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 225 | Setting Client Boundaries in Interior Design with Shoshana Gosselin Jun 08, 2021

What happens when a great interior design project starts going off the rails because a client wants to change the rules?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Shoshana Gosselin to unpack a “sticky” client situation that shifted from smooth and successful to stressful after changes in pr...

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EP 224 | The Vendor Perspective on Interior Design Projects with Annie Elliott Jun 01, 2021

What did the pandemic look like from the supplier side of the interior design industry?

In this episode, hosted by Annie Elliott, three trusted industry vendors share their firsthand experiences navigating unprecedented demand, supply chain disruptions, and shifting client expectations during th...

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EP 223 | Ask KS: Interior Design Client Boundaries & Fees with Cheryl Horne May 25, 2021

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 ...

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EP 222 | Residential Commercial Office Design with Colleen Baader May 18, 2021

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...

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EP 221 | DISC Personality Assessment for Interior Designers with Sierra Collins May 11, 2021

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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EP 220 | Client Intake for Interior Designers with Porsche Williams, Hosted by Juliana Oliveira May 04, 2021

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...

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EP 219 | Using Envy as Motivation in Your Interior Design Business with Kimberley Seldon Apr 27, 2021

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...

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EP 218 | Financial Metrics for Interior Designers with Larry Goldberg Apr 20, 2021

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.

Too...

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EP 217 | Advice for Emerging Interior Designers with Annie Elliott Apr 13, 2021

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...

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EP 216 | Persistence & Growth for Interior Designers with Kate Hougen Apr 06, 2021

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...

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EP 215 | Retail & Direct-to-Consumer Sales for Interior Designers with Adene Lucas Mar 30, 2021

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...

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EP 214 | Taking Risks in Interior Design with Jameelah Davis & Ebonee Clark Mar 23, 2021

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...

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