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 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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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.

W...

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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.

Using ...

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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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