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 455 | Solutions, Not Options: How Interior Designers Lead with Confidence with Laura Stein Nov 18, 2025

Great clients don’t want endless options—they want a confident expert who can guide them to the right solution. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with celebrated designer Laura Stein to explore why offering too many choices dilutes your authority, slows down projects, and leaves clients...

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EP 454 | Why Your Operations Manual Is More Valuable Than You Think with Michael Kreuser & Marli Jones Nov 11, 2025

In the interior design industry, clarity is power—and a well-built operations manual may be the most valuable asset in your entire business. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by design duo Marli Jones and Michael Kreuser, who share how clearly defining roles, documenting responsibilitie...

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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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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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EP 447 | From Overwhelmed to Overjoyed: Five Business Lessons Every Interior Designer Needs with Diana Wagenbach Sep 23, 2025

Some of the most valuable business lessons come from hard-earned experience—and in this episode, interior designer Diana Wagenbach shares the insights that transformed her business from overwhelmed to overjoyed. Kimberley Seldon sits down with Diana to break down five game-changing takeaways that...

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EP 446 | Procurement for Profit: How Interior Designers Maximize Margin & Service with Jennifer VanderMeer Sep 16, 2025

Procurement shouldn’t be a financial burden—it should be one of the most profitable parts of your interior design business. In this episode of Business of Design®, Kimberley Seldon speaks with Jennifer VanderMeer, a longtime interior designer who now works on the supplier side with Aquavato, a gl...

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EP 445 | Risk & Reward: How Park & Oak Built a Thriving Multi-Stream Interior Design Business Sep 09, 2025

What happens when interior design meets entrepreneurship, experimentation, and bold creative vision? In this inspiring episode, Kimberley Seldon sits down with Christina Samatas and Renee DiSanto, the powerhouse duo behind Park & Oak, to explore their ten-year journey from independent designers t...

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EP 444 | Why Interior Designers Should Add Landscape Design to Their Scope with Steve Griggs Sep 02, 2025

Outdoor spaces aren’t separate from interior design—they’re a powerful extension of it. In this episode, Kimberley Seldon speaks with landscape architect Steve Griggs, who has spent more than 40 years transforming backyards into beautiful, functional sanctuaries. Steve makes a compelling case for...

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