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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 323 | Expanding Your Interior Design Business with Michelle & Brandon Burbidge May 09, 2023

Have you ever considered growing your interior design business beyond traditional services?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Michelle and Brandon Burbidge to explore how expanding into a design-adjacent business—like custom lighting—can open new revenue streams and elevate your bra...

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EP 322 | Accessible Interior Design & Aging in Place with Jennifer Bertrand May 02, 2023

How can interior designers create spaces that truly support clients through every stage of life?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Jennifer Bertrand—HGTV Design Star winner—to explore how interior designers can incorporate social responsibility into their work through accessible, in...

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EP 321 | Leadership Skills for Interior Designers with Ekaterina Solomeina Apr 25, 2023

What separates interior designers who lead successful projects from those who feel constantly challenged?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Ekaterina Solomeina to explore the leadership mindset required to run a thriving interior design business. From managing clients and trades to ...

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EP 320 | Profit Per Project for Interior Designers with Julia Nikishina Apr 18, 2023

Do you know which of your interior design projects are actually profitable?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Julia Nikishina to break down one of the most important metrics in your business: profit per project. Without clear visibility into your numbers, it’s impossible to make con...

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EP 319 | Know Your Worth as an Interior Designer with Andrea Liebross Apr 11, 2023

Are you undervaluing your work—and unintentionally limiting your business growth?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Andrea Liebross to explore how your beliefs about your worth directly impact your pricing, client relationships, and overall success as an interior designer.

When you...

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EP 318 | Build a Client Pipeline for Interior Designers with Cheryl Horne Apr 04, 2023

Are you constantly chasing your next project instead of confidently signing clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Cheryl Horne to break down how interior designers can build a consistent, reliable client pipeline that drives steady revenue and long-term business growth.

The mo...

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EP 317 | Communication Skills for Interior Designers with Mairlyn Smith Mar 28, 2023

Do you know how to respond confidently in the moment with clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Mairlyn Smith to explore how improv training can help interior designers think on their feet, communicate more effectively, and handle client interactions with greater ease.

From pr...

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EP 316 | Lighting Design for Interior Designers with Genevieve Wild Mar 21, 2023

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

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Genevieve Wild to explore why intentional lighting design is essential to creating high-impact, professional interiors—and why leaving it to the electrician can compromis...

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EP 315 | Client Intake Process for Interior Designers with Porsche Williams Mar 14, 2023

Are you attracting the right clients—or saying yes to the wrong ones?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Porsche Williams to explore how a structured client intake process can elevate your interior design business, improve client experience, and protect your time.

Your intake proces...

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EP 314 | How to Organize Your Interior Design Business with Helen Austen Mar 07, 2023

Is disorganization holding you back from growing a more profitable interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Helen Austen to explore how interior designers can build the systems, structure, and habits needed to run a more organized—and more successful—business.

Cr...

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EP 313 | Productivity for Interior Designers with Angela Kristen Taylor Feb 28, 2023

Are you managing your time—but still feeling overwhelmed and unproductive?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Angela Kristen Taylor to explore how interior designers can improve productivity by focusing on what really drives results: emotion, energy, time, and focus.

Productivity is...

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EP 312 | Project Management for Interior Designers with Kylee Dean Feb 21, 2023

Want to avoid costly mistakes and keep your interior design projects running smoothly?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Kylee Dean to share how proactive planning and clear processes can help interior designers prevent problems before they happen.

From managing trades to setting e...

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