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High Point, Show Events

Feizy Hosts Full Slate of Events at Spring High Point Market

Feizy offers a full roster of educational and social events, which kick off on Friday, April 24, at the spring High Point Market.

RugNews.com Editors
4/16/2026
Portraits of designer Melissa Galt, Thom Filicia, Rick Campos, Michelle Lynne, Cheryl Clendenon and Tracee Murphy
Feizy Rugs invites market-goers to a range of educational panels and a cocktail hour with sought-after design experts: 
From left to right, top to bottom: Melissa Galt, Thom Filicia, Rick Campos, Michelle Lynne, Cheryl Clendenon
and Tracee Murphy.

HIGH POINT, N.C. -- Feizy invites High Point Market attendees to its 309 N. Hamilton St. showroom in the Hamilton Wrenn North neighborhood for a range of educational panel discussions as well as a social event with designer Thom Filicia.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026


Melissa Galt

1 pm-2 pm, April 24
From Inquiry to Ideal Client: Mastering Qualification & Conversion in a Cautious Market

When markets tighten, the trust bar rises. Clients hesitate longer, ask more questions, and scrutinize investment decisions. The designers who thrive are not the loudest; they are the clearest. This session with renowned Business Coach, Melissa Galt, reveals how to attract, qualify, and convert high-intent clients without discounting, overdelivering, or chasing leads. Learn how to lead every interaction with authority so dream clients choose you decisively. Followed by an Exclusive Book Signing with Melissa Galt: Design Discovery to Land Every Project.

Speakers: Melissa Galt

RSVP REQUIRED



Cheryl Clendenon

3pm-4pm, April 24
Redefining the Luxury Client: Profit, Strategy, and the Everyday Market

Designers often treat ultra-luxury clients as the ultimate measure of success. But the truth is that the everyday client sitting right in front of you may be the most profitable opportunity in your business. This panel explores how designers can create incredible profit AND experiences at many budget levels while building predictable revenue, loyal clients, and a more resilient firm. Through real examples and candid conversation, you will learn how to sell value, balance high and low design decisions, and turn everyday projects into meaningful design transformations.

Speakers: Cheryl Clendenon, Ryan Williams, Shandy Arend, Keffie Lancaster

SATUDAY, APRIL 25, 2026


Michelle Lynne

11am - 12pm, April 25
White-Glove or Bottleneck? How Procurement Shapes the Client Experience

Clients may never see procurement, but they feel its impact at every turn. Join Blair Ryan of The Dove Agency, Alisha Taylor of Alisha Taylor Interiors, and Ryann Swan Hackett of Ryann Swan Design for a conversation moderated by Michelle Lynne of ML Interiors and The Design Bakehouse on how procurement strategy can elevate—or quietly erode—the client experience. The panel will explore how procurement structure, whether outsourced or in-house, shapes timelines, communication, accountability, and trust. Learn how leading firms set expectations, navigate delays with confidence, and transform complex logistics into a refined, white-glove experience that strengthens reputation and profitability. 

Speakers: Michelle Lynne, Blair Ryan, Alisha Taylor, Ryann Swan Hackett


Rick Campos

1pm - 2pm, April 25
Design Outside the Box – Building a Bold and Meaningful Brand

Feizy hosts a lively conversation with three design visionaries who discuss their bold brand presence and the pros and cons of designing outside the box. This panel of design pros will share what inspires their impactful design aesthetic, their commitment to their niche, and how their bold design style makes them stand out in a saturated market.

Speakers: Rick Campos, Jamie Gasparovic, Rona Graf, Amber Guyton


Tracee Murphy

3pm - 4pm, April 25
The Quiet Yes: How Luxury Design Sells Through Emotion

Designers rarely “sell”—they guide, interpret, and create clarity. In this candid conversation, Michael Mitchell of Michael Mitchell Inc. and Kate O’Hara of O'Hara Interiors join moderator Tracee Murphy, The Design Biz Therapist, to unpack how clients truly make decisions in high-end design. Together, they’ll explore why emotion, trust, and sensory experience often do the heavy lifting long before budgets and specifications are finalized, and how designers can confidently lead clients to that “quiet yes.” Expect real-world insights on cultivating trust, communicating value, and creating moments that resonate on a deeply personal level.

Speakers: Tracee Murphy, Michael Mitchell, Kate O’Hara


Thom Filicia

4pm - 6pm, April 25
Sips & Style with Thom Filicia

Join Feizy for cocktails, light bites, and conversation with Thom Filicia and fellow industry professionals. Attendees to Sips & Style with Thom Filicia will have a chance to enter and take home a Thom Filicia rug.

For more information on Feizy's High Point Market events and more, click here. For a full list of HPMKT events, click here.
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