Lorri Kelley, President of BDI, a highly specialized manufacturer and industry leader for contemporary home furnishings, focused on innovative designs for office, home entertainment, storage and occasional furniture joins Enterprise Radio to discuss teamwork and collaboration.
Listen to interview with host Eric Dye & guest Lorri Kelley discuss the following:
- Tell us a little about BDI, and what the company does?
- What do you think has been the “secret sauce” that has enabled BDI to be successful for more than 30 years in the furniture industry?
- You talk passionately about teamwork and collaboration. Now, as an accomplished business leader in the furniture industry, how has collaboration and teamwork played a part in your success?
- Can you give us an example of how you’ve used collaboration to produce stellar or unexpected results?
- What advice would you give to someone starting a career in the furniture industry – or really any business — on what it takes to successfully lead a team?
Lorri Kelley is the President of BDI, a highly specialized, design-driven manufacturer of contemporary home furnishings. Based in Northern Virginia, BDI is best known for its innovative furniture designs in the home entertainment, office, shelving and occasional tables categories. With nearly 30 years of experience, Kelley has served in executive roles for the majority of her professional life, working with many of the biggest names in the furniture industry.
Before joining BDI, Kelley served as Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Palliser Furniture, where she was responsible for sales, retail and consumer services, retail business development, all marketing initiatives and merchandising. Kelley has also served as President and Chief Operating Officer for Home Elements, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Merchandising for Rowe Furniture, and held sales positions with Thomasville Furniture, Bernhardt, and Pennsylvania House Furniture, where she began her career.
Active in the community, Kelley currently serves on the board of directors of WithIt, a not-for-profit home furnishings networking and mentoring group dedicated to the belief that women should play a major role in the growth and future of the home and furnishings industries.
Website: www.bdiusa.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lorri.colsonkelley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorrikelley
Twitter: @Lorrikelley
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