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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 491 | The Secret to Building an Interior Design Team You Can Trust with Kimberley Seldon Jul 28, 2026

What if the key to growing your interior design business isn’t working harder—but trusting someone else to do the work?

In this solo episode, Kimberley Seldon shares the story of Kathy, the project manager who has been at the heart of her interior design firm for more than 20 years. Through that...

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EP 490 | AI, Delegation, and Hiring an Assistant for Your Interior Design Business with Gina Cotner Jul 21, 2026

Are you trying to do everything yourself in your interior design business?

As AI tools become more powerful, many designers are wondering whether they still need an assistant or additional support. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with Gina Cotner, founder and CEO of Athena Executive ...

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EP 489 | How Interior Designers Lead Clients and Contractors with Confidence with Ali Henrie Jul 14, 2026

It’s easy to mistake people-pleasing for good project management. But avoiding difficult conversations doesn’t reduce project stress—it creates it.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with Utah designer Ali Henrie to discuss what it really takes to lead successful projects. From managing...

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EP 488 | Fewer Projects, More Profit for Interior Designers with Ellen Walker Jul 07, 2026

What if the key to making more money in your interior design business isn’t taking on more projects—but taking on fewer?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with longtime Business of Design® member Ellen Walker, who recently achieved a milestone many designers dream of: $1 million in rev...

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EP 487 | Systems Create Freedom for Design Professionals with Ellie Black Jun 30, 2026

What if the key to greater creativity, profitability, and peace of mind isn’t working harder—but creating better systems?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with Northern Virginia landscape designer Ellie Black to discuss what changed when she stopped reinventing the wheel and started i...

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EP 486 | Working with Builders as an Interior Designer with Jen Dean Jun 23, 2026

Want to take on larger, more profitable renovation projects with confidence?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Jen Dean about one of the most valuable relationships an interior designer can build: the relationship with a trusted builder. While many designers feel intimidated by const...

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EP 485 | How Interior Designers Handle Budget Shock Without Compromising the Design with Kimberley Seldon Jun 16, 2026

What happens when a renovation budget jumps from $2 million to $5 million?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon shares a recent client presentation that forced her to confront one of the biggest challenges facing interior designers today: skyrocketing construction and furnishing costs. Rather than ...

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EP 484 | Why Your Photos Are Costing You High-End Design Clients with Candice Brooke Jun 09, 2026

You already invested in the project. You hired the photographer. The installation is complete. Then, like so many interior designers, you treat the photoshoot as the final checkbox instead of what it really is: a marketing asset designed to attract your next ideal client.

In this episode, Kimber...

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EP 483 | CEO Decision-Making for Interior Designers with Andrea Liebross Jun 02, 2026

How do you make smart business decisions when there’s no obvious right answer?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Andrea Liebross to explore how interior designers can make clearer, more confident decisions—even when uncertainty, fear, or overthinking get in the way.

From hiring and...

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EP 482 | Interior Design Paint Color: Why It’s So Hard (Even for Pros) with Susan Jamieson May 26, 2026

Paint color. Clients think it’s the easiest decision. Designers know it’s one of the hardest.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Susan Jamieson, founder of Bridget Berri Designs and author of Color Rules, to unpack why paint carries so much visual weight—and why even experienced desi...

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EP 481 | Interior Design & Art Selection: Why Designers Must Lead with Sarah Hurt May 19, 2026

A room without art isn’t finished—it’s staged furniture waiting for a point of view.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Sarah Hurt to tackle one of the most common confidence gaps in interior design: making decisive art selections. Too often, designers defer to the client—hoping they...

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EP 480 | Scrappy Marketing Beats Perfection: How Interior Designers Get Clients with Elizabeth Rees May 12, 2026

Struggling to get clients for your interior design business?

You’re not alone—and it’s probably not a talent issue.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with Elizabeth Rees to break down what actually works when it comes to marketing for interior designers. Because the designers landing ...

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