EP 164 | How Interior Designers Can Reevaluate Business Expenses with Lindsay Kjellberg
When was the last time you carefully reviewed the expenses in your interior design business?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Business of Design™ member Lindsay Kjellberg to discuss why periods of uncertainty are the perfect time for interior designers to reassess spending, improve financial awareness, and make more intentional business decisions.
By taking a closer look at expenses and operations, designers can identify what’s truly supporting growth — and what may no longer serve the business. Lindsay also shares the importance of acknowledging emotions during difficult periods while staying focused on practical next steps.
In this episode, we learn:
• Why it’s important to acknowledge feelings like grief, sadness, and anger during challenging times
• How categorizing expenses into green, yellow, and red helps clarify business priorities
• Why reviewing expenses creates opportunities for smarter financial decisions
• How intentional financial planning improves long-term business stability
• Why scheduling dedicated time to work on your business is essential
• How greater financial awareness helps interior designers make stronger operational decisions
• Why simplifying and refining business expenses can improve profitability and reduce stress
Design Intervention
Never compare the success of your life at home or in business to other’s social media life. This is VERY important to remember, especially right now!
About Lindsay Kjellberg
I am an Interior Designer with a 15 years young business. I have committed to making 2020 the best year ever for my business and am working hard to implement systems and procedures. After finding BOD in 2019, my business and life have changed dramatically. I have 5 children that are 2-12, and like many of you that juggle as a working parent, the rug was swept out from under me 3 weeks ago when their schools and daycare closed.
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