How do you know when a project is the right opportunity—and when it’s a hard no?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon turns to fellow BOD™ members Laura Elliott and LeAnne Bunnell for honest advice about evaluating project opportunities, protecting your energy, and making smarter business decisions...
What separates successful interior designers from those who struggle to grow?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Maria Viola-Kuttruff to discuss the often-overlooked qualities that build a sustainable and respected design business: discipline, consistency, and professionalism.
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What happens when a great interior design project starts going off the rails because a client wants to change the rules?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Shoshana Gosselin to unpack a “sticky” client situation that shifted from smooth and successful to stressful after changes in pr...
What did the pandemic look like from the supplier side of the interior design industry?
In this episode, hosted by Annie Elliott, three trusted industry vendors share their firsthand experiences navigating unprecedented demand, supply chain disruptions, and shifting client expectations during th...
What are the biggest mistakes interior designers make with clients, pricing, and project boundaries?
In this episode, Cheryl Horne brings real questions from the Business of Design® member community to Kimberley Seldon for another candid “Ask KS” conversation.
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How can interior designers create office spaces people actually want to work in?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Colleen Baader to discuss the growing trend of “resimercial” design—a blend of residential comfort and commercial functionality transforming modern workplaces.
As comp...
How well do you understand the personality traits driving your business decisions, communication style, and leadership approach?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Sierra Collins to explore how the DISC Personality Assessment can help interior designers better understand them
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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...
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...
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.
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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...
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...
