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February 20, 2023 edition of the AIBD’s Monday Minute weekly newsletter.

Announcements

Unleashing the creative potential of design firms using their collective power.

As a small business owner, you know it takes more than skill and creativity to succeed.

But have you ever wondered what it takes to sell your design business?

When you’re the one wearing all 21 hats, what do you have to sell? Other than yourself?

You might be surprised.

Have you heard of a Creative Co-op?

Meet our newest CPBDs!

Help us congratulate our latest achievers.

Luis A De Jesus, CPBD #44-829, from Plano, TX (2/3)
Lloyd Minick, CPBD #44-828, from Hillsboro, OR (1/30)
Joel Lopez, CPBD #44-827, from Leander, TX (1/27)
Allen McDonnell, CPBD #14-103, from Morton, IL (1/3)

There are less than five months left in our Fiscal Year. Here are our stats so far.

22 new CPBDs in 2022/2023 (Pace = 35 by June 30, 2023)
33 in 2021/2022
47 in 2020/2021 (the record)
46 in 2019/2020 & 44 in 2018/2019

You can pass the exam. Let us help you. Start by taking the Sample Test.

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Welcome our new members and those rejoining us!

R. Gray Harris, Professional Member from NC
Michael J. McMillan, Professional Member from NC
Nancy Lands, Professional Member from CO
Brad Hutchinson, Professional Member from NC
Susan Marie Hentz, Associate Member from AL

Compass Club Report

Help us welcome, and thank our newest Compass Club members.

Christopher Turner (TN) recruited an Associate member in February.
Jason Aselin (NH) recruited a Professional member in October.
Elias Rodriquez (TX) recruited an Associate member in October.
Javier Gonzalez (TX) recruited a Professional member in October.
Hunter Godfrey (TN) recruited a Professional member in September.
Beatriz Castro (TX) recruited a Professional member in August (And with it, reached the 2500 Compass Club point plateau)
Heather Baldwin (OH) recruited a Professional member in August.
Angel Silva (TX) recruited one new Professional Member in July.

The total points this Fiscal Year (July to June).

Total Score = 56 points. (Our pace = 87 by June 2023)
Last Year’s Score = 97 pts. (2021/2022)
The Record = 154 pts. (2018/2019)

Click here to learn more about Compass Club.

Events

Design & Build North Myrtle Beach

March 3 & 4, 2023
Everyone’s looking forward to AIBD’s most popular event!

Especially our event sponsor, Energy Innovations, by Harry Boody.

Join us for an amazing two days of networking, learning, eating, laughing, and raising money for a great cause.

Here are the educational topics (so far)

how to work with your local architectural review committee.
Hostage negotiation techniques that help you succeed.
How much can you save by offering job site observation?
Designing paths to distribute AC in places you didn’t think possible.
Using a handheld thermal camera to more than find thermal bridging.
60 Design ideas in 60 minutes.

The greatest wisdom is gained in the hospitality suite, at lunch, and during dinner, by networking with the great designers in the history of AIBD.

Online registration will be cut off soon – Hopin.com/events/aibd-winter-conference-2023.

Upcoming chapter meetings, conferences, and more.

February 21 – Tuesday @2:00 Webinar – How to Sell Your Design Business.
February 24 – AIBD, Central Colorado, Virtual, 11:30 am MST (NEW LINK).
February 28 – AIBD, Midlands Chapter, In person, 11:45 am to 1:00 pm – Lunch with Evolve Stone – Flight Deck Restaurant, Lexington, SC. RSVP at jamessmith@greatsouthernhomes.com.
February 28 – Tuesday @2:00 Webinar – Introduction to Integrated Lighting Design.
March 1 – 2023, ARDA registration opens.
March 3 & 4 – D&B North Myrtle Beach (Hybrid) – Ocean Drive Beach & Golf Resort, North Myrtle Beach, SC.
March 10 – Coffee With Bernie, Virtual, 8:00 to 9:00 am MST
March 14 – Tuesday @2:00 Webinar – NEC Changes Affecting Your Electrical Drawings.
March 16 – Discover the Game Workshop, Virtual, 10:00 to 11:30 am CST
March 16 – AIBD, Charlotte Metro Chapter, Virtual, 3:00 pm EST (NEW LINK).
March 17 – AIBD, Denver Metro Chapter, Virtual, 11:30 am MST (NEW LINK).
June 30 – 2023, AIBD student scholarship applications close.
August 3 & 4 – Annual Meetings (Hybrid) – Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville, TN
August 4 & 5 – D&B Nashville (Hybrid) – Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville, TN
August 5 – 2023 ARDA Gala – Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville, TN

All AIBD events (and more) can be found at AIBD.org/events.

Custom Finishes for Fine Homes

Siding & Trim, Custom Patterns, Ceiling Boards and Shiplap.

Training and Education

How To Sell Home Plans On Your Website

Are you looking to start a profitable business selling home plans online?

Do you feel like you don’t know where to get started?

Our comprehensive course will provide you with all the information and guidance you need to begin successfully marketing and selling your home plans for maximum profit.

Miscellaneous

Is your business ready for a recession?

After two action-packed years, the interior design industry is showing signs of cooling off.

Here’s how to know if your business is slowing down and what to do about it.

Shared by Business of Home in the #HomeDESIGN Pro Daily.

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