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 187 | Copywriting Tips for Interior Designers with Margot Austin and Hillary Smyth Sep 15, 2020

Are your words working as hard as your interior design portfolio?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Margot Austin and Hillary Smyth to discuss how strong copywriting helps interior designers attract ideal clients, strengthen their brand, and stand out in a crowded marketplace.

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EP 186 | How Interior Designers Can Close More Sales with Nikki Rausch Sep 08, 2020

Do you struggle to confidently close sales with interior design clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by sales coach Nikki Rausch to discuss how interior designers can improve their sales process, build stronger client relationships, and confidently ask for the business.

Many des...

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EP 185 | Why Great Interior Design Matters with Isabel Gomez Sep 01, 2020

Interior design is about more than creating beautiful spaces — it’s about improving the way people live.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by designer Isabel Gomez to discuss the deeper impact interior designers have on their clients’ lives and why thoughtful design creates meaningful,...

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EP 184 | What Interior Designers Need to Know About Design-Build with David Supple Aug 18, 2020

Why do so many interior designers feel unprepared when they first enter the industry?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with architect and design-build expert David Supple about the realities of learning on the job, building expertise over time, and creating successful projects through co...

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EP 183 | How Interior Designers Adapted Their Business During COVID-19 with Kimberley Seldon Aug 10, 2020

How did the COVID-19 pandemic change the way interior designers manage projects, clients, and job sites?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon, Cheryl Horne, and Janeen Laudenback discuss the operational changes interior designers were forced to make during the COVID-19 pandemic — and the strategies...

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EP 182 | Interior Design Business Questions Answered with Kimberley Seldon (Part 2) Aug 03, 2020

What are the biggest challenges interior designers face when managing clients, fees, and projects?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon opens the mic during a Business of Design® member discussion to answer real-world questions from interior designers navigating the complexities of running a profit...

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EP 181 | Interior Design Business Questions Answered with Kimberley Seldon (Part 1) Jul 27, 2020

How do interior designers confidently handle pricing, project management fees, retainers, and difficult client situations?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon opens the mic during a Business of Design® member discussion to answer real-world business questions from interior designers navigating the...

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EP 180 | Why Branding Matters for Interior Designers with Bruce Philp – REPEAT Jul 20, 2020

Whether you realize it or not, your interior design business already has a brand.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with branding expert and Consumer Republic author Bruce Philp about why branding is essential for interior designers who want to attract ideal clients, build trust, and posi...

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EP 179 | Why Every Interior Designer Needs an A Team with Holly, Phoebe and Justine Jul 13, 2020

No interior designer succeeds alone.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon discusses the power of building a trusted A Team — the skilled trades, suppliers, vendors, and specialists who consistently help interior designers deliver exceptional results project after project.

A reliable team doesn’t j...

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EP 178 | How Interior Designers Can Stop Undercharging with Kimberley Seldon Jul 06, 2020

Are you undercharging for your interior design services without even realizing it?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon tackles one of the most common challenges creative professionals face: charging appropriately for their expertise, time, and resources.

Many interior designers struggle with pric...

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EP 177 | Who’s Really Running Your Interior Design Business? with Holly, Phoebe and Justine Jun 29, 2020

Are you leading your interior design business with confidence — or letting fear make the decisions?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explores the mindset, leadership, and support systems required to run a successful interior design business. Joined by Holly, Phoebe, and Justine, Kimberley discu...

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EP 176 | How Interior Designers Can Create Meaningful Design with OMFGCO Jun 23, 2020

Beautiful design is important — but meaningful design creates lasting impact.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by guests Fritz Mesenbrink and Melinda Turner of OMFGCO to discuss how interior designers can create work that goes beyond aesthetics to truly connect with clients and solve ...

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