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 287 | Raising Your Interior Design Fees with Helen Austen Aug 23, 2022

Are you hesitating to make the changes your business needs to grow?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Helen Austen to discuss how decisive action, stronger boundaries, and better systems can transform your interior design business.

After beginning her career as a professional organ...

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EP 286 | Decision Fatigue for Interior Designers with Nika Kabiri Aug 16, 2022

Are constant client and project decisions draining your energy and confidence?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Nika Kabiri to explore the science behind decision-making and how interior designers can reduce the mental exhaustion that comes from making hundreds of choices every day...

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EP 285 | A Day in the Life of an Interior Designer with Kimberley Seldon Aug 09, 2022

What does a real day look like behind the scenes of a successful interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon takes listeners through a typical workday—from job sites and fabrication meetings to client communication and production planning—offering an honest look at the pace, pres...

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EP 284 | Interior Design & Home Staging with Leia T. Ward Aug 02, 2022

Can you successfully run both a home staging business and an interior design firm?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Leia T. Ward to discuss the transition from home staging to full-service interior design—and what designers need to know before expanding into both worlds.

While sta...

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EP 283 | Difficult Interior Design Clients with Karin Kolb Jul 26, 2022

What do you do when a client keeps changing their mind—and your process stops working?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Karin Kolb to unpack a challenging client experience and explore what happens when even strong project management systems are tested.

From constant second-guessi...

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EP 282 | Financial Planning for Interior Designers with Danielle Hayden Jul 19, 2022

Are you building a profitable interior design business—but neglecting your own financial future?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Danielle Hayden, CEO of Kickstart Accounting, to discuss why interior designers need to think beyond day-to-day income and start building long-term pers...

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EP 281 | Hiring for Interior Design Firms with Shelli Warren Jul 12, 2022

Is hiring the right team member the key to growing your interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Shelli Warren to break down why hiring should be treated like a structured project—not a rushed decision.

As your business grows, the right hire can transform your wo...

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EP 280 | Systems for Interior Design Business Success with Kimberley Seldon Jul 05, 2022

Do you want a more successful interior design business—but without the chaos behind the scenes?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explains why the polished results clients see are only the “tip of the iceberg.” Behind every successful project and beautiful portfolio is a foundation of strong sys...

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EP 279 | Business Systems for Architects & Designers with Brooke Aitken (Part 2) Jun 28, 2022

Can the same business systems work for both architects and interior designers?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon continues the conversation with Brooke Aitken to explore how Business of Design™ principles apply within an architectural practice—and why strong systems are essential no matter your ...

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EP 278 | Understanding Your P&L as an Interior Designer with Danielle Hayden Jun 21, 2022

Are you tracking revenue—but still unsure whether your interior design business is truly profitable?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Danielle Hayden, CEO of Kickstart Accounting, to break down how interior designers can better understand their profit and loss statement—and use fin...

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EP 277 | Accountability for Interior Designers with Business of Design® Alumni Jun 14, 2022

Do you have the support and accountability needed to grow your interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Kelly Tivey, Justine Sterling, and Tracy Dyck to discuss the power of accountability, community, and strategic support in building a successful design firm.

Gr...

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EP 276 | Business Systems for Architects with Brooke Aitken (Part 1) Jun 07, 2022

Can architects use the same business systems that help interior designers succeed?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Brooke Aitken to explore how Business of Design® principles apply within an architectural practice—and why strong project management systems matter across all creativ...

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