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 271 | Legal Protection for Interior Designers with Thomas Nation May 03, 2022

Are unclear contracts and pricing practices putting your interior design business at risk?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by construction law specialist Thomas Nation of Harrison Clark Rickerbys to discuss the legal responsibilities interior designers face when managing client relat...

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EP 270 | Protecting Your Interior Design Business from Litigation with Jamie Lieberman Apr 26, 2022

Are you doing enough to legally protect your interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Jamie Lieberman of Hashtag Legal to discuss practical ways interior designers can reduce legal risk and better protect themselves from potential litigation.

There’s no single so...

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EP 269 | Interior Design Contracts with Mehnaz Malik Apr 19, 2022

Is your interior design contract actually protecting your business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Mehnaz Malik to discuss one important contract change that can improve clarity, strengthen client understanding, and better protect your design business.

Too often, contracts are f...

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EP 268 | Financial Metrics for Interior Designers with Larry Goldberg Apr 12, 2022

Are you making business decisions based on facts—or just gut instinct?

In this repeat episode, originally aired April 20, 2021, Kimberley Seldon is joined by BOD™ CFO Larry Goldberg to discuss why tracking financial metrics is essential for running a profitable, scalable interior design business...

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EP 267 | Raising Your Interior Design Fees with Marylou Sobel Apr 05, 2022

Are you waiting for permission to raise your interior design rates?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Marylou Sobel to discuss one of the biggest challenges interior designers face: confidently charging what they’re worth.

As suppliers, trades, and service providers continue increa...

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EP 266 | Confidence & Boundaries for Interior Designers with Kimberley Seldon Mar 29, 2022

What are you practicing every day in your interior design business—and is it helping you grow?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon challenges designers to think carefully about the habits, behaviors, and communication patterns they repeat daily. Because whether you realize it or not, you become st...

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EP 265 | Managing Supply Chain Delays in Interior Design with Allison Andrew-Harris Mar 22, 2022

How can interior designers manage client expectations during ongoing supply chain delays?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Allison Andrew-Harris to discuss how designers can navigate product shortages, shipping delays, and sourcing challenges while still delivering exceptional clie...

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EP 264 | Designing Spaces with the 3 Ps with Lanson Jones Mar 15, 2022

How do you create interiors and landscapes that feel authentic, timeless, and deeply connected to the client?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by landscape architect Lanson B. Jones to explore the “3 Ps” of great design: the personality of the client, the personality of the site, and ...

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EP 263 | Choosing the Right Vendors for Interior Design Projects with Daniel House Club Mar 01, 2022

Are your vendors helping your interior design business grow—or creating unnecessary stress?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Peter and Alex Spalding of Daniel House Club to discuss why choosing the right vendors, suppliers, and manufacturers is critical to building a profitable and...

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EP 262 | Client Communication for Interior Designers with Heather Ferreras-Tokan Feb 22, 2022

How do you confidently communicate your value—and win the right interior design projects?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Heather Ferreras-Tokan to discuss how overcoming fear, improving communication, and trusting your expertise can transform your client interactions and business...

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EP 261 | Get Different Marketing for Interior Designers with Mike Michalowicz Feb 15, 2022

Is your interior design marketing getting ignored?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by entrepreneur and author Mike Michalowicz to explore how interior designers can stand out in a crowded market by creating marketing that actually gets attention.

Most marketing fails because people ...

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EP 260 | Commercial vs. Residential Interior Design with Two Fold Interiors Feb 08, 2022

Should your interior design firm take on both residential and commercial projects?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Veronica Martin and Carrie Stinson of Two Fold Interiors to discuss the realities of managing both residential and commercial design work within one business.

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