Kitchen & Bath Business Jan/Feb 2024 and KBIS Directory - KBIS37

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
ROOM: N256
FORMAT: HYBRID
Speaking Skills that Thrill - Building Basics for Beginners
Paula Kennedy, CMKBD, CLIPP, CACC, Timeless Kitchen Design
TRACK: LEADERSHIP
Do you daydream of feeling as comfortable on stage as it " seems "
other speakers are? Do you imagine you're the best speaker that ever
lived, in your mind? Do you have a story that is itching to be told?
Do you fancy yourself a critic and like to dissect how a speaker just
performed? Have you thought, " Oh, I could NEVER get up on stage
and speak like so and so does! " Everyone can tell a story, it's not as
scary as it looks. First things first! Get beyond your fear of speaking.
Not every good speaker is born with a talent or gifted, most get better
with failure and practice. Just like a great design can fall flat with poor
lighting and an average design can be a showstopper with a brilliant
lighting plan and the right lights. You'll get to learn from my experience
through trial and error, and lots of practice. From developing a topic
to creating the presentation, submitting for speaking opportunities,
knowing your audience and crafting your message to engage
the listeners. We'll follow up with the mechanics of speaking and
presentation skills and wrap it up with tips and tricks. Get on that stage
and get comfortable with the spotlight! If I can do it, so can you!!
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
ROOM N254
HYBRID
Talking Texture: Highlighting Trending Materials in
Cabinetmaking
Owen Madden, Rowan Woodwork
TRACK: K&B TRENDS
Take a deep dive into the world of cabinet materials with presenter
Owen Madden, getting insight into upcoming trends from the wood
shop floor. Explore the explosion of textured solid woods and how
to integrate them into modern kitchen design. We also will be taking
a look into the future of modern building materials being used in
today's most high end millwork packages. This talk will be a great
accompaniment to the trade show and will have you revisiting things
you may have overlooked in the first place.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
ROOM N258
FORMAT: LIVE ONLY
1.5 HOUR WORKSHOP: Cooking at Home: The History
and Future of Kitchen Appliances
Andrew Forlines, Chef A.F. LLC
TRACK: K&B TRENDS
Learn the world history of cooking technology and what it can tell us
about the future of home kitchen appliances. Chef Andrew Forlines
guides participants through the timeline of humankind's development
of cooking techniques and technologies in the pursuit of precision
and control over the elements. Experience hands-on activities to gain
a deeper understanding of underlying food science principles that
impact everyday cooking at home. Combining the best elements of
presentation, workshop, and a conversational Q&A session, Cooking
at Home: The History and Future of Kitchen Appliances will provide
participants with a refreshing holistic view of the past and future
of home kitchen appliances. Stimulate your curiosity and discover
interesting aspects of home cooking to better convey what the heart
of the home can truly be!
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ROOM N262
FORMAT: HYBRID
Lights, Camera, Design: The Power of Visual Storytelling
for Effective Design Marketing
Anton Benedikt, AB Photo & Video
TRACK: MARKETING
In the world of design marketing, visual storytelling is a powerful
tool that can elevate your brand and captivate your audience. In
this presentation, I'd like to delve into the art of crafting compelling
narratives through photos and videos. We will explore the various
avenues where high-quality photos and videos can be utilized
to maximize marketing efforts. Discover how to go beyond
portfolio pieces and unlock the full potential of your media across
platforms such as website portfolios, brand videos, pitches,
blogs, social media, publication submissions, award submissions,
client consultations, print, and advertisements. Throughout the
presentation, we will also go into the essence of storytelling and its
role in design marketing. Learn how to create a cohesive narrative
that seamlessly weaves through a designer's diverse projects
while still highlighting the unique qualities of each one. I'll guide
designers through the end-to-end process of capturing stunning
photos and videos, including the importance of pre-production
planning, executing the plan on-site, and harnessing the power of
post-production editing. By the end of this session, designers will
walk away with actionable insights and tangible takeaways, such
as learning different storytelling techniques, understanding how to
effectively leverage photography and filming for marketing purposes,
and gaining a deeper appreciation for the value of partnering with a
specialist in interior photography and video.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
ROOM N254
FORMAT: HYBRID
Smart Technology for All Living In Place Clients
Toni Sabatino, AKBD, Toni Sabatino Style
TRACK: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Smart Technology is not Big Brother - It's Your New Best Friend!
Most homes already have some level of technology, and in the future,
all homes will be very connected. Learn from 2 well-known experts
what smart technology can do to help your clients Live In Place and
expand your business. Discover a new world of devices that can help
everyone Live In Place, regardless of their age or physical limitations.
Understand how technology has gone from just a thermostat you
dial in to controlling almost everything in your home, sometimes
automatically! But at the same time, learn how smart technology can
provide medical solutions in the home, the Pros & Cons of smart
technology, and the professionals you should work with to ensure
that your clients get the best solutions.
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