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 453 | The Power of Professional Photography for Interior Designers with Candice Brooke Nov 04, 2025

Professional photography isn’t a luxury for interior designers—it’s a growth strategy. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon and interiors photographer Candice Brooke dive into the transformative power of high-quality imagery and how it impacts everything from client attraction to project visibility ...

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EP 452 | How AI Is Transforming Interior Design: Creativity, Efficiency & Profitability with Nithya Subramaniam Oct 28, 2025

AI is no longer a futuristic idea—it’s a practical tool reshaping how interior designers work, create, and deliver value. In this forward-thinking episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Nithya Subramaniam, an architect turned product and experience designer, about the real ways AI can transform yo...

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EP 451 | You Are a Brand: Confidence, Clarity & Client Trust with Bruce Philp (Part 2) Oct 21, 2025

 

Originally aired in 2017, this classic conversation with branding expert Bruce Philp remains just as relevant today. In Part 2 of You Are a Brand, Bruce Philp and Kimberley Seldon explore what happens when interior designers stop minimizing their value and fully step into the authority their cli...

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EP 450 | You Are a Brand: How Interior Designers Build Trust, Credibility & Visibility with Bruce Philp (Part 1) Oct 14, 2025

Originally aired in 2017, this foundational conversation with branding expert Bruce Philp remains essential listening for any interior designer wanting to strengthen their identity, increase client trust, and build a brand that stands out.

As Bruce puts it, “People don’t buy our product. They bu...

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EP 449 | Do You Want Fries With That? Upselling & Cross-Selling Strategies for Interior Designers with Kimberley Seldon Oct 07, 2025

Upselling and cross-selling aren’t pushy sales tactics—they’re powerful tools that allow interior designers to elevate the client experience and grow revenue without adding more hours to their workload. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon breaks down how to confidently recommend premium products, e...

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BOD™ 15-Step Project Management Strategy Oct 06, 2025

Run Every Design Project Like a Well-Oiled Machine

A step-by-step, field-tested system tailored for interior designers — from first consultation to final reveal.

Creative vision alone isn’t enough to build a thriving interior design business. Without structure, even the most beautiful projects can...

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Build a Better Interior Design Business Oct 03, 2025

Build a Business That Supports Your Talent, Your Profit, and Your Life

The foundational business training every interior designer needs — no MBA required.

Interior designers are trained to create beauty — but few are taught how to run a business. The result? Overwhelm, inconsistent income,...

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Profitable Pricing Model for Interior Designers Oct 02, 2025

Charge With Confidence. Earn What You Deserve.

A proven pricing model that aligns your rates with your value — and supports a profitable design business.

Most interior designers struggle with pricing — not because they lack talent, but because the industry offers no standard model. What’s fair? Wh...

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Getting Paid for Interior Designers Oct 02, 2025

A Proven System for Invoicing, Collections & Cash Flow

A Business That Gets Paid, Thrives. A Designer Who Gets Paid, Succeeds.

Learn the exact system to invoice confidently, eliminate awkward money conversations, and get paid on time — every time.

Interior designers work incredibly hard — yet far...

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Vision, Values & Mission for Interior Designers Oct 01, 2025

Build a Business That Aligns With Who You Are — and Where You’re Going

Get crystal clear on the purpose, values, and direction of your design firm.

The most successful interior design firms aren’t built on talent alone — they are built on clarity.
Clarity of purpose, clarity of priorities, and cl...

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Get on Track: 3 Shifts to Attract, Qualify, and Profit Oct 01, 2025

Free 1-Hour Webinar — October 21, 2025

✨ Here’s the truth: most design projects don’t go off the rails halfway through — they derail before the project even begins. The wrong clients, unclear expectations, weak systems, and underpriced services create chaos before you’ve even booked the consultatio...

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EP 448 | Elements of Timeless Style: Designing Interiors That Endure with Erin Gates Sep 30, 2025

In this episode of the Business of Design® Podcast, Kimberley Seldon sits down with interior designer and bestselling author Erin Gates to explore the principles behind Elements of Timeless Style. Erin shares how to create interiors that feel fresh today while aging gracefully—spaces rooted in qu...

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