16: High Point Market & Design Industry Insider Info You Need To Know!

Hey ya'll! Today, I welcome my friend and colleague in the design industry, Courtney Porter.  In this super duper detailed episode, Courtney and I dish about SO many things in our industry, but all centering around High Point Furniture Market. Here are the fun topics we discuss in this episode:- What is the "new" luxury design market and how are designers & manufacturers addressing it?- What Courtney & I both love AND hate about High Point ;)- How our industry has changed with less arrogance and more "down-to-earthness"  with designers- The many educational opportunities that High Point Market gives to you- The qualities to look for & questions to ask when considering working with a new vendor- Courtney and I share our top tips on how to navigate the mammoth High Point Market with ease and accomplish what you came for (while having fun!) Courtney is not only the Editor in Chief of DecorNewsNow.com but is also the co-author of Green Interior Design with Lori Dennis. She combines a deep understanding of luxury design, business development, and the tech media landscape to deliver insights in a voice respected throughout the industry. Interior designers, architects, showrooms and retail brands have relied on Porter's consultations to move their businesses upmarket and into the modern age. She also hosts  the Disruptive Design video podcast series.Enjoy this episode with the always informative Courtney Porter.For more information on Courtney & Decor News Now:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyporteroninstaWebsite: https://decornewsnow.com/For a list of all of the speaking engagements where you can find Courtney at Fall High Point Market 2023: https://decornewsnow.com/decor-news-nows-fall-high-point-2023-schedule/John McClain Speaking Engagements Fall High Point Market 2023: https://johnmcclain.thedesignerwithin.co/highpointText Me a Message!FREE VIDEO TRAINING DIRECT FROM JOHN:Design feels natural.The business side doesn’t.Join this free 39-minute training for interior designers and learn the 3 secrets to building a profitable, stress-free design business without burnout or chaos.👉 Watch the free training: https://learn.mcclainmethod.com/dsa_webinar_registrationSupport the show🌟 For all things John and The McClain Method, head to: www.mcclainmethod.com https://mcclainmethod.com/ for information on coaching, memberships, & more!Sign up for my free 40 min training: The 3 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming an Interior Designer https://learn.mcclainmethod.com/dsa_webinar_registration📕 Order a signed copy of John's book: The Designer Within (or purchase anywhere books are sold!) https://johnmcclaindesign.com/designerwithin Connect With John!YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@mcclainjohnInstagram https://www.instagram.com/themcclainmethodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/mcclainmethodLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejohnmcclain/