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 189 | How Interior Designers Create Magazine-Worthy Project Photography with Margot Austin Sep 29, 2020

Want your interior design projects to stand out in publications and attract ideal clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by stylist Margot Austin to discuss the art of creating compelling interior design photography that tells a story — not just documents a space.

Beautiful projec...

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EP 188 | Should Interior Designers Be Friends with Clients? with Isabel Gomez Sep 22, 2020

Can interior designers successfully build friendships with their clients — without damaging the business relationship?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Belgian designer Isabel Gomez to discuss the complexities of client relationships, setting boundaries, and why identifying your id...

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EP 187 | Copywriting Tips for Interior Designers with Margot Austin and Hillary Smyth Sep 15, 2020

Are your words working as hard as your interior design portfolio?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Margot Austin and Hillary Smyth to discuss how strong copywriting helps interior designers attract ideal clients, strengthen their brand, and stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Beau...

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EP 186 | How Interior Designers Can Close More Sales with Nikki Rausch Sep 08, 2020

Do you struggle to confidently close sales with interior design clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by sales coach Nikki Rausch to discuss how interior designers can improve their sales process, build stronger client relationships, and confidently ask for the business.

Many des...

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EP 185 | Why Great Interior Design Matters with Isabel Gomez Sep 01, 2020

Interior design is about more than creating beautiful spaces — it’s about improving the way people live.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by designer Isabel Gomez to discuss the deeper impact interior designers have on their clients’ lives and why thoughtful design creates meaningful,...

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EP 184 | What Interior Designers Need to Know About Design-Build with David Supple Aug 18, 2020

Why do so many interior designers feel unprepared when they first enter the industry?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with architect and design-build expert David Supple about the realities of learning on the job, building expertise over time, and creating successful projects through co...

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Kimberley Seldon Masters the Business of Design Aug 10, 2020

In a recent article in furniture, lighting, & decorDiane Falvey shares Kimberley’s journey as an Interior Designer and how Business of Design™ came to be.

From Kimberley’s career in TV, to going to design school and hosting design shows on what’s now known as HGTV, Kimberley has now created a suc...

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EP 183 | How Interior Designers Adapted Their Business During COVID-19 with Kimberley Seldon Aug 10, 2020

How did the COVID-19 pandemic change the way interior designers manage projects, clients, and job sites?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon, Cheryl Horne, and Janeen Laudenback discuss the operational changes interior designers were forced to make during the COVID-19 pandemic — and the strategies...

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EP 182 | Interior Design Business Questions Answered with Kimberley Seldon (Part 2) Aug 03, 2020

What are the biggest challenges interior designers face when managing clients, fees, and projects?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon opens the mic during a Business of Design® member discussion to answer real-world questions from interior designers navigating the complexities of running a profit...

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EP 181 | Interior Design Business Questions Answered with Kimberley Seldon (Part 1) Jul 27, 2020

How do interior designers confidently handle pricing, project management fees, retainers, and difficult client situations?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon opens the mic during a Business of Design® member discussion to answer real-world business questions from interior designers navigating the...

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EP 180 | Why Branding Matters for Interior Designers with Bruce Philp – REPEAT Jul 20, 2020

Whether you realize it or not, your interior design business already has a brand.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with branding expert and Consumer Republic author Bruce Philp about why branding is essential for interior designers who want to attract ideal clients, build trust, and posi...

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EP 179 | Why Every Interior Designer Needs an A Team with Holly, Phoebe and Justine Jul 13, 2020

No interior designer succeeds alone.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon discusses the power of building a trusted A Team — the skilled trades, suppliers, vendors, and specialists who consistently help interior designers deliver exceptional results project after project.

A reliable team doesn’t j...

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