Design webinars focus on Kitchen & Bath Month, while business webinars cover leadership development and success.
By Elisa Fernández-Arias
NKBA’s October Design Webinars, which are available for free and sponsored by Geberit, center on Kitchen & Bath Month, featuring topics such as large format porcelain slabs, the new electric kitchen and appliances. Meanwhile, NKBA’s October Business Webinars focus on leadership, including how to collaborate and plan for long-term success.
The 60-minute long webinars are each worth 0.1 CEU, providing designers with an easy way to collect the credits necessary to maintain NKBA certification.
October Webinars
Design Webinar Theme: Kitchen & Bath Month
Advantages of Large Format Porcelain Slabs in Kitchen, Bath, & Spa Applications
Large format porcelain slabs offer a variety of benefits, from fewer grout lines to a full stone look for less. Learn about this surface type and its advantages, as well as how it fits into the K&B space, by attending this webinar where you’ll also get access to installation tips and discover what’s next in solid surfaces in high end residential projects, presented by Jaclyn Isaac – Owner of Doni Douglas & Joy Klein – VP, Sales and Marketing TransCeramica & SapienStone of Iris Ceramica Group.
Register here for this Webinar on Wed., Oct. 4 at 12 pm ET.
The New Electric Kitchen
With the continued rise of the trend of sustainability in design, many homeowners are interested in electric kitchens — but they, or their designers, may not know what the best options are or how to use this technology. In this webinar, presented by Andrew Forlines – Chef and Educator of Chef AF, LLC, you can discover the benefits of the electric kitchen, as well as which options are optimal, the food science behind this solution, how to communicate with your clients about electric kitchens and more.
Register here for this Webinar on Wed., Oct. 11 at 12 pm ET.
Fridges, Ranges, Dishwashers & More… An Expert Installer’s Guide to Specifying Kitchen Appliances
Want to avoid last-minute remodeling nightmares that come when your new kitchen is nearly complete but the new fridge, range or dishwasher won’t actually fit? In this interview-style session, expert appliance installer Damian Konasiewicz, CEO of Damian John Installations, will share what he’s learned over 25 years of appliance install experience to better equip you to specify the right kitchen appliances, read the specs, and carefully manage your cabinet makers so they get the cabinet openings right the first time – no matter what brand of appliances you specify. By joining this webinar presented by Rebecca West – CEO of Seriously Happy Homes and Damian Konasiewicz – CEO of Damian John Installations, you will find out about what kinds of questions to ask, how code and code updates can potentially complicate installs and more.
Register here for this webinar on Wed., Oct. 18 at 12 pm ET.
“Going Curbless ” – An Overview of the Growing Demand for Curbless Showers
Curbless showers are in high demand, sometimes solely for their streamlined look, other times because of ADA compliance efforts or similar aging-in-place design measures. This webinar will provide attendees with a brief overview of the growing demand for curbless showers, the difference between curbless and barrier-free, the installation methods in the TCNA Handbook and a host of design and installation considerations for a successful project. Learn about all this, new trends in shower design, ADA guidelines and more in this webinar presented by James Medina – Director of Architectural Services of Nobile Company.
Register here for this webinar on Wed., Oct. 25 at 12 pm ET.
Business Webinar Theme: Leadership Development
Confident, Collaborative Leadership: What to Control, When to Collaborate, How to Stay Confident
Ready to step up as a great leader, feel proud of your team, and be trusted by your team members? Learn how to successfully lead from this webinar, presented by Rebecca West, CEO of Seriously Happy Homes, which will cover how to determine what is in your influence and how you can control the outcome without micromanaging the journey, as well as provide tips for cementing your authority while elevating your team members (be they employees, clients, or contractors) and words and behaviors to identify that might undermine your authority or level up your confidence as a leader.
Register here for this webinar on Mon., Oct. 2 at 12 pm ET.
On Purpose Leadership: 3 Essential Skills to Maximize IMPACT and Create Accountability
Living in the chaotic world of the Kitchen and Bath industry can be exhausting, frustrating and, at times, overwhelming. However, one thing is always true: Your business results are a direct reflection of your Leadership IMPACT. Learn from Fred Reikowsky of Legacy Business Leaders in this webinar on Leadership IMPACT and accountability, which covers how to establish your “Core-Four” foundation for long-term success, what defines and drives positive and consistent business growth, how to set clear performance metrics (KPIs) and more, so you can be a successful leader.
Register here for this webinar on Tues., Oct. 10 at 12 pm ET.
