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Welcome to Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
This podcast is all about the custom creation of area rugs and navigating the experiences and relationships had in the design field. The goals of this podcast are simple - education surrounding bespoke rugs; highlighting the benefits of area rugs and sustainable products; and, promoting our designers and giving them a voice to share with consumers. We create art, not rugs - and that’s something that is important to highlight and share with our community!
Your host, Anthony Hellman, has over 30 years of Industry Experience. As the Owner and Operator of Studio321B Ltd., his focus is placed on designing and creating unique, one of a kind Area Rugs made to suit your space. For Studio321B Ltd. and Anthony, priorities lie in Sustainability, Local Design, Fair Pricing, and High Quality…and these are some of the topics and conversations he’ll be sharing with you on this podcast!
Tune in monthly for great and honest conversations surrounding design, creativity, growth, and hard work (just to name a few topics!).
There’s more to come for Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
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Engineered vs. Solid Hardwood: A Deep Dive with Corewood Hardwood Floors
Episode 16
lundi 23 septembre 2024 • Duration 28:13
Today on this expert segment of Bee-Spoke and continuing on the topic of “Flooring Matters”, Anthony is thrilled to have Corey and Gabor from Toronto based Corewood Hardwood Floors on the podcast. As experts in the design and installation of high-quality hardwood floors, Corey and Gabor share their wealth of knowledge and passion on the importance of proper engineering and construction for long-lasting, stable floors.
Tune in as they dive deep into the differences between engineered and solid hardwood, discussing the critical role of the core materials, milling precision, and moisture management. They cover the common pitfalls of cheaper products, like thin wear layers and inconsistent sizing, and why investing in a well-engineered floor is crucial for performance and longevity.
Corey and Gabor provide invaluable insights on the importance of proper subfloor preparation, relative humidity control, and maintenance best practices to ensure hardwood floors stand the test of time. They also share their expertise on the latest trends and innovations, as well as the unique challenges faced in today's climates.
Whether you’re in the design industry or even a home owner looking to renovate, we hope this episode provides some valuable insights on the topic and that you learned something new about flooring! Kindly share this episode and leave us a rating or review!
Corey and Gabor Links:
Instagram @Corewood_Hardwood :www.instagram.com/corewood_hardwood/
Website: www.corewood.com
Location: 1140 Castlefield Ave. Toronto ON
Sustainable, Durable and Comfortable Flooring Underlayment Solutions with DURA’s Raphael Gad
lundi 9 septembre 2024 • Duration 21:09
It’s great to have you back from another episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
On today’s segment of ‘Bee-Spoke with Experts’, Anthony is happy to invite onto the podcast Raphael Gad from DURA Cushion. With 60+ years of experience in this industry, Dura offers superior flooring underlayment solutions engineered for durability, soundproofing, and enhanced comfort for a variety of projects and needs!
Tune in to Anthony and Raphael as they discuss the ins and outs of DURA! They cover everything from the sustainable materials and practices they have in place, as their products are made from recycled tires, as well as their green certifications. They also get into DURA’s benefits when it comes to their different types, rating and resiliency to moisture. Don’t miss out on hearing what DURA is currently working on developing and the avenues they are exploring.
Anthony is a long time supporter of DURA and loved having Raphael Gad to share about their amazing product within the flooring industry. To stay in the know for future episodes or to send in your questions, head to our instagram at @Studio321B and check out DURA's links below!
DURA Links:
Website: https://duracushion.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duraundercushions/
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/dura-undercushions-ltd
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duracushion/
What is P.E.T. Fibre and Why We Love It
Episode 6
mercredi 13 septembre 2023 • Duration 02:16
Welcome back to another episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
This mini episode is part 1 of a little introduction into a great fibre we are extremely excited about when it comes to designing our rugs over at Studio 321B! Learn all about PET fibre and dive into its sustainability, versatility and all the amazing things it can be created into!
If you’re in the design world, have you ever worked with this fibre before? Interested in learning more? Head to part 2!
Collaboration Over Competition with Rebecca Hay
Episode 5
lundi 10 juillet 2023 • Duration 37:49
Welcome back to the next episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
On this next segment of ‘Bee-Spoke with Experts’, Anthony welcomes guest Rebecca Hay to the show! Rebecca is a luxury interior designer in Toronto, speaker and educator. Now running a successful design firm, she is passionate about empowering other interior design firm owners to level up their business with proven processes through courses and coaching!
Join Anthony and Rebecca as they chat about the power of collaborating with your competition, parenting as an entrepreneur, the art of balancing workflow with sales, knowledge from working in television and her favourite design style!
You can find Rebecca Hay on her Website or Instagram! You can also grab her Discovery Call Script here!
