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Podcast episodes, event announcements, industry insights, and media features to help you run a more profitable, well-managed interior design business.
EP 355 | Fix Operational Gaps in Your Interior Design Business with Hilaire Martin Dec 19, 2023

Every mistake in your business is pointing to something deeper: an operational gap.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Hilaire Martin to explore how interior designers can identify breakdowns in their workflow—and more importantly, fix them with clear systems and structure.

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EP 354 | Sustainable Interior Design: The Rule of Thirds with Patrick Ediger Dec 12, 2023

Can interior designers create beautiful spaces while reducing environmental impact?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Patrick Ediger to explore a practical approach to sustainable interior design. His “Rule of Thirds” offers a clear framework for sourcing that balances aesthetics, r...

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EP 353 | Interior Design Vendors: How to Work with Sales Reps with Carmen Reitnour Dec 05, 2023

Are you fully leveraging one of the most valuable resources in your design business—your sales rep?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Carmen Reitnour to explore how interior designers can build stronger relationships with sales representatives to improve sourcing, streamline project...

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EP 352 | Interior Design Project Management: Systems for Better Results with Alexandra Crevier Nov 28, 2023

Can you balance creativity with structure—and still deliver exceptional design?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Alexandra Crevier, who brings a unique perspective from civil engineering and construction management into residential interior design. Together, they explore how combin...

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EP 351 | Interior Design Mindset: What’s Holding You Back with Kimberley Seldon Nov 21, 2023

“Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t—you’re right.” — Henry Ford

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon challenges the beliefs and habits that keep interior designers stuck. Because the biggest obstacles to growth aren’t external—they’re internal.

If you’ve been waiting for the right m...

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EP 350 | Innovation in Interior Design: Solve Problems & Grow Your Business with Joanne Swisterski Nov 14, 2023

What if every challenge in your design business was actually an opportunity?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Joanne Swisterski to explore how innovative thinking can transform obstacles into solutions—and even new revenue streams. From small daily fixes to big-picture breakthrough...

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EP 349 | Interior Design Leadership: Take Control of Your Projects with Christina Kim Nov 07, 2023

Want more control, confidence, and better results in your design projects?

It starts with one decision: take full responsibility.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Christina Kim to explore how stepping fully into leadership transforms your interior design business. When you stop de...

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EP 348 | Interior Design SEO: How to Get Found & Attract Clients with Daniela Furtado Oct 31, 2023

Struggling to get your interior design business found online?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by SEO expert Daniela Furtado to break down how search actually works—and what designers need to do to attract the right clients. Because great design isn’t enough if no one can find you.

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EP 347 | Interior Design Client Experience: Stop Making Clients Do the Work with Kimberley Seldon Oct 24, 2023

Are you accidentally making your clients work for you?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon challenges a common mistake that undermines a luxury interior design experience: asking clients to handle tasks that should be managed by professionals. From measuring to sourcing to logistics, even small re...

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EP 346 | Reinvent Your Interior Design Business with Ami McKay Oct 17, 2023

What would you do if you had to start over?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Ami McKay to explore what it takes to rebuild after loss—and how resilience, adaptability, and mindset can lead to something even stronger on the other side.

This is a powerful conversation about reinvent...

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EP 345 | Brand Extensions for Interior Designers with Nicole Gibbons Oct 10, 2023

Thinking about expanding your interior design business beyond services?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Nicole Gibbons to explore what it takes to build a successful brand extension—from growing an audience to launching products and raising capital.

If you’ve ever considered scal...

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EP 344 | Interior Design Team Culture & Sustainable Growth with Jessica Lackey Oct 03, 2023

 

Your clients aren’t the only ones having an experience—your team is too.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Jessica Lackey to explore how interior design business owners can build a healthier, more sustainable company culture. Because growth without systems and balance doesn’t just ...

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