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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 094 | Instagram Marketing for Interior Designers with Elise Darma Jan 07, 2019

Are you using Instagram to grow your interior design business—or just to admire beautiful spaces?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Elise Darma about how interior designers can use Instagram as a strategic marketing tool rather than simply a social platform. Elise shares practical ad...

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EP 093 | Staging Strategies Every Interior Designer Should Know with Nina Doiron Dec 31, 2018

What can interior designers learn from the business and marketing strategies used by successful home stagers?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Nina Doiron about the principles that make staging professionals successful and how many of those same strategies apply to interior design b...

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EP 092 | Kimberley Seldon’s Best Business Practices for Interior Designers – REPEAT Dec 24, 2018

What are the most important business practices every interior designer should implement to create a profitable, sustainable business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon shares her top business principles for running a successful design firm. From systems and client qualification to integrity and ...

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EP 091 | Communication Skills Every Interior Designer Needs with Sherry Millien Dec 17, 2018

What if the skills that make you a better advocate also make you a better interior designer?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Sherry Millien about her unconventional path to design success. After stepping away from her career for seven years to advocate for her daughter, Sherry retu...

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EP 090 | How Interior Designers Can Break Through Barriers to Success with Kimberley Seldon Dec 10, 2018

What’s really standing between you and the interior design business you want?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon challenges interior designers to examine the beliefs, habits, and decisions that may be limiting their growth. While external obstacles are easy to blame, Kimberley argues that the big...

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EP 089 | Why Work-Life Balance Matters for Interior Designers with Andrew Mitchell Dec 03, 2018

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Andrew Mitchell about the importance of creating balance, protecting creativity, and building support systems that sustain long-term success. While balance may look different for every designer, Andrew explains why regular self-assessment and a willin...

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EP 088 | Client Gift Ideas for Interior Designers with Ashley Uhl Nov 26, 2018

How can thoughtful gift-giving help interior designers create stronger client relationships and a memorable service experience?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Ashley Uhl about the role of appreciation, personalization, and client care in building a successful design business. Whil...

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EP 087 | Google Ads for Interior Designers with Faith Sheridan Nov 19, 2018

Can Google Ads help interior designers attract better clients and grow their business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Faith Sheridan about her experience using Google Ads to generate qualified leads for her interior design firm. After deciding to try a new marketing strategy, Fait...

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EP 086 | Speaking Opportunities for Interior Designers with Juliette Palarea (Part 2) Nov 12, 2018

Can public speaking help interior designers grow their business and attract better clients?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon continues her conversation with Juliette Palarea about how speaking engagements can become a powerful marketing and business development tool. Whether you’re presenting a...

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EP 085 | How Interior Designers Should Apologize to Clients with Kimberley Seldon Nov 05, 2018

How should interior designers handle mistakes, client concerns, and difficult conversations with professionalism?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon shares practical advice for making apologies that rebuild trust and protect client relationships. When something goes wrong, taking ownership, expre...

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EP 084 | Mindset Lessons for Interior Designers with Beth Halstead Oct 29, 2018

What role do mindset, intention, and self-awareness play in building a successful interior design business?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Beth Halstead about the personal and professional qualities that support long-term success. While systems and business practices remain essent...

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EP 083 | Tax Strategies for Interior Designers with Craig Cody (Part 2) Oct 22, 2018

Are you keeping as much of your hard-earned money as possible?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon continues her conversation with Craig Cody about practical tax and financial strategies that can help business owners retain more of their profits. From retirement planning and employee benefits to w...

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