Join us for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and design excellence.
Design Immersion was born from a visionary concept: to unite designers amidst the enchanting desert landscape, where the ever-shifting desert hues mirror the evolving discussions and insights of each day. Our Design Immersion retreat promises a profound and creative journey, empowering individuals to delve deep into every facet of their design business while weaving it seamlessly into their personal narrative.
Discover Beauty and Inspiration at Hotel Valley Ho.
LOCATED IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
Our immersive event for Spring 2024 unfolds at the iconic Hotel Valley Ho—an acclaimed Scottsdale gem celebrated for its luxurious accommodations, spa experiences, and culinary delights, nestled within a stunning desert oasis.
This elegantly designed hotel epitomizes the fusion of modern luxury and mid-century charm, offering an ideal setting for design enthusiasts. For more information about the hotel, you can visit hotelvalleyho.com.
BENEFITS
Get the proven design system, processes, and templates built from 30+ years of industry experience. From Pricing to drafting tough emails... you'll get it all!
PROCESSES + PROCEDURES
Discover how (and how much) to charge for your time and your unique talent value. We'll walk you through every step.
PRICING FOR PROFIT
Find your unique story & messaging so you can attract your dream clients and book your pipeline full of them!
FILL YOUR CLIENT PIPELINE
YOUR OASIS IN THE DESERT FULL OF INSPIRATION, REJUVENATION, AND GROWTH.
Design Immersion 2024
EVENT SCHEDULE
12-3pm – Registration
3pm – Opening Session
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Introduction
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Meet the Experts: Speaker Panel Discussion
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Let’s Talk Margins - Peter Spalding
5pm – Cinco de Mayo Poolside Party
An Inspiring Tale of Resilience - Emily Yeates
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7:30am – Morning Wellness Activity (optional)
9:30am – First Session
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Welcome : The Golden Hour Experience - Keri and Nicole
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Keynote: Power of Tiny Connections- Jen Nash
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Freedom With Systems- Taryn R Walker
11:45am – Lunch sponsored by Daniel House
1pm – Workshop Activity- Jen Nash
2pm – Keynote: Connecting with Personal Brand-Lezlie Swink
2:45-4:00pm – Afternoon Activities
5pm – Happy Hour + Headshots
6:45pm – Dinner
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7:30am – Morning Wellness Activity (optional)
9:30am – Second Session
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Business Strategies- Rick Campos
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Strategies for New Social Media Landscape-Lezlie Swink
12pm – Lunch
1pm – The Fusion of Design and AI- Jenna Gaidsek
2:15pm – Breakout Sessions
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Deep Dive into Pricing- Rick Campos
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Marketing & AI- Lezlie and Jenna
4:15PM – Afternoon Activities
6:45pm – Happy Hour + Headshots
7:15pm – Transportation to Dinner
7:30pm – Closing Dinner: Off Campus
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9am – Closing Session: What Now? -Keri and Nicole
Marketing Mindset- Lezlie Swink
Activate AI Now- Jenna Gaidsek
11am – Wrap Up
12pm – Check out/ Good byes
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Meet our Speakers
NEW ADDITION:
TARYN RACHELLE WALKER
Taryn Rachelle is your girlfriend with a plan to help you untangle the chaos and embrace entrepreneurial freedom! As a mother, personal brand creator, podcast host, and Community & Partnerships Leader at Dubsado, Taryn wears many hats. She's all about empowering female entrepreneurs, helping them align their businesses with personal values, and create thriving communities. With her practical advice, ethical approach, and a touch of humor, Taryn will show you how to streamline operations, find work-life balance, and define your version of freedom. You're never alone in this journey; Taryn is here to cheer you on, build a community, and help you succeed. It is time to create a life and business you love.
Jenna Gaidusek, founder of AI for Interior Designers™ and Jenna Gaidusek Designs has revolutionized visual communication in the interior design industry since founding her online design firm in 2016. Combining her passion for education and community with cutting-edge AI technology, Jenna has empowered designers through the eDesign Tribe and after it was acquired by Mydoma Studio, as the director of education and community. A trailblazer in integrating tech innovations, Jenna's mission is to advance the industry by teaching interior designers to harness AI for unparalleled success and client satisfaction.
JENNA GAIDUSEK
With two decades of professional experience working as a senior consultant for Fortune 100 Pharma, Health, Tech, and Finance giants—Jen integrates human behavioral theory with real-world practicalities.
