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Podcast episodes, event announcements, industry insights, and media features to help you run a more profitable, well-managed interior design business.
EP 138 | How Interior Designers Can Avoid Burnout with Dr. Ganz Ferrance Nov 11, 2019

Are you ignoring the warning signs of burnout in your interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon welcomes back Dr. Ganz Ferrance to discuss how designers and creative entrepreneurs can recognize burnout early, create healthier boundaries, and protect their emotional, physical, a...

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EP 137 | How Interior Designers Can Attract Ideal Clients with Valerie Foley Nov 04, 2019

What makes an interior design business truly magnetic to clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Valerie Foley to discuss how mindset, energy, and personal alignment influence the success of an interior design business.

As a service-based business owner, you are deeply connected...

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EP 136 | Hiring and Managing Staff for Interior Design Firms with Aysun Kuck Oct 28, 2019

As your interior design business grows, so do the challenges of hiring, managing, and leading a team.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Aysun Kuck, who spent more than 20 years helping manage Kimberley Seldon Design Group, including a team of 13 designers and support staff. Together...

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EP 135 | Value-Based Pricing for Interior Designers with Tim Williams (Part 2) Oct 21, 2019

Should interior designers charge hourly rates or flat fees for their services?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon continues her conversation with marketing and pricing expert Tim Williams about value-based pricing, profitability, and how interior designers can better position their expertise.

Wh...

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EP 134 | How Interior Designers Can Get Organized for Business Success with Kimberley Seldon Oct 14, 2019

What if getting organized could completely transform your interior design business — and your life?

In this solo episode, Kimberley Seldon shares lessons from her personal journey toward better organization, stronger systems, and greater efficiency — the very experiences that helped inspire Busi...

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EP 133 | Flat Fees vs Hourly Rates for Interior Designers with Tim Williams (Part 1) Oct 07, 2019

Should interior designers charge flat fees or hourly rates?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon begins a conversation with marketing expert Tim Williams about pricing strategies, value-based fees, and why creative professionals should rethink how they charge for their expertise.

While the debate ...

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EP 132 | Sales Strategies for Interior Designers with Alli Mang Sep 30, 2019

Want to become more confident selling your interior design services?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by multi-million dollar brand ambassador and author Alli Mang to discuss the psychology of sales, personal branding, and how designers can communicate their value more effectively.

D...

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EP 131 | Interior Designers’ Guide to High Point Market with Marisa Wilson Sep 23, 2019

Heading to High Point Market for the first time — or trying to make the most of your next visit?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon and seasoned market attendee Marisa Wilson share practical strategies for navigating High Point Market efficiently, productively, and without feeling overwhelmed.

W...

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EP 130 | Interior Design Install Day Secrets with Kimberley Seldon (Part 2) Sep 16, 2019

What really happens behind the scenes during interior design install week?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon shares a real-world look at STEP 10 of the BOD™ 15 STEP Project Management Strategy and explains how careful preparation, flexibility, and attention to detail create exceptional client ex...

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EP 129 | Should Interior Designers Take on a Business Partner? with Smith and Ragsdale (Part 2) Sep 09, 2019

Is partnering with another interior designer the secret to building a stronger business — or a recipe for conflict?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon continues her conversation with Abby Smith and Abbey Ragsdale about the realities of business partnerships in the interior design industry.

For m...

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EP 128 | Interior Design Install Week Secrets with Kimberley Seldon (Part 1) Sep 02, 2019

What does it really take to execute a successful interior design installation?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon takes listeners behind the scenes of install week and shares how the BOD™ 15 STEP Project Management Strategy helps interior designers manage the countless moving parts involved in br...

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EP 127 | Should Interior Designers Take on a Business Partner? with Toledo Geller (Part 1) Aug 26, 2019

Is finding the right business partner the key to growing a successful interior design firm?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Jessica Geller and Virginia Toledo of Toledo Geller about the realities of business partnerships, how complementary strengths create stronger firms, and what ...

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