ART Talks are a popular session during our annual conference. ART Talks Digital will appear throughout the year and feature conversations with industry professionals about challenges and hot topics all of us are facing. Click on the video below for AI in Your Business – a conversation with Shelia Butler, Jola and Jason Phillips, Phillips Collection.

Join Cheryl Kees Clendenon and Liz Lapan, the visionary and integrator balancing all the moving parts of a full-service interior design firm in their no-nonsense and thought-provoking podcast, the Damn Good Designer.

Each episode is full of damn good truths and real talk as they share invaluable insights on how to run and build a successful business while challenging the norms, the industry, each other and YOU. Emphasizing a business-savvy approach, Cheryl and Liz take you on a roller coaster of discovery, considering success from a different lens, breaking free from groupthink, and encouraging you to embrace your own authentic designer self. There is not much they will not say “out loud”. You’ll find no room for conformity as they shatter the mold of one-size-fits-all business practices. If you’re seeking a dose of inspiration, a splash of unconventional wisdom, and a refreshing perspective on the entrepreneurial world, the Damn Good Designer is your go-to podcast.

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Is your showroom fine-tuned to be as profitable as it could be? While the idea of overhauling your business might sound daunting, it doesn’t have to be. From your customers’ first touch points to the products you sell, Matt Rowan of Dominion Lighting sits down with Liz and Raelle of ALA to share actionable steps you can take, whether one-by-one or all at once, to reimagine your showroom business and improve sales.  

Matt Rowan began his work with Dominion Lighting as part of a team tasked with updating the company’s brand and reimagining their business. Matt has more than 25 years of experience in the design industry and has helped brands collaborate to create seamless user experiences and unified brand impressions. His work with Dominion Lighting has allowed him to couple his life-long passion for lighting with his expertise in brand development.

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