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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 488 | Fewer Projects, More Profit for Interior Designers with Ellen Walker Jul 07, 2026

What if the key to making more money in your interior design business isn’t taking on more projects—but taking on fewer?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with longtime Business of Design® member Ellen Walker, who recently achieved a milestone many designers dream of: $1 million in rev...

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EP 487 | Systems Create Freedom for Design Professionals with Ellie Black Jun 30, 2026

What if the key to greater creativity, profitability, and peace of mind isn’t working harder—but creating better systems?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with Northern Virginia landscape designer Ellie Black to discuss what changed when she stopped reinventing the wheel and started i...

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EP 486 | Working with Builders as an Interior Designer with Jen Dean Jun 23, 2026

Want to take on larger, more profitable renovation projects with confidence?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Jen Dean about one of the most valuable relationships an interior designer can build: the relationship with a trusted builder. While many designers feel intimidated by const...

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EP 485 | How Interior Designers Handle Budget Shock Without Compromising the Design with Kimberley Seldon Jun 16, 2026

What happens when a renovation budget jumps from $2 million to $5 million?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon shares a recent client presentation that forced her to confront one of the biggest challenges facing interior designers today: skyrocketing construction and furnishing costs. Rather than ...

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EP 484 | Why Your Photos Are Costing You High-End Design Clients with Candice Brooke Jun 09, 2026

You already invested in the project. You hired the photographer. The installation is complete. Then, like so many interior designers, you treat the photoshoot as the final checkbox instead of what it really is: a marketing asset designed to attract your next ideal client.

In this episode, Kimber...

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EP 483 | CEO Decision-Making for Interior Designers with Andrea Liebross Jun 02, 2026

How do you make smart business decisions when there’s no obvious right answer?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Andrea Liebross to explore how interior designers can make clearer, more confident decisions—even when uncertainty, fear, or overthinking get in the way.

From hiring and...

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EP 482 | Interior Design Paint Color: Why It’s So Hard (Even for Pros) with Susan Jamieson May 26, 2026

Paint color. Clients think it’s the easiest decision. Designers know it’s one of the hardest.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Susan Jamieson, founder of Bridget Berri Designs and author of Color Rules, to unpack why paint carries so much visual weight—and why even experienced desi...

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EP 481 | Interior Design & Art Selection: Why Designers Must Lead with Sarah Hurt May 19, 2026

A room without art isn’t finished—it’s staged furniture waiting for a point of view.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Sarah Hurt to tackle one of the most common confidence gaps in interior design: making decisive art selections. Too often, designers defer to the client—hoping they...

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EP 480 | Scrappy Marketing Beats Perfection: How Interior Designers Get Clients with Elizabeth Rees May 12, 2026

Struggling to get clients for your interior design business?

You’re not alone—and it’s probably not a talent issue.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with Elizabeth Rees to break down what actually works when it comes to marketing for interior designers. Because the designers landing ...

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EP 479 | The Thinking Mistakes Keeping Interior Designers Stuck (And Broke) with Jill Saltzman May 05, 2026

“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure… that just ain’t so.”

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with entrepreneur and author Jill Salzman to unpack the hidden thinking patterns that keep interior designers stuck—financially, professionally,...

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EP 478 | Interior Designer Jodie Carter on Grief, Pricing, and Finding Purpose Again Apr 28, 2026

Some episodes are about systems. Some are about mindset. This one is about what happens when life changes everything.

In this deeply personal conversation, Kimberley Seldon sits down with interior designer Jodie Carter to talk about loss, resilience, and what it takes to keep going after unimagi...

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EP 477 | The Quiet Superpowers Behind a Resilient Design Firm with Andria Cowan-Molyneaux Apr 21, 2026

What does it take to build an interior design firm that can withstand economic uncertainty, shifting markets, and hesitant clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Andria Cowan-Molyneaux, owner of a thriving 18-person, $4M+ interior design firm located in a town of just 17,000 peop...

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