Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman
Arts & Culture Podcasts
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!
Location:
United States
Description:
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!
Language:
English
Website:
https://studio321b.com/
Episodes
Understanding the Business Side of Interior Design With Jessica Kelly
2/27/2024
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
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:17:44
Being Yourself, Handling Rejection and New Design Perspectives with Cynthia Soda
1/8/2024
Glad to have you back this new year for another episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
On today’s segment of ‘Bee-Spoke with Experts’, Anthony invites guest Cynthia Soda to the show! Cynthia is the Owner and Principal Interior Designer of Soda Pop Design Inc. Established in 2012, her multi-disciplinary interior design firm provides complete renovation and design services for mid to high-end residential clients throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Join Anthony and Cynthia as they discuss her love of interior design from a young age with inspiration from her parents, the importance of the technical aspect of design and having an open mind when it comes to perspective, style and aesthetic. They also dive into Cynthia’s experiences with TV and the challenges, but amazing lessons that can come with rejection. Another great episode filled with wisdom and advice for new designers!
If you took something of value from this episode, we would love to connect with you over on our instagram @Studio321B
Cynthia Links:
Website
Instagram @SodaPopDesignInc
Pinterest
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:20:17
Designer Confidence and Building Vendor Relationships with Rebecca Hay
12/18/2023
Join Anthony as he welcome’s the amazing Rebecca Hay back on this week’s segment of ‘Bee-Spoke with Experts’! Rebecca is a luxury interior designer, speaker and educator based out of Toronto. Running a successful design firm, she is passionate about empowering other interior design firm owners to level up their business! She is also the host of her own podcast Resilient by Design!
In this episode, Rebecca shares her expertise on keeping her business model mainstream by sharing minimal options with clients and being confident in your decisions as a designer. Anthony and Rebecca chat about business profitability, the changing market and how to stay focused during slow periods as a business owner. They also dive into the importance of maintaining strong vendor relationships and really seeking that connection and community, along with the best advice for new designers!
If you listened to this episode, we would love to hear your thoughts on these topics over on our instagram at @Studio321B!
You can find Rebecca Hay on her Website or Instagram!
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:26:22
A Little Bit Of Colour with Laura Thornton
11/27/2023
Welcome back to another episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
On this segment of ‘Bee-spoke with Experts’, join Anthony in welcoming back guest Laura Thornton! Laura 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 into this episode as Anthony and Laura discuss her recent trip to High Point Market in North Carolina, and the inside scoop on what colour and texture trends are coming into play this next year in the interior design world. Are you a fan of adding a splash of colour into your design or pitching it to a client who might not agree? Let us know over on our instagram!
Return here every other Monday for another amazing episode!
You can find Laura at her Website or Instagram.
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:20:00
Advice For Design Challenges with Alexandra Assaf
11/13/2023
Welcome back to another episode of Bee-Spoke with Anothony Hellman!
On today’s episode of ‘Bee-Spoke with Experts’, Anthony welcomes guest Alexandra Assaf from ARC Interiors to the show! Alexandra has had a lifelong passion for interior design and now lives it out as principal of ARC Interiors, offering full scale services. Her extensive background in art and architecture are matched by her technical skill and exacting attention to detail. Alexandra is passionate about building clients' spaces they love!
Join Anthony and Alexandra as they chat about challenges in the design industry, overcoming these challenges with communication and project planning, tips for new designers, and finding good mentorship!
Connect with Alexandra through the ARC Interiors Website or Instagram!
Meet back here every other Monday for another great episode all about design, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with a friend who might be interested too!
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:17:02
How to Take Care of Your Rug
10/12/2023
On this mini episode of Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman, join us for a little chat on rug maintenance!
We’ve all been there. You get a fabulous new rug for your home, life happens and you spill something on it. What should you do first?
A big part of our values at Studio 321B is sustainability, and with that comes maintaining your rugs so you have the beautiful piece you invested in for years and years to come!
Reach out to us at anthony@studio321b.com or our Instagram @Studio321b to ask any questions on the topic, plus we can send you our rug care catalog for all kinds of fibres!
We are the experts, we care and we're here to help any way possible!
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:03:52
What is P.E.T. Fibre and Why We Love It
9/13/2023
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!
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:02:16
The Amazing Characteristics of P.E.T. Fibre
9/13/2023
Welcome back to part 2 of the mini episodes all about PET fibre with Anthony Hellman!
In this episode, Anthony discusses the many versatile ways PET fibre can be transformed and produced into a variety of different rug styles and textures. He also touches on how to care for it when using them outside and its durability.
Got a question about PET fibre or anything rug related? Feel free to contact Anthony at the studio here https://studio321b.com/pages/contact!
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:02:22
Collaboration Over Competition with Rebecca Hay
7/10/2023
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!
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:37:49
Learning From Experience with Barb Ivey
6/26/2023
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!
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:21:54
Be Brave With Your Decor with Laura Thornton
6/12/2023
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.
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:27:41
When to Walk Away From A Client
5/29/2023
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!
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:07:01
Welcome to Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman
5/15/2023
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!
Studio 321B Ltd Website • Instagram
Duration:00:03:14