Take Control of Your Financial Future
Empower the Designer
A first-of-its-kind retreat for interior designers passionate about building the business of their dreams.
Finance
Analyze your income statement and balance sheet to make smart business decisions
Examine entity structure pros and cons to build the business that is right for you
Save money by understanding proactive tax solutions
Discuss sales tax nexus and its impact on your business
Maximize the effect of your employee benefit structure
Earn what you deserve by understanding profitability
Legal
Discover how to create employee handbooks that don’t just sit on the shelf never read
Discuss the pros and cons of Non Disclosure Agreements
Learn how to make concise and impactful employee contracts that reduce exposure
Evaluate best practices for client agreements
Discuss how best to handle staffing issues to protect both you and your employees
Learn key ways to proactively protect yourself and your business
Leadership
Determine your leadership style through a hands-on workshop
Learn how to leverage your leadership style to enhance your decision-making skills, improve communication, and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation
Identify the type of team members that work for your culture and learn how to cultivate them
Ascertain effective conflict resolution strategies to navigate and resolve disputes within your team or organization
Discuss communication strategies that have lasting impact
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Meet the Founders
Brigette Romanek
In 2018, Brigette created, Romanek Design Studio, on the AD 100 list since her first year in business, the Elle décor A-list, and recently named an Elle Decor Titan in design in 2024. She is on the 1st dibs 50 and The Expert top 40. With a star-studded line up of clients, that include Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyoncé, Demi Moore, and Joe Jonas to name a few.
“Design has always been my love language. Before my firm, I didn’t know it could be a business. Being able to do what I love has been a gift. It’s also hard work, determination, knowing how to move through challenges and lots of learning. I wouldn’t change it for anything.”
Julia Nikishina
Since starting New Age Financial in 2008, Julia’s goal has been to assist interior designers in growing, sustaining, and improving their financial practices. Julia is always looking for ways her clients can be autonomous, improve processes, and be smart with their money. Working with several AD100 firms, Julia thrives in developing solutions for simple and complex challenges. Julia represents over 100 interior design firms, with 20 employees dedicated in working with the design community in all aspects of their business. Her firm handles everything from billing practices, to comprehensive tax savings and solutions. New Age is the ultimate business consultant.
Do You Relate to These Common Challenges?
Are you struggling to understand your cash position?
Are you always second guessing your client contracts and pricing structure?
Do you know your product profit margins?
What should you be paying your staff and how much do you bill your clients for them?
Answer these questions plus many others, in this impactful retreat.
Insights from
the Experts
How much cash in the bank is actually yours
What to do if clients are requesting a discount
Creating a tailored contract package for each project
Improving the billing and payment process
Creating a system to track the profit and loss on projects easily
Maintaining a great and positive relationship with clients throughout the project
Hiring key employees for the correct positions
Building a passionate and goal-oriented team
Solving your legal, financial, and employee issues