julia Molloy. “Participants will experience a dynamic and powerful combination of tactical and strategic insights that will shave at least a year off the growth curve. There is nothing out there like this for luxury designers.” Attendees will benefit from an energizing and empowering agenda that includes streamlining workflow, team development, financial and growth strategy, media publishing and building a photographic portfolio. BOLD abounds with networking opportunities where designers can collaborate with each other and partake in intimate roundtable discussions with the BOLD Masters and expert speakers. They also have the benefit of taking home the presentation videos and 15 CEU’s. A detailed list of talks is available at www.BoldSummit.com and can be found in the Dropbox (see link below).
The event will kick off with a lively networking cocktail party sponsored by the publisher of Traditional Home magazine on Wednesday evening. Following a celebration honoring the BOLD Masters late Thursday afternoon, Interiors magazine is hosting an exclusive fundraising dinner at the Liberace home, redesigned by BOLD Speaker Christopher Kennedy, that will be attended by BOLD Masters, speakers, media and attendees who have selected the upgraded BOLD attendance package.
Below are additional details about BOLD 2015 Masters:
Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Martyn Lawrence Bullard is a multi-award-winning interior and product designer, author and television personality. His work has appeared in over 4,000 publications worldwide, and his projects are featured in over 10 coffee table books. Martyn released his own bestselling coffee table book, ‘Live, Love, & Decorate’, with Rizzoli in 2011. Martyn’s A-List clientele include Tommy Hilfiger, Cher, Ellen Pompeo, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne, Aaron Sorkin’s home and executive offices at Warner Brothers and Paramount Studios, and many others. Although known mainly for his high-end residential design, he has also lent his talent to commercial and hospitality, designing the Colony Palms Hotel and Purple Palms restaurant in Palm Springs, Red O Restaurant for master chef Rick Bayless, Castello Di Santa Eurasia in Umbria and the historic Chateau Gutsch Hotel in Switzerland.
Kelly Hoppen
With 39 years’ experience at the forefront of the industry, publishers and businesses continually seek Kelly’s unparalleled expertise, resulting in the authoring of eight design books to date, product lines and countless commissions. Kelly shares her extensive knowledge in her popular Kelly Hoppen Design School and is currently a “dragon” in the BBC2 series of Dragons Den, helping new entrepreneurs to reach their dreams.
Joan Behnke
Founded in 1999, Joan Behnke & Associates, Inc. is rooted in the deep belief that interior design is both a fine art and a profound opportunity for interior sculptural self-expression. The office’s team of designers has currently completed over 130 high-end residential and commercial projects throughout the world. Notable commercial projects have included five private hotel villas at the famous Costa S’meralda, Hotel Pitrizza and Hotel Romazzino in Porto Cervo, Sardegna, as well as the 350,000-square-foot private hotel, the ‘MGM Mansion,’ in Las Vegas and the new iconic slump-glass building for Alec Gores’ private equity firm in Beverly Hills. Behnke’s extensive residential projects have included many high-profile celebrity clients including two homes for the athlete-model couple Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen. Besides projects gracing the covers and pages of Architectural Digest, Interiors, Traditional Home, Harper’s Bazaar, Town and Country, Interior Design, Robb Report and Azure, Joan’s work has been selected for three Robb Report’s “Home of the Year” awards as well as Interior Design magazine’s, “Best of the Year” for corporate office design in collaboration with architect, Hagy Belzberg on the 9800 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills project. In 2013, Behnke was named “The Billionaire Whisperer” by Forbes magazine for her work with clients who have appeared on the pages of Forbes “500 list”.
About Molloy Management Group, BOLD Summit Owner
Founded in 2006, Molloy Management Group is the premier operations and luxury-branding specialist for the interior design industry. They are a trusted source for business tools, practices, training and consultation for interior design firms worldwide. Molloy Management is the catalyst that effectively leads firms into becoming more streamlined and more profitable.
About Vanessa Kogevinas | Vanessa K. Productions, BOLD Producer
Vanessa Kogevinas’s career in publishing and management has spanned over sixteen years, with a focus in the interior design industry. She is the founder of Vanessa K. Productions, which produces high-end interior design events including show houses, conferences and social events. Clients include Luxe Interiors + Design, The City of Beverly Hills, The Hollywood Reporter and BOLD (Business of Luxury Design) Summit. Vanessa’s resume also boasts positions with Architectural Digest, Veranda, California Homes and Western Interiors + Design, among others. She has written over 40 features for national design magazines and regularly appears on panels.