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EPISODE · Mar 6, 2025 · 22 MIN

Episode 48: How to Prepare for High Point Market: Pro Tips to Maximize Your Trip

from The DesignDash Podcast · host Laura Umansky and Melissa Grove

Alright, let’s be real—High Point Market is A LOT. It’s exciting, it’s overwhelming, and if you’re not careful, it will chew you up and spit you out with sore feet, an overpacked schedule, and a camera roll full of blurry photos you don’t even remember taking. But guess what? We’ve been there. We’ve made the mistakes so you don’t have to. And in this episode we're breaking down exactly how to do High Point the right way. Here’s what we’re diving into: - How to plan your market schedule so you don’t feel like you’re missing out  - Why bringing your team (or at least a backup camera person) can be a game-changer - When to book showroom appointments—and when to just explore - The secret to making lasting connections (hint: it starts with networking + the right tours!) - Our can’t-miss events—including a brunch with the one and only Thom Filicia (yes, you read that right!) - High Point survival tips—from parking hacks to the real MVPs: comfortable shoes Whether it’s your first market or your fifteenth, this episode is packed with insights to help you hit the ground running and make the most of every minute. And if you’re coming to High Point, we want to meet you! Come hang out with us at Vanguard and join one of our guided showroom tours. Check out our website too: https://designdash.com/ Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/designdasher/ https://www.tiktok.com/@designdasher https://www.facebook.com/DesignDasher

Alright, let’s be real—High Point Market is A LOT. It’s exciting, it’s overwhelming, and if you’re not careful, it will chew you up and spit you out with sore feet, an overpacked schedule, and a camera roll full of blurry photos you don’t even remember taking. But guess what? We’ve been there. We’ve made the mistakes so you don’t have to. And in this episode we're breaking down exactly how to do High Point the right way. Here’s what we’re diving into:- How to plan your market schedule so you don’t feel like you’re missing out - Why bringing your team (or at least a backup camera person) can be a game-changer- When to book showroom appointments—and when to just explore- The secret to making lasting connections (hint: it starts with networking + the right tours!)- Our can’t-miss events—including a brunch with the one and only Thom Filicia (yes, you read that right!)- High Point survival tips—from parking hacks to the real MVPs: comfortable shoes Whether it’s your first market or your fifteenth, this episode is packed with insights to help you hit the ground running and make the most of every minute. And if you’re coming to High Point, we want to meet you! Come hang out with us at Vanguard and join one of our guided showroom tours. Check out our website too: https://designdash.com/ Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/designdasher/ https://www.tiktok.com/@designdasher https://www.facebook.com/DesignDasher

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