Jen understands that you can be critically successful and yet still wonder if there isn’t meant to be more for you? To that end Jen has coached and trained hundreds of individuals on stepping into their potential, mastering connective speaking, and being the best leaders they can be. Jen has completed training as a Coach For Life and is a member of the ICF. She is regularly interviewed on a wide range of podcasts talking about coaching and her book The Big Power of Tiny Connections.
Born in Canada and raised around the world in such destinations as Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Australia, Jennifer confuses people by speaking French with a French accent and trying her hands at over 40 other languages. She studied Communication Design at Parsons & The New School for Social Research in New York City.
When not traveling the globe learning new ways to say ‘thank you’ and finding bright souls with whom to foster lifelong friendships; Jen Nash can be seen biking around New York City, Los Angeles or striding around el Centro in San Miguel Allende, Mexico.
JEN NASH
RICK CAMPOS
Rick Campos is a self proclaimed recovering interior designer, podcast host, and design business coach on a mission to support and promote the rise of the interior design community.
In 2018 Rick traded his tape measure for a microphone and launched DESIGN BIZ SURVIVAL GUIDE, a multi faceted platform that includes a podcast, business coaching, and a lecture series all designed to inspire design professionals.
With over fifteen years of experience in the business of design, Rick leverages his lessons learned to inform and empower design entrepreneurs to build better more profitable businesses.
Lezlie Swink is the founder of Swink Social Co, a social media marketing agency dedicated to helping interior designers grow their businesses and stand out in the digital world. She leveraged her own marketing experience and passion for interior design to create solutions that help designers put precious hours back into their schedules while still creating powerful online presences that foster community and generate leads.
Specializing in Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and e-mail management and strategies, Lezlie's mission is to make social media easy, effective, and enjoyable. With Swink Social Co, busy interior designers all across the country are seeing amazing results without feeling like they are glued to their phones 24/7. They have more time to do what they love, design!
LEZLIE SWINK
NICOLE KARNES
Meet Nicole, founder and owner of Lemontine Design, an established interior design boutique in Oregon. With a psychology background and a passport bursting with stamps from teaching English worldwide, Nicole's journey into interior design is anything but ordinary. A true design advocate, Nicole is driven by a profound appreciation for handmade and timeless pieces that provide a sense of grounding and intrigue within a home. Nicole is a visionary designer with a fresh and uniquely curated aesthetic, but her passions don't stop there! She's a boutique aficionado, curating exquisite accessories and products in her online e-commerce boutique, all tailored to her design projects.
Nicole's influence isn't confined to interiors. She's a design advocate, panel speaker, and curator of designer retreats. Her commitment to connecting with the design community fuels her quest for expertise and innovation. Over the years, she's served on the board of The Portland Chapter of The Interior Design Society (IDS), wearing multiple hats, from Social Media Chair to Vice President and soon-to-be President in 2024.
Meet one of the visionaries behind Design Immersion, owner of Seattle-based Interior Design firm KP Spaces, and the creator of Design and Thrive, a business coaching program for interior designers.
With a profound passion for design, Keri experiences an exhilarating rush of inspiration every time she steps into a new space, envisioning its untapped potential. Her commitment and success in Interior Design stems from a deep belief in the transformative power of beautifully designed - yet functional - spaces.
Keri's design work has been featured by big names, such as HGTV House Hunters, Domino, Seattle Magazine, Rue Magazine, and Apartment Therapy!
KERI PETERSEN
SPEAKER Lineup
Discover Beauty and Inspiration at Hotel Valley Ho.
LOCATED IN SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA
Our immersive event for Spring 2024 unfolds at the iconic Hotel Valley Ho—an acclaimed Scottsdale gem celebrated for its luxurious accommodations, spa experiences, and culinary delights, nestled within a stunning desert oasis.
This elegantly designed hotel epitomizes the fusion of modern luxury and mid-century charm, offering an ideal setting for design enthusiasts.
