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 208 | Culture of Growth in Your Interior Design Firm with Andrew Kotchen, hosted by Darci Hether Feb 09, 2021

What does it take to build an interior design firm that grows sustainably over time?

In this episode, hosted by Darci Hether, acclaimed architect and designer Andrew Kotchen of Workshop/APD shares insights into leadership, operations, and creating a culture of growth within a design business.

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EP 207 | Raising Your Standards in Interior Design with Christine Julian Feb 02, 2021

What happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and start making bold decisions in your business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Christine Julian to discuss how raising standards, narrowing focus, and trusting proven advice transformed her interior design business into a more pr...

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EP 206 | Fast-Tracking Growth in Your Interior Design Business with Juliana Oliveira Jan 26, 2021

What happens when you fully commit to changing the way you run your interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Dallas designer Juliana Oliveira to discuss how implementing stronger systems, clearer boundaries, and confident leadership led to explosive business growt...

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EP 205 | Building Wealth as an Interior Designer with Kimberley Seldon Jan 19, 2021

Are you building real wealth—or just working hard to earn a paycheck?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon challenges interior designers to think differently about money, compensation, and long-term financial security.

Too many talented designers work full-time hours while earning far less than th...

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EP 204 | Turning Setbacks into Growth in Your Design Business with John Stein Jan 12, 2021

What if hitting rock bottom is actually the beginning of meaningful change?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by John Stein for a candid conversation about recovery, resilience, discipline, and the transformative power of desperation.

Whether in business or life, moments of crisis oft...

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EP 203 | Stepping Into a Bigger Future in Interior Design with Laura Martin Bovard Jan 05, 2021

What would happen if you stopped playing small in your interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Laura Martin Bovard, also known as The Divine Hustler, for a conversation about confidence, personal growth, and embracing a more audacious version of yourself.

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EP 202 | Getting Started with the BOD™ 15 Steps with Kimberley Seldon – REPEAT Dec 29, 2020

Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of changing how you run your interior design business?

In this episode, originally aired March 9, 2020, Kimberley Seldon shares practical advice for designers who are new to Business of Design™ or struggling to know where to begin.

Implementing new systems can fe...

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EP 201 | Working ON Your Interior Design Business with Annie Elliott – REPEAT Dec 22, 2020

Are you spending so much time working in your business that you never improve the business itself?

In this episode, originally aired December 9, 2019, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Washington DC designer Annie Elliott to discuss the importance of building systems, analyzing profitability, and in...

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EP 200 | 200 Pearls of Wisdom for Your Interior Design Business with Kimberley Seldon Dec 15, 2020

To celebrate the 200th episode of the Business of Design® Podcast, Kimberley Seldon shares 200 hard-earned pearls of wisdom gathered from decades of experience in the interior design industry.

Packed with practical insight, mindset shifts, business strategies, and leadership lessons, this milest...

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EP 199 | How Interior Designers Can Avoid Project Fatigue with Kimberley Seldon Dec 08, 2020

Are your interior design projects dragging on so long that clients — and your team — feel completely exhausted?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon shares a practical 5-step strategy to help interior designers reduce project fatigue, improve the client experience, and keep projects moving efficien...

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EP 198 | Social Media Is Digital Word of Mouth for Interior Designers with Virginie Martocq Dec 01, 2020

Is social media replacing traditional media for interior designers?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by design journalist Virginie Martocq to discuss how marketing, visibility, and credibility have evolved for today’s interior design professionals.

There was a time when being feature...

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EP 197 | Should Interior Designers Say “I” or “We”? with Nikki Rausch Nov 24, 2020

Do you say “we” when talking about your interior design business — even when the work was primarily yours?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explores a surprisingly important communication habit that affects confidence, credibility, and leadership for interior designers. Joined by sales expert N...

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