EP 030 | Why Interior Designers Should Think Like Business Owners with Kimberley Seldon

Are you running a business—or have you simply created a job for yourself?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon challenges the common myths surrounding entrepreneurship and explores what it really means to be the owner of a design business. Many interior designers dream of freedom, flexibility, and control, only to find themselves working longer hours with more stress than ever before.

For interior designers who want to build a business that supports their lifestyle—not the other way around—this episode offers a powerful perspective on leadership, responsibility, and creating a business that truly works for you.

In this episode, we learn:
• The common misconceptions designers have about business ownership
• How to take greater control of your time, income, and lifestyle
• Why being the boss is a choice that requires intentional action
• The difference between owning a business and creating a job for yourself
• How systems and structure create freedom and flexibility
• Why successful business owners design their business as carefully as they design their projects

Take Aways

Kimberley’s suggestions for being the BOSS:

1. Weigh the payoff of every task.
2. Learn to delegate.
3. Rein in after-hours contact.
4. Make time off non-negotiable.
5. Leave some work on the table.
6. Create boundaries
7. Harness the power of suppliers
8. Create systems to run the business.

Business of Design® & You

As interior design professionals, we LOVE our work because it matters so much. We want our clients to get our best every time, because it’s going to affect the way they live for years to come. But doing our best work isn’t possible if we can’t dedicate ourselves to it. And we can’t dedicate ourselves to it if doesn’t earn us a living.

Business of Design® is the best professional advice and business coaching available, and it’s just for you. Our mission is to liberate your talent and skill by showing you how to run a business that supports you, empowers you, and lets you love your work again.