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Podcast episodes, event announcements, industry insights, and media features to help you run a more profitable, well-managed interior design business.
EP 010 | Avoiding Burnout in Your Interior Design Business with Ellen Walker and Dr. Ganz Ferrance May 23, 2017

Have you ever felt like walking away from your design business?

One day everything is running smoothly, and the next you’re overwhelmed by mistakes, client complaints, project challenges, and mounting pressure. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explores the realities of burnout with interior des...

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EP 009 | Challenging Assumptions in Your Interior Design Business with Kimberley Seldon May 16, 2017

Just because you’ve always done something a certain way doesn’t mean it’s the best way.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon challenges some of the most common assumptions interior designers make about their businesses. Habits, processes, and beliefs that once served you well can eventually become ...

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EP 008 | How Interior Designers Get Media Exposure with Karl Lohnes May 09, 2017

Great design work alone isn’t always enough to build a recognizable brand.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with designer, television personality, and media expert Karl Lohnes about how interior designers can create opportunities in television, print, radio, and other forms of media. Kar...

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EP 007 | Working with Seniors and Downsizing Clients with Karen Shinn and Gail Shields May 02, 2017

Looking for a rewarding design niche that makes a meaningful difference in people’s lives?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Karen Shinn and Gail Shields of Downsizing Diva about the unique challenges and opportunities involved in working with seniors and downsizing clients. From org...

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EP 006 | Better Ways to Calculate Flat Fees with Kimberley Seldon Apr 25, 2017

Are you pricing your projects based on guesswork?

Many interior designers rely on popular flat-fee calculation methods because that’s how they’ve always done it. The problem? Some of the most commonly used pricing strategies can leave you underpaid, overworked, and frustrated.

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EP 005 | Why Every Interior Designer Needs a Strong Drawing Package with Victoria Drainville Apr 18, 2017

Great design ideas are only valuable if clients, trades, and vendors can understand them.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Victoria Drainville about one of the most important tools in the interior designer’s arsenal: the drawing package. While designers can often visualize a complet...

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EP 004 | Why Styling Matters in Interior Design with Gillian Gillies Apr 11, 2017

A beautifully designed room isn’t finished until it’s styled.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Gillian Gillies about the critical role styling and accessorizing play in every successful interior design project. Far from being an optional add-on, styling is an essential part of the d...

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EP 003 | Kimberley Seldon’s 10 Best Business Practices for Interior Designers Apr 04, 2017

What if a few simple business practices could transform your interior design business—and your life?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon shares the foundational principles that have helped thousands of designers build stronger, more profitable businesses. Too often, business owners sacrifice their...

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EP 002 | How Interior Designers Handle Difficult Clients with Dr. Ganz Ferrance Mar 28, 2017

Difficult clients are inevitable. The good news? Difficult situations don’t have to become difficult relationships.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by psychologist Dr. Ganz Ferrance to explore practical strategies for managing conflict, reducing stress, and navigating challenging cli...

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EP 001 | The Initial Consultation for Interior Designers with Veronica Solomon Mar 21, 2017

If you don’t get the consultation right, the project may never get off the ground.

In this inaugural episode, Kimberley Seldon and Veronica Solomon discuss one of the most important moments in the client journey: the consultation. From the first phone call to the signed letter of agreement, the ...

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