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 220 | Client Intake for Interior Designers with Porsche Williams, Hosted by Juliana Oliveira May 04, 2021

What happens after the initial client inquiry may be even more important than the inquiry itself.

In this episode, hosted by Juliana Oliveira of Beyond Interior Design, Porsche Williams of The Prototype shares how thoughtful client follow-up systems and strategic outsourcing can dramatically imp...

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EP 219 | Using Envy as Motivation in Your Interior Design Business with Kimberley Seldon Apr 27, 2021

What if envy isn’t something to avoid—but something to learn from?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explores the complicated emotion of envy and how interior designers can use it as a catalyst for growth rather than allowing it to become discouragement or self-doubt.

Creative professionals are...

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EP 218 | Financial Metrics for Interior Designers with Larry Goldberg Apr 20, 2021

Are you tracking the numbers that actually drive success in your interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Business of Design® CFO Larry Goldberg to discuss why measuring key business metrics is essential for profitability, growth, and smarter decision-making.

Too...

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EP 217 | Advice for Emerging Interior Designers with Annie Elliott Apr 13, 2021

What do new interior designers really need in order to succeed faster?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by interior designer and BOD™ member Annie Elliott to discuss the best advice seasoned professionals can offer emerging designers entering the industry.

From setting financial boun...

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EP 216 | Persistence & Growth for Interior Designers with Kate Hougen Apr 06, 2021

What does it really take to grow a successful interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Kate Hougen to discuss how persistence, goal setting, collaboration, and adaptability contribute to long-term success in the design industry.

Building a thriving business rarel...

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EP 215 | Retail & Direct-to-Consumer Sales for Interior Designers with Adene Lucas Mar 30, 2021

Should interior designers add a retail or direct-to-consumer component to their business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Adene Lucas to discuss the realities of launching a retail and import business alongside an interior design firm.

While retail sales can create additional rev...

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EP 214 | Taking Risks in Interior Design with Jameelah Davis & Ebonee Clark Mar 23, 2021

What happens when you say yes to opportunities that feel bigger than you’re ready for?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Jameelah Davis and Ebonee Clark to discuss how taking bold risks, trusting the process, and leaning on support from others helped them build their interior design...

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EP 213 | Curating Your Interior Design Business with Jennifer Jones, hosted by Laura Martin Bovard Mar 16, 2021

What if you curated your business as carefully as you curate your interiors?

In this episode, hosted by Laura Martin Bovard, Jennifer Jones of Niche Interiors shares how intentional decision-making around clients, staff, and projects can create a stronger, more sustainable interior design busine...

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EP 212 | Reinventing Your Interior Design Business with Gillian Crone Mar 09, 2021

What do you do when life forces you to start over?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Gillian Crone to discuss reinvention, resilience, and the courage required to rebuild both your business and your confidence after unexpected setbacks.

Faced with major personal and professional ch...

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EP 211 | Marketing & Sales for Interior Designers with Dave Lorenzo Mar 02, 2021

Why do so many talented interior designers struggle to market themselves confidently?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Dave Lorenzo to reframe sales and marketing as acts of service rather than self-promotion.

If you genuinely help clients solve problems and improve their lives, t...

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EP 210 | Hiring & Managing Staff in Your Interior Design Business with Kimberley Seldon Feb 23, 2021

Do you really need a team—or do you first need better systems?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon answers a member question about hiring staff, setting boundaries, and creating a healthier team dynamic inside a growing interior design business.

While many designers dream of hiring help, building...

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EP 209 | Managing Interior Design Timelines & Client Expectations with Annie Elliott Feb 16, 2021

How do interior designers maintain momentum on projects during unpredictable times?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Washington DC designer Annie Elliott to discuss practical strategies for managing project timelines, client expectations, and workflow challenges when circumstances ...

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