What are the biggest mistakes interior designers make with clients, pricing, and project boundaries?
In this episode, Cheryl Horne brings real questions from the Business of Design® member community to Kimberley Seldon for another candid “Ask KS” conversation.
From retainers and shopping trips ...
How can interior designers create office spaces people actually want to work in?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Colleen Baader to discuss the growing trend of “resimercial” design—a blend of residential comfort and commercial functionality transforming modern workplaces.
As comp...
How well do you understand the personality traits driving your business decisions, communication style, and leadership approach?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Sierra Collins to explore how the DISC Personality Assessment can help interior designers better understand them
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What happens after the initial client inquiry may be even more important than the inquiry itself.
In this episode, hosted by Juliana Oliveira of Beyond Interior Design, Porsche Williams of The Prototype shares how thoughtful client follow-up systems and strategic outsourcing can dramatically imp...
What if envy isn’t something to avoid—but something to learn from?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explores the complicated emotion of envy and how interior designers can use it as a catalyst for growth rather than allowing it to become discouragement or self-doubt.
Creative professionals are...
Are you tracking the numbers that actually drive success in your interior design business?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Business of Design® CFO Larry Goldberg to discuss why measuring key business metrics is essential for profitability, growth, and smarter decision-making.
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What do new interior designers really need in order to succeed faster?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by interior designer and BOD™ member Annie Elliott to discuss the best advice seasoned professionals can offer emerging designers entering the industry.
From setting financial boun...
What does it really take to grow a successful interior design business?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Kate Hougen to discuss how persistence, goal setting, collaboration, and adaptability contribute to long-term success in the design industry.
Building a thriving business rarel...
Should interior designers add a retail or direct-to-consumer component to their business?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Adene Lucas to discuss the realities of launching a retail and import business alongside an interior design firm.
While retail sales can create additional rev...
What happens when you say yes to opportunities that feel bigger than you’re ready for?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Jameelah Davis and Ebonee Clark to discuss how taking bold risks, trusting the process, and leaning on support from others helped them build their interior design...
What if you curated your business as carefully as you curate your interiors?
In this episode, hosted by Laura Martin Bovard, Jennifer Jones of Niche Interiors shares how intentional decision-making around clients, staff, and projects can create a stronger, more sustainable interior design busine...
What do you do when life forces you to start over?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Gillian Crone to discuss reinvention, resilience, and the courage required to rebuild both your business and your confidence after unexpected setbacks.
Faced with major personal and professional ch...
