JANUARY2025

Even the most seasoned interior designers can benefit from stepping back to reassess their business fundamentals.

Whether you’re running a thriving studio or just starting to see steady growth, revisiting the basics offers a chance to evaluate what’s working, identify areas for improvement, and uncover opportunities for reinvention. A strong business strategy can be the key to not only sustaining success but elevating it, helping you reach more clients, increase income, and design a business that aligns with your lifestyle.

To support you in this process, we’re sharing a reference guide link to ensure your foundation is solid. 

13 Essential Business Strategies for Interior Designers

UPCOMING EVENTS

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ONGOING EDUCATION

Vanguard Training

NAPLES

Reanna Rieman, Vanguard, Hudson Valley, and Wendover Art SW Florida Sales Representative, will be having a regularly scheduled time slot each week to be in-store for Vanguard Furniture and Outdoor questions/training for designers. 

Please note new day and hours

She will be available on Wednesdays* in the Contemporary & Vanguard Studio–Naples showroom between the hours of 11am-1pm.

January 29 - Contemporary/Vanguard Studio

February 5 - Contemporary/Vanguard Studio

February 12 - Contemporary/Vanguard Studio

February 19 - Fabric, Marketplace & Rugs (12-2pm)

February 26 - Contemporary/Vanguard Studio

*Designers do not need to book an appointment



SARASOTA

Mary del Cueto, Vanguard SW Florida Sales Representative, will be having a regularly scheduled time slot each week to be in-store for Vanguard Furniture and Outdoor questions/training for designers. 

She will be available each Tuesday* from 10:30am-12:30pm in the Fabric & Vanguard Studio–Sarasota showroom.

January 28  - Vanguard Studio

February 4  - Vanguard Studio

February 11  - Vanguard Studio

February 18  - Vanguard Studio

February 25  - Vanguard Studio

*Designers do not need to book an appointment



ONGOING EDUCATION

Hickory Chair Training

Luis Carrillo III, Hickory Chair Sales Representative, will be available monthly in the Rock House Brands showrooms fielding designer’s questions on products, options, customization, and more.

NAPLES

First Tuesday* of each month 

February 4

10am - 2pm 

Rock House Brands Showroom 

6062 Taylor Road

SARASOTA

First Thursday* of each month 

February 6

10am - 2pm 

Rock House Brands Showroom 

1779 Independence Blvd

*Designers do not need to book an appointment