EP 382 | Interior Design KPIs: Key Metrics to Grow a Profitable Business with Nolan Bradbury
Avoiding your numbers? That’s costing you more than you think.
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Nolan Bradbury to break down the key financial metrics every interior designer needs to understand to run a profitable business. Because success isn’t just about intuition—it’s about knowing your numbers and using them to make smarter decisions.
If accounting feels overwhelming or confusing, this conversation will help you simplify the process and focus on the few metrics that actually matter.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why avoiding financial data limits your business growth
- How to work with an accounting partner who speaks your language
- The 3–5 key performance indicators (KPIs) that reveal business health
- Why data-driven decisions lead to better outcomes than intuition alone
- How aligning your business with your personal goals improves clarity and direction
DESIGN INTERVENTION
Other people (aka, your clients and potential clients) don’t think about you as much as you think they do.
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About Nolan Bradbury
Nolan Bradbury, founder of Bradfield Accounting & Advisory, is a seasoned financial professional who is passionate about helping business owners achieve their dreams. Leaning on two decades of experience in both the public and private sectors, he helps entrepreneurs minimize the unknown and remove operational uncertainty from the equation so they can concentrate on what they do best, lose less sleep, and increase profitability and cash flow.
LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-bradbury
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