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Podcast episodes, event announcements, industry insights, and media features to help you run a more profitable, well-managed interior design business.
EP 335 | Interior Design Partnerships & Profitability with Mary Lou & Marc Fulson Aug 01, 2023

Thinking about working with a business partner—or wondering how to strengthen your client relationships?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by husband-and-wife team Mary Lou and Marc Fulson to explore how collaboration, clear roles, and strategic thinking can elevate your interior desig...

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EP 334 | Interior Design Client Experience: Put Clients First with Aashita Chadha Jul 25, 2023

What if your entire business was built around truly prioritizing the client?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Aashita Chadha, who shares how she transformed frustration with poor industry practices into a design firm centered on exceptional client experience.

From communication to...

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EP 333 | Build Your Interior Design A-Team with Michelle Burbidge Jul 18, 2023

Great design doesn’t happen alone—it takes a strong, reliable team.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Michelle Burbidge to explore how interior designers can build and lead an A-Team of trades and suppliers. Because your ability to deliver exceptional results depends on the people y...

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EP 332 | How to Hire for Your Interior Design Business with Jessica Harling Jul 11, 2023

Hiring the right person can make—or break—your interior design business.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by recruitment expert Jessica Harling to break down how to hire with confidence. Because finding great talent isn’t luck—it’s the result of a clear, repeatable process.

If you’ve...

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EP 331 | Financial Planning for Interior Designers: Build Wealth with Audrey Faust Jul 04, 2023

Want to grow your interior design business—and your personal wealth?

It starts with understanding your numbers.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by financial expert Audrey Faust to break down how designers can use financial data to make smarter decisions, reduce debt, and build long-...

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EP 330 | Feng Shui for Interior Designers: Create Balanced, Profitable Spaces with Patricia Lohan Jun 27, 2023

Can the way you design a space impact your client’s wellbeing—and even their success?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Patricia Lohan to explore how Feng Shui can be applied in modern interior design. This ancient practice focuses on harmonizing energy within a space to promote bal...

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EP 329 | Time Management for Interior Designers: Build a Profitable Business with Robin Wycherley Jun 20, 2023

Are you busy all day—but still not moving your interior design business forward?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Robin Wycherley to explore how interior designers can take control of their time, increase focus, and intentionally design a business that supports both profit and pers...

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EP 328 | Brand Messaging for Interior Designers with Ericka Saurit (Part 2) Jun 13, 2023

Struggling to clearly explain what you do—and why it matters to your ideal client?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Ericka Saurit for part two of this conversation on refining your brand story as an interior designer. If you’ve ever felt unsure how to articulate your value, this ep...

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EP 327 | Brand Storytelling for Interior Designers with Ericka Saurit (Part 1) Jun 06, 2023

Are you struggling to explain your value in a way that truly connects with clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Ericka Saurit for part one of a two-part series on crafting a powerful brand story for your interior design business. Because no matter how beautiful your work is, i...

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EP 326 | Client Communication for Interior Designers with Kimberley Seldon May 30, 2023

What can three real project emails teach you about running a better interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon randomly selects three emails from her inbox and shares what they reveal about project management, client communication, and decision-making in an active design firm.

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EP 325 | Avoid Overdelivering in Interior Design with Melissa Morris May 23, 2023

Are you doing more work than you’re paid for—and calling it “good service”?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Melissa Morris to tackle one of the most common profitability problems in interior design: overdelivering. What often starts as a desire to exceed expectations can quickly t...

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EP 324 | Overcoming Fear in Your Interior Design Business with Tina Ramchandani May 16, 2023

Are fear and self-doubt holding you back from growing your interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Tina Ramchandani to explore the very real fears designers face—around pricing, marketing, client reactions, and decision-making—and how to move forward despite them...

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