Speaking Engagements

Lloyd Princeton is DMC’s lead recruiter, principal consultant and a noted speaker in the design community. He is available for hire as an MC, keynote speaker and facilitator for conferences, seminars and speaking engagements sponsored by design industry companies and trade organizations. Lloyd’s skill lies in his ability to help fully realize the potential of these opportunities for showrooms, design centers, associations, manufacturers and vendors to connect and resonate with professional designers. Contact Lloyd to book a presentation tailored to engage your audience. Below is a list of Lloyd’s past presentations.

 

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Previous Speaking Engagements

2017

November 16, 2017
Philadelphia, PA
NeoCon East
2:30pm, Pennsylvania Convention Center
“Deciding What You Are Worth and Charging It”

October 25, 2017
Online Webinar
Society for Design Administration
3:30-4:30pm ET, EDConnect17 virtual conference
“Super Staff: Finding and Retaining the Best Talent”

April 19, 2017
Albuquerque, NM
ASID New Mexico Chapter
5:30-7:30, The Tile Shop
5000 Pan American Fwy, Albuquerque, NM 87109
“A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”

April 11, 2017
Houston, TX
Houston Design Center SPRING DESIGN MARKET 2017
11am, Bunch & Shoemaker Showroom 152
Keynote
1pm, Bunch & Shoemaker Showroom 152
“Selling Design Clients What they Need, Not What They Ask For”
For a complete schedule of events, click HERE.

2016

May 19-22, 2016
New Orleans, LA
ART National Conference
“Selling Clients What They Need, Not What They Ask For”
“Super Staff: Finding and Retaining the BEST Talent”

May 18, 2016
San Antonio, TX
Decorating Den Interiors
9am-12noon “Selling Clients What They Need, Not What They Ask For”
2-5pm “Reigniting the Fire within You: Purpose and Passion in Design”

April 4, 2016
New York City, NY
IDS New York Chapter
6:30pm, AXOR, 29 9th Ave, New York, NY 10014
Super Staff: Finding and Retaining the BEST Talent

March 31-April 1, 2016
Dallas, TX
IDS National Conference
Keynote Address: “Creating the 21st Century Designer”
For more information and to register

2015

November 12, 2015
Decorative Center Houston, Fall Market
“Reigniting the Fire within You: Purpose and Passion in Design”

November 5, 2015
10am-Noon, Window Coverings Association of America
Somfy Headquarters
121 Herrod Boulevard, Dayton, NJ
“Deciding What You Are Worth and Charging It”

October 23-24, 2015
ASID Intermountain Chapter Annual Meeting
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
75 West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT
Sat, Oct 24, 7 – 10pm
Keynote Speaker at Awards Gala Dinner

October 16, 2015
10am-Noon, High Point Market (Fall Market)
High Point Theater
“Career and Recruiting Clinic”

October 8, 2015
1-2pm, Thomas Lavin Showroom
Pacific Design Center, Los Angeles, CA
“Selling Clients What They Need Not What They Ask For”

October 6-7, 2015
“Inspire!” 2015, Dallas Design Center, TX
Tues, Oct 6, 4 – 5pm
Adriana Hoyos in the Dallas Design Center
“Deciding What You Are Worth and Charging It!” REGISTER
Wed, Oct 7, 9:30am – 2pm (Includes a luncheon from 11:30 – Noon)
Miele, 1700 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite 200, Dallas, TX
“Master’s Class” REGISTER

April 20, 2015
11am, Burton James Showroom, High Point, NC
“Building a Brand: 411 on Marketing”

April 19, 2015
Noon-1pm, High Point Market Authority, High Point Theater
“Reigniting the Fire within You: Purpose and Passion in Design”

April 16, 2015
Evening, Interior Design Society, NYC, Location TBD
“Deciding What You Are Worth and Charging It”

2014

November 7, 2014
ASID Ohio South/Kentucky
Cincinnati, OH
Two Presentations:
One for Students, and
“Selling Clients What They Need Not What They Ask For”

