{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/651c19a79b495d0012adec42/696967904a98b04d3d9512fd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"BONUS: Rising Star 2026 - Amy Hartland","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/651c19a79b495d0012adec42/1768547420925-cf92e390-6f65-4227-902a-9d76ccb979b6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Rising Star Spotlight: Amy Hartland</strong></p><p><br></p><p>It's the next special bonus episode of our <strong>Rising Star</strong> series of episodes in association with <a href=\"https://www.blum.com/gb/en/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Blum</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Host George Dean meets <strong>Amy Hartland</strong>, showroom manager at <strong>Ashford Kitchens &amp; Interiors</strong> </p><p><br></p><p>Amy’s unplanned route into the KBB industry led to a key leadership role, where she now oversees sales, marketing, admin and project coordination. We discuss her role in improving lead management systems, building a strong social media presence, and keeping a busy retail business running smoothly behind the scenes.</p><p><br></p><p>An insightful listen for KBB retailers focused on smarter processes, people management and sustainable growth.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <em>Listen now — with the Rising Star winner revealed at the kbbreview Retail &amp; Design Awards on March 2 2026.</em></p>","author_name":"kbbreview, Andrew Davies"}