High Point Market is where interior designers discover what’s new, meet vendors, and source the pieces that bring projects to life. But what happens after the order is placed? Procurement, freight, receiving, storage, damages, and installation can quickly become some of the most time-consuming—an...
Market Dates | October 17 - 19, 2026
Cheryl Horne, Director of Operations and Business Coach at Business of Design®, will be at High Point Market this October—and she’d love to connect with you!
Cheryl will be participating in several Market experiences with Daniel House Club and Marla Baker, inc...
Why do interior designers always feel like there’s more to do? In this episode, Kimberley Seldon talks with Sierra Collins about why even highly motivated, successful designers can struggle to stay on top of their work. The problem isn’t a lack of effort—it’s often a lack of structure.
For inter...
500 episodes. One big question: Can good interior design save a life?
To celebrate this milestone episode of Business of Design®, Kimberley Seldon takes a playful, detective-style look at what interior designers really do. Because clients may think they’re hiring you to choose finishes, but the ...
Not every client needs a whole-house renovation—but that doesn’t mean you have to turn them away.
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon talks with interior designer and entrepreneur Miranda Cullen about her approach to “micro design” projects: smaller jobs that can easily become a lot of work for no...
Indecision is expensive—and in an interior design business, it can cost you far more than time.
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon talks with interior designer Jodi Cook Monts about the power of making decisions quickly and confidently. They explore how hesitation can affect profitability, projec...
Where is your interior design business leaking time, profitability, and client trust?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with Sheilah MacSporran, CEO of DesignFiles, to uncover four common business leaks that quietly create chaos for interior designers. From starting every project from ...
Lighting is one of the most powerful design tools available—yet it’s often one of the most overlooked.
In this guest-hosted episode, DuVäl Reynolds sits down with architectural lighting designer Sarah Richter to explore how thoughtful lighting transforms the way clients experience their homes. T...
Are you running a profitable interior design business—or are you simply hoping you are?
In this candid conversation, Kimberley Seldon sits down with interior designer and former financial advisor Erin Hackett Nordholt to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing design firm owners: protecting...
Building a successful interior design business isn’t just about attracting great clients—it’s about building a team that allows your firm to grow without relying on you for every decision.
In this candid conversation, Kimberley Seldon sits down with leadership coach Shelli Warren to explore what...
You’ve read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Taken the notes. So why doesn’t your interior design business feel any different?
In this episode, Business of Design® Director of Operations and Business Coach Cheryl Horne explores one of the biggest obstacles keeping interior designers from bui...
What separates a busy interior designer from the owner of a thriving, scalable design firm? It isn’t better clients or bigger projects—it’s strong systems, clear boundaries, and the ability to build a team that doesn’t rely on you for every decision.
In this candid conversation, Kimberley Seldon...
