
Session Two
PANEL:
Futureproof Your Business
06.08.2023 / 6:00pm – 8:00pm
The Collective Workspace - 14 Leswyn Road * North York, Ontario * M6A 1K2
Running a successful design business can be a daunting endeavour, but have you considered what comes next?
Join us as our panel discusses their experience in building, sustaining and positioning a design business with the future in mind.
Learn how to develop and recruit a team that will grow with you, and what preparations you need to make for a successful exit.
Find out how our panelists are navigating the different stages in their careers from one generation to the next.
This session will focus on helping you determine your next steps to futureproof your business.
Moderated by: Marla Baker
Panelists:
Trevor Kruse, Registered Interior Designer NCIDQ and
CEO of Interior Designers of Canada (IDC)
Stacey Cohen, Designer and Principal of Stacey Cohen Design
Samantha Sacks, Principal Designer of Sam Sacks Design Inc.
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SESSION PARTNER
Upcoming Sessions:
FALL 2023
Recruitment Strategies &
Building a Diverse Design Team
How to Utilize Commercial & Hospitality
Channels to Position your Firm for Growth
details coming soon!
Past Sessions
WORKSHOP:
How to Utilize PR and Influencer Strategies
03.27.2023 / 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Toronto International Design Centre - 6900 Airport Road * Mississauga, Ontario * L4W 1E8
Jennifer will teach you the four steps to become a media go-to expert.
Learn how to land television, radio and print media exposure with confidence, then leverage those appearances across your platforms and partnerships!
Master the art of the pitch by discovering what media outlets want, who you should pitch to, and how to pitch your business effectively.
This interactive workshop will include opportunities for attendees to dive deeper into their company's purpose and learn how to leverage their unique perspective!