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October 31, 20240Comments

TDC Favorite Things from HPMKT Oct 2024

TDC Favorite Things from HPMKT Oct 2024 Attending High Point Furniture Market is always a feast for your eyes, with so many amazing products to see, feel, and test out. It

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July 24, 20240Comments

Leaving Money on the Table?

I am often surprised at the number of interior designers who don’t realize how much money they could be making by purchasing products at a Vendor’s best pricing. But in

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July 9, 20240Comments

Are You Protected

Running an interior design business is not risk free, so you should understand what you can do to protect yourself from the many potential risks. I am not an expert

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March 23, 20240Comments

The Value of Trade Shows

Interior Designers can be so focused on their day-to-day tasks that I think a lot of the time they forget the value of stopping and looking around every once in

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December 13, 20230Comments

3 Key Factors to Being Profitable When Sourcing

3 key factors to being profitable when sourcing are: 1-Sourcing is not shopping2-Knowledge & Confidence3-Sourcing at the best price 1-Sourcing is not shopping.  This is a mindset switch that has practical, real-world

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November 9, 20230Comments

TDC’s High Point Presentation – “Pricing for Profit”

https://vimeo.com/883030406?share=copy Watch the full recording of TDC's HPMKT presentation on "Pricing for Profit" -Dylan Drye Videography There are milestones and highlights that all businesses hope to reach when

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November 9, 20230Comments

HPMKT Experience from a Virtual Assistant Perspective

Is High Point Market only for designers? Have you ever wondered if virtual design assistants should attend? Allow Megan Cochran to share her experience and the value it brings to

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September 11, 20230Comments

Honored to Speak

I recently had the honor of speaking at the PA Furniture Builders Customer Appreciation Day in Lebanon, PA. I’ve been attending this event for a few years now and have

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August 30, 20230Comments

Celebrating 5 Fabulous Years of TDC

On September 5, 2023, The Designers Collaborative, fondly called TDC by its members, will be celebrating its 5th year in business!  Five years ago, Heather launched what is now a

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The Collaborative currently offers over 300 of the most popular  Vendor accounts — nearly all at Stocking Dealer pricing.

No matter how large our Group gets, our fundamental philosophy will never change: We are not here to make money off of you; we are here to help you make money!

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Less than a week away!

You’re Invited!
Join interior designer and industry expert Heather McManus for Build Your Furniture Vendor Dream Team, a power-packed webinar designed to take the guesswork out of sourcing.

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM EST

Heather will share proven, actionable strategies to help you:
• Find vendors who deliver consistent quality and style
• Protect your margins while meeting client expectations
• Streamline sourcing to save time and boost confidence
• Make smart, profitable decisions on every project

Who Should Attend:
Interior designers who are over unreliable vendors, unpredictable lead times, and sourcing headaches — and are ready to build a trusted dream team that fuels both creativity and business growth.

Don’t miss this chance to level up your vendor strategy! Registration link in bio or click here: www.eventbrite.com/e/build-your-furniture-vendor-dream-team-presented-by-heather-mcmanus-tickets-...

#DesignBusiness #InteriorDesign #FurnitureVendors #Webinar #VendorStrategy #Entrepreneurship #TheDesignersCollaborative #TDC #InteriorDesigners #InteriorDesigner
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Less than a week away! 

You’re Invited!
Join interior designer and industry expert Heather McManus for Build Your Furniture Vendor Dream Team, a power-packed webinar designed to take the guesswork out of sourcing. 

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM EST

Heather will share proven, actionable strategies to help you:
• Find vendors who deliver consistent quality and style
• Protect your margins while meeting client expectations
• Streamline sourcing to save time and boost confidence
• Make smart, profitable decisions on every project

Who Should Attend:
Interior designers who are over unreliable vendors, unpredictable lead times, and sourcing headaches — and are ready to build a trusted dream team that fuels both creativity and business growth.

Don’t miss this chance to level up your vendor strategy! Registration link in bio or click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/build-your-furniture-vendor-dream-team-presented-by-heather-mcmanus-tickets-1405403693279

#DesignBusiness #InteriorDesign #FurnitureVendors #Webinar #VendorStrategy #Entrepreneurship #TheDesignersCollaborative #TDC #InteriorDesigners #InteriorDesigner
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The Designers Collaborative
2 days ago
The Designers Collaborative

Let’s Continue Celebrating 9 Years of Collaboration, Growth & Community!!!

From a simple idea in 2014 to a thriving network of more than 500 designers and architects, The Designers Collaborative has become the heartbeat of community, creativity, and collaboration in the design industry.

