The Latest From Business of Design®

Podcast episodes, event announcements, industry insights, and media features to help you run a more profitable, well-managed interior design business.
EP 384 | Interior Design Clients & Budgets: When the Client Isn’t Right with Kimberley Seldon Jul 09, 2024

What happens when your client wants everything—but their budget says otherwise?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon tackles a common challenge in interior design: clients with unrealistic expectations. When the wish list doesn’t match the budget, it’s up to you—as the professional—to lead the conv...

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EP 383 | Interior Design Pricing: How to Handle Client Pushback with Sam Trattles Jul 02, 2024

When a client says, “That’s more than I expected…”—what do you do next?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Sam Trattles to break down how interior designers can handle pricing conversations with confidence. Because negotiating your fees isn’t about reacting in the moment—it’s about p...

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EP 382 | Interior Design KPIs: Key Metrics to Grow a Profitable Business with Nolan Bradbury Jun 25, 2024

Avoiding your numbers? That’s costing you more than you think.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Nolan Bradbury to break down the key financial metrics every interior designer needs to understand to run a profitable business. Because success isn’t just about intuition—it’s about kno...

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EP 381 | Interior Design Business Advice: Stop Playing Small with Kimberley Seldon Jun 18, 2024

Sometimes the biggest shifts in your interior design business come from small, uncomfortable truths.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon shares real insights pulled from recent coaching calls and client projects—covering the patterns she sees over and over again in design businesses that are stuck...

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EP 380 | Sustainable Interior Design: Align Your Values with Your Work with Beth Maricic Jun 11, 2024

What does it mean to design with intention—for your clients and the planet?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Beth Maricic to explore how interior designers can align their work with sustainability, circular design, and regenerative practices. Because designing for the future isn’t ...

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The Case Conference | July 12-14, 2024 Jun 11, 2024

A CASE FOR INCLUSIVITY IN DESIGN
July 12-14, 2024 | Atlanta, Georgia

 

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

We are nurturing the next generation of interior designers of color.

This empowering event recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and talents, providing a supportive environment where attendees can g...

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EP 379 | Interior Design Marketing: Sell Your Services Through Storytelling with Kasper Sierslev Jun 04, 2024

Great design isn’t just seen—it’s felt. And the way you communicate that feeling is through storytelling.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Kasper Sierslev to explore how interior designers can use storytelling to market their services, connect with clients, and sell their ideas mor...

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EP 378 | Interior Design Boundaries: Say No, Raise Fees & Stand in Your Power with Jameelah Watkins-Mallett May 28, 2024

Why does your interior design business sometimes feel like feast or famine?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Jameelah Watkins-Mallett to explore how designers can create more consistency, confidence, and abundance—by being intentional about what they say yes to.

Because growth isn...

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EP 377 | How Interior Designers Find Their Niche with Denean Jackson May 21, 2024

Finding your niche in interior design can transform your business—but it rarely happens overnight.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Denean Jackson to share her journey from home staging to specializing in kitchen and bath design. Her path is a powerful reminder that building a succ...

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EP 376 | Interior Design Profit: Why Saving 1% Changes Everything with Danielle Hendon May 14, 2024

Think 1% doesn’t matter? Think again.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Danielle Hendon to explore a simple but powerful habit that can transform your financial stability: saving just 1% of your revenue.

For interior designers, profitability isn’t just about earning more—it’s about...

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EP 375 | Working Abroad as an Interior Designer with Christina Richardson May 07, 2024

Dreaming of taking your interior design business beyond your local market?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Christina Richardson to explore what it really takes to work on design projects in different cities—and even different countries. While out-of-town and international projects...

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EP 374 | Interior Design Systems: How to Increase Profit & Work Less with Holli Appelquist Apr 30, 2024

What if better systems could transform not just your business—but your life?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Holli Appelquist to share what happened after she implemented the Business of Design® structured systems in her interior design business. The results? Increased profitabili...

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