Today we are thrilled to have a very close friend on the show for the second time. Caroline Hipple is a force to be reckoned with in the furnishings world and today we are going to tap into her wisdom and get her insights into the state of our industry as we head into summer.
For those of you not familiar with Caroline Hipple, let us fill you in. Caroline is an industry strategist, adventurous merchant, culture advocate, and fearless problem solver, who currently serves as the Chief Creative Officer of Hooker Furnishings. Hooker celebrates its 100th year anniversary this year as a leading supplier for furnishings for the total home.
Key Takeaways:
1. The more you can solve problems, the more successful you will be as a woman in business.
2. Good creative decision making comes from understanding the financials of your business FIRST.
3. Good business is win-win not win-lose.
Watch today's episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsideDesignYouTube
SPONSOR
This episode is sponsored by Currey & Company. Currey is an Atlanta-based, second-generation family-owned producer of beautiful residential and contract lighting, in-stock case goods and upholstery, and a broad range of statement-making accessories.
If you are attending the Atlanta or Las Vegas markets, Currey & Company is an absolute must on your agenda. They debuted around 300 new products this Spring, including lighting, furniture and accessories AND their first-ever bath vanities will be on display as well.
Most importantly, Currey has a brand-new website with a lot of new features! Just a few that we will be using are the true freight calculator, a configurator for the multi-drop pendants, several ways to search, and also the ability to make project boards. Live inventory and shipping within 48 hours on in-stock products makes last-minute pieces easy to get.
So check out our dear friends at curreyandcompany.com or visit at market!
KANDRAC & KOLE BIO
Voted one of "Atlanta's Top 20 Residential Interior Designers" by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs is an acclaimed design firm with two decades of experience serving residential and commercial clients. Their work has been featured in leading publications across the US.
Since 2005, Joann and Kelly have built a respected partnership. They are renowned for their dynamic personalities, distinctive use of color, and unique custo
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