October 22, 2014
2pm, Decorative Center Houston
“A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”
Book signing afterwards at Sherle Wagner International showroom
More Information

October 19, 2014
4-5pm, Burton James Showroom
(In conjunction with Interior Design Society and Burton James)
310 N Hamilton St
High Point, NC 27260
“Deciding What You Are Worth and Charging It”

October 17, 2014
10am-3pm, High Point Theater, High Point, NC
“Master’s Class”
More Information

October 9, 2014
10am-Noon, Schwartz Designer Showroom, Metuchen, NJ
“A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”

August 28-29, 2014
Business of Luxury Design (BOLD) Summit, Las Vegas, NV
“A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”
More Information

June 9, 2014
1pm, NeoCon 2014, The Merchandise Mart, Chicago
“Deciding What You Are Worth and Charging It”
More Information

June 4, 2014
Inspiring Design Conference, Aurora, CO
“Selling Clients What They Need, Not What They Ask For” NKBA Course# DMC141 (.1 CEU)
“Deciding What You Are Worth and Charging It” NKBA Course# DMC142 (.1 CEU)

May 10, 2014
Columbus, OH
Master’s Class

April 16, 2014
Soho House, West Hollywood
Design Panel

April 9, 2014 (CEU)
10am, International Market Centers, High Point, NC
Master’s Class
More Information

April 8, 2014 (CEU)
International Market Centers, High Point, NC
“A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”
More Information

March 25, 2014
Miromar Design Center, Estero, FL
“A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”

March 21, 2014 (CEU)
AISD New York Metro, Manhattan, NY
“A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”

March 17, 2014 
National Arts Club, New York City, NY
Design Panel

March 11, 2014 (CEU)
10am-3pm, ASID CA Central/NV, Las Vegas World Design Center, Las Vegas, NV
Master’s Class
More Information (http://asidcanv.org/events/events/las-vegas-area-ceu-day-with-lloyd-princeton-grow-your-business/)

March 5, 2014 (CEU)
Railtown Design District, Vancouver, BC
“A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”

March 4, 2014
11:30am, ASID Missouri West/Kansas, ROTH DISTRIBUTION, Overland Park, Kansas
“Selling Clients What They Need, Not What They Ask For”

March 3, 2014
10am-3pm, ASID Missouri West/Kansas, ROTH DISTRIBUTION, Overland Park, Kansas
Master’s Class (CEU)
More Information (http://asidmowestks.org/news-events/events/master-class-2/)

5-6:30pm, ASID Missouri West/Kansas, ROTH DISTRIBUTION, Overland Park, Kansas
“Selling Clients What They Need, Not What They Ask For”

February 26, 2014 (CEU)
ASID PA East, Philadelphia, PA
“A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”
See details on this flyer

February 25, 2014 (CEU)
4pm,  J.D. Staron, Stamford, CT
“A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”
See details on this flyer

February 20, 2014
Dania Beach, FL, J. Nelson Showroom
Design Panel / “A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”

February 13, 2014
1-3pm, Seattle Design Center, Seattle, WA
DMC Workshop

January 28, 2014
New York City, http://www.bitttnyc.com/
6-8pm, Lefroy Brooks in the A&D Building
“A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”

January 16, 2014
Seattle Design Center, “A New Conversation—Evolving your Business with the DIY Consumer”

2013

June 3, 2013
Home Furnishings Conference
New Orleans
Retail Selling Program

August 1, 2013
Las Vegas Market
World Market Center Las Vegas
“Deciding What You Are Worth and Charging It”

September 4, 2013
CAPID Speaking Program
North Ranch Country Clubs
Thousand Oaks, CA
“Deciding What You Are Worth and Charging It”

Select Earlier Appearances

October 3rd, 2012
Baker Knapp & Tubbs Showroom,
Houston, TX
Master Class

September 21, 2012
9th Annual Business of Design Conference
Los Angeles, CA

March 21, 2010
Design Centre Chelsea Harbour
London, UK
Marketing Design