Best Business Practices for Interior Designers

EP 092 | Kimberley Seldon’s Best Business Practices for Interior Designers – REPEAT

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What are the most important business practices every interior designer should implement to create a profitable, sustainable business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon shares her top business principles for running a successful design firm. From systems and client qualification to integrity and accountability, these practices help designers spend less time reacting to problems and more time building the business and lifestyle they want.

For interior designers feeling overwhelmed by the demands of running a business, Kimberley offers practical advice on where to start and how small improvements can create meaningful change over time.

In this episode, we learn:
• Why strong systems create order, consistency, and efficiency
• How pre-qualifying clients leads to better projects and fewer wasted hours
• Why impeccable integrity builds trust and strengthens your reputation
• How regularly evaluating your business practices leads to better decisions
• Why firm deadlines help create structure and protect your time
• How small improvements can create momentum for larger business changes
• Why implementing one new system at a time is the key to long-term success


 

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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.

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Legal Disclosure | This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general business advice for interior designers and design professionals. It is not intended as individual legal, accounting, or professional guidance. Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design® make no guarantees regarding accuracy and are not liable for how information is used. Strategies shared may not apply to every situation—listeners should seek qualified legal, financial, or professional advice before making business decisions. References and resources mentioned may change over time.

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