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Business of Design® Podcast | Grow a Profitable Interior Design Business with Kimberley Seldon

Kimberley Seldon
Interior Design
Project Management
Business Of Design
Profitability
Client Management
High Point Market
Client Relationships
Daniel House Club
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Networking
Business Strategies
Systems and Processes
Money Management
Bookkeeping
Business Growth
Storytelling
Client Engagement
Time Management
Business Plan

Business of Design® is the leading business training platform for interior design professionals. Our proven programs give you the systems and structure you need to run a profitable, process-driven design business. Ready to build a business that supports your talent? Join us at Business of Design®. businessofdesign.com

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Building a successful interior design business isn't just about attracting great clients—it's about building a team that allows your firm to grow without relying on you for every decision. In this candid conversation, Kimberley Seldon sits down with ... more

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What separates a busy interior designer from the owner of a thriving, scalable design firm? It isn't better clients or bigger projects—it's strong systems, clear boundaries, and the ability to build a team that doesn't rely on you for every decision.... more

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You've read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Taken the notes. So why doesn't your interior design business feel any different? In this episode, Business of Design® Director of Operations and Business Coach Cheryl Horne explores one of the biggest... more

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What if the key to growing your interior design business isn't working harder—but trusting someone else to do the work? In this solo episode, Kimberley Seldon shares the story of Kathy, the project manager who has been at the heart of her interior de... more

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Recent Guests

Rebekah Zaveloff
Co-founder, Imparfait Design Studio
Imparfait Design Studio
Episode: EP 492 | How to Build a Scalable Interior Design Firm with Rebekah Zaveloff and Nick Nichols
Nick Nichols
Co-founder, Imparfait Design Studio
Imparfait Design Studio
Episode: EP 492 | How to Build a Scalable Interior Design Firm with Rebekah Zaveloff and Nick Nichols
Ali Henrie
Interior designer, founder of Ali Henrie Design Studio; former Emily Henderson Design and fashion stylist
Ali Henrie Design Studio
Episode: EP 489 | How Interior Designers Lead Clients and Contractors with Confidence with Ali Henrie
Ellen Walker
Interior designer featured as guest sharing her business transformation
Independent interior design practice
Episode: EP 488 | Fewer Projects, More Profit for Interior Designers with Ellen Walker
Ellie Black
Owner of Garden with Ellie, landscape designer
Garden with Ellie
Episode: EP 487 | Systems Create Freedom for Design Professionals with Ellie Black
Jen Dean
Principal Designer and Founder of GEED Interiors
GEED Interiors
Episode: EP 486 | Working With Builders as an Interior Designer with Jen Dean
Kimberley Seldon
Interior design business expert and founder of Business of Design
Business of Design
Episode: EP 485 | How Interior Designers Handle Budget Shock Without Compromising the Design with Kimberley Seldon
Candice Brooke
Photographer, founder of Mark Brooke Photography
Mark Brooke Photography
Episode: EP 484 | Why Your Photos Are Costing You High-End Design Clients with Candice Brooke
Andrea Liebross
Business and life coach for high achieving entrepreneurial women; author of She Thinks Big
Self-employed / Coach and Author
Episode: EP 483 | CEO Decision-Making for Interior Designers with Andrea Liebross

Hosts

Kimberley Seldon
Host of the design business training program and founder of the series.
Cheryl Horn
Co-host and program facilitator referenced in intros and announcements.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 325 ratings
  • Fantastic

    Insightful,helpful and inspiring. Kimberly’s BOD podcast is an amazing resource for designers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meman 1
    United States6 months ago
  • So Fun!

    Such a great podcast. I am an architectural technologist looking to start my own firm and almost every single episode I am able to “convert” as necessary to relate to myself. I’ve taken so many notes and key words to research and use, can’t recommend more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dont know a nickname
    Canada3 years ago
  • Revolutionizing Marketing: Insights from Michalowicz

    EP 261 of "Business of Design™" with Mike Michalowicz is a masterclass in unique marketing strategies. From organizing clients to choosing impactful marketing mediums, Michalowicz offers practical, innovative advice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their marketing game in the design industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago
  • Comprehensive

    Thank you for taking the time and sharing your experiences with us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nimkhosi
    South Africa4 years ago
  • So Relatable and Classy

    Kimberley is a Canadian icon with leagues of fans across the country. I was thrilled to learn that she had a podcast full of relatable teachings that designers, or those who support designers, could promptly apply. You’re such a gem!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shelli Warren
    Canada4 years ago

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The show helps non-design professionals translate interior design business concepts into practical actions.
Guests are consistently high-quality and provide real-world takeaways that can be implemented quickly.
Listeners praise actionable, battle-tested strategies for design business growth.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EP 492 | How to Build a Scalable Interior Design Firm with Rebekah Zaveloff and Nick Nichols
Q: How do you approach growth while keeping the founder from being the bottleneck?
By making the business operate on non-negotiable processes, delegating authority to lead designers, and using tools like clear contracts and staged design processes to scale operations beyond one person.
EP 492 | How to Build a Scalable Interior Design Firm with Rebekah Zaveloff and Nick Nichols
Q: What is your core philosophy about what clients hire you for?
Clients hire designers to solve problems with a holistic approach, not to shop for furniture or make every small decision; it's about creating a space that functions well and improves the clients' lives.
EP 480 | Scrappy Marketing Beats Perfection: How Interior Designers Get Clients with Elizabeth Rees
Q: How do you balance social media with face-to-face networking?
Elizabeth describes an ecosystem approach: diversify channels, combine online content with in-person experiences, and tailor efforts to where the core audience is most engaged, using each channel to support the others.
EP 469 | Will AI Replace Interior Designers? The Real Answer (And What to Do About It) with Sheilah MacSporran
Q: What does DesignFiles provide to enhance projects?
DesignFiles offers tools to manage the entire design process, creating a seamless experience for both designers and clients.
EP 469 | Will AI Replace Interior Designers? The Real Answer (And What to Do About It) with Sheilah MacSporran
Q: Is AI here to replace me? Am I going to be out of a job?
AI cannot replace interior designers as it does not understand client needs, project nuances, and responsibility management.

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This program centers on turning design talent into scalable, profitable design businesses. Across episodes, listeners hear actionable systems for pricing, contracts, delegation, and process automation, plus strategies for leadership, client management, and collaborations with builders, trades, and trade channels. Guest experts—from interior designers building robust teams to photographers, coaches, and founders of support firms—share practical playbooks for reducing founder bottlenecks, increasing margins, and leveraging marketing, technology, and partnerships to grow without sacrificing design quality. Noteworthy angles include AI-assisted delegation, high-margin project strategies, and scrappy, relationship-driven marketing that consisten... more

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