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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 034 | Are Show Houses Worth It for Interior Designers? with Sarah Kidder Nov 15, 2017

Should you say yes to every show house opportunity?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Sarah Kidder about the realities of participating in show houses and charity design projects. While these opportunities can raise your profile and expand your network, they also require a significan...

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EP 033 | How Interior Designers Manage Client Expectations with Kimberley Seldon Nov 08, 2017

Want happier clients and smoother projects? Start by managing expectations.

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon explores one of the most important skills for interior designers: setting and managing client expectations. When communication is clear and consistent, projects run more smoothly, relati...

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EP 032 | Pricing for Profit in Your Interior Design Business with Veronica Solomon Nov 01, 2017

Do markups make you uncomfortable?

Many interior designers struggle with pricing, profitability, and charging appropriately for the value they deliver. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Veronica Solomon about shifting the conversation from markups to margins and developing a healthie...

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EP 031 | Money Habits Every Interior Designer Should Know with Bruce Sellery (Part 1) Oct 25, 2017

Why do smart business owners make poor financial decisions?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with financial expert Bruce Sellery about the habits, beliefs, and behaviors that influence financial success. Together, they explore practical ways entrepreneurs can improve their financial heal...

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EP 030 | Why Interior Designers Should Think Like Business Owners with Kimberley Seldon Oct 18, 2017

Are you running a business—or have you simply created a job for yourself?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon challenges the common myths surrounding entrepreneurship and explores what it really means to be the owner of a design business. Many interior designers dream of freedom, flexibility, and ...

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