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 349 | Interior Design Leadership: Take Control of Your Projects with Christina Kim Nov 07, 2023

Want more control, confidence, and better results in your design projects?

It starts with one decision: take full responsibility.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Christina Kim to explore how stepping fully into leadership transforms your interior design business. When you stop de...

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EP 348 | Interior Design SEO: How to Get Found & Attract Clients with Daniela Furtado Oct 31, 2023

Struggling to get your interior design business found online?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by SEO expert Daniela Furtado to break down how search actually works—and what designers need to do to attract the right clients. Because great design isn’t enough if no one can find you.

F...

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EP 347 | Interior Design Client Experience: Stop Making Clients Do the Work with Kimberley Seldon Oct 24, 2023

Are you accidentally making your clients work for you?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon challenges a common mistake that undermines a luxury interior design experience: asking clients to handle tasks that should be managed by professionals. From measuring to sourcing to logistics, even small re...

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EP 346 | Reinvent Your Interior Design Business with Ami McKay Oct 17, 2023

What would you do if you had to start over?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Ami McKay to explore what it takes to rebuild after loss—and how resilience, adaptability, and mindset can lead to something even stronger on the other side.

This is a powerful conversation about reinvent...

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EP 345 | Brand Extensions for Interior Designers with Nicole Gibbons Oct 10, 2023

Thinking about expanding your interior design business beyond services?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Nicole Gibbons to explore what it takes to build a successful brand extension—from growing an audience to launching products and raising capital.

If you’ve ever considered scal...

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EP 344 | Interior Design Team Culture & Sustainable Growth with Jessica Lackey Oct 03, 2023

 

Your clients aren’t the only ones having an experience—your team is too.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Jessica Lackey to explore how interior design business owners can build a healthier, more sustainable company culture. Because growth without systems and balance doesn’t just ...

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EP 343 | Should You Hire an Office Manager for Your Interior Design Business? with Hilaire Martin Sep 26, 2023

Thinking about hiring an office manager—but unsure if your firm is ready?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Hilaire Martin to explore the role of an office manager in an interior design business. From responsibilities and compensation to timing and structure, this conversation break...

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EP 342 | Why “Simple” Interior Design Projects Go Wrong with Kimberley Seldon Sep 19, 2023

How complicated can a staircase renovation really be?

In this solo episode, Kimberley Seldon shares a real-world project frustration that highlights a bigger truth: in interior design, there’s no such thing as an “easy” job. Even the simplest projects can unravel without the right systems, plann...

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EP 341 | How Interior Designers Get Clients on Instagram with Darla Powell Sep 12, 2023

Posting on Instagram—but not getting clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by SEO and UX expert Darla Powell to break down how interior designers can turn Instagram into a real lead generation tool—not just a place for likes and compliments.

Because your ideal client is online. T...

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EP 340 | Interior Design Lighting: Plan Smarter with Joe Borress Sep 05, 2023

Are you treating lighting as an afterthought in your design projects?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by lighting expert Joe Borress to explore how better planning—and better use of technology—can dramatically improve your interiors. Because lighting isn’t just functional, it’s found...

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EP 339 | How Interior Designers Source Products & Stay Competitive with Nicole Lashae Ben Aug 29, 2023

Finding the right products for your clients isn’t just about having great taste—it’s about staying ahead.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Nicole Lashae Ben to explore how interior designers can strengthen supplier relationships while continuously discovering new products in a fast...

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EP 338 | How Interior Designers Get Published & Build Authority with Courtney Warren Aug 22, 2023

Thinking about writing a design book?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Dallas-based designer Courtney Warren to share what it really takes to get published—from writing and deadlines to promotion and business impact.

Because publishing a book isn’t just a creative project—it’s a s...

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