What we all want to know - what does Larry do at Coaster? Getting attention at High Point Market. The power of being memorable and how it replaces handing out business cards. The art of being approachable and engaging. What are furniture retailers missing the the mark on? Aspirational furniture shoppers and can we reach them with non-branded home furnishings. Larry has been attending Furniture Market since he was 6 years old - yes SIX! Making things happen rather than waiting for things to happen. Inflation - is it something we worry about. Who should be branding furniture, the retailer or the manufacturer. Do older generations buy furniture online or is it just young shoppers. Today's fragmented furniture shopping journey.

Join us for our first bourbon review of Wild Turkey Single Barrel and Basil Hayden. Comedians we're into, dead and alive. How east coast ports shut down affects Classy Art for the High Point Furniture Market October 2024. What's "Pre-Market" in the home furnishings industry, why does it exist, and is it worth attending. The 10x myth in advertising. How was furniture business for Labor Day weekend 2024 and what's expected the rest of the year with the recent Fed interest rate cut. Should you buy real estate now or wait for more rate drops. How will the Boomers passing of real estate to their heirs effect the overall real estate market in the years to come. How multi-family property investors value real estate differently than individuals. Will there ever be a mass consolidation in the furniture industry or are small, independent home furnishings retailers somehow immune to the fate of independent electronics stores. How can the independent home furnishing retailer insure their longevity. Why do you brush your teeth, and how does that relate to your advertising. Nutter Butter socials. How insulting is texting "K" as a response. Are we at risk of AI taking our jobs.