The Latest From Business of Design®

Podcast episodes, event announcements, industry insights, and media features to help you run a more profitable, well-managed interior design business.
EP 496 | Why Every Interior Designer Needs a Lighting Designer with Sarah Richter and Guest Host DuVäl Reynolds Sep 01, 2026

Lighting is one of the most powerful design tools available—yet it’s often one of the most overlooked.

In this guest-hosted episode, DuVäl Reynolds sits down with architectural lighting designer Sarah Richter to explore how thoughtful lighting transforms the way clients experience their homes. T...

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Connect with Cheryl Horne at High Point Market | October 2026 Aug 28, 2026

Market Dates | October 17 - 19, 2026

Cheryl Horne, Director of Operations and Business Coach at Business of Design®, will be at High Point Market this October—and she’d love to connect with you!

Cheryl will be participating in several Market experiences with Daniel House Club and Marla Baker, inc...

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EP 495 | The Profit Killers Hiding in Your Interior Design Business with Erin Hackett Nordholt Aug 25, 2026

Are you running a profitable interior design business—or are you simply hoping you are?

In this candid conversation, Kimberley Seldon sits down with interior designer and former financial advisor Erin Hackett Nordholt to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing design firm owners: protecting...

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EP 494 | How to Build an Interior Design Team That Doesn't Depend on You with Shelli Warren Aug 18, 2026

Building a successful interior design business isn’t just about attracting great clients—it’s about building a team that allows your firm to grow without relying on you for every decision.

In this candid conversation, Kimberley Seldon sits down with leadership coach Shelli Warren to explore what...

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EP 493 | Why Your Interior Design Business Isn’t Changing (And How to Fix It) with Cheryl Horne Aug 11, 2026

You’ve read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Taken the notes. So why doesn’t your interior design business feel any different?

In this episode, Business of Design® Director of Operations and Business Coach Cheryl Horne explores one of the biggest obstacles keeping interior designers from bui...

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EP 492 | How to Build a Scalable Interior Design Firm with Rebekah Zaveloff and Nick Nichols Aug 04, 2026

What separates a busy interior designer from the owner of a thriving, scalable design firm? It isn’t better clients or bigger projects—it’s strong systems, clear boundaries, and the ability to build a team that doesn’t rely on you for every decision.

In this candid conversation, Kimberley Seldon...

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EP 491 | The Secret to Building an Interior Design Team You Can Trust with Kimberley Seldon Jul 28, 2026

What if the key to growing your interior design business isn’t working harder—but trusting someone else to do the work?

In this solo episode, Kimberley Seldon shares the story of Kathy, the project manager who has been at the heart of her interior design firm for more than 20 years. Through that...

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EP 490 | AI, Delegation, and Hiring an Assistant for Your Interior Design Business with Gina Cotner Jul 21, 2026

Are you trying to do everything yourself in your interior design business?

As AI tools become more powerful, many designers are wondering whether they still need an assistant or additional support. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with Gina Cotner, founder and CEO of Athena Executive ...

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EP 489 | How Interior Designers Lead Clients and Contractors with Confidence with Ali Henrie Jul 14, 2026

It’s easy to mistake people-pleasing for good project management. But avoiding difficult conversations doesn’t reduce project stress—it creates it.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with Utah designer Ali Henrie to discuss what it really takes to lead successful projects. From managing...

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EP 488 | Fewer Projects, More Profit for Interior Designers with Ellen Walker Jul 07, 2026

What if the key to making more money in your interior design business isn’t taking on more projects—but taking on fewer?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with longtime Business of Design® member Ellen Walker, who recently achieved a milestone many designers dream of: $1 million in rev...

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EP 487 | Systems Create Freedom for Design Professionals with Ellie Black Jun 30, 2026

What if the key to greater creativity, profitability, and peace of mind isn’t working harder—but creating better systems?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with Northern Virginia landscape designer Ellie Black to discuss what changed when she stopped reinventing the wheel and started i...

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EP 486 | Working with Builders as an Interior Designer with Jen Dean Jun 23, 2026

Want to take on larger, more profitable renovation projects with confidence?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Jen Dean about one of the most valuable relationships an interior designer can build: the relationship with a trusted builder. While many designers feel intimidated by const...

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