Do you own your interior design business — or does your business own you?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon challenges the romanticized idea of “being your own boss” and explains what it really takes to build an interior design business that supports your life instead of consuming it.
Many desi...
What helps interior designers grow a stronger, more focused, and more profitable business?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon continues her conversation with award-winning Australian designer Marylou Sobel to answer important questions about ideal clients, pricing creative expertise, and improvin...
Should interior designers charge hourly fees or flat fees?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon answers questions from award-winning Australian designer Marylou Sobel about pricing structures, specialization, and how designers can create more profitable businesses by following proven systems and pr...
Can interior designers intentionally create environments that enhance creativity?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by architect and creativity expert Donald M. Rattner to explore the science behind creativity and how designers can optimize their spaces, routines, and environments for ...
What separates overwhelmed interior designers from profitable, well-run firms?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Washington DC designer Annie Elliott to discuss why working ON your business — not just in it — is essential for long-term success.
By improving systems, refining operat...
What if the biggest thing holding your interior design business back is the belief that change won’t work?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explores why so many interior designers resist change — even when current systems, pricing, or processes are causing frustration, stress, or financial stru...
Building a successful interior design business is rarely a straight path.
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Sakina Khawaja to discuss the lessons, challenges, and mindset shifts that shaped her 17-year journey to entrepreneurship.
From outsourcing and time management to marketing a...
For many interior designers, scope creep feels like one of the biggest threats to profitability. But what if it could actually become an opportunity?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explores the hidden upside of scope creep and explains how interior designers can protect themselves financially...
Are you ignoring the warning signs of burnout in your interior design business?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon welcomes back Dr. Ganz Ferrance to discuss how designers and creative entrepreneurs can recognize burnout early, create healthier boundaries, and protect their emotional, physical, a...
What makes an interior design business truly magnetic to clients?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Valerie Foley to discuss how mindset, energy, and personal alignment influence the success of an interior design business.
As a service-based business owner, you are deeply connected...
As your interior design business grows, so do the challenges of hiring, managing, and leading a team.
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Aysun Kuck, who spent more than 20 years helping manage Kimberley Seldon Design Group, including a team of 13 designers and support staff. Together...
Should interior designers charge hourly rates or flat fees for their services?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon continues her conversation with marketing and pricing expert Tim Williams about value-based pricing, profitability, and how interior designers can better position their expertise.
Wh...
