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 392 | High Point Market ROI: How Interior Designers Get Results with Tammy Covington Nagem Sep 03, 2024

Is attending High Point Market worth the investment for your interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Tammy Covington Nagem, CEO of High Point Market Authority, to break down how designers can maximize their return on investment. From sourcing products to building...

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HIGH POINT MARKET | Celebrating 20 Years of Business of Design® Sep 03, 2024

Celebrating 20 years of Business of Design® with Kimberley Seldon

Join Kimberley and Team BOD™ at High Point Market on Saturday, October 26th to celebrate 20 years of Business of Design®. We have a full day of learning and laughing in partnership with Andmore, High Point Market, and Daniel House Cl...

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EP 391 | Holistic Interior Design: Creating Emotional Impact with Marie Cloud Aug 27, 2024

What if great design went beyond how a space looks—and focused on how it feels?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by interior designer Marie Cloud to explore how holistic interior design can elevate your work and deepen client satisfaction. By engaging all five senses—sight, sound, tou...

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EP 390 | Interior Design Marketing: How to Generate Leads That Convert with Vanessa McQuade Aug 20, 2024

Struggling to turn marketing efforts into real, paying clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Vanessa McQuade to break down what actually works when it comes to interior design marketing. Because generating high-quality leads isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the right thi...

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EP 389 | Interior Design Mistakes & Deficiencies: How to Handle Project Issues with Kimberley Seldon Aug 13, 2024

Something went wrong on your project?

Of course it did.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon tackles one of the most frustrating—but inevitable—parts of running an interior design business: deficiencies. From errors and omissions to damaged goods and miscommunications, problems are not the excepti...

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EP 388 | Bold Interior Design & Finding Your Niche with Kelly Collier-Clark Aug 06, 2024

Standing out in interior design isn’t about doing more—it’s about being more you.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Kelly Collier-Clark, a designer known for her bold use of wall coverings and her unapologetically authentic voice. Together, they explore how taking creative risks, de...

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EP 387 | Interior Design Mindset: How to Grow When You Don’t Have It All Figured Out with Sarah Von Dreele Jul 30, 2024

What if not having all the answers is actually part of building a successful interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Sarah Von Dreele to talk about the reality of growth—how to move forward when the path isn’t clear, and why trusting the process is essential for ...

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EP 386 | Outsourcing for Interior Designers: What to Delegate and Why with Danae Branson Jul 23, 2024

Feeling overwhelmed in your interior design business?

In this episode, Cheryl Horne is joined by Danae Branson to break down how outsourcing can help you reclaim your time, reduce stress, and grow your business more efficiently. From deciding what to delegate to finding the right support, this c...

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EP 385 | Money Mindset for Interior Designers: Become a Money Warrior with Angela Lawrence Jul 16, 2024

Struggling with a scarcity mindset or afraid to charge what you’re worth?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon reconnects with former Style at Home editor Angela Lawrence, who now calls herself a “money warrior.” Together, they explore how shifting your money mindset can transform not just your fin...

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EP 384 | Interior Design Clients & Budgets: When the Client Isn’t Right with Kimberley Seldon Jul 09, 2024

What happens when your client wants everything—but their budget says otherwise?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon tackles a common challenge in interior design: clients with unrealistic expectations. When the wish list doesn’t match the budget, it’s up to you—as the professional—to lead the conv...

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EP 383 | Interior Design Pricing: How to Handle Client Pushback with Sam Trattles Jul 02, 2024

When a client says, “That’s more than I expected…”—what do you do next?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Sam Trattles to break down how interior designers can handle pricing conversations with confidence. Because negotiating your fees isn’t about reacting in the moment—it’s about p...

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EP 382 | Interior Design KPIs: Key Metrics to Grow a Profitable Business with Nolan Bradbury Jun 25, 2024

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 kno...

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