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 082 | How Interior Designers Build Lasting Client Relationships with Kimberley Seldon Oct 15, 2018

What do clients really want from their interior designer after the project begins—and even after it ends?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon shares insights from a client conversation about communication, trust, and the importance of maintaining meaningful relationships throughout the design proc...

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EP 081 | How Interior Designers Can Reinvent Their Business with Juliette Palarea (Part 1) Oct 08, 2018

What happens when you’ve poured your heart and soul into your design business, but the results aren’t matching the effort?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Juliette Palarea about reaching a breaking point in her career and finding the courage to make meaningful changes. Juliette sha...

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EP 080 | Tax Strategies Every Interior Designer Should Know with Craig Cody (Part 1) Oct 01, 2018

Are you making smart financial decisions that help you keep more of the money your business earns?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon begins a two-part conversation with Craig Cody about the financial strategies business owners can use to improve profitability and reduce unnecessary tax burdens. ...

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EP 079 | How Interior Designers Can Create a More Fulfilling Career with Sarah Vermunt Sep 24, 2018

Are you truly happy in your career—or just too busy to stop and ask?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Sarah Vermunt about the importance of self-reflection, career clarity, and creating a business that aligns with your values and goals. While many interior designers focus on strateg...

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EP 078 | How Interior Designers Can Answer Tough Client Questions with Michelle Binette Sep 17, 2018

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...

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EP 077 | Mistakes Interior Designers Make—and How to Recover from Them with Ruxana Oosman Sep 10, 2018

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...

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EP 076 | How Interior Designers Can Educate Clients with Courtney McLeod and Gail M. Davis Sep 03, 2018

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...

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EP 075 | Ethical Design Options for Interior Designers with Deborah Rosenberg Aug 27, 2018

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...

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EP 074 | How Interior Designers Know When It’s Time to Change with Kimberley Seldon Aug 20, 2018

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 ...

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EP 073 | How to Build an Interior Design Business You Actually Enjoy with Claire Jefford Aug 14, 2018

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...

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EP 072 | Why Collaboration Beats Competition for Interior Designers with Leah Ansel and Maury Riad Aug 07, 2018

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...

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EP 071 | What Interior Designers Need to Know About Electrical Planning with Steve Smith Jul 30, 2018

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...

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