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 126 | Wellness Design for Interior Designers with Allan Lopes (Part 2) Aug 19, 2019

How can interior designers create healthier homes that support wellness and well-being?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon continues her conversation with healthy building expert Allan Lopes about the growing importance of wellness-focused interior design and the practical ways designers can impr...

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EP 125 | Why Interior Designers Should Track Their Time with Nathan Vanags Aug 12, 2019

Can time tracking actually make your interior design business more profitable and efficient?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with BOD™ member and interior design professional Nathan Vanags about the surprising insights gained from carefully tracking hours across projects and team member...

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EP 124 | Interior Design Business Lessons from 15 Years of Business of Design® with Kimberley Seldon Aug 06, 2019

Business of Design® is celebrating 15 years of helping interior designers build stronger, more profitable businesses.

In this special episode, Kimberley Seldon reflects on some of her favorite Design Intervention™ moments from the BOD™ Podcast and shares the mindset shifts, pricing strategies, a...

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EP 123 | Wellness Design for Interior Designers with Allan Lopes (Part 1) Jul 29, 2019

How can interior designers create healthier spaces that support well-being and improve quality of life?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon begins a two-part conversation with healthy building expert Allan Lopes about the growing role of wellness in interior design and how thoughtful design decisi...

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EP 122 | How Interior Designers Earn and Keep Client Trust with Alex Gourlay Jul 22, 2019

How do interior designers build the kind of client trust that leads to smoother projects, stronger relationships, and long-term referrals?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Alex Gourlay about the critical role trust plays in every successful interior design project. From setting clea...

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EP 121 | Why Custom Furniture Helps Interior Designers Elevate Their Brand with BuildLane Jul 15, 2019

How can custom furniture help interior designers stand out, increase profitability, and create a stronger client experience?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Frank Eybsen and Heather Zeilman about the evolving custom furniture industry and why designers who embrace systems and innov...

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EP 120 | Growing Your Interior Design Business on Your Own with Jaime Galapo Jul 08, 2019

What does it take to leave a large design firm and successfully build your own interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Jaime Galapo about her transition from a large corporate design firm to launching a successful boutique practice in South Florida. Jaime shares p...

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EP 119 | Networking for Interior Design Professionals with Tania Bell Jul 02, 2019

How can interior designers build meaningful relationships that lead to more referrals, stronger industry connections, and long-term business growth?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Tania Bell about the power of networking and why relationship-building is one of the most valuable sk...

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EP 118 | How TV and Media Portray the Interior Design Professional with Kimberley Seldon Jun 24, 2019

How does the media shape public perceptions of interior designers—and what important parts of the story are often left out?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explores how television shows, magazines, and social media often celebrate the finished results of design projects while overlooking the e...

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EP 117 | Never Give Your Power Away with Weston and Cristy Blankenship Jun 17, 2019

How can interior designers overcome setbacks, charge what they’re worth, and build a business on their own terms?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Weston and Cristy Blankenship about their journey from financial hardship and homelessness to building a successful creative business. T...

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EP 116 | Why Interior Designers Should Embrace Creativity Over Perfection with Eric Gorges Jun 10, 2019

How can interior designers balance creativity, craftsmanship, and the pressure to get everything perfect?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Eric Gorges, master craftsman and host of A Craftsman’s Legacy, about the value of slowing down, trusting the creative process, and letting go o...

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EP 115 | How Interior Designers Can Present with Confidence with Lori Steeves Jun 03, 2019

How can interior designers confidently guide clients toward better decisions without overwhelming them with options?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Lori Steeves about the importance of leadership, confidence, and clear recommendations in the design process. While clients hire desi...

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