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Next Gen-Now Huddle Video Available
September 10,
2012 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Business Strategy on September 11, 2012
Home furnishings networking group Next Generation-Now has released a video of its first "huddle," which provided advice for issues in multi-generational businesses.
A panel of two family-owned businesses, Gates Home Furnishings in Grants Pass, Ore.; and Coconis Furniture, in South Zanesville, Ohio, answered questions submitted by Next Generation-Now members through Twitter and the NGN Social Site. NGN Advisory team members, Lael Thompson, Broyhill Home Collections; and Alex Macias, Del Sol Furniture, acted as moderators for the call, fielding questions from the group and leading the discussion.
The first Next Generation-NOW Huddle was amazing, said Thompson. It was great to see the diversity and unity between multiple generations in the furniture industry. I am grateful to Next Generation for providing a place for young people to learn and network. I cant wait to see what is next!
The Huddle featured many great takeaways including:
¢ Randy Coconis, owner of Coconis Furniture, told members, As long as you have the respect of your people, the sky is the limit.
¢ Gates Home Furnishings Owner Giff Gates reminded them that, You have to be financially soundcash is King. You also need a unique selling proposition to survive.
The entire Huddle can be watched on the Next Generation-Now Social site.
The next NGN Huddle is scheduled for September 26 at 2 p.m. EDT (11 a.m. PDT) and will focus on Retail and Technology. People interested in attending can sign up for the Next Generation-Now mailing list here. Next Generation-Now will also host a High Point Furniture Market Chatter Over Cocktails on Saturday, Oct. 13, in the Market Square, showroom #272.