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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 317 | Communication Skills for Interior Designers with Mairlyn Smith Mar 28, 2023

Do you know how to respond confidently in the moment with clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Mairlyn Smith to explore how improv training can help interior designers think on their feet, communicate more effectively, and handle client interactions with greater ease.

From pr...

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EP 316 | Lighting Design for Interior Designers with Genevieve Wild Mar 21, 2023

Are you treating lighting as an afterthought in your interior design projects?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Genevieve Wild to explore why intentional lighting design is essential to creating high-impact, professional interiors—and why leaving it to the electrician can compromis...

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EP 315 | Client Intake Process for Interior Designers with Porsche Williams Mar 14, 2023

Are you attracting the right clients—or saying yes to the wrong ones?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Porsche Williams to explore how a structured client intake process can elevate your interior design business, improve client experience, and protect your time.

Your intake proces...

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EP 314 | How to Organize Your Interior Design Business with Helen Austen Mar 07, 2023

Is disorganization holding you back from growing a more profitable interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Helen Austen to explore how interior designers can build the systems, structure, and habits needed to run a more organized—and more successful—business.

Cr...

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EP 313 | Productivity for Interior Designers with Angela Kristen Taylor Feb 28, 2023

Are you managing your time—but still feeling overwhelmed and unproductive?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Angela Kristen Taylor to explore how interior designers can improve productivity by focusing on what really drives results: emotion, energy, time, and focus.

Productivity is...

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EP 312 | Project Management for Interior Designers with Kylee Dean Feb 21, 2023

Want to avoid costly mistakes and keep your interior design projects running smoothly?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Kylee Dean to share how proactive planning and clear processes can help interior designers prevent problems before they happen.

From managing trades to setting e...

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EP 311 | Choosing the Right Vendors for Interior Designers with Daniel House Club Feb 14, 2023

Are you helping your clients make the right investment decisions—or just presenting options?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Daniel House Club to explore how interior designers can confidently guide clients on where to splurge, where to save, and how to choose the right vendors fo...

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Business of Home | A 6-figure salary is just the starting point for designers in this coaching program Feb 14, 2023

Article by By Siobhán McGowan | BOH Brand Studio

Even the most creatively inspired designers can struggle with the financial component of their business. Kimberley Seldon learned this the hard way: While her star shone bright as one of the first design personalities on HGTV Canada soon after it lau...

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EP 310 | Innovation & Sustainability in Design with Laura Kohler (KBIS 2023) Feb 07, 2023

How can innovation and sustainability shape the future of interior design?

Recorded live at KBIS 2023 in Las Vegas, this episode features Kimberley Seldon in conversation with Laura Kohler, Chief Sustainability and DEI Officer at Kohler. Together, they explore how one of America’s most establish...

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EP 309 | Be a Boss as an Interior Designer with Cheryl Horne & Janeen Laudenback Jan 31, 2023

What does it really take to become a BOD™ BOSS—and are you closer than you think?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Cheryl Horne and Janeen Laudenback to break down what it means to reach BOD™ BOSS status and how interior designers can position themselves for that level of success.

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EP 308 | Pivoting Your Interior Design Career with Julie Dasher Jan 24, 2023

What would you do if your career suddenly changed direction?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Julie Dasher to share how a forced career pivot led to a purpose-driven and profitable creative business. After an unexpected setback, Julie leaned into her passion and built a rug company...

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EP 307 | Overcoming Setbacks in Your Interior Design Career with Mairlyn Smith Jan 17, 2023

How do you keep moving forward when faced with setbacks, rejection, or uncertainty?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Mairlyn Smith for a candid conversation about navigating adversity—from career challenges to larger issues like ageism and sexism—and finding the resilience to keep ...

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