Here’s a look at how it all began and how far we’ve come:

TDC Timeline Highlights
2014: Heather McManus takes her first trip to High Point Market — the spark that started it all.
2016: The first buying group is born — four New Jersey designers joining forces to purchase smarter, together.
2017: Collaborate To Win is officially named and launched with a logo, private Facebook group, and growing network.
2018: The official LLC is formed, the first Lunch & Learn is hosted, and High Point Market meetups begin.
2019: 100 members strong, our first newsletter launches, and our first Canadian designer joins the group.
2020: Digital tools make collaboration easier and more accessible than ever.
2021: A new era begins as Collaborate To Win becomes The Designers Collaborative through a complete rebrand.
2022: The TDC Emergency Fund is launched to support members in need, and we become an IDS Emerald Sponsor.
2023: 500 members strong. From national events to sponsor partnerships, TDC continues to make an impact in the industry.
2024–2025: From High Point to Paris — global trips, webinars, podcasts, and member-led education mark our biggest growth yet.

From Heather’s first Market trip to a global network of creatives — thank you for being part of this incredible journey.

Here’s to nine remarkable years behind us and an even brighter decade ahead.

#TheDesignersCollaborative #TDCAnniversary #DesignCommunity #InteriorDesigners #CollaborationOverCompetition #TDC9YearsStrong
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Let’s Continue Celebrating 9 Years of Collaboration, Growth & Community!!!

From a simple idea in 2014 to a thriving network of more than 500 designers and architects, The Designers Collaborative has become the heartbeat of community, creativity, and collaboration in the design industry.

Here’s a look at how it all began and how far we’ve come:

TDC Timeline Highlights
2014: Heather McManus takes her first trip to High Point Market — the spark that started it all.
2016: The first buying group is born — four New Jersey designers joining forces to purchase smarter, together.
2017: Collaborate To Win is officially named and launched with a logo, private Facebook group, and growing network.
2018: The official LLC is formed, the first Lunch & Learn is hosted, and High Point Market meetups begin.
2019: 100 members strong, our first newsletter launches, and our first Canadian designer joins the group.
2020: Digital tools make collaboration easier and more accessible than ever.
2021: A new era begins as Collaborate To Win becomes The Designers Collaborative through a complete rebrand.
2022: The TDC Emergency Fund is launched to support members in need, and we become an IDS Emerald Sponsor.
2023: 500 members strong. From national events to sponsor partnerships, TDC continues to make an impact in the industry.
2024–2025: From High Point to Paris — global trips, webinars, podcasts, and member-led education mark our biggest growth yet.

From Heather’s first Market trip to a global network of creatives — thank you for being part of this incredible journey.

Here’s to nine remarkable years behind us and an even brighter decade ahead.

#TheDesignersCollaborative #TDCAnniversary #DesignCommunity #InteriorDesigners #CollaborationOverCompetition #TDC9YearsStrong
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The Designers Collaborative
3 days ago
The Designers Collaborative

High Point Market Event!! Register today!!

This is so much more than a panel discussion! Join industry experts as they discuss how fabric, and fill, influence the “sit”, ensuring your client’s expectations are met in the interim as well as long-term.

Lunch & gift to follow!

Panel Speakers
•Carla Mata, Founder & VP JP Home Furnishings
•Deb Barrett, Designer & Window Fashion Expert
•Heather McManus, The Designers Collaborative
•Greg Evans, Seating "Fill" Expert

When: Monday Oct. 27th 11am-12:30pm
Where: JP Home Furnishings Showroom
215 S Main Street, 2nd Floor, High Point NC

Register today: Link in bio - theartofthesit.rsvpify.com/

#TheArtOfTheSit #HPMKT2025 #InteriorDesignCommunity #DesignersOfInstagram #HighPointMarket #DesignerNetworking #InteriorDesigners #InteriorDesign #TheDesignersCollaborative
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High Point Market Event!! Register today!!

This is so much more than a panel discussion! Join industry experts as they discuss how fabric, and fill, influence the “sit”, ensuring your client’s expectations are met in the interim as well as long-term.

Lunch & gift to follow!

Panel Speakers
•Carla Mata, Founder & VP JP Home Furnishings
•Deb Barrett, Designer & Window Fashion Expert
•Heather McManus, The Designers Collaborative
•Greg Evans, Seating Fill Expert

When: Monday Oct. 27th 11am-12:30pm
Where: JP Home Furnishings Showroom
215 S Main Street, 2nd Floor, High Point NC

Register today: Link in bio - https://theartofthesit.rsvpify.com/

#TheArtOfTheSit #HPMKT2025 #InteriorDesignCommunity #DesignersOfInstagram #HighPointMarket #DesignerNetworking #InteriorDesigners #InteriorDesign #TheDesignersCollaborative
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