CREATE A STREAMLINED + PROFITABLE DESIGN BUSINESS WITH THESE
Powerful Strategy Sessions
BUSINESS STRATEGY
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Strategic Growth Planning: Develop a sustainable 5-year growth plan
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Efficient Workflow Management: Establish an annual project schedule that aligns with your revenue targets
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Value-Based Pricing Strategies: Create a pricing strategy that maximizes income while reducing workload
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Diversifying Revenue Streams: Explore new ways to boost profitability through diversified income streams
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The Power of Networking: Discover how building meaningful connections can increase sales
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Problem Solving for Client Success: Learn the proven system that emphasizes problem-solving to attract and upsell clients
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Transitioning to CEO: Build a high-performing team to facilitate business scaling
MARKETING STRATEGY
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YOU as the Center of Your Brand: Creating a personal brand that leaves a lasting impact and resonates with your target audience
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The Anti-Burnout Marketing Strategy: Implementing marketing strategies that drive results without leading to burnout and overwhelm
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Small Following, BIG Impact: Harnessing the potential of a modest social media audience to generate substantial returns for your bottom line
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Marketing Mindshift: Reframing what marketing success looks like for your business with an approach that will have you slaying your marketing goals
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Managing Burnout and Stress: Strategies for overcoming burnout and effective stress management
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Establish Productive Routines: Create supportive daily routines and rituals to enhance focus and energy levels
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Building Resilience: Learn techniques for developing resilience in the midst of challenges and setbacks
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Setting Client and Personal Boundaries: Discover strategies for defining and maintaining healthy boundaries with clients and within your personal life
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Work-Life Integration: Achieve a harmonious balance between work and personal life to enhance wellness and maintain long-term career satisfaction
HOLISTIC BUSINESS + PERSONAL REJUVENATION
Design Immersion was born from a visionary concept: to unite designers amidst the enchanting desert landscape, where the ever-shifting desert hues mirror the evolving discussions and insights of each day. Our Design Immersion retreat promises a profound and creative journey, empowering individuals to delve deep into every facet of their design business while weaving it seamlessly into their personal narrative
Join us for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and design excellence.
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Special ROOM BLOCK RATE OF $289/night at The Hotel Valley Ho Resort
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All Workshops and Group Sessions at Hotel Valley Ho
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Business Templates + Guides
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All Meals, Drinks and Snacks During Workshop Hours
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Pre-Event Course Materials
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Insightful and Informative Sessions with Our Expert Speakers
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Design Presentation + Breakout Sessions
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Mindfulness Wellness Morning Sessions
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Interactive Q&As
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Professional Headshot Sessions
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Community Atmosphere and Network Building
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Opportunity To Explore Old Town Scottsdale and The Iconic Hotel Valley Ho
*hotel, airfare, and transportation accommodations are not included in ticket price,
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES
Accomodations + Travel
We have a room block at a discounted rate at the incredible Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale, Arizona. Booking information will be provided once you purchase your ticket. Our discounted rate is $289 per night, compared to the regular rate, which typically runs $500+ per night.
Questions about making a reservation? Reach out to us at hello@designimmersion.co
ROOM BLOCK AT Hotel Valley Ho
If you're flying in to join the Design Immersion Retreat, the closest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
FLYING IN?
*ACCOMODATIONS + TRAVEL COSTS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN TICKET PRICE.
ACCOMODATIONS
Designer's Kind Words
I was provided with a fresh and unique approach to running a design business instead of letting it run you. I learned so much about myself, my mindset, and my roadblocks to success.
This is hands down the best investment I've made all year! I'm so glad I found this!! If you're on the fence, MAKE THE LEAP! You won't regret it!
After my experience I actually considered why I do what I do, why I love it and about the journey that got me here. My journey is unique and inspiring, and people will now know it… because of the encouragement and strength they helped me see in myself.
WHAT'S Included
Pre-Event Course Materials
5 Keynote Presentations with
4 Special Guest Keynote Sessions
Mindfulness Wellness Morning Sessions
Interactive Q&As
Professional Headshot Sessions
3 Client Process Document Templates
*hotel accommodations are not included in ticket price, but a discounted room rate will be provided after ticket purchase
KEYNOTE Sessions
Relationships and Connections
Brand and Marketing
Business Management and Pricing
Design Balance and Scaling Your Business
Networking, Scaling, and Conferences
EMILY YEATES
Emily Yeates is the celebrated Principal Designer and CEO of the full-service interior design firm, Urban Revival. With features in Architectural Digest, Entertainment Tonight, MyDomaine, Domino, Better Homes & Gardens, HGTV Magazine and projects featured on Forbes Global Properties, she has been recognized as the “go-to” designer and project liaison for young professional families. Known for her signature aesthetic, playful high-design, her knack for curated partnerships allows her projects to fully execute the unique personalities of her clients.
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