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 122 | How Interior Designers Earn and Keep Client Trust with Alex Gourlay Jul 22, 2019

How do interior designers build the kind of client trust that leads to smoother projects, stronger relationships, and long-term referrals?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Alex Gourlay about the critical role trust plays in every successful interior design project. From setting clea...

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EP 121 | Why Custom Furniture Helps Interior Designers Elevate Their Brand with BuildLane Jul 15, 2019

How can custom furniture help interior designers stand out, increase profitability, and create a stronger client experience?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Frank Eybsen and Heather Zeilman about the evolving custom furniture industry and why designers who embrace systems and innov...

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EP 120 | Growing Your Interior Design Business on Your Own with Jaime Galapo Jul 08, 2019

What does it take to leave a large design firm and successfully build your own interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Jaime Galapo about her transition from a large corporate design firm to launching a successful boutique practice in South Florida. Jaime shares p...

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EP 119 | Networking for Interior Design Professionals with Tania Bell Jul 02, 2019

How can interior designers build meaningful relationships that lead to more referrals, stronger industry connections, and long-term business growth?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Tania Bell about the power of networking and why relationship-building is one of the most valuable sk...

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EP 118 | How TV and Media Portray the Interior Design Professional with Kimberley Seldon Jun 24, 2019

How does the media shape public perceptions of interior designers—and what important parts of the story are often left out?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explores how television shows, magazines, and social media often celebrate the finished results of design projects while overlooking the e...

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EP 117 | Never Give Your Power Away with Weston and Cristy Blankenship Jun 17, 2019

How can interior designers overcome setbacks, charge what they’re worth, and build a business on their own terms?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Weston and Cristy Blankenship about their journey from financial hardship and homelessness to building a successful creative business. T...

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EP 116 | Why Interior Designers Should Embrace Creativity Over Perfection with Eric Gorges Jun 10, 2019

How can interior designers balance creativity, craftsmanship, and the pressure to get everything perfect?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Eric Gorges, master craftsman and host of A Craftsman’s Legacy, about the value of slowing down, trusting the creative process, and letting go o...

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EP 115 | How Interior Designers Can Present with Confidence with Lori Steeves Jun 03, 2019

How can interior designers confidently guide clients toward better decisions without overwhelming them with options?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Lori Steeves about the importance of leadership, confidence, and clear recommendations in the design process. While clients hire desi...

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EP 114 | How Mindfulness Helps Interior Designers Reduce Stress with Kimberley Seldon May 27, 2019

Can mindfulness help interior designers become more productive, focused, and effective with clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explores her personal journey with mindfulness and the practical ways it can improve both business performance and client relationships. From reducing distractio...

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EP 113 | What Interior Designers Can Learn from Parenting with Lindsay Kjellberg May 20, 2019

What can running a busy household teach us about running a successful interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Lindsay Kjellberg, an interior designer and mother of five, about the surprising parallels between parenting and business leadership. From creating system...

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EP 112 | How Interior Designers Can Avoid Costly Business Mistakes with Layers and Layers May 13, 2019

What if some of the best business advice for interior designers came from your suppliers and industry partners?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Layers and Layers about common mistakes interior designers make—and how trusted suppliers and specialists can help avoid them. From presen...

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EP 111 | How Interior Designers Can Hire and Delegate to Grow Their Business with Toledo Geller May 06, 2019

What does it take to grow an interior design firm beyond the point where everything depends on you?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Jessica Geller and Virginia Toledo of Toledo Geller about hiring, delegation, and creating the systems necessary to scale a design business. They shar...

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