EVENTS

April 15, 2026 11:30 am

Learn how to turn casual conversations into meaningful connections that boost your bottom line. In this high-energy session, discover how to read a room, connect with the right people, and make a lasting impression. You’ll walk away with clear strategies to follow up, get more referrals, and grow your business with purpose—not luck. Stop collecting cards and start building relationships that deliver results.

With over 30 years in the interior design industry, Pamela Durkin is the owner of Pamela Durkin Designs, an author, and host of the Six Figure Designer Podcast. She has successfully worked on over $40 million in residential projects and over one million square feet of commercial design spaces, building a reputation for creating high-end, luxury designs that inspire. Pamela’s breakthrough in business came when she learned to leverage industry referrals, which helped her attract more qualified clients and make closing deals easier. By refining her networking, marketing, and sales strategies, she transformed  her business into a flourishing design firm based in Naples, FL. She now helps other interior designers achieve similar success through her Luxury Client Academy, empowering them to build sustainable businesses and secure high-value projects. Known as “The Closing Coach,” Pamela specializes in helping designers land five- and six-figure projects that increase profits by 30% or more. She shares her expertise through her podcast, Six Figure Designer, and her book, Elevate: The Ultimate Guide to Take Your Design Business from the Ground Floor to the Penthouse.