What should you say when a potential client asks a difficult question?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is put on the spot by Michelle Binette, who asks the kinds of questions interior designers hear every day from prospective clients. Through role-playing and real-world examples, Kimberley dem...
Every interior designer makes mistakes. The difference is how you respond, recover, and learn from them.
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon continues the conversation on business mistakes with Business of Design™ member Ruxana Oosman. Building on the lessons from EP 070, Ruxana shares candid stor...
How can interior designers help clients understand the value of working with a true professional?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Courtney McLeod and Gail M. Davis about what separates professional designers from non-professionals and how designers can better control the conversati...
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Deborah Rosenberg about cruelty-free design and the growing demand for alternatives to animal-based materials such as leather and fur. As a designer specializing in ethical design, Deborah shares practical insights into sourcing, pricing, and position...
Are you committed to success—or committed to habits that are holding your business back?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon challenges interior designers to examine the systems, behaviors, and assumptions they may be clinging to, even when those practices are no longer serving them. While change ...
Does your interior design business support the life you want—or are you building a business around work you don’t enjoy?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Claire Jefford about creating a design business that aligns with your strengths, interests, and goals. Claire shares how she buil...
What if one of the best ways to grow your interior design business is to help other designers succeed?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Leah Ansel and Maury Riad about the power of collaboration within the design industry. Together, they explore how sharing knowledge, resources, and...
How can interior designers reduce risk and deliver safer, more successful renovation projects?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Steve Smith of the Electrical Safety Authority about the critical role electrical planning plays in residential renovations. From permits and product compl...
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Business of Design™ member Kirsten McCoy about challenges she encountered in her design business and the lessons that emerged from those experiences. Through honest reflection and practical solutions, Kirsten shares how stronger systems, clearer commu...
What if confidence doesn’t come from success—but is actually what creates success?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon continues her conversation with confidence coach Kara Loewentheil about the mindset shifts that help entrepreneurs overcome self-doubt and perform at a higher level. Kara challeng...
Are your business policies protecting your time, profitability, and peace of mind?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explains why clear policies are one of the most powerful tools an interior designer can have. Whether you’re managing client expectations, collecting payments, setting business ho...
How do interior designers help clients understand the difference between price and value?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Joanna Goodman about the importance of educating clients on quality, craftsmanship, and long-term value. While beautiful aesthetics may capture attention, clients ...