Meet back here every other Monday for another great episode all about design!
Learning From Experience with Barb Ivey
Episode 4
lundi 26 juin 2023 • Duration 21:54
Welcome back to the next episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
On this next segment of ‘Bee-Spoke with Experts’, Anthony invites guest Barb Ivey to the show! Barb is a Residential Designer based in Toronto with over 30 years of experience in the industry and believes in bringing imagination, purpose and a touch of humour into her designing.
Listen in to hear them discuss what inspired her to get into interior design, her experience working as an assistant, what it’s like to collaborate with her as a client and the magic of Italy! They also touch on favourite and difficult projects, and Anthony shares a bit about Studio 321B’s long term project of turning pop bottles into sisal area rugs!
See you back here every other Monday for another awesome episode!
You can find Barb on her Website or Instagram!
Be Brave With Your Decor with Laura Thornton
Episode 3
lundi 12 juin 2023 • Duration 27:41
Welcome back to the next episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
Join Anthony as he welcomes his first guest of ‘Bee-spoke with Experts’, Laura Thornton! Laura Thornton is the Founder and Creative Director of Thornton Design and has over 20 years in the industry. Committed to creating a new kind of interior design experience for her clients, Laura brings her unique magic and vision to every project, while staying true to each client’s individual needs.
Tune in to this episode as Anthony interviews Laura about her inspirations, advice for new designers, her biggest challenges, favourite moments from past projects and how to be brave and give personality when designing!
Return here every other Monday for another amazing episode!
You can find Laura at her Website or Instagram.
When to Walk Away From A Client
Episode 2
lundi 29 mai 2023 • Duration 07:01
Welcome to the next episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
On this first segment of Spilling Tea With Tony, Anthony talks all about the importance of customer service and shares a few experiences on the topic of not being taken advantage of by clients.
Do you value and respect yourself and your business enough to put your foot down and possibly walk away from a client? Tune in to hear Anthony’s best advice for young entrepreneurs and what Studio 321B truly stands for!
Welcome to Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman
Episode 1
lundi 15 mai 2023 • Duration 03:14
Welcome to the first episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
In this first introductory episode, Anthony talks about his background as the founder and creative director of Studio321b Ltd, a Toronto based studio specializing in bespoke area rugs, and his desire to create a unique space and experience for other designers.
He also shares about what you can expect to hear on future episodes and the 2 different segments types; ‘Spilling Tea With Tony’ and ‘Beespoke with Experts’!
Come back in two weeks for the next full episode and join us on the journey in discovering the beauty of design!
From Showroom to Home: Tailored Design Experiences with Elena Villalba
Episode 14
lundi 29 juillet 2024 • Duration 28:28
Welcome back to another episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
On today’s segment of ‘Bee-Spoke with Experts’, Anthony invites guest Elena Villalba! Elena is the owner and established design consultant of Uptown Living Interiors, a high quality custom furniture boutique in Orillia, Ontario. She is passionate about helping clients seeking to transform their spaces into personalized works of art.
Join Anthony and Elena as they discuss the services and products she offers at Uptown Living! Everything from the customizations she can make to pieces, the materials she uses, to her mobile services and core value of always finding the right pieces that work for the client's space and taste. They also dive into her history with art, creativity and how she loves to work with local artists and designers.
Plus, don’t miss this! This Saturday, August 3rd, Anthony and Elena will be together in person at Uptown Living Interiors in Orillia (45 Mississaga Street East, Orillia) recording a live feed and answering any of your questions! You are welcome to come by to the store and chat with the both of them, or tune in online!
Elena’s Links:
Website: https://uptownliving.ca
Instagram: @uptownlivinginteriors
Understanding the Business Side of Interior Design With Jessica Kelly
Episode 13
mardi 27 février 2024 • Duration 17:44
Welcome back to another episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman! On this week’s segment of ‘Bee-Spoke with Experts’, Anthony invites guest Jessica Kelly on the podcast! Jessica is the owner of Jessica Kelly Designs, a full service interior design firm in Toronto with over 15 years of experience, committed to a thoughtful and individualized design philosophy.
Listen in as Anthony and Jessica dive into her best advice surrounding the business aspect of the interior design industry, and taking advantage of opportunities to learn and experience as much as you can. A well rounded episode for new designers and the like, they also discuss approaching challenges and mistakes, the anxiety that can cause problems when working with difficult clients and a little bit of preferred colour trends for 2024!
Got a topic you’d like Anthony to cover on the podcast? Send your questions to our instagram at @Studio321B and be sure to check out Jessica Kelly Designs using the social links below!
Jessica’s Links:
Website
Instagram
Email: jessie@jessicakellydesign.com
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