35 Sessions from VFTI are now available on-demand.

All who registered and attended VFTI have full access to all on-demand sessions.  Others can purchase access today.

By Dianne M. Pogoda

 

At the Voices From The Industry Conference at KBIS 2023,  attendees learned how to turn troublesome clients into happy customers, take back control of their businesses and strengthen their marketing, design and remodeling skills. VFTI drew more than 1,600 registrants — the most since 2018 — from all 50 states and 15 countries.

The conference offered more than 70 pre-recorded and live sessions, including 1.5-hour hands-on workshops, one-hour classes and two-hour courses. All registrants now have access to most of the one-hour sessions.  They are currently available for on-demand viewing by clicking here.

VFTI is sponsored by Angi and Floor & Decor.

VFTI Categories

All VFTI sessions are CEU-qualified, and were themed in six tracks:

  • Building/Remodeling
  • Customer Service
  • Design
  • Grow Your Business
  • K&B Specialty Training
  • Management

Popular VFTI Sessions

Here are some of the most popular sessions,  designed to reinforce organizational and people skills, and improve marketing strategies to expand business: 

Customer Service 

“How to Handle Difficult Clients For Positive and Productive Outcomes” had the highest participation, with 127 attendees. The 1.5-hour workshop was presented by Sharon L. Sherman, CKD, ASID, NCIDQ, CID, principal of Thyme and Place Design.

Management

  • “The Power of Process: Stop the Crazy and Take Control of Your Design Process,” by Betsy Brandenburg, owner of Designer Sanity. 
  • “Why Can’t My Clients Make a Decision?!,” led by Rebecca West, CEO of Seriously Happy Homes.
  •  “Building High Performing Teams,” a hands-on workshop by Joseph Burak, founder and chief strategist of TRANSIT Strategy & Analytics.  

Grow Your Business  

  • “Developing a Marketing Plan to Grow Your Business in 2023,”  by Jason Lockhart, CEO of Kitchen & Bath Marketing Solutions. 
  • “Brand New! Building Your Best Brand,” by Thirty Under 30 class of 2020 honoree Joseph DeCasperis, owner of Joseph DeCasperis Design. 
  • “How to Leverage Social Media to Grow Your Presence Locally,” by Shaun Ayala, marketing manager of Best Buy.
  •  “The Recession-Proof Kitchen and Bath Company,” by Fred Reikowsky of Legacy Business Leaders LLC.
  • “Selling to Design by NOT Designing to Sell,” by former NKBA board member Jan Neiges, CMKBD, owner and designer of Jan Neiges CMKBD LLC.
  • “Are you Running Your Business or Is It Running You?,” by  Melanie Towey, owner and Professional EOS Implementer® for Melanie Anne LLC.
  • “How to Enter and Win Design Contests,” led by two NKBA Design Competition winners, Gina D’Amore Bauerle, partner and interior designer for D’Amore Interiors, and Doug Walter, CMKBD, owner of Doug Walter Architects.

Submit VFTI Proposals: VFTI KBIS 2024 Submissions Now Open! 

NKBA will begin accepting proposals in April for VFTI sessions at KBIS 2024 in Las Vegas. If you are or know a subject matter expert with a great CEU-qualified presentation, check out the VFTI landing page for details on how to submit a proposal.